Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2019 i What Hi-Fi?

What a fine young adult multi-room audio has matured into. Once a byword for largely expensive groups of wireless speakers, produced by a select few high-end brands and chained together sometimes quite anaemically, multi-room audio has become almost a new standard in home listening. These days most manufacturers allow you to incorporate existing hi-fi systems into your home network, while the quality and variety of the wireless options has grown rapidly. Here we take in both Award winners in the category, as well as their biggest rivals and three alternative approaches from the biggest companies in the world.…

For years, Sonos has been synonymous with the concept of multi-room audio. At the very least, Sonos spotted a trend long before its competitors – at most, it’s responsible for making the market what it is today. Sonos has two big advantages – breadth of choice and simplicity. In the time its rivals have been playing catch-up, Sonos has launched a whole family of products and got onside with a long list of streaming services, not to mention nailing the usability aspect of multi-room. Speakers The current star of Sonos’s range of wireless speakers is undoubtedly the One. Matching the five-star performance of the Play: 1, it builds on the latter’s feature list with built-in Alexa Voice Assistant becoming the company’s inaugural smart speaker offering. Things have changed on the…

In recent years Amazon has carved itself a not insignificant slice of the home entertainment market. From its Prime Music and Prime Video services to its media streamers, tablets and smart speakers, there's an Amazon device for almost every occasion. And the company shows no signs of slowing down… The latest dump of Amazon Echo devices, revealed last year, means there's now a complete family of multi-room products, with the new Echo Link Amp, Echo Link and Echo Input in particular seeing the company take aim at Bluesound, Bose and Sonos. Amazon's USP is its Alexa smart voice assistant. The retail giant has led the way when it comes to all things voice control, helping us all become accustomed to talking to our tech, whether it's changing the volume, dimming…

In a short space of time, multi-room audio has gone from an expensive fantasy to an affordable reality for pretty much everyone. You no longer need to trail wires or install complex control systems to be able to send your favourite tunes all around your home, controlled by the touch of a button or even just the sound of your voice. And there are now more wireless speakers at your disposal than ever, from multi-room specialists such as Bluesound and Sonos, to hi-fi brands such as Arcam, Bang & Olufsen and Audio Pro, as well as tech giants such as Amazon, Apple and Google. What is multi-room audio? 20 years ago a home multi-room system would have meant a lot of wires (albeit nicely hidden, no doubt) and a fair…

From Wharfedale’s driver-only efforts in the 1930s to Q Acoustics’ modern beginnings in 2006, via the BBC’s Research Department in the 1960s, this list details the first-ever models from some of the most renowned loudspeaker brands past and present. So if you’re a fan of hi-fi nostalgia and you don’t ride the same wavelength as Lou Reed (who once said: “I don’t like nostalgia, unless it’s mine”), then this one’s for you. Part 1 of this two-part feature includes iconic speaker brands from the earliest days of hi-fi in the 1930s until the late 1970s. Part two, covering the 1980s to the present day, will be featured in next month’s issue of What Hi-Fi? Wharfedale Bronze 2 (1932) Wharfedale’s first speaker was built in the cellar of founder Gilbert Briggs’s…

From 65in 4K TVs to turntables, and from portable Bluetooth speakers to Dolby Atmos surround sound packages, here’s where you’ll find the perfect hi-fi and AV product, fast. NEW ENTRIES THIS MONTH Elac’s impressive Debut B5.2 speakers show that you don’t need to break the bank to get fine hi-fi sound; Sennheiser finally enters the truly wireless headphone fray with its Momentum True Wireless offering; Beyerdynamic’s Soul Byrd is a hugely impressive budget in-ear headphone offering; and another of B&W’s 600 series – the 607 standmounters – make a Buyer’s Guide appearance. WHAT IS HDMI 2.1? New 8K TVs need to be equipped with HDMI 2.1 to play physical 8K content (that doesn't exist yet). Turn to p110 for a handy explainer. APPLE MUSIC UNCOVERED Since its launch, Apple Music…

