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Audioengine HD3 Wireless Speaker | Desktop Monitor Speakers | Home Music System aptX HD Bluetooth, 60W Powered Bookshelf Stereo Speakers, AUX Audio, USB, RCA Inputs/Outputs, 24-bit DAC (Black)
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi:
Bluetooth:
Connections:
Battery power: No
Highs: Audioengine USA uses no off the shelf parts and custom designs and tunes these loudspeakers. We would suggest this stylish compact 7-inch tall HD3 in Satin Black, Cherry, or Walnut these speakers are perfect for your desktop and any nearfield listening situation. It will play all your music from any device. With Bluetooth, USB for digital, wireless or wired for both digital and analog.
Lows: Only the limitations of physics when it comes to the 2.75-inch woofer and the bass response.
desktop
hi-fi
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Audioengine HD6 Wireless Speaker | Desktop Monitor Speakers | Home Music System aptX HD Bluetooth, 150W Powered Bookshelf Stereo Speakers, AUX Audio, USB, Optical, RCA, 24-bit DAC (Cherry Wood)
Lowest price (paid link):
Audioengine HD6 review
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Connections: Bluetooth, Optical RCA and 3.5mm mini-jack
Battery power: No
Highs: Designed in the USA and 12 inches tall the HD6 is the largest and newest speaker in the Audioengine line. Using wood veneer in cherry, walnut and satin black they have that luxurious look of high-end hi-fi classic bookshelf speaker. The HD6’s compact package is well suited for your living or desktop and delivers high-end sound quality. The company prides itself on extensive listening sessions tuning their speakers and these results show in the final product.
Lows: These loudspeakers have some stiff competition around their price point.
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Audioengine HD6 Wireless Speaker | Desktop Monitor Speakers | Home Music System aptX HD Bluetooth, 150W Powered Bookshelf Stereo Speakers, AUX Audio, USB, Optical, RCA, 24-bit DAC (Black)
Lowest price (paid link):
Audioengine HD6 review
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality:
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Connections: Bluetooth, Optical RCA and 3.5mm mini-jack
Battery power: No
Highs: The 12 inches tall HD6 is the largest and newest speaker in the Audioengine line. Using wood veneer in cherry, walnut and satin black they have that luxurious look of high-end hi-fi classic bookshelf speaker. The HD6’s compact package is well suited for your living or desktop and delivers high-end sound quality. The company prides itself on extensive listening sessions tuning their speakers and these results show in the final product.
Lows: For the desktop you have other solid choices
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Bang & Olufsen B&O PLAY Beolit 15
Lowest price (paid link):
Bang & Olufsen B&O PLAY Beolit 15 review
Best Use: Go-anywhere
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless streaming, 1 x line-in 3.5 mm jack, 1 x USB connection for charging (500mA), 1 x Power input, 1 x mini USB for service
Battery power: Yes
Highs: B&O Beolit 15 is no fabric covered portable. Instead, a stunning thick aluminum enclosures with a leather strap tells you this mini audio system will last forever. Nothing this small will put out more high quality sound than this mini all-in-one. It will also deliver a dozen hours plus of battery life.
Lows: Although it’s small it is a luxury audio product and costs accordingly.
go-anywhere
hi-fi
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Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – Stone grey - BO1280373
Lowest price (paid link):
Bang & Olufsen B&O PLAY Beolit 17 review
Best Use: Go-anywhere
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless streaming, 1 x line-in 3.5 mm jack, 1 x USB connection for charging (500mA), 1 x Power input, 1 x mini USB for service
Battery power: Yes
Highs: B&O Beolit 17 is no fabric covered portable. Instead, a stunning thick aluminum enclosures with a leather strap tells you this mini audio system will last forever. Nothing this small will put out more high quality sound than this mini all-in-one. It will also has extended battery life on it's predecessor.
Lows: Although it’s small it is a luxury audio product and costs accordingly.
go-anywhere
hi-fi
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Bang & Olufsen Beolab 50
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Yes - Wireless Input (Master and Slave Speaker)
Wireless Power Link (24 bit / 48 kHz)
WiSA (24 bit / 96 kHz)
Bluetooth: No
Connections: USB Audio (24 bit / 192 kHz)
S/P-DIF (24 bit / 192 kHz)
Optical (24 bit / 96 kHz)
Battery power: No
Highs: B&O indulges us with a more compact version of its flagship Beolab 90. It calibrates sound to match your room and has 2100W of power and 7 loudspeakers providing thrilling sound and looks with its aluminum shell and oak lamella finish. Thes will will be your pride and joy for a lifetime.
Lows: It's half the price of the Beolab 90 but that still makes a $40,000 two speaker audio system.
living-room
audiophile
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Bang & Olufsen Beolab 90
Lowest price (paid link):
Bang & Olufsen Beolab 90 review
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: No
Connections: inputs: B&O PowerLink, RCA, XLR. Master speaker digital inputs: USB (24/192), S/PDIF (24/192), TosLink (24/96), B&O Digital PowerLink (24/192), Wireless PowerLink (24/48), WiSA (24/96). Control ports: Ethernet, WiFi
Battery power: No
Highs: Beolab 90 is an ultra expensive floor standing wireless audio system packing 18 Scan-Speak loudspeakers and 8200 watts of amplification. Finishing things off the DSP dials in the sound along with having all the modern connections you’ll ever need.
Custom built in Denmark they’ll deliver sensational sound in any room after using a dedicated control app to fine tune the system. When setups done you can beam for a single listening or experience up to 360 degrees of stereo dispersion. This product reflects the company’s lifestyle-design roots combined with hyper-technology make the system a joy to use.
Lows: This system is most certainly marketed at audiophiles who have $100,000 budget.
living-room
audiophile
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A6 Wireless Speaker – Oxidized Brass
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi:
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: WLAN - 802.11B/G/N (2.4GHZ & 5GHZ), Apple Airplay, DLNA Wireless Streaming, Bluetooth 4.0 C
Battery power: No
Highs: Once Bang & Olufsen created the enclosure for Beoplay A6 Music System Danish furniture designers were tasked with wrapping it in durable and exotic fabric. You’ll appreciate this all around speaker for anywhere in your home that blends rather than making a bold statement. We found the low key aesthetics almost help connect us to music. The sound is very smooth with a midbass sound signature and enough transparency to be deemed hi-fi quality. B&O provides all the multiroom you’ll need if you add any B&O speakers along with a great app and onboard controls add to the joy of the system.
Lows: Maybe these speakers will blend too much for some.
all-in-one
hi-fi
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A9 Wireless Speaker – Black
Lowest price (paid link):
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A9 review
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth, Airplay®, DLNA
Battery power: No
Highs: In Denmark they might say, this is what Bang & Olufsen is all about! This luxury all-in-one audio system can can go in unusual places including on your wall and has designer covers and accessories. For your investment the Beoplay A9 will deliver room filling sound and solid bass and 360 DSP enhanced stereo that can be tuned to deliver great sound in any environment. A nice premium is the number of finishes and also unique speaker covers you'll be able to find.
Lows: It’s crazy expensive but still awesome.
living-room
hi-fi
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 Wireless Multiroom Speaker with 360-Degree Sound, Natural
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality:
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet, mini-jack combi analouge and optical
Battery power: No
Highs: In Denmark Bang & Olufsen likes unique shapes and many times wraps their all-in-one speakers in designer fabric. This all comes together perfectly with the M5’s combination of fabric and aluminum top that is the onboard controls for the device. Branded 360 Sound works particularly well in the M5 and can really surprise you in the way it can be placed anywhere and sound great.
Lows: t’s an elegant audio system with good sound you’ll enjoy every day so don’t complain about the price!
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound 1 Wireless Multiroom Speaker, Natural Aluminum
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Go-anywhere
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet
Battery power: Yes
Highs: More goodness from Denmark with this luxury portable audio system from Bang & Olufsen. BeoSound 1 has a built in battery that goes for up to 14 hours and the loudspeakers and technology inside help it deliver very good room filling simulated 360 stereo. It would be a fine addition to the BeoSound 2 giving you both multiroom and go anywhere portability.
Lows: Unless you must have battery power we would go with the BeoSound 2 with its bigger woofer and better tweeters for improved sound quality.
go-anywhere
high-end-hi-fi
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound 1 Wireless Multiroom Speaker, Brass-Tone
Lowest price (paid link):
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 1 review
Best Use: Go-anywhere
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet
Battery power: Yes
Highs: More goodness from Denmark with this luxury portable audio system from Bang & Olufsen. BeoSound 1 has a built in battery that goes for up to 14 hours and the loudspeakers and technology inside help it deliver very good room filling simulated 360 stereo. It would be a fine addition to the BeoSound 2 giving you both multiroom and go anywhere portability.
Lows: Unless you must have battery power we would go with the BeoSound 2 with its bigger woofer and better tweeters for improved sound quality.
go-anywhere
high-end-hi-fi
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound 1 Wireless Multiroom Speaker, Anthracite
Lowest price (paid link):
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 1 review
Best Use: Go-anywhere
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet
Battery power: Yes
Highs: More goodness from Denmark with this luxury portable audio system from Bang & Olufsen. BeoSound 1 has a built in battery that goes for up to 14 hours and the loudspeakers and technology inside help it deliver very good room filling simulated 360 stereo. It would be a fine addition to the BeoSound 2 giving you both multiroom and go anywhere portability.
Lows: Unless you must have battery power we would go with the BeoSound 2 with its bigger woofer and better tweeters for improved sound quality.
go-anywhere
high-end-hi-fi
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 Wireless Multiroom Speaker, Natural Brushed
Lowest price (paid link):
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 review
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet
Battery power: Yes
Highs: In Denmark Bang & Olufsen has been constantly adding exciting products specifically to its all-in-one (stand alone) and multiroom audio system line. With a luxury price the BeoSound 2 is no exception to the commitment for exciting looking all-in-one audio systems with B&O’s 360 degree sound. With masterful user control the BeoSound 2 goes anywhere on the floor or a tabletop in your home and has lovely DSP enhanced sound.
Lows: Don’t hold it against B&O but you’ll flip out when you see the price!
all-in-one
high-end-hi-fi
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 Wireless Multiroom Speaker, Natural Aluminum
Lowest price (paid link):
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 review
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet
Battery power: Yes
Highs: In Denmark Bang & Olufsen has been constantly adding exciting products specifically to its all-in-one (stand alone) and multiroom audio system line. With a luxury price the BeoSound 2 is no exception to the commitment for exciting looking all-in-one audio systems with B&O’s 360 degree sound. With masterful user control the BeoSound 2 goes anywhere on the floor or a tabletop in your home and has lovely DSP enhanced sound.
Lows: Don’t hold it against B&O but you’ll flip out when you see the price!
all-in-one
high-end-hi-fi
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 Wireless Multiroom Speaker, Brass-Tone
Lowest price (paid link):
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 review
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet
Battery power: Yes
Highs: In Denmark Bang & Olufsen has been constantly adding exciting products specifically to its all-in-one (stand alone) and multiroom audio system line. With a luxury price the BeoSound 2 is no exception to the commitment for exciting looking all-in-one audio systems with B&O’s 360 degree sound. With masterful user control the BeoSound 2 goes anywhere on the floor or a tabletop in your home and has lovely DSP enhanced sound.
Lows: Don’t hold it against B&O but you’ll flip out when you see the price!
all-in-one
high-end-hi-fi
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Bose SoundTouch 10 Wireless x 2
Lowest price (paid link):
Bose SoundTouch 10 Wireless x 2 review
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm aux mini-jack
Battery power: No
Highs: Designed in the USA the Bose SoundTouch 10 is a deliciously good sounding and can be used as a pair in living room, on a desktop, and independently making it a simple multiroom system. This is also one of the lowest price system in our recommended list and be reassured Bose does not miss a trick with this wonderful product. This audio system is so easy to live with using the controls on the device, two physical remote controls, or a great app for your smartphone. We think this ultra-compact system does it all!
