Best floorstanding speakers 2021

Product of the year

Best floorstanding speaker under £500

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 - what hi-fi awards 2021

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3

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Refined, entertaining and affordable floorstanders

Best buys

Best floorstanding speaker £500-£1000

what hifi awards 2021 - Triangle Borea BR08

Triangle Borea BR08

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Superb performers capable of thrilling results

Best floorstanding speaker £1000-£1500

Best floorstanding speaker £1000-£1500

Wharfedale Evo 4.4

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Wharfedale's Evo speakers remain unbeaten

Best floorstanding speaker £1500-£2500

Best floorstanding speaker £1500-£2500

ProAc Response DT8

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These towers deliver sparkling performance thanks to some clever engineering

Best floorstanding speaker over £2500

Best floorstanding speaker over £2500

Spendor A7

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Yet another win for Spendor's dynamic and elegant floorstanders

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