View offers whf.cm/BBDACs Up to £200 Cyrus soundKey £99 Best DAC under £150, Awards 2018 An affordable, compact DAC that turns mobile listening into an authentic high-fidelity experience. iOS users may find connectivity a little inelegant. Size 2 x 5 x 1mm Resolution 24-bit/96kHz Audioquest DragonFly Red £169 Best DAC £150-£300, Awards 2018 A more expensive alternative to the DragonFly Black, this is a marked improvement over the original, sounding more sophisticated and subtler. Size 6 x 2 x 1cm Resolution 24-bit/96kHz £200 to £500 Chord Mojo £399 Best DAC under £300-£500, Awards 2018 The majority of the Hugo’s performance for a fraction of the price. An enthusiastic performer that stays refined and superbly balanced. Inputs Coax, opt, USB Size 2 x 6 x 8cm Res 32-bit/768kHz, DSD 512 £500…

View offers whf.cm/BBInternetRadios View offers whf.cm/BBDABRadios Up to £200 Pure Evoke H2 £89 Best radio under £100, Awards 2018 Pure’s latest radio is similar to its previous incarnation, but more refined. The H2 improves on the D2’s already-sophisticated sound. Battery Optional Size (hwd) 18 x 12 x 12cm Inputs 3.5mm “There’s no doubt the Pure Evoke H2 is an upgrade over the D2” Revo SuperSignal £179 August 2016 A stylish radio with plenty of features, it’s even more impressive on the audio front thanks to a large-scale sound that belies its appearance. Battery No Size (hwd) 21 x 14 x 14cm Inputs 3.5mm, Bluetooth “Its ability to fill a medium-sized room is not to be understated” Roberts Stream 94i £189 March 2018 Sets the bar even higher than its predecessor,…

View offers whf.cm/BBTurntables £200 to £300 Pro-Ject Primary E £149 Best turntable under £200, Awards 2018 Pro-Ject has revised a budget deck to nail the £150 market – and has succeeded on every front. Speed 33⅓, 45rpm Size (hwd) 11 x 42 x 33cm Audio Technica AT-LP3 £199 Best turntable under £200, Awards 2017 A fully automatic turntable that doesn’t scrimp on performance, this is the ideal entry-level deck for those looking to dip their ‘vinyl toes’ in. Speed 33⅓, 45rpm Size (hwd) 13 x 44 x 35cm Rega Planar 1 £249 Best turntable £200-£500, Awards 2018 This revamped entry-level deck from Rega doesn’t sound anything like an entry-level deck. Pleasingly solid, accurate and agile – it’s a lovely listen. Speed 33⅓, 45rpm Size (hwd) 12 x 45 x 36cm…

View offers whf.cm/BBHomeCinemaAmps Up to £500 Sony STR-DN1080 £429 Best home cinema amplifier under £500, Awards 2018 Sony’s latest AV amp is a return to form, with cutting-edge features (inc. Dolby Atmos) and a compelling sound. It ticks all the right boxes. Power 7 x 100W Dolby Atmos Yes HDMI in/out 6/2 Denon AVR-X2500H £499 October 2018 Builds upon its predecessor’s all-round excellence, with plenty of extra muscle. This will be a strong draw for anyone with £500 to spend. Power 7 x 95W Dolby Atmos Yes HDMI in/out 8/2 £500 to £1000 Denon AVR-X3500H £899 Best home cinema amplifier £500-£1000, Awards 2018 A mid-priced amp that adds authority and scale alongside detail, clarity and compsoure. This feature-packed AVR is easy on the ears and your wallet. Power 7 x…

View offers whf.cm/BBTelevisions Upt ot 40in Samsung UE32M5500 £329 Best 32-39in TV, Awards 2017 It’s not the most sophisticated TV, lacking 4K and HDR, but for a 32in screen it offers a picture and features that will leave you more than satisfied. Type LCD/LED HDMI 3 Resolution 1366 x 768 Tuner Freeview HD “Motion is impressive, arguably more so than on many larger 2017 Samsungs we’ve seen” 40in to 50in Sony KD-49XF9005 £1300 Best 49-50in TV £500+, Awards 2018 A small step forward from the 49XE9005. The improvements can be felt mainly in the colour and contrast performance. It’s the 49in TV to beat. Type LCD/LED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview HD/YouView “Slight improvement on its predecessor, but nevertheless, it’s a belter of a TV” Philips 50PUS6703 £479 Best…