Lows: All we can come up with is we like them better in White than Black.
SoundTouch 10 Wireless x 2
living-room
hi-fi
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Bose SoundTouch 10 Wireless Music System Bundle 2-Pack - White
Lowest price (paid link):
Bose SoundTouch 10 Wireless x 2 review
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm aux mini-jack
Battery power: No
Highs: Designed in the USA the Bose SoundTouch 10 is a deliciously good sounding and can be used as a pair in living room, on a desktop, and independently making it a simple multiroom system. This is also one of the lowest price system in our recommended list and be reassured Bose does not miss a trick with this wonderful product. This audio system is so easy to live with using the controls on the device, two physical remote controls, or a great app for your smartphone. We think this ultra-compact system does it all!
Lows: All we can come up with is we like them better in White than Black.
SoundTouch 10 Wireless x 2
desktop
hi-fi
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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless HiFi Speaker, Black
Lowest price (paid link):
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air review
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay®
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth, Airplay®
Battery power: No
Highs: The first high-end wireless all-in-one system was the original British born Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin using Apple AirPlay. The current Zeppelin Air in Black or White carries forward the iconic looks and is an even better sounding version of the original. It can go on any tabletop in your home and offers near high-end Hi-Fi sound.
Lows: We like the new Air more in White than in Black LOL is about all we could come up with.
all-in-one
hi-fi
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Dali Callisto (Floorstander)
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Controlled via a Bluetooth remote, the Sound Hub features a multitude of standard inputs including Bluetooth aptX, 2 x optical, 2 x analogue, USB and coaxial.
Battery power: No
Highs: Dali has a modern Wireless take on traditional HiFi. Teamed with Bluesound and built the BluOS platform into Callistoto delivering both a pair standmount or floorstanding speakers that delivers audiophile sound quality anywhere in your home. The wireless speaker system connects to a Sound Hub via a 24 bit/96 kHz connection. Also, a multitude of standard inputs (Bluetooth, 2 x optical, 2 x analogue, USB and coax) means any audio device can be connected. A Bluetooth remote will reach the Sound Hub even if it is hidden away in a cabinet.
Lows: New Product $TBC
living-room
audiophile
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Dali Callisto (Standmount)
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Controlled via a Bluetooth remote, the Sound Hub features a multitude of standard inputs including Bluetooth aptX, 2 x optical, 2 x analogue, USB and coaxial.
Battery power: No
Highs: Dali has a modern Wireless take on traditional HiFi. Teamed with Bluesound and built the BluOS platform into Callistoto delivering both a pair standmount or floorstanding speakers that delivers audiophile sound quality anywhere in your home. The wireless speaker system connects to a Sound Hub via a 24 bit/96 kHz connection. Also, a multitude of standard inputs (Bluetooth, 2 x optical, 2 x analogue, USB and coax) means any audio device can be connected. A Bluetooth remote will reach the Sound Hub even if it is hidden away in a cabinet.
Lows: New Product $TBC
living-room
audiophile
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Dali Zensor 1 AX Active Compact Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, White)
Lowest price (paid link):
Dali ZENSOR 1 AX review
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: yes
Connections: 3.5 mm mini jack - Optical (Toslink) - SUB Out - Bluetooth Apt-X
Battery power: No
Highs: Dali speakers dome tweeter offers best in class resolution and two 50W digital amplifiers for clean sound. With Bluetooth (Apt-X), Optical, Analogue input and a Subwoofer output be ready for outstanding sound quality.
Lows: Dali offers extremely good sound quality but some will want a subwoofer.
living-room
audiophile
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DALI - Zensor 1 AX Powered Bookshelf Speakers (Black Ash)
Lowest price (paid link):
Dali ZENSOR 1 AX review
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: yes
Connections: 3.5 mm mini jack - Optical (Toslink) - SUB Out - Bluetooth Apt-X
Battery power: No
Highs: Dali speakers dome tweeter offers best in class resolution and two 50W digital amplifiers for clean sound. With Bluetooth (Apt-X), Optical, Analogue input and a Subwoofer output be ready for outstanding sound quality.
Lows: Dali offers extremely good sound quality but some will want a subwoofer.
desktop
audiophile
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Devialet Gold Phantom - High-end Wireless Speaker -4500 Watts - 108 db
Lowest price (paid link):
Devialet Gold Phantom review
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay® with additional Devialet Dialog Wireless Hub
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Connections: Bluetooth, Optical, Wireless, AirPlay
Battery power: No
Highs: With 4500 Watts the French Devialet Phantom Gold is the ultimate combo of luxury and design (using 24 carat rose gold) along with extreme audio technology. You can also choose to invest in a single Phantom Gold or purchase a pair for stereo. This 10-inch tall wireless audio system is not for the faint of heart but is for those who will not compromise and seek the most compact and powerful speaker on the planet. If you desire the minimum number of components (we doubt you’ll feel the need for a subwoofer) we recommend a pair Phantom loudspeakers for your living room or a single Phantom can go anywhere. No matter if you use it as a stand-alone music system or with a TV for movies and gaming this systems will deliver explosive high-end sound.
Lows: One downside is the the looks may not win all hearts and minds. Also, the extreme wattage offered up in the three Phantom models is as extreme as the cost for even just one these loudspeaker
all-in-one
audiophile
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Devialet Classic Phantom - high-end Wireless Speaker - 2000 Watts - 103 dB
Lowest price (paid link):
Devialet Phantom White review
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay® with additional Devialet Dialog Wireless Hub
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Connections: Bluetooth, Optical, Wireless, AirPlay
Battery power: No
Highs: With 750 Watts the French Devialet Phantom started it all a few years ago presenting Devialets first extreme speaker system. No matter if you use it as a stand-alone music system or with a TV for movies and gaming this systems will deliver explosive high-end sound.
Lows: No matter how you cut it even one any Phantom is expensive and you'll need two for stereo sound.
all-in-one
audiophile
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Devialet Silver Phantom
Lowest price (paid link):
Devialet Silver Phantom review
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay® with additional Devialet Dialog Wireless Hub
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Connections: Bluetooth, Optical, Wireless, AirPlay
Battery power: No
Highs: With 3000 Watts the French Devialet Phantom Silver is an extreme audio system in it's own right and was the top of the line till the Gold entered the lineup. The Silver Phantom is still every inch a no compromise system as its Gold more watts companion. If you desire the minimum number of components (we doubt you’ll feel the need for a subwoofer) we recommend a pair Phantom loudspeakers for your living room or a single Phantom can go anywhere. No matter if you use it as a stand-alone music system or with a TV for movies and gaming this systems will deliver explosive high-end sound.
Lows: The extreme wattage offered up in all three of the Phantom models is as extreme as the cost for even just one these loudspeakers.
all-in-one
audiophile
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Phantom Silver Duo + Dialog (Silver, 3000W)
Lowest price (paid link):
Devialet White Stereo pair review
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay® with additional Devialet Dialog Wireless Hub
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Connections: Bluetooth, Optical, Wireless, AirPlay
Battery power: No
Highs: The French Devialet Phantom Duo plus Dialog Hub is lowest cost way to create a stereo system using two baseline 750 Watt White Phantom speakers. If you desire the minimum number of components we recommend a pair Phantom loudspeakers for your living room. This really one of the ultimate wireless setups for music, TV, movies and gaming delivering explosive high-end sound.
Lows: This 3 piece system including the needed Dialog Hub is hyper expensive even using the base 750 watt base model Phantom.
living-room
audiophile
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Dynaudio Xeo 2 Wireless Speakers Limited Edition
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Wireless hi-res streaming up to 24-bit/96kHz, Spotify Connect, iOS control, multiroom and DLNA support
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth – from any compatible device. On-board physical inputs: digital optical (which can handle 24-bit/192kHz hi-res files), analogue RCA stereo, and analogue 3.5mm mini-jack.
Battery power: No
Highs: Dynaudio newest model is the Xeo 2 Wireless Speaker system that will strike the right chord for hardcore audiophiles and music lovers alike. The 7-inch tall composite and aluminum enclosure is extra rigid with audiophile drivers and DSP with Adaptive Bass Technology delivering more bass than you’d expect for their size. With its clean Danish design these speakers are equally well suited for the living room or a desktop. Loaded with inputs the system is easy to setup - and the sound quality of this loudspeaker is almost without compromise.
Lows: This kind of sound design and quality doesn’t come cheap!
Xeo 2 Wireless Speakers Limited Edition
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ECLIPSE Wireless Speaker System TD-M1-UK (BK) (European Model) (Black) 【1pair】
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi:
Bluetooth:
Connections:
Battery power:
Highs: The wireless Eclipse TD-M1 from Japan is a wireless desktop stereo speaker system worth every bit of its $1,000 pricetag. This very refined speaker design uses a ground anchor inside the airtight ABS enclosure that effectively eliminating vibrations to improve the SQ (sound quality). It looks expensive and all very high-end with its high-bit sampling, USB Controller plus a DAC. This audio system has accurate sound, esoteric looks, touch sensitive controls, and LED’s helping make it even more of a premium setup. Also, you have the freedom to use any touch device with a dedicated app with AirPlay and a Wi-Fi media controller or a 3.5mm input. We say, don't hesitate to invest in this desktop music system if you want the very best high-end audio can offer.
Lows: You can forget about adding a subwoofer to this unique audio system.
desktop
audiophile
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Edifier USA e25 Luna Eclipse (White)
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.0, Digital optical and Auxiliary input
Battery power: No
Highs: We were honestly surprised to find these speakers were real sonic performers. You’ll buy these speakers more for the look but will also be extremely happy with the sound quality, touch controls, and plenty of connections. For about $100 dollars per speaker they look expensive and deliver hi-fi sound.
Lows: Take these ultra-compact loudspeakers and add an Edifier subwoofer and complete the system.
e25HD Luna Eclipse HD 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers
desktop
hi-fi
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Edifier USA e25 Luna Eclipse 2.0 Bluetooth (Black)
Lowest price (paid link):
Full review coming soon
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.0, Digital optical and Auxiliary input
Battery power: No
Highs: We were honestly surprised to find these speakers were real sonic performers. You’ll buy these speakers more for the look but will also be extremely happy with the sound quality, touch controls, and plenty of connections. For about $100 dollars per speaker they look expensive and deliver hi-fi sound.
Lows: These ultra-compact loudspeakers need to go to a 2.1 system for the living room by adding an Edifier subwoofer.
e25HD Luna Eclipse HD 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers
living-room
hi-fi
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Fluance Fi70B Three-Way Wireless High Fidelity Music System with Powerful Amplifier & Dual 8" Subwoofers (Natural Walnut)
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Bluetooth:
Connections: Bluetooth,3.5mm Auxiliary Audio Input, 2.1 A USB Charging Input, Optical (Digital Toslink), FM/AM Radio Tuner Antennas
Battery power: No
Highs: Fluance marries two good size three-way speakers into one stand based enclosure in Walnut/Black, Bamboo/White and Black Ash/Black. The dynamic sound is provided by two 8” woofers and equally competent tweeters and midrange drivers. It all adds up to high-end wireless high-end system using Bluetooth, Optical or analog inputs and we love its AM/FM radio!
Lows: If only you could buy a pair and put them on either side of a big flatscreen TV.
Fi70 Three-Way Wireless High Fidelity Music System
living-room
high-end-hi-fi
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Geneva Sound System Model XL Wireless High Powered All-in-One HiFi System with CD, Bluetooth & FM (Black)
Lowest price (paid link):
Full review coming soon
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi:
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Apple Airport Express audio streaming support. Bluetooth AptX, 3.5mm jack, Airport Express, 2 channels RCA connector.
