![]() Read the full KEF LSX II review Best computer speakers for audiophiles Nothing else really comes close at this level. If you want serious speakers that will flank your desktop and offer myriad streaming options, the LSX II will happily oblige with a clear, musical sound and a fine sense of rhythm that has us tapping a foot or finger along to whatever we play through them. It introduced some key upgrades that improve user experience by adding more modern connectivity and updating the companion app, and, without really altering the speaker hardware, has produced a talented set-up that sings with any genre of music sent its way. ![]() KEF has taken what was already a winning formula (the first-gen LSX were also What Hi-Fi? Award winners) and elevated it. Not to mention the extra cost: it may seem pricey (£1199 / $1400 / AU$2195), but an equivalent separates system would cost far more for the kind of performance LSX II delivers. The KEF LSX II is a compact and stylish all-in-one streaming system that comes with none of the baggage and extra boxes that a separates set up brings. Read the full Q Acoustics M20 review Best computer speaker system With all of the amplification squirrelled away in the master speaker and the plethora of connectivity and placement options covered, the M20 is far more likely to become your entire music system than it is simply your new desktop speakers – and for this money, you’ll be hard pushed to better the sound quality with hi-fi separates. ![]() Q Acoustics has made an unfussy, just-add-source set of powered speakers that we find impossible to dislike. For affordable speakers that pack in so much, we're impressed with how refined and detailed they manage to sound. The M20 speakers sound full, loud, spacious and energetic. One speaker in the pair is the mains-powered 'master' and feeds the other through a supplied speaker cable.Īnd crucially, they do sound the part. 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. Versatile, simple to use, nicely put together, and extremely affordable, the Q Acoustics M20 might not be the most compact pair of powered speakers on this list, but they offer such a versatile range of features that we'd certainly find a way to accommodate them on our desktop. Read the full review: Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2 Best budget computer speakers Quite simply, these are superb PC speakers for any space. 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. 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. The handcrafted wooden cabinets are beautifully made, the speakers are good to use, and they’re the perfect petite size to fit onto a desk, bookshelf or TV stand – no wonder they're repeat What Hi-Fi? Award winners. If you're really pushed for space, you won't find a more compact pair of powered speakers than Ruark's MR1 Mk2. ![]() Read the full Elac Debut ConneX DCB41 review Best compact computer speakers 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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