View offers whf.cm/BBPortableMusicPlayers Up to £300 Cowon Plenue D £199 Best portable music player under £250, Awards 2018 The Plenue D is a player worth its salt. It can handle a range of files, has an open and insightful sound and is easy to use. Hi-res 24-bit/192kHz Weight 94g Storage 32GB “Compared with the sound quality from even the best smartphones, there’s more detail and nuance” £300 to £700 Astell & Kern A&norma SR15 £599 Best portable music player £250-£750, Awards 2018 Our favourite music player combines fine build, ease of use and class-leading sound better than any rival we’ve tested. Hi-res 32-bit/384kHz, DSD128 Weight 154g Storage 64GB “The A&norma has as much sonic aspiration as design ambition” £700 and above Astell & Kern Kann £899 Best portable music player…

How to unsubscribe Say you’ve opted for the free trial but no longer want to continue with it. To cancel, click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen and in the For You tab, hit View Account, then View Apple ID and sign in to your iTunes account. Next, tap Subscriptions halfway down the page. Here you can cancel your free trial so it won’t automatically renew. Sign in to iCloud Music for extra features You need to enable iCloud Music Library to get the most from Apple Music. A number of features, notably offline listening, are only available with iCloud Music activated. In your iPhone/iPad, go to Setting > Music and toggle iCloud Music Library on. The only trouble with this is that it can…

In their simplest form, traditional stereo hi-fi systems consist of two boxes of electronics – a source component of some sort and integrated amplifier – and a pair of passive speakers. But if you break down the signal path it can be split into a greater number of distinct sections, most of which are lumped together in this simple set-up. Choose your source First, there’s a source component, which is the piece of kit that plays the music. This can be a CD player, music streamer, record player, or even a computer or phone. Next we have a preamplifier section; this switches between sources and controls the volume level. If you have a record player, you’ll also need a phono stage, to increase the output from your cartridge to line…

According to Leonardo da Vinci, “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. That mantra appears to have been adopted by Audio Pro. Its range of wireless speakers has earned the Swedish manufacturer multiple What Hi-Fi? Awards and, having embraced multi-room, it was the obvious choice as our Product of the Year in 2018. The triumvirate on trial in our initial test was the class-leading Addon C5 speaker, its larger sibling the Addon C10 and the Link 1 (whose job it is to connect existing hi-fi components or wireless speakers into the chain). But here, we’ll take into account every one of Audio Pro’s multi-room products we’ve tested. Speakers Audio Pro’s boom-box-style range of Addon speakers are instantly recognisable, as is their unrivalled sonic prowess. The Addon C3, C5 and C10 are pretty…

Multi-room is no longer in its infancy, and more work than ever is now required to keep up with the leading pack. Though we previously reviewed the two Bose speakers in this test, initially awarding them each four stars, that in itself is not prescriptive. If those components still stand up to the current market, a feature-laden app and intuitive user experience would make it a recommendable multi-room set-up. Speakers We start with the SoundTouch 30 Series III. It’s a behemoth, dwarfing the Sonos Play:5 and Bluesound Pulse 2i, while retaining its minimalist decor and slim-line OLED display. There is none of the hi-res support offered by Bluesound, but this third generation of SoundTouch 30 has addressed its previous omission of lossless compatibility, which it can pull from any controller…

Video-streaming services might be all the rage right now, but in our experience a physical format still delivers the ultimate home cinema experience. The current pinnacle is 4K Blu-ray, which packages movies with Ultra HD resolution, HDR (High Dynamic Range) and high-quality audio formats, such as Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio, onto a single disc. Of course, you’ll need a 4K Blu-ray player to spin these discs. A £200 deck will deliver plenty of bang for your buck, but the performance can be bettered. If you’re planning on using the player in a premium home cinema set-up with a surround-sound speaker package and 4K television or projector, you should definitely consider upping your budget when it comes to the 4K player you choose. Premium players can take…

DSD and SACD DSD (Direct Stream Digital) was originally conceived as a way of archiving old analogue recordings. It was designed to be a simpler, more space-efficient way of storing digital music data. How does DSD work? DSD uses a single bit of information that tells us whether the current sample of the analogue waveform is higher or lower than in the previous one. Compared with over 65,000 different values that 16-bit PCM has, the two values (0 if the new sample of the signal is lower or 1 if it’s higher) of DSD appear limiting. That resolution shortfall is made up by the very high sampling rate of over 2.8 million times a second – that’s 64 times the speed of CD. Standard DSD is sometimes called DSD64 for…