Battery power: No
Highs: HIGHS: Award Winning Geneva Speakers in Switzerland custom builds the Model XL with piano-lacquered finishes and is an exciting high-tech audio product competitive with the best in our list. Along with Bluetooth for streaming and RCA inputs the Model XL also has an onboard CD player, DAP and an FM radio. Six DSP controlled speakers make sure this all-in-one system deliver smooth sounding and room filling sound.
Lows: Yes, it’s VERY expensive.
all-in-one
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Geneva Sound 6001 System Model XXL Wireless High Powered All-in-One AirPlay, Bluetooth, FM, DAB+, HDMI, Speakers, Amplifier, White
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Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi:
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Apple Airport Express audio streaming support. Bluetooth AptX, 3.5mm jack, Airport Express, 2 channels RCA connector.
Battery power: No
Highs: We like Switzerland more and more. All you have to do is place your TV on top of the beautiful Geneva Sound System Model XXL and you’re audiophile sound system is complete! Use Apple Airplay and Bluetooth for wireless music streaming along with a built-in FM and even storage for other components. With six individually housed and powered speakers and an 8” subwoofer this all-in-one deliver sonic excellence.
Lows: Yes, it’s VERY expensive.
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Goldmund Logos Satya
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Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: No
Connections: Wireless audio stream from USB dongle or Goldmund Transmitter. Digital input
Battery power: No
Highs: Switzerland is home to Goldmund the maker of ultra high-end audio systems. They just unveiled a price topping $150,000 pair of absolutely beautiful floor standing wireless speakers that will provide more exclusivity than the Beolab 90’s along with DSP technology focused on delivering a more coherent sound than B&O.
Lows: Wireless and Active speakers is brand new territory for this audiophile brand.
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JBL Authentics L16 Three-Way Speaker System with Wireless Streaming, Walnut
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Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality:
Wi-Fi: Wireless audio playback formats:AirPlay, DLNA, Bluetooth with NFC,
auto-switching
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Wireless audio playback formats: AirPlay, DLNA, Bluetooth with NFC, auto-switching Connections: 1 x stereo 3.5mm, 2 x USB (type A), 1 x Digital optical input
Battery power: No
Highs: Living up to its “big sound” reputation JBL USA presents Authentics L16 its new flagship all-in-one. Find a large tabletop and with its 300 watt amps and JBL loudspeakers its sonic impact will give all other all-in-one audio system a run for their money. We like that the system is easy to us and that it has both optical and phono inputs and its own control app.
Lows: Its size or price may scare you away.
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JBL Control X Wireless 5.25" Portable Stereo Bluetooth Speakers - Pair (Graphite)
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Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth and 3.5mm mini jack
Battery power: Yes - Up to 4 hours
Highs: In the USA JBL makes high quality audio loudspeakers for professional and home music systems. With AC and battery power (up to 4 hoursplaying time) these premium priced Control X speakers will reward you with jump in your face life like stereo sound and versatility. Use them inside, outside, on a desktop, or in the living room with an added subwoofer.
Lows: This audio system is not feature rich when it comes to connectivity options.
Control X Bluetooth Speakers
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JBL Control X Wireless 5.25" Portable Stereo Bluetooth Speakers - Pair (White)
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Best Use: Go-anywhere
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth and 3.5mm mini jack
Battery power: Yes - Up to 4 hours
Highs: In the USA JBL makes high quality audio loudspeakers for professional and home music systems. With AC and battery power (up to 4 hoursplaying time) these premium priced Control X speakers will reward you with jump in your face life like stereo sound and versatility. Use them inside, outside, on a desktop, or in the living room with an added subwoofer.
Lows: This audio system is not feature rich when it comes to connectivity options.
Control X Bluetooth Speakers
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JBL Control X Wireless Portable Stereo Bluetooth Speakers, Red
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Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth and 3.5mm mini jack
Battery power: Yes - Up to 4 hours
Highs: In the USA JBL makes high quality audio loudspeakers for professional and home music systems. With AC and battery power (up to 4 hoursplaying time) these premium priced Control X speakers will reward you with jump in your face life like stereo sound and versatility. Use them inside, outside, on a desktop, or in the living room with an added subwoofer.
Lows: This audio system is not feature rich when it comes to connectivity options.
Control X Bluetooth Speakers
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Kanto YU6 Powered Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth and Phono Preamp | Bamboo | Pair
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Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Phono line, Optical, Bluetooth input and Subwoofer output.
Battery power: No
Highs: The Kanto YU6 Powered Speaker with remote control that offers Phono line, Optical, Bluetooth input and Subwoofer output. Availble in a wide choice of six finishes including: Bamboo, Gloss Red, Gloss White, Gloss Black, Matte Black, and Matt White. The Kanto is a top notch living room or desktop setup and a nice way to work vinyl into the equation. With a great DAC and Bluetooth to boot working a Kevlar woofer and silk dome tweeter the system delivers vivid and colorful sound.
Lows: None
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Kanto YU6 Powered Speakers with Bluetooth and Phono Preamp | Gloss Red | Pair
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Phono line, Optical, Bluetooth input and Subwoofer output.
Battery power: No
Highs: The Kanto YU6 Powered Speaker with remote control that offers Phono line, Optical, Bluetooth input and Subwoofer output. Availble in six finishes including: Bamboo, Gloss Red, Gloss White, Gloss Black, Matte Black, and Matt White. The Kanto is a top notch living room or desktop setup and a nice way to work vinyl into the equation. With a great DAC and Bluetooth to boot working a Kevlar woofer and silk dome tweeter the system delivers vivid and colorful sound.
Lows: None
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KEF EGG Versatile Desktop Speaker System - Frosted Blue (Pair)
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Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Connections: Bluetooth 4.0 - Mini USB Type B, Mini TOSLINK Optical (combo jack), 3.5mm min-jack
Battery power: No
Highs: You might imagine the KEF EGG are computer speakers and on your desktop but they are also a good choice for your living room. They are powerful with a sophisticated sound beyond their size with color choices of Gloss Black/Pure White/Frosted Blue. If you combine the EGG’s Uni-Q drivers with a subwoofer (separate purchase) this is a high-end audio system, that for the price is near perfect for TV, gaming or music.
Lows: They’ve been around awhile without a refresh. You will either love the looks or you don’t.
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KEF LS50 Wireless Powered Music System (White, Pair)
Lowest price (paid link):
KEF LS50 Wireless review
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay®
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Connections: 2.4GHz/5GHz Dual-band Wi-Fi network,Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX® codec,USB Type B,TOSLINK Optical,RCA Analog Line Level Input,10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet (For network and service),Subwoofer output
Battery power: No
Highs: KEF LS50W Active are among the best sounding loudspeakers available full stop. You’re guaranteed that these smart looking 11-inch tall British loudspeakers will deliver room filling audiophile sound quality that belies their size. KEF’s near perfect Uni-Q drivers matched with powerful amps and sophisticated DSP with physical switches and a touch device Control App can be used to tune the loudspeakers to any location in your room helping improve the sound quality. We find these KEF’s are best suited for a dedicated living music system or with a TV for films and gaming. Also, if you have components like a turntable, CD or gaming console you’ll find over a dozen connectivity options. Color schemes include Gloss White/Copper, Gloss Black/Blue, and Titanium Grey/Red.
Lows: For film sound effects, gaming, EDM or orchestral music some may feel the need for a subwoofer. We also think the LS50W are too big for sitting on the average desktops. If you have your heart set these speakers on your desktop we recommend proper stands on either side of your desk. If you have a large desk then pick up some IsoAcoustic stands.
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KEF X300A Wireless Digital Hi-Fi Speaker System - Linear White (Pair)
Lowest price (paid link):
KEF X300A Wireless review
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: WLAN - 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz & 5GHz), Apple AirPlay®, DLNA wireless streaming
Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0
Connections: 1 x USB iPod/iPhone/iPad connector, 1 x Line-in, 1 x Ethernet
Battery power: No
Highs: With visually clean looks in Black or White and spectacular Uni-Q drivers inside these 11 inch tall pair of compact loudspeakers are both outstanding desktop monitors or equally well suited in a living room setup. Add a class AB amps and a high quality DAC you’re guaranteed pristine sound.
Lows: In the living room or desktop add a subwoofer to make this a top performer.
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KEF X300A Wireless Digital Hi-Fi Speaker System - Gunmetal Grey (Pair)
Lowest price (paid link):
KEF X300A Wireless review
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: WLAN - 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz & 5GHz), Apple AirPlay®, DLNA wireless streaming
Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0
Connections: 1 x USB iPod/iPhone/iPad connector, 1 x Line-in, 1 x Ethernet
Battery power: No
Highs: With visually clean looks in Black or White and spectacular Uni-Q drivers inside these 11 inch tall pair of compact loudspeakers are both outstanding desktop monitors or equally well suited in a living room setup. Add a class AB amps and a high quality DAC you’re guaranteed pristine sound.
Lows: A subwoofer will make this a top perfomer
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Klipsch The Sixes Powered Monitor – Walnut Veneer (Pair)
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Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality:
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth, 3.5mm miniplug (analog), Phono pre-amp / RCA Analog, USB Type B, Optical
Battery power: No
Highs: Big league sound for the living room is what Klipsch USA delivers with large drivers and horn loudspeakers in large 17-inch tall retro cabinets in walnut and gold with traditional switching. We like how this easy this system is able to easily connect just about any device whether it’s a subwoofer, smartphone, turntable, CD player or TV.
Lows: The Sixes sound is very upfront with lots of dynamic range. The horn drivers have a sonic signature like nothing else and you’ll either love them or hate them.
Heritage Wireless - The Sixes
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Klipsch Stadium (120V)
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Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Airplay, DLNA
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Airplay, DLNA, Bluetooth aptX®, Optical Digital, USB
for Digital Input from idevice, RCA analog
Battery power: No
Highs: Klipsch USA would like you to know if you're considering a similarly priced Devialet Phantom, B&O BeoSound 2 or Naim Mu-so you’ll want to know about the Stadium all-in-one tabletop audio system. It’s made for big rooms and it’s minimalist all aluminum enclosures is large and built to the hilt with powerful amps and unique drivers. Its powerful amps and matching speakers will not distort no matter how loud you go is its sonic strong point.
Lows: It’s very big and may be to manly looking for some.
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Marshall Woburn Bluetooth Speaker, Black (4090963) (04090963)
Lowest price (paid link):
Marshall Woburn review
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Connections: Bluetooth, 3.5mm mini-jack
Battery power: No
Highs: USA Marshall created the Woburn for every kid who ever loved the electric guitar. This all-in-one system is basic in terms of the speakers and technology inside but that’s not really the point because it is a replica of the iconic Marshall Amps. Outside it is a thing of beauty with tactile controls and looks like a baby Marshall. Overall a fun system to be enjoyed and displayed in your home.
Lows: More than good enough for most listening but overall its average sound quality.
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MartinLogan CRESXWAD Portable mp3-player, Wireless Speaker Systems, Crescendo X, Walnut
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Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay®
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Connections: Bluetooth, Airplay®, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0, Ethernet, USB, 3.5mm Optical
Battery power: No
Highs: If you are in search of one of the best sounding all-in-one audio systems look no further than the British designed MartinLogan Crescendo X. It has all the modern connections with a high-end fit and finish - but you’ll buy these for the exotic Folded Motion tweeters found on many ultra high-end loudspeakers. Along with it’s 5” x 7” midrange woofer it delivers a wider soundstage and more separation than any other all-in-one we’ve heard.
