Speakers Reviews

With its quirky, cute looks and ‘Sony’ sound, the HT-AX7 looks promising. If you can figure out what it’s for.

Q Acoustics' third-gen 3000c speaker series features trickle-down and new technologies, and promises clear, spacious and punchy sound for appealingly entry-level prices.

The JBL Authentics 500 will dominate rooms of almost any size thanks to its large footprint, handsome looks and attention-grabbing sound.

The JBL Authentics 300 is a rockstar throwback – handsome, brash and very hard to ignore.

The original Figaro speakers were released in 2018, and it was only last year, at the 2023 Munich High End Show, that this new ‘M2’ version launched. So how do they fare?

The refined, updated versions of the 702 S3 and 705 S3 loudspeakers sound a clear step above their standard counterparts.

These tiny boxes deliver a hugely talented performance that prioritises the rhythm and cohesion of music rather than pure analysis.

The 603 S3 have a lot to live up to, and B&W has mostly delivered with a pair of floorstanders that stand confidently on their own four feet.

The T800 floorstanders are the largest speakers in the flagship Synchrony range – and their talents are also mighty.

Tannoy’s Stirling III LZ Special Edition high-end stereo speakers promise much but fail to deliver.