View offers whf.cm/BBHifiSpeakers Standmounts up to £200 Mission LX-2 £149 Best standmount speaker under £200, Awards 2016 Mission’s most convincing budget speaker in quite some time, the LX-2s are one of the best speakers under £200 you can buy. Size (hwd) 31 x 19 x 25cm Bi-wire No Finishes 1 “Partner these Missions with care and they’re as entertaining a budget box as we’ve heard in years” 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 “If you’re looking for really small budget speakers, buy these” Dali Spektor 2 £199 Best standmount speaker under £200, Awards 2018 The 2s combine…

View offers whf.cm/BBWirelessSpeakers Up to £100 Ultimate Ears Roll 2 £60 Best wireless speaker under £100, Awards 2018 The Roll 2 has a sound that’s more open, more dynamic and goes louder than that of its predecessor. The drop in price makes this a bargain. Size (hw) 4 x 14cm Battery 9 hours “The same sense of fun as the previous model, but there’s a touch of maturity with the Roll 2” Ultimate Ears Wonderboom £80 June 2017 If you want a travelling companion you can rely on, this portable, rugged and durable speaker is a great-sounding option. Size (hw) 10 x 9cm Battery 10 hours “It might be about as big as a coffee mug, but it certainly won’t break quite so easily” £100 to £200 Audio Pro Addon…

View offers whf.cm/BBProjectors Up to £2000 Optoma UHD40 £1199 Best projector under £1500, Awards 2018 A ‘4K’ projector that brings top-tier technology to a budget price point, this device boasts punchy colours and insightful detail. Throw ratio 1.21:1-1.59:1 Inputs HDMI x2, VGA, 3.5mm Speakers Yes £2000 to £10,000 Optoma UHD65 £2999 Best projector £1500+, Awards 2018 It may not have the bells and whistles of a high-end 4K projector, but it puts in a sophisticated performance, is future-proof and well priced. Throw ratio 1.39-2.22:1 Inputs HDMI x2, PC x2, Phono Speakers No Epson EH-TW7400 £1900 Reviewed online, 2018 The perfect compromise if you want a super-sized faux-4K picture on a budget. The Epson’s rich palette and upscaling skills will delight. Throw ratio 1.35-2.84:1 Inputs HDMI x2, USB, VGA, Speakers No…

View offers whf.cm/BBSpeakerPackages Up to £1000 Wharfedale DX-2 £399 Best speaker package under £500, Awards 2018 Wharfedale delivers movie magic on a small scale with this enjoyable, well integrated package that’s perfect for smaller rooms and budgets. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 12 x 31 x 12cm Finishes 2 “It has all the detail, attack and deftness to deliver exhilaration in spades” Q Acoustics 3010i 5.1 Cinema Pack £895 Best speaker package £500-£1000, Awards 2018 The subwoofer needs a bit more kick, but this fantastic sub-£1000 5.1 package delivers a clear, well-balanced and expressive performance. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 15 x 43 x 22 cm Finishes 4 “This compact set really hits the spot with its great clarity, integration, expression and ample bass weight” Dali Zensor 1 5.1 £980 Best speaker…

View offers whf.cm/BBAudioCables Up to £50 Chord Company C-Line £40/m Best analogue interconnect under £50, Awards 2018 Few entry-level interconnects at the price come close to offering the sonic enjoyment that Chord has produced with this cable. Balanced/Single-ended Single QED Performance Audio 40 £40/m Best analogue interconnect under £50, Awards 2017 Few rival interconnects are as good as this QED when it comes to detail resolution and precision. It’s nicely made too. Balanced/Single-ended Single £50 and above Chord Clearway Analogue RCA £90/m Best analogue interconnect £50+, Awards 2018 If you’re spending cash on hi-fi components and you want cabling that doesn’t inhibit performance, the Clearway may be the ideal pick. Balanced/Single-ended Single…