Lows: Using the Crescendo we found it’s not as intuitive and accessible as other wireless systems.
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McIntosh Labs RS100 Wireless Speaker - Pair
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Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Dual Band Wi-Fi supports Spotify® Connect, Pandora®, Rhapsody, Amazon Prime, TIDAL, SiriusXM
Bluetooth: No
Connections: Wi-Fi supports Spotify® Connect, Pandora®, Rhapsody, Amazon Prime, TIDAL, SiriusXM
Battery power: No
Highs: A pair of RS100 costs $2000. Making it the most affordable McIntosh product you can buy. It will make this a system a bargain to some with its seamless finish and iconic greeny-blue McIntosh logo and the trademark VU meters. For the audiophile who has everything this would be the perfect gift.
Lows: You can buy just one which is not the worst of ideas if you love McIntosh. Buy one or two it is fundamentally a standard-size speaker with average sound.
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Naim Mu-so Qb Multi-Room Wireless Music System (Black)
Lowest price (paid link):
Naim Mu-so QB review
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes aptX
Connections: Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX, USB, Optical input, 3.5 analogue mini-plug
Battery power: No
Highs: British Naim created a companion for Mu-so Refrence all-in-one audio system and has called it Qb. This smallish cube is both a standalone audio system or adds multiroom goodness to an existing Mu-so system.
Lows: We love Mu-so and don’t mind the luxury price. We can’t say the same for Qb which should cost about half the asking price.
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Naim Mu-so V1 450-Watt Wireless Reference Music System (Black/Silver)
Lowest price (paid link):
Naim Mu-so Reference review
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes aptX
Connections: Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX, USB, Optical input, 3.5 analogue mini-plug
Battery power: No
Highs: Naim, another great British audiophile company has created one of the most satisfying sounding tabletop all-in-one systems around. It’s fit and finish is very high-end as are the custom full range loudspeakers and components it’s packed with. Stereo effect is average but from bass heavy EDM to the wide dynamic range of orchestral music Mu-so delivered the most powerful and accurate sound of any of the all-in-ones we tested.
Lows: It’s luxury price will scare some off.
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Podspeakers SmallPod Bluetooth White Wireless Active Speakers (Pair)
Lowest price (paid link):
Podspeakers MiniPod Bluetooth MKII review
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality:
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth version: 4.0, AUX-In (analogue, mini-jack), OPT-In (toslink)
Battery power: No
Highs: Denmark is the home of Podspeakers MiniPod Bluetooth MKII audio system and we think the Danish have sculpted a rounded form that is just beautiful. They are perfectly suited for a desktop or a living room setting. Sold as one speaker or two with a remote makes the MiniPod perfect for both stereo or stand alone usE. Smartly, you can also easily hang them with the great looking (optional) Pod wall mount.
Lows: Connectivity limited to Bluetooth, analog mini-jack, and optical in.
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Podspeakers MiniPod Black Speakers for Stereo and Surround (Pair)
Lowest price (paid link):
Podspeakers MiniPod Bluetooth MKII review
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth version: 4.0, AUX-In (analogue, mini-jack), OPT-In (toslink)
Battery power: No
Highs: Denmark is the home of Podspeakers MiniPod Bluetooth MKII audio system and we think the Danish have sculpted a rounded form that is just beautiful. They are perfectly suited for a desktop or a living room setting. Sold as one speaker or two with a remote makes the MiniPod perfect for both stereo or stand alone usE. Smartly, you can also easily hang them with the great looking (optional) Pod wall mount.
Lows: Connectivity limited to Bluetooth, analog mini-jack, and optical in.
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Podspeakers SmallPod Bluetooth Red Wireless Active Speakers (Pair)
Lowest price (paid link):
Podspeakers MiniPod Bluetooth MKII review
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth version: 4.0, AUX-In (analogue, mini-jack), OPT-In (toslink)
Battery power: No
Highs: Podspeakers MiniPod Bluetooth MKII audio system are sculpted ABS beautiful and modern looking. We can't think of a more dramatic look on the desktopspeaker.
Lows: Limited connectivity holds this star powered speaker back a bit.
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Raumfeld Stereo M Wireless Streaming Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)
Lowest price (paid link):
Raumfeld Stereo M Wireless BookShelf Speaker System review
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: High-End Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: No
Connections: Wi-Fi, USB, tracks on Android and iOS devices
Battery power: No
Highs: Raumfeld created a modern well constructed 18-inch tall three way loudspeaker that are bigger than all of the stereo pairs in our wireless loudspeaker list. German designed with high quality components and drivers that will fill your living room with big bold and breathtaking sound. When we compare the Stereo M to the most expensive speakers in our list we found them to be competitive in sound quality at about half the price.
Lows: No Bluetooth connectivity, the smartphone app is average and one time setup can be complicated.
Stereo M Wireless BookShelf Speaker System
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REVO SuperSystem Multi-Format Premium Audio System - Walnut / Silver
Lowest price (paid link):
Revo SuperSystem review
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes aptX
Connections: Radio: DAB, DAB+ FM, Internet Radio, WiFi, Bluetooth aptX, Spotify Connect, USB, optical, 3.5 mini-jack
Battery power: No
Highs: The British made Revo SuperSystem would be best described as the Swiss Army Knife of all-in-one systems. We like the build quality, color choices, and huge list of features that include a complete suite of analog, digital and streaming radio. You’ll also have all the modern ways wireless ways to connect and lots of buttons too. Revo is not a loudspeaker designer in the true sense of the word. Still, we found for this size tabletop system it delivers surprisingly good sound with some decent bass punch on the edge of hi-fi sound.
Lows: Luxury price and an audacious number of buttons that you’ll have to dedicate some serious time to figuring out all its features and benefits available to you.
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Sonos Play: 5 - Ultimate Wireless Smart Speaker - Black
Lowest price (paid link):
Sonos Play 5 review
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay®
Bluetooth: No
Connections: Sonus App, Ethernet Port, 3.5mm mini-jack, Airplay®
Battery power: No
Highs: Sonos USA has built a flagship wireless speaker for those who want the best sounding no-brainer wireless system on the planet. Purchased as a single unit or in stereo pairs no other wireless speaker at this price has a better touch device app or more DSP sound enhancement technology than the PLAY:5. We think this system is super easy to setup and really fun to use and this speaker sounds great. Set up a stereo pair and they are near audiophile quality.
Lows: Nondescript looks and you have to live in the Apple like walled-garden Sonos has created.
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Sonos Play:5 - Ultimate Wireless Smart Speaker - White
Lowest price (paid link):
Sonos Play 5 review
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay®
Bluetooth: No
Connections: Sonus App, Ethernet Port, 3.5mm mini-jack, Airplay®
Battery power: No
Highs: Sonos USA has built a flagship wireless speaker for those who want the best sounding no-brainer wireless system on the planet. Purchased as a single unit or in stereo pairs no other wireless speaker at this price has a better touch device app or more DSP sound enhancement technology than the PLAY:5. We think this system is super easy to setup and really fun to use and this speaker sounds great. Set up a stereo pair and they are near audiophile quality.
Lows: Nondescript looks and you have to live in the Apple like walled-garden Sonos has created.
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Sonus Faber SF16
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Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi:
Bluetooth:
Connections:
Battery power:
Highs: Priced at $10,000 Italian designed Sonus Faber SF 16 is definitely in the stratosphere when it comes to an all-in-one wireless music system. 1400 watts and a powerful subwoofer along with a pair of retractable arms that house the mid-range drivers and tweeters make this one of the most unique audio products available.
Lows: It is an all-in-one music system that will dig deeply into your audiophile pocket book.
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Swan Speakers - M200MKIII - Powered 2.0 Bookshelf Speakers - HiFi Speakers - 1'' Dome Tweeters - 5.25'' Long-Throw Woofers - Solid Wood Cabinet - CES Award Winner - 120W RMS
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.0
Battery power: No
Highs: From China this audio system offers a super-duper price and has high-end aspirations that it achieves. The updated 10-inch tall Swans M200MKIII look european, specifically Italian; and with powerful amps and quality loudspeakers they will deliver high-end sound on the desktop or a small living room.
Lows: You trade-off some bass and highs for amazing detail, clarity, and stereo imaging.
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Swan Speakers - T200C - Luxurious 2.0 Powered Bookshelf Speakers - HiFi Speakers - WiFi & Bluetooth - Studio Monitors - Full Metal Front Plate - Long-Throw 5.25'' Mid-Woofer - 70W RMS
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Bluetooth 4.0
Battery power: No
Highs: From China Swans T200C are award winning with a unique black lacquer and aluminum design that should really impress on the desktop. Sound quality was more hi-fi than hi-end but we did like being able to adjust the the volume, bass, and treble with the remote control.
Lows: Pricey for a desktop system from a brand better known for offering value.
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Vanatoo Transparent Zero Powered Speakers (Black, Set of 2)
Lowest price (paid link):
Vanatoo Transparent Zero review
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: USB a PC/Mac, Toslink an Airport Express or AppleTV, coax a Squeezebox. There’s a 3.5mm analogue input for connection of any line-level source (cable supplied)
Battery power: No
Highs: We like when little companies do big things. Vanatoo's Transparent Zero active speakers reproduce music the way it was recorded. The speakers are bi-amped with 50 watts a channel amplifier and the analog and digital inputs connect to any music source. A interface provides a seamless wireless connection to any phone or laptop computer. The Transparent Zero speakers provides a true stereo musical solution for the home requirement. With True 2-way stereo powered speaker system - Bluetooth wireless connection with aptX - USB, Toslink Optical, and analog input - Full-featured remote control - Auto input switching with Digital Silence Detection™ - Reversible design for desktop or in-room use - Vanatoo ClearBass™ Technology - Volume, bass and treble controls - Subwoofer output with AutoSense -9mm wood cabinets with satin black finish - Low power sleep mode (<0.5W) - Best in class bass extension and full-range response - Magnetically attached grills - Vanatoo isolation pads - Customizable configurations: LED brightness, bass response, subwoofer crossover, amp limiters, mono mode, sleep settings.
Lows: Feature packed so it's not cheap
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Vifa Copenhagen Hi-Resolution Bluetooth WiFi Wireless Portable Speaker - Sunset Red
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: All-in-one
Sound Quality: Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, 3.5 mini jack cable connection
Battery power: Yes
Highs: Offered in as many colors as a LBGTQ flag its sound is big and bold. It's full featured and built to last.
Lows: Luxury priced is the only complaint.
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Vifa Helsinki Hi-Resolution Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless Portable Speaker - Misty Blue
Lowest price (paid link):
Vifa Helsinki review
Best Use: Go-anywhere
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: No
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Connections: Bluetooth 4.0 aptX, AUX 3.5 mm mini-jack, NFC
Battery power: Yes
Highs: In Denmark Vifa builds exciting ultra-chic portable music systems. The Copenhagen is built like a tank with a frame that’s die cast aluminum with reinforced ABS and it is all wrapped in beautiful custom made Kvadrat textiles available in various exciting color choices. It’s loaded with 6 balanced drivers and DSP signal processing. The resulting sound is especially crisp with proper bass. It connects like a dream to Bluetooth aptX, Wi-Fi direct and Apple AirPlay.
Lows: The sound quality is great but some may shy away from price or not understand its low key elegance.
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YAMAHA MusicCast NX-N500 Speaker System
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Full review coming soon
Best Use: Living Room
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Ethernet or WiFi (802.11n at 2.4 GHz) AirPlay, Bluetooth
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Ethernet or WiFi (802.11n at 2.4 GHz) AirPlay, Bluetooth, 192 kHz / 24-bit optical digital input, ESS 32-bit D/A converter
Battery power: No
Highs: Professionals and audiophiles alike have been in the know for years about how great sounding small Yamaha loudspeakers are. At 11 inches tall the NX-N500 are filled with innovative technology from Japan delivering extremely accurate sound. These loudspeakers are exceptional performers with a very flat frequency response and they are equally suited for the desktop or living room.
