Sonos

Sonos Era 100

The easiest great-sounding speaker: powered, Wi-Fi, stereo, with a mic and line-in. Plug in and it just works.

Best powered / no-fuss

Specs

TypePowered (active)
ConnectivityWi-Fi, BT, line-in
VoiceYes
StereoPer unit

Editorial score

Sound 82
Build 82
Value 80
Features 92
PRICE $$$

Pros & cons

  • No amp needed
  • Stereo + room tuning (Trueplay)
  • Wi-Fi, BT, line-in
  • Walled-garden app
  • Pair for true stereo (2 units)

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Acoustic Energy

Acoustic Energy AE300²

Best standmount under four figures

The second AE300 keeps the small-box, big-sound recipe and tightens it: a 120 mm paper cone, a 29 mm fabric dome, a bitumen-damped cabinet, and a What Hi-Fi award two years running.

Sound 88
Build 85
Value 82
Features 55
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