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STEREO SPEAKERS

THEY BRING THE MUSIC TO YOUR EARS – SO CHOOSE WITH CARE

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Dali Spektor 1 £159

March 2018 ★★★★★

A small speaker that inherits all the Spektor 2’s good traits, pumping out an energetic and entertaini­ng sound for an affordable price. Size (hwd) 24 x 14 x 20cm Bi-wire No Finishes 2

Dali Spektor 2 £199

Best standmount speaker under £200, Awards 2019 ★★★★★

The 2s combine Dali’s traditiona­l strengths with a generous dose of entertainm­ent that even Mission and Q Acoustics struggle to match. Size (hwd) 17 x 28 x 28cm Bi-wire No Finishes 2

Elac Debut B5.2 £250

Best standmount speaker £200-£400, Awards 2019 ★★★★★ ELAC’S latest budget standmount­er is talented enough to worry the establishe­d competitio­n. Size (hwd) 34 x 18 x 23cm Bi-wire No Finishes 1

Dali Oberon 1 £349

February 2019 ★★★★★

About the size of a shoe, these articulate and bold-sounding speakers have a wonderfull­y unfussy nature and are a joy to listen to. Size (hwd) 27 x 16 x 23cm Bi-wire No Finishes 4

B&W 607 £399

April 2019 ★★★★★

For a pair of standmount speakers costing less than £400, you’d do well to beat the energetic, insightful and riotously entertaini­ng B&W 607s.

Size (hwd) 30 x 17 x 23cm Bi-wire Yes Finishes 2

Mission QX-2 £399

Best standmount speaker £350-£500, Awards 2018 ★★★★★

These chunky speakers are hugely enjoyable. Fantastic rhythmic drive and terrific insight (and great finish) make them the best you can buy under £500. Size (hwd) 32 x 22 x 31cm Bi-wire No Finishes 4

KEF Q350 £499

Best standmount speaker £500-£750, Awards 2018 ★★★★★

KEF has delivered a speaker that’s a cut above the rest, with a sophistica­ted, insightful presentati­on that belies its modest price. Size (hwd) 36 x 21 x 31cm Bi-wire No Finishes 2

B&W 606 £549

Best standmount speaker £400-£750, Awards 2019 ★★★★★

An upbeat, entertaini­ng, brilliantl­y balanced sound from a beautifull­y made pair of speakers. These B&WS are the ones to beat at this price. Size (hwd) 35 x 19 x 34cm Bi-wire No Finishes 2

Dynaudio Emit M20 £599

Awards 2016 ★★★★★

A pair of entertaini­ng standmount­ers from Dynaudio, the M20s combine sweeping dynamics with bags of insight. Size (hwd) 36 x 22 x 27cm Bi-wire No Finishes 2

?? ?? “Tonally, these are nicely judged and have a smooth treble that still has plenty of bite”
“Tonally, these are nicely judged and have a smooth treble that still has plenty of bite”
?? ?? “Unlike some speakers that favour certain music genres, the Emit 20s are game for everything”
“Unlike some speakers that favour certain music genres, the Emit 20s are game for everything”
?? ?? “These new Debuts should be considered one of the company’s finest efforts”
“These new Debuts should be considered one of the company’s finest efforts”
?? ?? “Notes stop and start with snappy precision, which only helps keep our toes tapping”
“Notes stop and start with snappy precision, which only helps keep our toes tapping”
?? ?? “The Q350s display a level of clarity and subtlety unheard of at this price”
“The Q350s display a level of clarity and subtlety unheard of at this price”
?? ?? “These boxes are fun, with a lovely energetic character that takes a grip of the listener and refuses to let go”
“These boxes are fun, with a lovely energetic character that takes a grip of the listener and refuses to let go”
?? ?? “If you’re looking really small budget speakers, buy these”
“If you’re looking really small budget speakers, buy these”
?? ?? “The way these speakers handle dynamics is impressive”
“The way these speakers handle dynamics is impressive”
?? ?? “Their energy and enthusiasm is ceaseless, their aim only to make us happy, as long as we keep feeding them”
“Their energy and enthusiasm is ceaseless, their aim only to make us happy, as long as we keep feeding them”

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