Lows: No connection for a subwoofer. High performance mini-monitors come at a high price!
NX-N500 MusicCast Network Speaker
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Yamaha NX-N500 MusicCast Network Speaker
Lowest price (paid link):
Full review coming soon
Best Use: Desktop
Sound Quality: Audiophile
Wi-Fi: Ethernet or WiFi (802.11n at 2.4 GHz) AirPlay, Bluetooth
Bluetooth: Yes
Connections: Ethernet or WiFi (802.11n at 2.4 GHz) AirPlay, Bluetooth, 192 kHz / 24-bit optical digital input, ESS 32-bit D/A converter
Battery power: No
Highs: These are audiophiles desktop speakers alike and at 11 inches tall the NX-N500 are filled with innovative technology from Japan delivering extremely accurate sound. These loudspeakers are exceptional performers with a very flat frequency response.
Lows: No connection for a subwoofer. High performance mini-monitors come at a high price!
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Wireless Speaker Buying Guide
Audioengine HD3 Satin Black Desktop
Highs: Audioengine USA uses no off the shelf parts and custom designs and tunes these loudspeakers. We would suggest this stylish compact 7-inch tall HD3 in Satin Black, Cherry, or Walnut these speakers are perfect for your desktop and any nearfield listening situation. It will play all your music from any device. With Bluetooth, USB for digital, wireless or wired for both digital and analog.
Lows: Only the limitations of physics when it comes to the 2.75-inch woofer and the bass response.
Bluetooth:
Wi-Fi:
Connections Available:
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Audioengine HD6 Cherry Desktop
Highs: Designed in the USA and 12 inches tall the HD6 is the largest and newest speaker in the Audioengine line. Using wood veneer in cherry, walnut and satin black they have that luxurious look of high-end hi-fi classic bookshelf speaker. The HD6’s compact package is well suited for your living or desktop and delivers high-end sound quality. The company prides itself on extensive listening sessions tuning their speakers and these results show in the final product.
Lows: These loudspeakers have some stiff competition around their price point.
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: Bluetooth, Optical RCA and 3.5mm mini-jack
Battery Power: No
Audioengine HD6 Black Living Room
Highs: The 12 inches tall HD6 is the largest and newest speaker in the Audioengine line. Using wood veneer in cherry, walnut and satin black they have that luxurious look of high-end hi-fi classic bookshelf speaker. The HD6’s compact package is well suited for your living or desktop and delivers high-end sound quality. The company prides itself on extensive listening sessions tuning their speakers and these results show in the final product.
Lows: For the desktop you have other solid choices
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: Bluetooth, Optical RCA and 3.5mm mini-jack
Battery Power: No
Bang & Olufsen B&O PLAY Beolit 15 Shaded Rosa Go-anywhere
Highs: B&O Beolit 15 is no fabric covered portable. Instead, a stunning thick aluminum enclosures with a leather strap tells you this mini audio system will last forever. Nothing this small will put out more high quality sound than this mini all-in-one. It will also deliver a dozen hours plus of battery life.
Lows: Although it’s small it is a luxury audio product and costs accordingly.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless streaming, 1 x line-in 3.5 mm jack, 1 x USB connection for charging (500mA), 1 x Power input, 1 x mini USB for service
Battery Power: Yes
Bang & Olufsen B&O PLAY Beolit 17 Stone Grey Go-anywhere
Highs: B&O Beolit 17 is no fabric covered portable. Instead, a stunning thick aluminum enclosures with a leather strap tells you this mini audio system will last forever. Nothing this small will put out more high quality sound than this mini all-in-one. It will also has extended battery life on it's predecessor.
Lows: Although it’s small it is a luxury audio product and costs accordingly.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless streaming, 1 x line-in 3.5 mm jack, 1 x USB connection for charging (500mA), 1 x Power input, 1 x mini USB for service
Battery Power: Yes
Bang & Olufsen Beolab 50 Black/Wood Living Room
Highs: B&O indulges us with a more compact version of its flagship Beolab 90. It calibrates sound to match your room and has 2100W of power and 7 loudspeakers providing thrilling sound and looks with its aluminum shell and oak lamella finish. Thes will will be your pride and joy for a lifetime.
Lows: It's half the price of the Beolab 90 but that still makes a $40,000 two speaker audio system.
Bluetooth: No
Wi-Fi: Yes - Wireless Input (Master and Slave Speaker)
Wireless Power Link (24 bit / 48 kHz)
WiSA (24 bit / 96 kHz)
Connections Available: USB Audio (24 bit / 192 kHz)
S/P-DIF (24 bit / 192 kHz)
Optical (24 bit / 96 kHz)
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Bang & Olufsen Beolab 90 Black Living Room
Highs: Beolab 90 is an ultra expensive floor standing wireless audio system packing 18 Scan-Speak loudspeakers and 8200 watts of amplification. Finishing things off the DSP dials in the sound along with having all the modern connections you’ll ever need.
Custom built in Denmark they’ll deliver sensational sound in any room after using a dedicated control app to fine tune the system. When setups done you can beam for a single listening or experience up to 360 degrees of stereo dispersion. This product reflects the company’s lifestyle-design roots combined with hyper-technology make the system a joy to use.
Lows: This system is most certainly marketed at audiophiles who have $100,000 budget.
Bluetooth: No
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: inputs: B&O PowerLink, RCA, XLR. Master speaker digital inputs: USB (24/192), S/PDIF (24/192), TosLink (24/96), B&O Digital PowerLink (24/192), Wireless PowerLink (24/48), WiSA (24/96). Control ports: Ethernet, WiFi
Battery Power: No
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A6 Music System Oxidized Brass All-in-one
Highs: Once Bang & Olufsen created the enclosure for Beoplay A6 Music System Danish furniture designers were tasked with wrapping it in durable and exotic fabric. You’ll appreciate this all around speaker for anywhere in your home that blends rather than making a bold statement. We found the low key aesthetics almost help connect us to music. The sound is very smooth with a midbass sound signature and enough transparency to be deemed hi-fi quality. B&O provides all the multiroom you’ll need if you add any B&O speakers along with a great app and onboard controls add to the joy of the system.
Lows: Maybe these speakers will blend too much for some.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi:
Connections Available: WLAN - 802.11B/G/N (2.4GHZ & 5GHZ), Apple Airplay, DLNA Wireless Streaming, Bluetooth 4.0 C
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A9 Black Living Room
Highs: In Denmark they might say, this is what Bang & Olufsen is all about! This luxury all-in-one audio system can can go in unusual places including on your wall and has designer covers and accessories. For your investment the Beoplay A9 will deliver room filling sound and solid bass and 360 DSP enhanced stereo that can be tuned to deliver great sound in any environment. A nice premium is the number of finishes and also unique speaker covers you'll be able to find.
Lows: It’s crazy expensive but still awesome.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Bluetooth, Airplay®, DLNA
Battery Power: No
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 Natural Grey kvadrat Fabric and Aluminum All-in-one
Highs: In Denmark Bang & Olufsen likes unique shapes and many times wraps their all-in-one speakers in designer fabric. This all comes together perfectly with the M5’s combination of fabric and aluminum top that is the onboard controls for the device. Branded 360 Sound works particularly well in the M5 and can really surprise you in the way it can be placed anywhere and sound great.
Lows: t’s an elegant audio system with good sound you’ll enjoy every day so don’t complain about the price!
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet, mini-jack combi analouge and optical
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 1 Natural Aluminum Go-anywhere
Highs: More goodness from Denmark with this luxury portable audio system from Bang & Olufsen. BeoSound 1 has a built in battery that goes for up to 14 hours and the loudspeakers and technology inside help it deliver very good room filling simulated 360 stereo. It would be a fine addition to the BeoSound 2 giving you both multiroom and go anywhere portability.
Lows: Unless you must have battery power we would go with the BeoSound 2 with its bigger woofer and better tweeters for improved sound quality.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet
Battery Power: Yes
Read more: Full review coming soon
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 1 Brass-tone speaker
Highs: More goodness from Denmark with this luxury portable audio system from Bang & Olufsen. BeoSound 1 has a built in battery that goes for up to 14 hours and the loudspeakers and technology inside help it deliver very good room filling simulated 360 stereo. It would be a fine addition to the BeoSound 2 giving you both multiroom and go anywhere portability.
Lows: Unless you must have battery power we would go with the BeoSound 2 with its bigger woofer and better tweeters for improved sound quality.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet
Battery Power: Yes
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 1 Anthracite speaker
Highs: More goodness from Denmark with this luxury portable audio system from Bang & Olufsen. BeoSound 1 has a built in battery that goes for up to 14 hours and the loudspeakers and technology inside help it deliver very good room filling simulated 360 stereo. It would be a fine addition to the BeoSound 2 giving you both multiroom and go anywhere portability.
Lows: Unless you must have battery power we would go with the BeoSound 2 with its bigger woofer and better tweeters for improved sound quality.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet
Battery Power: Yes
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 Natural Brushed All-in-one
Highs: In Denmark Bang & Olufsen has been constantly adding exciting products specifically to its all-in-one (stand alone) and multiroom audio system line. With a luxury price the BeoSound 2 is no exception to the commitment for exciting looking all-in-one audio systems with B&O’s 360 degree sound. With masterful user control the BeoSound 2 goes anywhere on the floor or a tabletop in your home and has lovely DSP enhanced sound.
Lows: Don’t hold it against B&O but you’ll flip out when you see the price!
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet
Battery Power: Yes
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 Natural Aluminum
Highs: In Denmark Bang & Olufsen has been constantly adding exciting products specifically to its all-in-one (stand alone) and multiroom audio system line. With a luxury price the BeoSound 2 is no exception to the commitment for exciting looking all-in-one audio systems with B&O’s 360 degree sound. With masterful user control the BeoSound 2 goes anywhere on the floor or a tabletop in your home and has lovely DSP enhanced sound.
Lows: Don’t hold it against B&O but you’ll flip out when you see the price!
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet
Battery Power: Yes
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2 Brass-Tone
Highs: In Denmark Bang & Olufsen has been constantly adding exciting products specifically to its all-in-one (stand alone) and multiroom audio system line. With a luxury price the BeoSound 2 is no exception to the commitment for exciting looking all-in-one audio systems with B&O’s 360 degree sound. With masterful user control the BeoSound 2 goes anywhere on the floor or a tabletop in your home and has lovely DSP enhanced sound.
Lows: Don’t hold it against B&O but you’ll flip out when you see the price!
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.1, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, DLNA for streaming plus 1 x Ethernet
Battery Power: Yes
Bose SoundTouch 10 Wireless x 2 Black Living Room
Highs: Designed in the USA the Bose SoundTouch 10 is a deliciously good sounding and can be used as a pair in living room, on a desktop, and independently making it a simple multiroom system. This is also one of the lowest price system in our recommended list and be reassured Bose does not miss a trick with this wonderful product. This audio system is so easy to live with using the controls on the device, two physical remote controls, or a great app for your smartphone. We think this ultra-compact system does it all!
Lows: All we can come up with is we like them better in White than Black.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm aux mini-jack
Battery Power: No
Bose SoundTouch 10 Wireless x 2 White Desktop
Highs: Designed in the USA the Bose SoundTouch 10 is a deliciously good sounding and can be used as a pair in living room, on a desktop, and independently making it a simple multiroom system. This is also one of the lowest price system in our recommended list and be reassured Bose does not miss a trick with this wonderful product. This audio system is so easy to live with using the controls on the device, two physical remote controls, or a great app for your smartphone. We think this ultra-compact system does it all!