View offers whf.cm/BBPhonoAmps Up to £200 Rega Fono Mini A2D £85 March 2012 There’s little fancy about the Fono Mini A2D, but that doesn’t matter when the presentation is this good. And it has a useful USB output. Type MM Dimensions (hwd) 6 x 18 x 25cm Edwards Audio Apprentice MM £90 Best phono stage under £250, Awards 2017 A fine entry-level phono stage that will deliver a crisp and exciting sound from any good price-compatible moving magnet cartridge. Type MM Dimensions (hwd) 5 x 16 x 11cm Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Communicator £180 July 2018 A gem of a phono amplifier that has stood the test of time. It offers class-leading levels of detail, brilliant timing and a sweet sound. Type MM Dimensions (hwd) 5 x 12 x…

The once Award-winning Bluesound range may have some serious rivals now, but you really shouldn't discount it from your shortlist. A complete Bluesound system could still be the best multi-room choice for you. Speakers With its biggest speaker, the Pulse 2i, Bluesound has torn up the blueprint. The Pulse 2, the latest of the range’s speakers granted a second-generation makeover, was the sole component to retain its five-star status when we pitted the Award-winning multi-room system against renewed competition last year. Elsewhere in the range, comparatively minor tweaks – to the Node 2 streamer in particular – have brought varied, but considerable, gains. A more cautious approach with the Pulse 2 may have been advisable, not least to avoid another price increase – the Pulse 2i now costs £749 –…

Denon is best known for its Award-winning AV receivers and microsystems, but the company has a range of products – soundbars, subwoofers, amps and wireless speakers – and all that kit can be connected through its HEOS multi-room application. For this test, we pick up a pair of the hefty Denon HEOS 7 HS2 speakers and the smaller, potentially portable Denon HEOS 1 HS2 – as well as the HEOS Link HS2, which allows you to add your existing system into the mix. Speakers To connect the speakers to your wi-fi network, load up the HEOS app and either plug an ethernet cable into the back or use a 3.5mm jack to transfer data from your smartphone or tablet to the device. Flashing LEDs at the bottom of each product…

View offers whf.cm/BBHifiSystems Up to £500 Pro-Ject Juke Box E £349 Best turntable system, Awards 2018 An impressive all-in-one system with a level of functionality that’s difficult to replicate in individual separates for a similar price. Speed 33⅓, 45rpm Inputs Line-in, BT Outputs Line-out Denon D-M41DAB £379 Best microsystem, Awards 2018 Denon hasn’t rested on its laurels. It’s managed to better the M40, delivering improved sound and functionality. The best just got better. Inputs CD, line-in, optical x2, BT, DAB/FM Outputs Subwoofer £500 to £1000 Revo SuperSystem £549 Best all-in-one system under £1000, Awards 2017 An all-in-one system that exudes quality, this Revo features great sonic performance and terrific retro looks. It’s a talented system. Inputs 3.5mm, opt, BT, DAB/FM, wi-fi Outputs Line-out, opt, headphone KEF LSX £1000 January 2019…

View offers whf.cm/BBBlurayPlayers Up to £500 Panasonic DMP-BDT180EB £80 Best Blu-ray player under £100, Awards 2017 A budget player that delivers a high-quality picture. Whether it’s Blu-ray, DVD or streaming, this spinner handles them all with skill and flair. Compatibility Blu-ray, DVD, CD HDMI out 1 Sony UBP-X700 £185 Best Blu-ray player under £500, Awards 2018 This 4K player delivers a stunningly natural picture for an affordable price. It’ll be tough to knock this Sony off its perch. Compatibility 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, SACD, CD HDMI out 2 £500 and above Cambridge CXUHD £699 February 2018 One of the best 4K players available, this delivers an accurate and understated performance that’s one of the best we’ve seen and heard. Compatibility 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, SACD, CD HDMI in/out 1/2 Sony…

View offers whf.cm/BBSetTopBoxes PVRs Humax FVP-5000T from £199 Best PVR, Awards 2018 If you need a Full HD box to give your older TV some more sparkle, Humax’s digital box should absolutely be something to consider. Tuners 3 Storage 500GB Ultra HD No Subscription boxes Sky Q 2TB from £199 Best subscription box, Awards 2018 Sky has overhauled its TV package with Q and made it more enticing and versatile thanks to 4K support, but it does come with a high price tag. Tuners 4 Storage 2TB Ultra HD Yes…

