Kanto yu2 white7/2/2023 ![]() ![]() Versatile, simple to use and nicely put together, these are also on the affordable side – we tested them at £389 / $599 / AU$899. One speaker in the pair is the mains-powered 'master' and feeds the other through a supplied piece of speaker cable. And there's wireless Bluetooth streaming, too. They have a lot of useful connections on the back – TVs, CD players, turntables and laptops can also be wired to the M20 through optical, RCA line-level, aux and USB Type B connections. ![]() The Q Acoustics M20 are a pair of powered speakers designed to work wherever you feel like putting them. Read the full review: Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2 Quite simply, these are superb PC speakers for any space. They remain the most affordable speakers of their type, costing just £349 (around $423 / AU$629). The step-up in performance from the original MR1 model is impressive, making the Mk2 even more appealing than before at a very attractive price point. They convey the mood of songs faithfully, too – an impressive feat for wireless speakers. The MR1 Mk2 sound lush and smooth while also being articulate. Their fluid dynamics, agile timing, punchy bass and natural way with voices all make them hugely enjoyable to listen to. The amount of subtlety and detail conveyed is rich and rewarding. Sound-wise, these MR1 speakers are wonderfully musical. The handcrafted wooden cabinets are beautifully made, the speakers are good to use, and they’re the perfect petite size to fit onto a bookshelf, TV stand or desk. Their stylish retro looks are a huge part of the charm too. You can connect over Bluetooth, optical or 3.5mm – easily and quickly – and hi-res audio is supported all the way up to 24-bit/192kHz. Gorgeous looks, streamlined design and features, and sound quality that’s been improved in every way from the original pair – the Ruark MR1 Mk2 are repeat What Hi-Fi? Award winners that deservedly feature high on this list. Read the full Elac Debut ConneX DCB41 review We're big fans of speaker systems such as this, and the Elac's combination of size, features, performance and reasonable price (£529 / $595 / AU$900) means they get a hearty recommendation from us. These are speakers that fade into the background, letting the music take centre stage. The overall presentation is controlled and even-handed in the manner of Elac’s Award-winning Debut 2.0 series of passive speakers. Use the digital inputs and it's a clear, balanced and insightful performer, and the understated way this system goes about its job is eminently likeable. Sonically, the Elac speakers provide a good level of detail, and they organise that information into a cohesive and musical whole. The Elacs also have a moving magnet phono stage built in so you can plug in a turntable. You can even use the Elacs as a decent soundbar alternative thanks to their HDMI ARC and optical inputs. ![]() Playback from multiple sources such as your computer and smartphone is possible thanks to Bluetooth aptX streaming, and USB type B input (which plays hi-res tracks up to 24-bit/96kHz). ![]()
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