Lows: All we can come up with is we like them better in White than Black.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm aux mini-jack
Battery Power: No
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air Black All-in-One
Highs: The first high-end wireless all-in-one system was the original British born Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin using Apple AirPlay. The current Zeppelin Air in Black or White carries forward the iconic looks and is an even better sounding version of the original. It can go on any tabletop in your home and offers near high-end Hi-Fi sound.
Lows: We like the new Air more in White than in Black LOL is about all we could come up with.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay®
Connections Available: Bluetooth, Airplay®
Battery Power: No
Dali Callisto (Floorstander) Black/White Living Room
Highs: Dali has a modern Wireless take on traditional HiFi. Teamed with Bluesound and built the BluOS platform into Callistoto delivering both a pair standmount or floorstanding speakers that delivers audiophile sound quality anywhere in your home. The wireless speaker system connects to a Sound Hub via a 24 bit/96 kHz connection. Also, a multitude of standard inputs (Bluetooth, 2 x optical, 2 x analogue, USB and coax) means any audio device can be connected. A Bluetooth remote will reach the Sound Hub even if it is hidden away in a cabinet.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: Controlled via a Bluetooth remote, the Sound Hub features a multitude of standard inputs including Bluetooth aptX, 2 x optical, 2 x analogue, USB and coaxial.
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Dali Callisto (Standmount) Black/White Living Room
Highs: Dali has a modern Wireless take on traditional HiFi. Teamed with Bluesound and built the BluOS platform into Callistoto delivering both a pair standmount or floorstanding speakers that delivers audiophile sound quality anywhere in your home. The wireless speaker system connects to a Sound Hub via a 24 bit/96 kHz connection. Also, a multitude of standard inputs (Bluetooth, 2 x optical, 2 x analogue, USB and coax) means any audio device can be connected. A Bluetooth remote will reach the Sound Hub even if it is hidden away in a cabinet.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: Controlled via a Bluetooth remote, the Sound Hub features a multitude of standard inputs including Bluetooth aptX, 2 x optical, 2 x analogue, USB and coaxial.
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Dali ZENSOR 1 AX White Living Room
Highs: Dali speakers dome tweeter offers best in class resolution and two 50W digital amplifiers for clean sound. With Bluetooth (Apt-X), Optical, Analogue input and a Subwoofer output be ready for outstanding sound quality.
Lows: Dali offers extremely good sound quality but some will want a subwoofer.
Bluetooth: yes
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: 3.5 mm mini jack - Optical (Toslink) - SUB Out - Bluetooth Apt-X
Battery Power: No
Dali ZENSOR 1 AX Black Ash Desktop
Highs: Dali speakers dome tweeter offers best in class resolution and two 50W digital amplifiers for clean sound. With Bluetooth (Apt-X), Optical, Analogue input and a Subwoofer output be ready for outstanding sound quality.
Lows: Dali offers extremely good sound quality but some will want a subwoofer.
Bluetooth: yes
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: 3.5 mm mini jack - Optical (Toslink) - SUB Out - Bluetooth Apt-X
Battery Power: No
Devialet Gold Phantom Gold All-in-one
Highs: With 4500 Watts the French Devialet Phantom Gold is the ultimate combo of luxury and design (using 24 carat rose gold) along with extreme audio technology. You can also choose to invest in a single Phantom Gold or purchase a pair for stereo. This 10-inch tall wireless audio system is not for the faint of heart but is for those who will not compromise and seek the most compact and powerful speaker on the planet. If you desire the minimum number of components (we doubt you’ll feel the need for a subwoofer) we recommend a pair Phantom loudspeakers for your living room or a single Phantom can go anywhere. No matter if you use it as a stand-alone music system or with a TV for movies and gaming this systems will deliver explosive high-end sound.
Lows: One downside is the the looks may not win all hearts and minds. Also, the extreme wattage offered up in the three Phantom models is as extreme as the cost for even just one these loudspeaker
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay® with additional Devialet Dialog Wireless Hub
Connections Available: Bluetooth, Optical, Wireless, AirPlay
Battery Power: No
Devialet Phantom White White All-in-one
Highs: With 750 Watts the French Devialet Phantom started it all a few years ago presenting Devialets first extreme speaker system. No matter if you use it as a stand-alone music system or with a TV for movies and gaming this systems will deliver explosive high-end sound.
Lows: No matter how you cut it even one any Phantom is expensive and you'll need two for stereo sound.
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay® with additional Devialet Dialog Wireless Hub
Connections Available: Bluetooth, Optical, Wireless, AirPlay
Battery Power: No
Devialet Silver Phantom Silver All-in-one
Highs: With 3000 Watts the French Devialet Phantom Silver is an extreme audio system in it's own right and was the top of the line till the Gold entered the lineup. The Silver Phantom is still every inch a no compromise system as its Gold more watts companion. If you desire the minimum number of components (we doubt you’ll feel the need for a subwoofer) we recommend a pair Phantom loudspeakers for your living room or a single Phantom can go anywhere. No matter if you use it as a stand-alone music system or with a TV for movies and gaming this systems will deliver explosive high-end sound.
Lows: The extreme wattage offered up in all three of the Phantom models is as extreme as the cost for even just one these loudspeakers.
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay® with additional Devialet Dialog Wireless Hub
Connections Available: Bluetooth, Optical, Wireless, AirPlay
Battery Power: No
Devialet White Stereo pair Silver Living Room
Highs: The French Devialet Phantom Duo plus Dialog Hub is lowest cost way to create a stereo system using two baseline 750 Watt White Phantom speakers. If you desire the minimum number of components we recommend a pair Phantom loudspeakers for your living room. This really one of the ultimate wireless setups for music, TV, movies and gaming delivering explosive high-end sound.
Lows: This 3 piece system including the needed Dialog Hub is hyper expensive even using the base 750 watt base model Phantom.
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay® with additional Devialet Dialog Wireless Hub
Connections Available: Bluetooth, Optical, Wireless, AirPlay
Battery Power: No
Dynaudio Xeo 2 Wireless Speakers Limited Edition Blue & White Living Room
Highs: Dynaudio newest model is the Xeo 2 Wireless Speaker system that will strike the right chord for hardcore audiophiles and music lovers alike. The 7-inch tall composite and aluminum enclosure is extra rigid with audiophile drivers and DSP with Adaptive Bass Technology delivering more bass than you’d expect for their size. With its clean Danish design these speakers are equally well suited for the living room or a desktop. Loaded with inputs the system is easy to setup - and the sound quality of this loudspeaker is almost without compromise.
Lows: This kind of sound design and quality doesn’t come cheap!
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Wireless hi-res streaming up to 24-bit/96kHz, Spotify Connect, iOS control, multiroom and DLNA support
Connections Available: Bluetooth – from any compatible device. On-board physical inputs: digital optical (which can handle 24-bit/192kHz hi-res files), analogue RCA stereo, and analogue 3.5mm mini-jack.
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Eclipse TD-M1-UK Wireless Black, White Desktop
Highs: The wireless Eclipse TD-M1 from Japan is a wireless desktop stereo speaker system worth every bit of its $1,000 pricetag. This very refined speaker design uses a ground anchor inside the airtight ABS enclosure that effectively eliminating vibrations to improve the SQ (sound quality). It looks expensive and all very high-end with its high-bit sampling, USB Controller plus a DAC. This audio system has accurate sound, esoteric looks, touch sensitive controls, and LED’s helping make it even more of a premium setup. Also, you have the freedom to use any touch device with a dedicated app with AirPlay and a Wi-Fi media controller or a 3.5mm input. We say, don't hesitate to invest in this desktop music system if you want the very best high-end audio can offer.
Lows: You can forget about adding a subwoofer to this unique audio system.
Bluetooth:
Wi-Fi:
Connections Available:
Battery Power:
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Edifier USA e25HD Luna Eclipse HD 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers White Desktop
Highs: We were honestly surprised to find these speakers were real sonic performers. You’ll buy these speakers more for the look but will also be extremely happy with the sound quality, touch controls, and plenty of connections. For about $100 dollars per speaker they look expensive and deliver hi-fi sound.
Lows: Take these ultra-compact loudspeakers and add an Edifier subwoofer and complete the system.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.0, Digital optical and Auxiliary input
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Edifier USA e25HD Luna Eclipse HD 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers Black Living Room
Highs: We were honestly surprised to find these speakers were real sonic performers. You’ll buy these speakers more for the look but will also be extremely happy with the sound quality, touch controls, and plenty of connections. For about $100 dollars per speaker they look expensive and deliver hi-fi sound.
Lows: These ultra-compact loudspeakers need to go to a 2.1 system for the living room by adding an Edifier subwoofer.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.0, Digital optical and Auxiliary input
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Fluance Fi70 Three-Way Wireless High Fidelity Music System Walnut & Black Living Room
Highs: Fluance marries two good size three-way speakers into one stand based enclosure in Walnut/Black, Bamboo/White and Black Ash/Black. The dynamic sound is provided by two 8” woofers and equally competent tweeters and midrange drivers. It all adds up to high-end wireless high-end system using Bluetooth, Optical or analog inputs and we love its AM/FM radio!
Lows: If only you could buy a pair and put them on either side of a big flatscreen TV.
Bluetooth:
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Connections Available: Bluetooth,3.5mm Auxiliary Audio Input, 2.1 A USB Charging Input, Optical (Digital Toslink), FM/AM Radio Tuner Antennas
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Geneva Lab 5111 System Model XL Black All-in-one
Highs: HIGHS: Award Winning Geneva Speakers in Switzerland custom builds the Model XL with piano-lacquered finishes and is an exciting high-tech audio product competitive with the best in our list. Along with Bluetooth for streaming and RCA inputs the Model XL also has an onboard CD player, DAP and an FM radio. Six DSP controlled speakers make sure this all-in-one system deliver smooth sounding and room filling sound.
Lows: Yes, it’s VERY expensive.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi:
Connections Available: Apple Airport Express audio streaming support. Bluetooth AptX, 3.5mm jack, Airport Express, 2 channels RCA connector.
Battery Power: No
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Geneva Lab 6001 System Model XXL White Living Room
Highs: We like Switzerland more and more. All you have to do is place your TV on top of the beautiful Geneva Sound System Model XXL and you’re audiophile sound system is complete! Use Apple Airplay and Bluetooth for wireless music streaming along with a built-in FM and even storage for other components. With six individually housed and powered speakers and an 8” subwoofer this all-in-one deliver sonic excellence.
Lows: Yes, it’s VERY expensive.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi:
Connections Available: Apple Airport Express audio streaming support. Bluetooth AptX, 3.5mm jack, Airport Express, 2 channels RCA connector.
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Goldmund Logos Satya White Living Room
Highs: Switzerland is home to Goldmund the maker of ultra high-end audio systems. They just unveiled a price topping $150,000 pair of absolutely beautiful floor standing wireless speakers that will provide more exclusivity than the Beolab 90’s along with DSP technology focused on delivering a more coherent sound than B&O.
Lows: Wireless and Active speakers is brand new territory for this audiophile brand.
Bluetooth: No
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Wireless audio stream from USB dongle or Goldmund Transmitter. Digital input
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
JBL Authentics L16 Walnut All-in-one
Highs: Living up to its “big sound” reputation JBL USA presents Authentics L16 its new flagship all-in-one. Find a large tabletop and with its 300 watt amps and JBL loudspeakers its sonic impact will give all other all-in-one audio system a run for their money. We like that the system is easy to us and that it has both optical and phono inputs and its own control app.