View offers whf.cm/BBVideoStreamers Up to £100 Google Chromecast (2018) £30 Reviewed online, 2018 Tiny, affordable and anonymous - this little device has had few updates but remains a simple, neat way to cast content from smartphone to TV. Resolution 1080p, 720p Storage 2GB 4K No Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K £50 Reviewed online, 2018 Despite some caveats, this 4K device supports all HDR formats and delivers excellent picture quality for a very affordable price. Resolution 2160p, 1080p, 720p Storage 8GB 4K Yes £100 and above Apple TV 4K £179 Best video streamer, Awards 2018 It has a fantastic UI and design, a huge library of 4K HDR content, and the best picture and sound performance at any price. Siri is useful, too. Resolution 2160p, 1080p, 720p Storage 8GB 4K Yes…

View offers whf.cm/BBHeadphones In-ears up to £100 Beyerdynamic Byron £39 Best in-ears under £50, Awards 2018 A spectacular return to the budget earphone arena for Beyerdynamic, the Byron sets the standard at this price with a peerless performance. In-line controls Yes Cable length 1.2m SoundMagic E11C £50 January 2019 The latest version of Soundmagic’s budget in-ears continues to impress with a full-bodied, energetic and informative sound. In-line controls Yes Cable length 1.2m Beyerdynamic Soul Byrd £69 April 2019 You’ll struggle to find a better pair of in-ear headphones costing less than £70 than these Beyerdynamics. In-line controls Yes Cable length 1.2m Sennheiser Momentum M2 IEi £70 Best in-ears £50-£100, Awards 2017 You wouldn’t think anything so small could sound quite so good – not for just £80. But they are…

View offers whf.cm/BBMobilePhones iOS Apple iPhone XS Max Best smartphone, Awards 2018 Apple may have pushed price points sky-high, but this flagship is the finest smartphone around when it comes to video and music replay. OS iOS Size (hwd) 158 x 77 x 8mm Storage 64GB, 256GB, 512GB “The iPhone XS Max is simply the best smartphone for movies and music” Android Samsung Galaxy S9 Reviewed online, 2018 A polished successor to the S8 that, due to a number of carefully considered tweaks, is one of the best Android phones available. OS Android Size (hwd) 148 x 69 x 9mm Storage 64GB/microSD “Samsung’s careful refinements make the S9 a pretty impressive package” Samsung Galaxy S9+ May 2018 It’s more evolution than revolution, but that’s enough to make the S9+ the…

View offers whf.cm/BBPortableMusicPlayers Up to £200 Amazon Fire HD 10 £150 Best tablet under £200, Awards 2018 A cheap and cheerful tablet that’s good for the money and has a lot of the functionality you’d find in more expensive efforts. OS Android Size (hwd) 114 x 190 x 10mm Storage 8GB £200 and above Apple iPad (2018) from £319 Best tablet over £200, Awards 2018 The latest iPad receives a muted update, but it still continues to give you that elegant and intuitive experience we expect from Apple. OS iOS Size (hwd) 240 x 170 x 8mm Storage 32, 128GB…

View offers whf.cm/BBSpeakerCables Up to £10/m Chord Company C-Screen £5/m June 2018 The C-Screen possesses the fantastic ability to mirror a system’s punch and drive. What it does, it does better than anything else at the price. Single or Bi-wire Single QED XT25 £6/m May 2018 Features the same characteristics as the more expensive XT40, displaying the kind of transparency that’s difficult for its rivals to match. Single or Bi-wire Single Atlas Equator 2.0 (2018) £7.25/m Reviewed online, 2018 A nicely built speaker cable that promotes a wonderfully clean and detailed delivery – it’s an affordable and easy way to spruce up your system. Single or Bi-wire Single Wireworld Luna 7 £9.50/m March 2014 A fine speaker cable, the Luna’s exciting presentation and all-round ability means it should sit well…

View offers whf.cm/BBSpeakerStands Speaker stands Atacama Moseco 6 £120 Best speaker stand, Awards 2018 A speaker stand that impresses with how weighty and dynamic it allows systems to sound. Considering the price, it’s something of a steal. Height 60cm Fillable Yes Finishes 4 (pole), 3 (base panel) “The Mosecos may just be our new favourite affordable speaker stands” Q Acoustics 20 speaker stands £200 September 2014 Designed with QAs’ Concept 20 speakers in mind, the clever construction and elegant design ensures other speakers give their best too. Height 66.5cm Fillable No Finishes 2 “£200 for a pair of speaker stands? When they’re this good, we don’t mind”…