INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
are the conduit to music in the home
Sure, headphones might be handy if you don't want the world to know what you're listening to - but if your goal is to replicate the scene
from Risky Business, you're going to need a speaker.Thankfully, we have a few ideas on where to start.What goes into creating the best
speakers on the market Advanced audio engineering to create music sound as close to the source as possible, if not a little better
It's done with a technique called Digital Signal Processing that transforms the digital files you own or stream and converts it into audible
speakers that can connect wirelessly to your devices - trust us, leaving your phone behind at a party because you need it to play music
assistant support, a built-in battery and Spotify Connect, well, you'll find a speaker that deserves to be called the best speaker on the
best wireless speakers, ranked by their price-to-performance ratio.1
Best Wireless Speaker: Sonos OneFor the time-being, the Sonos One is the king of connected speakersWeight: 1.85kg (4.08 lbs) | Size: 6.36 x
4.69 x 4.69 in | Drivers: 1 x tweeters, 1 x woofer | Supported Connectivity: AirPlay, Bluetooth 4.2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, 3.5mm,
RCA | Ethernet: No | Aux-in: Yes | USB: NoFull-bodied, rich soundCombines best of Alexa and SonosCombine two for stereo setupNo Google
Assistant yetIf you're in the market for a cleanly designed, exceptional sounding connected speaker, you'll find none better than the Sonos
Offering the best of both Sonos' multi-room speaker platform and Amazon's smart home prowess, the Sonos One is the pinnacle of
speakers listed down below, for the vast majority of folks, the Sonos One is the best deal in 2018.Read the full review:Sonos One2
Runner-up: Sonos Play:5Another excellent flagship speaker from the multi-room kingWeight: 6.3kg | Size: 204mm x 364mm x 154mm | Drivers: 3 x
tweeters, 1 x woofer | Supported Connectivity: AirPlay, Bluetooth 4.2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, 3.5mm, RCA | Ethernet: No | Aux-in: Yes
| USB: NoEasy to setupPowerful soundSimple designSonos was one of the first companies to get into the connected speaker business, and as a
integration for a number of streaming services, including Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, Deezer, TuneIn a whole range of smaller
services.Since this is a multi-room setup, you can also add additional speakers such as the Sonos Play:3 and Sonos Play:1 to built up a
full review:Sonos Play:53
Best Stereo Replacement: Pure Evoke C-F6The all-in-one audio system of your dreamsWeight: 4.2kg | Size: 380 mm x 145 mm x 223 mm | Drivers:
2 x 3" full range | Supported Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Ethernet: Yes | Aux-in: Yes | USB: NoModest and attractive designIncredible
into any decor, although it doesn't boast the premium multi-room options of pricier competitors on this list.But that's also not really the
There's a dazzling array of audio source options on offer here, with the biggest draws being Spotify Connect, DAB, Internet radio, Bluetooth
and old faithful CD playback.With a solid app letting you control the speaker from across a room, and the Evoke C-F6 offering a warm and
natural soundstage from its stereo speakers, it'll take pride of place on whichever bedside table or living room shelf you decide to pop it
on.Read the full review:Pure Evoke C-F64
Best Bluetooth Speaker: Bowers Wilkins Zeppelin WirelessAn iconically designed speaker for the connected ageWeight: 6.5kg | Size: 188mm x
660mm x 183mm | Drivers: 2 x Tweet , 2 x Mid-range, 1 x Subwoofer | Supported Connectivity: AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth aptX |
Ethernet: Yes | Aux-in: Yes | USB: NoIconic designWide range of connectivity optionsSlightly awkward setupIt's a tough call between this
speaker and the Mu-So Qb for the best looking music player on this list, but the Zeppelin is certainly the most striking.But as with all
these speakers, the proof is in the pudding, and the Zeppelin sounds absolutely stunning no matter what volume you play it at
But while the sticker price ensures that only serious audiophiles will give it some consideration, it's a lot less pricey than the Mu-So Qb,
Best Hi-Fi Speaker: Mu-So QbStunning looks, but thankfully not just a pretty faceWeight: 5.6kg | Size: 210mm x 218mm x 212mm | Drivers: 1 x
Woofer, 2 x Mid-range, 2 x Tweeter, 2 x Passive Radiator | Supported Connectivity: UPnP, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth aptX |