Lows: Its size or price may scare you away.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Wireless audio playback formats:AirPlay, DLNA, Bluetooth with NFC,
auto-switching
Connections Available: Wireless audio playback formats: AirPlay, DLNA, Bluetooth with NFC, auto-switching Connections: 1 x stereo 3.5mm, 2 x USB (type A), 1 x Digital optical input
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
JBL Control X Bluetooth Speakers Black Living Room
Highs: In the USA JBL makes high quality audio loudspeakers for professional and home music systems. With AC and battery power (up to 4 hoursplaying time) these premium priced Control X speakers will reward you with jump in your face life like stereo sound and versatility. Use them inside, outside, on a desktop, or in the living room with an added subwoofer.
Lows: This audio system is not feature rich when it comes to connectivity options.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: Bluetooth and 3.5mm mini jack
Battery Power: Yes - Up to 4 hours
Read more: Full review coming soon
JBL Control X Bluetooth Speakers White Go-anywhere
Highs: In the USA JBL makes high quality audio loudspeakers for professional and home music systems. With AC and battery power (up to 4 hoursplaying time) these premium priced Control X speakers will reward you with jump in your face life like stereo sound and versatility. Use them inside, outside, on a desktop, or in the living room with an added subwoofer.
Lows: This audio system is not feature rich when it comes to connectivity options.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: Bluetooth and 3.5mm mini jack
Battery Power: Yes - Up to 4 hours
Read more: Full review coming soon
JBL Control X Bluetooth Speakers Red Desktop
Highs: In the USA JBL makes high quality audio loudspeakers for professional and home music systems. With AC and battery power (up to 4 hoursplaying time) these premium priced Control X speakers will reward you with jump in your face life like stereo sound and versatility. Use them inside, outside, on a desktop, or in the living room with an added subwoofer.
Lows: This audio system is not feature rich when it comes to connectivity options.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: Bluetooth and 3.5mm mini jack
Battery Power: Yes - Up to 4 hours
Read more: Full review coming soon
Kanto YU6 Bamboo, Gloss Red, Gloss White, Gloss Black, Matte Black, and Matt White Living Room
Highs: The Kanto YU6 Powered Speaker with remote control that offers Phono line, Optical, Bluetooth input and Subwoofer output. Availble in a wide choice of six finishes including: Bamboo, Gloss Red, Gloss White, Gloss Black, Matte Black, and Matt White. The Kanto is a top notch living room or desktop setup and a nice way to work vinyl into the equation. With a great DAC and Bluetooth to boot working a Kevlar woofer and silk dome tweeter the system delivers vivid and colorful sound.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Phono line, Optical, Bluetooth input and Subwoofer output.
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Kanto YU6 Bamboo, Gloss Red, Gloss White, Gloss Black, Matte Black, and Matt White Desktop
Highs: The Kanto YU6 Powered Speaker with remote control that offers Phono line, Optical, Bluetooth input and Subwoofer output. Availble in six finishes including: Bamboo, Gloss Red, Gloss White, Gloss Black, Matte Black, and Matt White. The Kanto is a top notch living room or desktop setup and a nice way to work vinyl into the equation. With a great DAC and Bluetooth to boot working a Kevlar woofer and silk dome tweeter the system delivers vivid and colorful sound.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Phono line, Optical, Bluetooth input and Subwoofer output.
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
KEF EGG Frosted Blue Desktop
Highs: You might imagine the KEF EGG are computer speakers and on your desktop but they are also a good choice for your living room. They are powerful with a sophisticated sound beyond their size with color choices of Gloss Black/Pure White/Frosted Blue. If you combine the EGG’s Uni-Q drivers with a subwoofer (separate purchase) this is a high-end audio system, that for the price is near perfect for TV, gaming or music.
Lows: They’ve been around awhile without a refresh. You will either love the looks or you don’t.
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.0 - Mini USB Type B, Mini TOSLINK Optical (combo jack), 3.5mm min-jack
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
KEF LS50 Wireless White/Copper Living Room
Highs: KEF LS50W Active are among the best sounding loudspeakers available full stop. You’re guaranteed that these smart looking 11-inch tall British loudspeakers will deliver room filling audiophile sound quality that belies their size. KEF’s near perfect Uni-Q drivers matched with powerful amps and sophisticated DSP with physical switches and a touch device Control App can be used to tune the loudspeakers to any location in your room helping improve the sound quality. We find these KEF’s are best suited for a dedicated living music system or with a TV for films and gaming. Also, if you have components like a turntable, CD or gaming console you’ll find over a dozen connectivity options. Color schemes include Gloss White/Copper, Gloss Black/Blue, and Titanium Grey/Red.
Lows: For film sound effects, gaming, EDM or orchestral music some may feel the need for a subwoofer. We also think the LS50W are too big for sitting on the average desktops. If you have your heart set these speakers on your desktop we recommend proper stands on either side of your desk. If you have a large desk then pick up some IsoAcoustic stands.
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay®
Connections Available: 2.4GHz/5GHz Dual-band Wi-Fi network,Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX® codec,USB Type B,TOSLINK Optical,RCA Analog Line Level Input,10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet (For network and service),Subwoofer output
Battery Power: No
KEF X300A Wireless Linear White Desktop
Highs: With visually clean looks in Black or White and spectacular Uni-Q drivers inside these 11 inch tall pair of compact loudspeakers are both outstanding desktop monitors or equally well suited in a living room setup. Add a class AB amps and a high quality DAC you’re guaranteed pristine sound.
Lows: In the living room or desktop add a subwoofer to make this a top performer.
Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi: WLAN - 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz & 5GHz), Apple AirPlay®, DLNA wireless streaming
Connections Available: 1 x USB iPod/iPhone/iPad connector, 1 x Line-in, 1 x Ethernet
Battery Power: No
KEF X300A Wireless Gunmetal Grey Living Room
Highs: With visually clean looks in Black or White and spectacular Uni-Q drivers inside these 11 inch tall pair of compact loudspeakers are both outstanding desktop monitors or equally well suited in a living room setup. Add a class AB amps and a high quality DAC you’re guaranteed pristine sound.
Lows: A subwoofer will make this a top perfomer
Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi: WLAN - 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz & 5GHz), Apple AirPlay®, DLNA wireless streaming
Connections Available: 1 x USB iPod/iPhone/iPad connector, 1 x Line-in, 1 x Ethernet
Battery Power: No
Klipsch Heritage Wireless - The Sixes Walnut & Copper Living Room
Highs: Big league sound for the living room is what Klipsch USA delivers with large drivers and horn loudspeakers in large 17-inch tall retro cabinets in walnut and gold with traditional switching. We like how this easy this system is able to easily connect just about any device whether it’s a subwoofer, smartphone, turntable, CD player or TV.
Lows: The Sixes sound is very upfront with lots of dynamic range. The horn drivers have a sonic signature like nothing else and you’ll either love them or hate them.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Connections Available: Bluetooth, 3.5mm miniplug (analog), Phono pre-amp / RCA Analog, USB Type B, Optical
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Klipsch Stadium Silver & Black All-in-one
Highs: Klipsch USA would like you to know if you're considering a similarly priced Devialet Phantom, B&O BeoSound 2 or Naim Mu-so you’ll want to know about the Stadium all-in-one tabletop audio system. It’s made for big rooms and it’s minimalist all aluminum enclosures is large and built to the hilt with powerful amps and unique drivers. Its powerful amps and matching speakers will not distort no matter how loud you go is its sonic strong point.
Lows: It’s very big and may be to manly looking for some.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Airplay, DLNA
Connections Available: Airplay, DLNA, Bluetooth aptX®, Optical Digital, USB
for Digital Input from idevice, RCA analog
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Marshall Woburn Black All-in-One
Highs: USA Marshall created the Woburn for every kid who ever loved the electric guitar. This all-in-one system is basic in terms of the speakers and technology inside but that’s not really the point because it is a replica of the iconic Marshall Amps. Outside it is a thing of beauty with tactile controls and looks like a baby Marshall. Overall a fun system to be enjoyed and displayed in your home.
Lows: More than good enough for most listening but overall its average sound quality.
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Bluetooth, 3.5mm mini-jack
Battery Power: No
MartinLogan Crescendo X Walnut
Highs: If you are in search of one of the best sounding all-in-one audio systems look no further than the British designed MartinLogan Crescendo X. It has all the modern connections with a high-end fit and finish - but you’ll buy these for the exotic Folded Motion tweeters found on many ultra high-end loudspeakers. Along with it’s 5” x 7” midrange woofer it delivers a wider soundstage and more separation than any other all-in-one we’ve heard.
Lows: Using the Crescendo we found it’s not as intuitive and accessible as other wireless systems.
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay®
Connections Available: Bluetooth, Airplay®, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0, Ethernet, USB, 3.5mm Optical
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
McIntosh RS100 Black Desktop
Highs: A pair of RS100 costs $2000. Making it the most affordable McIntosh product you can buy. It will make this a system a bargain to some with its seamless finish and iconic greeny-blue McIntosh logo and the trademark VU meters. For the audiophile who has everything this would be the perfect gift.
Lows: You can buy just one which is not the worst of ideas if you love McIntosh. Buy one or two it is fundamentally a standard-size speaker with average sound.
Bluetooth: No
Wi-Fi: Dual Band Wi-Fi supports Spotify® Connect, Pandora®, Rhapsody, Amazon Prime, TIDAL, SiriusXM
Connections Available: Wi-Fi supports Spotify® Connect, Pandora®, Rhapsody, Amazon Prime, TIDAL, SiriusXM
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Naim Mu-so QB Black All-in-one
Highs: British Naim created a companion for Mu-so Refrence all-in-one audio system and has called it Qb. This smallish cube is both a standalone audio system or adds multiroom goodness to an existing Mu-so system.
Lows: We love Mu-so and don’t mind the luxury price. We can’t say the same for Qb which should cost about half the asking price.
Bluetooth: Yes aptX
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX, USB, Optical input, 3.5 analogue mini-plug
Battery Power: No
Naim Mu-so Reference Black All-in-one
Highs: Naim, another great British audiophile company has created one of the most satisfying sounding tabletop all-in-one systems around. It’s fit and finish is very high-end as are the custom full range loudspeakers and components it’s packed with. Stereo effect is average but from bass heavy EDM to the wide dynamic range of orchestral music Mu-so delivered the most powerful and accurate sound of any of the all-in-ones we tested.
Lows: It’s luxury price will scare some off.
Bluetooth: Yes aptX
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX, USB, Optical input, 3.5 analogue mini-plug
Battery Power: No
Podspeakers MiniPod Bluetooth MKII White Living Room
Highs: Denmark is the home of Podspeakers MiniPod Bluetooth MKII audio system and we think the Danish have sculpted a rounded form that is just beautiful. They are perfectly suited for a desktop or a living room setting. Sold as one speaker or two with a remote makes the MiniPod perfect for both stereo or stand alone usE. Smartly, you can also easily hang them with the great looking (optional) Pod wall mount.
Lows: Connectivity limited to Bluetooth, analog mini-jack, and optical in.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Connections Available: Bluetooth version: 4.0, AUX-In (analogue, mini-jack), OPT-In (toslink)
Battery Power: No
Podspeakers MiniPod Bluetooth MKII Black
Highs: Denmark is the home of Podspeakers MiniPod Bluetooth MKII audio system and we think the Danish have sculpted a rounded form that is just beautiful. They are perfectly suited for a desktop or a living room setting. Sold as one speaker or two with a remote makes the MiniPod perfect for both stereo or stand alone usE. Smartly, you can also easily hang them with the great looking (optional) Pod wall mount.
Lows: Connectivity limited to Bluetooth, analog mini-jack, and optical in.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Connections Available: Bluetooth version: 4.0, AUX-In (analogue, mini-jack), OPT-In (toslink)
Battery Power: No
Podspeakers MiniPod Bluetooth MKII Red Desktop
Highs: Podspeakers MiniPod Bluetooth MKII audio system are sculpted ABS beautiful and modern looking. We can't think of a more dramatic look on the desktopspeaker.
