Speakers

Mission’s new flagship takes inspiration from where it all began for the company. Is this the way to audio greatness or shameless nostalgia?  

The KEF LS60 stakes a claim as the world’s first Single Apparent Source wireless system, boasting a 12th-generation Uni-Q driver array and the best of the rest of the company’s other key technologies.  

History beckons as the company launches its first loudspeaker to help complete the full Moon line-up.  

A refined design improves the sound quality and adds RJ45 connectivity to the eye-catching original.  

The smallest member of the Eclipse factory gets a complete reworking. Is this exactly what your work from home lifestyle was crying out for?  

The company’s first speaker in seven years arrives to ease the MK2 into a well-earned retirement.  

The Omnia is Sonus faber’s latest creation and gunning for the Naim Mu-so 2nd Gen. Can it tempt you away from the class leader?  

An early retirement beckons for its flagship TD speaker model, with a direct replacement still in the pipeline.  

The new ready-to-play system includes Focal’s Sopra N°2 speakers, plus Naim’s NDX 2 music-streaming player, NAC 282 and NAP 250 pre-power amplifiers, and HiCap DR.  

The eARC name for this upgraded model gives away the connectivity headline, with its supporting cast backed by more powerful dual subwoofers, refined drivers, and all-new SSE Max spatial technology.  

Its classic speakers have been fully upgraded for the modern market, some 44 years after first making a name for themselves.  

Are Hi-Fi fans happy to buy second (or third!) hand speakers and, if so, what are the telltale wear 'n' tear signs to look out for? What're the oldest set of speakers you've used without problems? Leave a comment in the thread if you're happy using 'heritage' gear.  

Comprising two towers, a centre, monitor, surround, and bookshelf options, the range also boasts THX Dominus certification.  

Free-standing loudspeaker set for a Q2 launch with a piano-inspired design capable of high-level audio even when its back is against the wall.  

Would you consider having your Hi-Fi speakers custom designed and built to a unique specification where you can define drivers and crossover components? Would you be happy constructing them yourself? What about an off the shelf DIY kit solution? See what others have done here.  

The new arrivals go Meta with the addition of KEF's MAT technology and latest Uni-Q driver arrays.  

If black didn’t suit your décor, these award-winning speakers now come in a fetching white and walnut veneer finish.  

The lifestyle oriented Ace Wireless collection of loudspeakers from Piega consists of the Ace 50 floorstander, the Ace 30 bookshelf units and the Ace Center centre channel model, all featuring the company’s signature aluminium cabinets and AMT ribbon tweeters.  

US speaker company Perlisten Audio brings its proprietary audio technologies and THX Dominus Certification to UK music and home cinema enthusiasts with its Signature ‘S’ and Reference ‘R’ speakers and D-Series subwoofers.  

Mid-January will see two new colourways added to Swedish speaker designer Audio Pro’s C10 MkII speaker collection with the Sage Green and Sand models set to join existing Arctic White, Storm Grey or Coal Black colour options.  

JBL’s 4305P Studio Monitor is the first powered speaker in the consumer Studio Monitor range and offers a number of patented JBL acoustic technologies along with a host of wired and wireless connectivity.  

Lyngdorf Audio has unveiled its Discreet and LS speaker ranges; the Danish company’s first custom install speakers which consist of seven models plus the new BW-20 Boundary Woofer.  

French speaker firm Cabasse has announced that all the members of its PEARL speaker collection now support Apple AirPlay.  

Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled new versions of its 705 Signature standmount and 702 Signature floor-standing loudspeakers which will both be available in a Midnight Blue Metallic finish.  

The Paradigm Founder Series of speakers are the first new speakers released since the company was reacquired by its original founder (hence the name). While the entire range is impressive, the new 70LCR is of particular interest to home cinema fans.  

Loewe introduces new additions to its range of klang speakers in the form of the klang mr1, mr3 and mr5 multiroom speakers and the s1 and s3 smart speakers.  

The ACRO BE100 Bluetooth speaker delivers stereo sound, supports 24 bit Hi-Res streaming codecs and features a distinctive look.  

Aiming to get the excitement of a live concert straight to a listener’s home, Audio Pro has collaborated with British amplification specialists Blackstar on the latest version of its Drumfire speaker.  

Like tiny planets orbiting a miniature sun, Cabasse’s ‘floating’ spherical subwoofer and satellites form the Pearl Keshi 2.1 connected music system for a discreet streaming experience.  

Swedish electronics firm Transparent has melded light and sound technologies to create the Light Speaker, a portable Bluetooth speaker which creates its own soothing atmosphere.  

Falcon Acoustics' latest in its [email protected] initiative presents the IMF200 kit which offers the performance of a high quality three-way speaker for a lot less than many pre-built competitors.  

Follow member Foothealer's journey to get the bottom of, and thus remedy, a case of listening fatigue he was experiencing with a particular audio setup - perhaps it will help others too.  

Bowers & Wilkins returns to one of its most iconic devices and re-kits it out for the streaming age.  

UK speaker specialist Q Acoustics has updated its Concept stereo and home cinema loudspeaker range with three new models; the Concept 30 standmount, Concept 50 floorstander and Concept 90 centre channel.  

DALI has revealed its Equi ‘zero-loss’ streaming platform, delivered by an ecosystem of active speakers and associated electronics including the newly announced Rubicon 8 C floorstander, Oberon Vokal C centre speaker plus BluOS and HDMI Sound Hub expansion modules.  

To celebrate 70 years of acoustic legacy, French Hi-Fi innovators Cabasse has revealed the Pearl Pellegrina connected speaker, which will be available in a limited edition run of just 70 pairs.  

What's your perfect Hi-Fi room set-up with regards to speaker positioning and listening distance? Do you use any tweaks such as room correction? Let others know how you've achieved the optimal listening experience.  

Two new speakers have been introduced by Technics, the floorstanding SB-G90M2 and the standmount SB-C600.  

The return of Braun Audio heralds its £1,100 flagship LE01 Premium Hi-Fi Smart Speaker with a clean design, superb audio quality, Apple Airplay 2, Chromecast and Google Assistant integration. Will the LE01 mark a return to the glory days for Braun Audio?  

Having released the P5, the smallest option in Audio Pro’s line-up of Bluetooth speakers, the Swedish audio company has now introduced the Addon T3+ portable speaker to enhance outdoor activities.