It also comes with a higher price tag than its predecessor because of the extra premium upgrades that have been made to it. As a result, the Era 100 no longer sits at the mid-tier wireless speaker level but instead has been moved to the more premium end of the spectrum.

It's not easy when the market is awash with wireless, cubes, oblongs, teardrops cylinders and cushions all claiming to be the best, is it?If casting music from your phone or any other Bluetooth device is important to you, a Wi-Fi only connection (even if it uses Apple AirPlay 2) may not be sufficient. The Sonos Five will look very familiar to anyone who knows their way around Sonos' 2015 Play:5 Gen. 2, which you can find lower down in this buying guide (or even the 2009 inaugural Sonos Play:5, originally called the S5). Considering the brilliance of Sonos' innovative, long-standing and highly popular multi-room speaker lineup, that's no bad thing. It's at the pricey end of the market, yes, but the Dali Katch is a stone-cold stunner, delivering excellent clarity, impressive bass weight and good looks in spades – so much so that we've handed it a What Hi-Fi? Award in 2021, 2022 and 2023. If you've got the money, we'd struggle to recommend anything else at the same price. Over the past few years, we’ve seen (and heard) everything from giant room-filling Bluetooth speakers to dinky travel options pass through our listening rooms, and many have impressed by offering great value for money, lengthy battery life, waterproofing and even engaging, capable audio quality. Of course, there are plenty of Bluetooth speakers out there that haven't cut the mustard, which is why our team of reviewers have created this handy guide detailing only the best Bluetooth speakers that are worth considering. Proof that you don't have to sacrifice a premium look and feel for portability, the Dali Katch G2's compact dimensions, stylish retractable travel handle, and 30-hour battery mean it could easily be your go-to travel speaker.The only issue is that it can start to suffer from distortion at louder volumes, but we found it to be one of the best-value options if you’re really on a tight budget. Really impressive stuff.

Its box shape does leave us scratching our heads a bit though. You can’t balance your television on top of it (like the Sonos Playbase) and you can’t have it sit right in front of your TV (like pretty much any soundbar). Instead it will have to be on a shelving unit or TV stand but one that can give it the right amount of space around the sides for the sound to truly sail. What this all translates into is vastly improved sound, and while the Sonos One was mono only, the Era 100 distinguishes itself by providing a superb stereo experience. The bass is deeper and fuller, there's more clarity and detail throughout and even at higher volume, timing is excellent and the tonal balance is wonderfully even. It's predominantly a stationary, use-at-home type of product, but the Era 100's Bluetooth connectivity gives it more flexibility in use and makes it eligible for a spot on this list. The ( still) Award-winning JBL Charge 5 is even more durable and hardwearing than the four Charges that came before it. Its predecessor carried an IPX7 rating, meaning it could handle being submerged in water to a depth of 1.5m, but the IP67-rated Charge 5 builds on that durability by also being fully dustproof.

Sky's Soundbox isn't perfect, but it delivers great sound quality for a speaker this small and cheap

There are three user sound modes: ‘Kids’ (which sets a limited volume), ‘Speech’ (with voice enhancement) and ‘Late Night’ (neighbour-friendly mode with reduced bass levels). All are effective, but we keep ‘Speech’ activated for clearer commentary during the Live ATP Masters 1000 tennis. Landmark Speakers , Webster Speakers , IBall Speakers , GIZMORE Speakers , Gizmore Speakers , Polk Audio Speakers , TECNIA Speakers , Pebble Speakers , Vox Speakers , Blaupunkt Speakers , Zebronics Speakers , Denon Speakers , SONY Speakers , Ant Audio Speakers , Infinity Speakers , MOTOROLA Speakers , Zoook Speakers , Creative Speakers , Amkette Speakers , IMMUTABLE Speakers There are some other caveats here, as well. Although good, the bass isn’t quite as deep as you’ll get from a dedicated subwoofer. Devialet says it goes all the way down to 35Hz, which is plenty enough to deliver onscreen explosions with scale and power, but when it comes to really deep bass throb and rumble it struggles to produce a musical low-down thump. The aforementioned Samsung HW-K850, for example, is far better at reproducing the full audio range but then, for Sky customers at least, it’s considerably pricier. The Addon C3 is basically the wi-fi-enabled, multi-room version of Audio Pro's Addon T3. It has the same minimalist looks that the Scandinavian company is known for, complete with textured surfaces and an embossed leather carry handle, but the wireless tech adds a whole new dimension to your listening.