Group test: what's the best speaker set?

5. JBL OnBeat Xtreme

• Reviewed on: 24 January 12
• RRP: £399 inc. VAT
• Rating:

The JBL OnBeat Xtreme is available in the UK for around £399. It's definitely expensive but if you want a be-all end-all audio output solution for your iDevices, then you can't go wrong with the OnBeat Xtreme.

4. Denon Ceol

• Reviewed on: 10 January 12
• RRP: £500 inc. VAT
• Rating:

Available in white and black, the Denon Ceol is a stylish AV component with superb sound quality.

3. Pioneer X-SMC3-K

• Reviewed on: 9 January 12
• RRP: £200 inc. VAT
• Rating:

The X-SMC3-K from Pioneer packs a lot of features in a sleek, black, desktop-compatible micro system.

 

 

2. Orbitsound Soundbar T12v3

• Reviewed on: 25 November 11
• RRP: £299 inc VAT
• Rating:

The Orbitsound Soundbar T12v3 is a versatile speaker system for playing sound from flat-panel televisions and iPods, possessing the kind of sound quality to get you nodding to the music. It’s not hi-fi as we know it, but it makes a great sound that will amply upgrade a TV’s own speakers, as well as engage you and your feet with music from your iPod.

 

1. Arcam rCube

• Reviewed on: 10 October 11
• RRP: £350 inc. VAT
• Rating:

The Arcam rCube matches a minimalist design aesthetic that Apple would be proud of, with sensational audio performance and smart wireless functionality. With a recent price drop it really does earn its five-star reviews.