Ethernet: Yes | Aux-in: Yes | USB: YesAmazing looksFull and vibrant soundSetup isn't seamlessYou might not have heard of it before, but Naim
audio is a company that produces some of the most stylish connected speakers in the business, and we think the Mu-So Qb is the best they've
Best Wireless Speaker for your TV: Samsung HW-MS650Be afraid, traditional Hi-Fi speakers
Be very afraid.Weight: 3.6kg | Size: 1060 x 78 x 130mm (W x H x D) | Drivers: 3 x custom units | Supported Connectivity: Single 4K/HDR HDMI
loopthrough, one optical audio input, 3.5mm audio port, 2-way Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Ethernet: Yes | Aux-in: Yes | USB: YesFantastically
world, Samsung now seems to have its sights set on becoming the number one brand for home entertainment audio, too
All this effort has already delivered outstanding results in the shape of both the HW-K850 and, especially, HW-K950 Dolby Atmos soundbars,
as well as a range of ground-breaking multi-room wireless speakers.But, above everything stands the South Korean manufacturer's HW-MS650
No other one-body soundbar has combined so much raw power with so much clarity, scale and, especially, bass, or excelled so consistently
with both films and music
Best Google Assistant Speaker: Google Home MaxBig sound with a big brain to matchWeight: 3.2kg | Size: 209 x 294 x 166 mm | Drivers: 2x
Tweeters, 2x Woofers | Supported Connectivity: DLNA, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, USB, 3.5mm | Ethernet: Yes | Aux-in: Yes | USB: YesSounds
incredibleGoogle Cast built-inBluetooth compatibleExclusive to the USWhen it comes to stuffing a small apartment with Google Home devices,
surprisingly versatile addition to a space of any size, thanks to its balanced, awesome sound delivery and Smart Sound function that helps
the moveable resting pad and orientation-friendly touch functions
It's just available in the US for now.Read the full review:Google Home Max8
Best Bookshelf Speakers: KEF LS50 WirelessIf you came for bookshelf speakers, leave with theseWeight: 6.12kg | Size: 420 x 198 x 192 mm |
Drivers: 2x Mid-to-high range, 1x Woofer | Supported Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth aptX, USB, Toslink/3.5mm | Ethernet: Yes | Aux-in: Yes |
USB: YesBreathtaking sound qualityBeautiful, compact designNo AirPlay or Google CastSlow mobile appIf you're looking for a pair of bookshelf
speakers that handle wireless audio as well as having the traditional connections for your vinyl player, check out the KEF LS50 Wireless
While KEF's flagship speakers don't support every wireless standard on the market, they do support Tidal or Spotify, plus standard Bluetooth
layering: We could hear exactly where each instrument was coming from and each instrument sounded distinct and never blurry
Soundstage was expansive with good space to the side and above the listener
Most Stylish Wireless Speaker: Marshall StanmoreA hyper-connected stylish speakerWeight: 4.70kg | Size: 350 x 185 x 185 mm | Drivers: 2x
Mid-to-high range, 1x Woofer | Supported Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth aptX, USB, Toslink/3.5mm | Ethernet: Yes | Aux-in: Yes | USB:
YesLots of connectivity optionsGreat retro designBig heavy buildPriceOf its trio of new multi-room speakers, the Marshall Stanmore is the
has a number of connectivity issues, the Stanmore strikes a nice balance between the two with a sound that's big and punchy, without
but we were fans of how nicely it integrates with a host of other services including AirPlay, Google Cast and Spotify Connect, meaning you
You're able to set presets from a number of different services, meaning you can happily switch between pre-defined Spotify playlists and
Best Wireless Speaker for iOS lovers: Apple HomePodSuperb sound, so-so smart speakerWeight: 5.5 lbs (2.5kg) | Size: 6.8 x 5.6 inches (172 x
142mm) | Drivers: 7 x tweeters, 1x Woofer | Supported Connectivity: AirPlay | Ethernet: No | Aux-in: No | USB: NoAmazing sound
of sound performance, the HomePod would likely hold the top spot on this list
But, as a connected speaker, it has a long way to go.Overall, it delivers rich, clear sound that will impress anyone who listens to it, and
builds out these features, we'll definitely revisit it and possibly award it a higher spot on this list
Until then, however, it's a speaker that only serves a niche audience - and even then not very well.Read the full review:Apple
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