Lows: Limited connectivity holds this star powered speaker back a bit.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Connections Available: Bluetooth version: 4.0, AUX-In (analogue, mini-jack), OPT-In (toslink)
Battery Power: No
Raumfeld Stereo M Wireless BookShelf Speaker System Black with Silver Living Room
Highs: Raumfeld created a modern well constructed 18-inch tall three way loudspeaker that are bigger than all of the stereo pairs in our wireless loudspeaker list. German designed with high quality components and drivers that will fill your living room with big bold and breathtaking sound. When we compare the Stereo M to the most expensive speakers in our list we found them to be competitive in sound quality at about half the price.
Lows: No Bluetooth connectivity, the smartphone app is average and one time setup can be complicated.
Bluetooth: No
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Wi-Fi, USB, tracks on Android and iOS devices
Battery Power: No
Revo SuperSystem Walnut & Silver
Highs: The British made Revo SuperSystem would be best described as the Swiss Army Knife of all-in-one systems. We like the build quality, color choices, and huge list of features that include a complete suite of analog, digital and streaming radio. You’ll also have all the modern ways wireless ways to connect and lots of buttons too. Revo is not a loudspeaker designer in the true sense of the word. Still, we found for this size tabletop system it delivers surprisingly good sound with some decent bass punch on the edge of hi-fi sound.
Lows: Luxury price and an audacious number of buttons that you’ll have to dedicate some serious time to figuring out all its features and benefits available to you.
Bluetooth: Yes aptX
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Radio: DAB, DAB+ FM, Internet Radio, WiFi, Bluetooth aptX, Spotify Connect, USB, optical, 3.5 mini-jack
Battery Power: No
Sonos Play 5 Black All-in-one
Highs: Sonos USA has built a flagship wireless speaker for those who want the best sounding no-brainer wireless system on the planet. Purchased as a single unit or in stereo pairs no other wireless speaker at this price has a better touch device app or more DSP sound enhancement technology than the PLAY:5. We think this system is super easy to setup and really fun to use and this speaker sounds great. Set up a stereo pair and they are near audiophile quality.
Lows: Nondescript looks and you have to live in the Apple like walled-garden Sonos has created.
Bluetooth: No
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay®
Connections Available: Sonus App, Ethernet Port, 3.5mm mini-jack, Airplay®
Battery Power: No
Sonos Play 5 White Living Room
Highs: Sonos USA has built a flagship wireless speaker for those who want the best sounding no-brainer wireless system on the planet. Purchased as a single unit or in stereo pairs no other wireless speaker at this price has a better touch device app or more DSP sound enhancement technology than the PLAY:5. We think this system is super easy to setup and really fun to use and this speaker sounds great. Set up a stereo pair and they are near audiophile quality.
Lows: Nondescript looks and you have to live in the Apple like walled-garden Sonos has created.
Bluetooth: No
Wi-Fi: Yes, Airplay®
Connections Available: Sonus App, Ethernet Port, 3.5mm mini-jack, Airplay®
Battery Power: No
Sonus Faber SF16 Custom All-in-one
Highs: Priced at $10,000 Italian designed Sonus Faber SF 16 is definitely in the stratosphere when it comes to an all-in-one wireless music system. 1400 watts and a powerful subwoofer along with a pair of retractable arms that house the mid-range drivers and tweeters make this one of the most unique audio products available.
Lows: It is an all-in-one music system that will dig deeply into your audiophile pocket book.
Bluetooth:
Wi-Fi:
Connections Available:
Battery Power:
Read more: Full review coming soon
Swans M200MKIII Walnut & Black Desktop
Highs: From China this audio system offers a super-duper price and has high-end aspirations that it achieves. The updated 10-inch tall Swans M200MKIII look european, specifically Italian; and with powerful amps and quality loudspeakers they will deliver high-end sound on the desktop or a small living room.
Lows: You trade-off some bass and highs for amazing detail, clarity, and stereo imaging.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.0
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Swans T200C Powered Speakers Black & Silver Desktop
Highs: From China Swans T200C are award winning with a unique black lacquer and aluminum design that should really impress on the desktop. Sound quality was more hi-fi than hi-end but we did like being able to adjust the the volume, bass, and treble with the remote control.
Lows: Pricey for a desktop system from a brand better known for offering value.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Bluetooth enabled devices
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.0
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Vanatoo Transparent Zero Black Desktop
Highs: We like when little companies do big things. Vanatoo's Transparent Zero active speakers reproduce music the way it was recorded. The speakers are bi-amped with 50 watts a channel amplifier and the analog and digital inputs connect to any music source. A interface provides a seamless wireless connection to any phone or laptop computer. The Transparent Zero speakers provides a true stereo musical solution for the home requirement. With True 2-way stereo powered speaker system - Bluetooth wireless connection with aptX - USB, Toslink Optical, and analog input - Full-featured remote control - Auto input switching with Digital Silence Detection™ - Reversible design for desktop or in-room use - Vanatoo ClearBass™ Technology - Volume, bass and treble controls - Subwoofer output with AutoSense -9mm wood cabinets with satin black finish - Low power sleep mode (<0.5W) - Best in class bass extension and full-range response - Magnetically attached grills - Vanatoo isolation pads - Customizable configurations: LED brightness, bass response, subwoofer crossover, amp limiters, mono mode, sleep settings.
Lows: Feature packed so it's not cheap
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: USB a PC/Mac, Toslink an Airport Express or AppleTV, coax a Squeezebox. There’s a 3.5mm analogue input for connection of any line-level source (cable supplied)
Battery Power: No
Vifa Copenhagen Sunset Red, Sand Yellow, Ocean Blue, Ice Blue All-in-one
Highs: Offered in as many colors as a LBGTQ flag its sound is big and bold. It's full featured and built to last.
Lows: Luxury priced is the only complaint.
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Connections Available: Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, 3.5 mini jack cable connection
Battery Power: Yes
Read more: Full review coming soon
Vifa Helsinki Misty Blue Go-anywhere
Highs: In Denmark Vifa builds exciting ultra-chic portable music systems. The Copenhagen is built like a tank with a frame that’s die cast aluminum with reinforced ABS and it is all wrapped in beautiful custom made Kvadrat textiles available in various exciting color choices. It’s loaded with 6 balanced drivers and DSP signal processing. The resulting sound is especially crisp with proper bass. It connects like a dream to Bluetooth aptX, Wi-Fi direct and Apple AirPlay.
Lows: The sound quality is great but some may shy away from price or not understand its low key elegance.
Bluetooth: Yes, aptX®
Wi-Fi: No
Connections Available: Bluetooth 4.0 aptX, AUX 3.5 mm mini-jack, NFC
Battery Power: Yes
Yamaha NX-N500 MusicCast Network Speaker Black Living Room
Highs: Professionals and audiophiles alike have been in the know for years about how great sounding small Yamaha loudspeakers are. At 11 inches tall the NX-N500 are filled with innovative technology from Japan delivering extremely accurate sound. These loudspeakers are exceptional performers with a very flat frequency response and they are equally suited for the desktop or living room.
Lows: No connection for a subwoofer. High performance mini-monitors come at a high price!
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Ethernet or WiFi (802.11n at 2.4 GHz) AirPlay, Bluetooth
Connections Available: Ethernet or WiFi (802.11n at 2.4 GHz) AirPlay, Bluetooth, 192 kHz / 24-bit optical digital input, ESS 32-bit D/A converter
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Yamaha NX-N500 MusicCast Network Speaker White Desktop
Highs: These are audiophiles desktop speakers alike and at 11 inches tall the NX-N500 are filled with innovative technology from Japan delivering extremely accurate sound. These loudspeakers are exceptional performers with a very flat frequency response.
Lows: No connection for a subwoofer. High performance mini-monitors come at a high price!
Bluetooth: Yes
Wi-Fi: Ethernet or WiFi (802.11n at 2.4 GHz) AirPlay, Bluetooth
Connections Available: Ethernet or WiFi (802.11n at 2.4 GHz) AirPlay, Bluetooth, 192 kHz / 24-bit optical digital input, ESS 32-bit D/A converter
Battery Power: No
Read more: Full review coming soon
Here’s How We Rate The Sound
Audiophile
Big or small speaker systems that carry our 'Audiophile' rating first and foremost deliver amazing sound. The price range of these “best sounding” music systems goes from astronomic prices to amazingly affordable.
These 'Audiophile' recommended systems are almost exclusively two box systems with a left and a right speaker and only require an audio source for sound. These loudspeakers have a flat (accurate) frequency response and will offer the widest stereo stage possible.
You can sit dead-center after setting up any of these uber speakers and they can create a realistic sonic image of voice and instrument with the stereo effect of sound all around you. A few of our Audiophile rated speakers are also used by professionals for mixing and mastering music and you’ll find more info about pro speakers in our rateyoursound articles and reviews.
High-End Hi-Fi
Know that all these systems will deliver top notch sound in any room in the house and look good doing it. They include some of our favorite unique luxury-priced lifestyle systems. These are systems that offer high quality and are packed with value in the form of seriously good sound.
Hi-Fi
We have all enjoyed great 'Hi-fi' sound over the years. This Sound Quality Rating offer lots of value. These are great speakers at a great price.
Recommended Locations To Use The Speakers In
Living Room
If you need a system for the main room in your home, you’ll find our 'Living Room' recommendations are particularly well suited for that. No matter speaker which you pick they will deliver breathtaking sound with a minimum of fuss and will work with all your other entertainment gear. As a dedicated music system or as part of your TV-based home entertainment setup' our recommended 'Living Room' systems can do it all.
Desktop
Our 'Desktop' recommended speakers are the big-league of small systems. Perfect for a computer or small apartment, these systems provide top quality sound on the desktop or anywhere in the home where a more intimate sound experience is appropriate.
All-in-One
This 'All-in-one' category is for when you want the optimum result with the minimum of fuss. These systems are all super-easy to use and can go anywhere in the home. They are packed with everything you need to produce great sound and we love every one of these 'All-in-one' picks.
Go-Anywhere
These systems are battery powered and fully portable, so as we say, they can 'Go-anywhere' till the juice runs out. They range from barn-blasting loud to intimate listening by the poolside.
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How To Use The Finder
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Why Did We Do This?
Well, over many years of following speaker manufacturers and the technical developments in home audio, I noticed that it's not so easy to make direct comparisons between brands and models.
In fact, each Brand is usually very clear about what it's various speakers can do but rarely do I find all the information across all Brands in one place. Now with the latest wireless developments in speaker technology, a new level of complexity is added. No matter how hard I looked, I could not find one place to select recommended wireless speakers across all models.
As a personal goal, I really wanted to solve this problem for myself. "How great would it be to have the top 50 wireless speaker systems categorized by use and audio quality in a simple Finder application?" I asked. So we went ahead and did it.
As far as we know this Speaker Selector is unique. We hope it's going to be the most useful resource on the web for people looking to buy a new wireless audio system. We added to the Finder by producing the buying guide below which details each product in a list, just in case your browser or computer cannot keep up with the code that powers this page.
Because we created this comprehensive Wireless Speaker Buying Guide to help you find and choose the best wireless speaker system for your needs, we wanted to make it simple to use and understand.
It has simple navigation and clickable pop ups that let you quickly see all the product details, highs and lows of using the product, plus full reviews and mini-reviews of the best wireless loudspeakers on the planet.
All the loudspeaker systems we recommend are self contained powered / active loudspeakers with built in power amps along with wireless connectivity. To connect you can use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi or you can also hookup to turntables, CD players, game console, or TV.
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