Best floorstanding speakers 2023

Product of the year

Best floorstanding speaker £500-£1500

Best floorstanding speaker £500-£1500 What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023

Q Acoustics 5040

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Great speakers that deliver an insightful and entertaining performance

Best buys

Best floorstanding speaker under £500

Best floorstanding speaker under £50 What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3

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For yet another year, these affordable floorstanders are the speakers to beat

Best floorstanding speaker £1500-£2500

Best floorstanding speaker £1500-£2500 What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023

PMC Prodigy 5

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Offering refined bass and a snappy sense of rhythm these are the best you'll get at this price 

Best floorstanding speaker over £2500

Spendor A7

Spendor A7

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Once again, Spendor's dynamic and elegant floorstanders take the top spot

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