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Hi-fi speakers

Hi-fi speakers are chosen first for the room: a compact model on a stand suits an average living room, while floorstanders fill a large space better. Many speakers need some distance from the wall to keep the bass clean. Passive models require a suitable amplifier, whereas active ones have it built in. The number of drivers and published frequency charts say little about the sound.

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Under €150

A compact bookshelf pair that needs a separate amp if passive, with limited bass extension at this level.

€150 to €400

Better built cabinets with a more even sound across the room, sometimes available as a ready to plug active version.

Over €400

Floor standing or tower speakers with deeper, steadier bass and better headroom, at the cost of a bulkier cabinet.

The buying guide for this category Buying guide: how to choose hi-fi speakers The advertised power rating never tells the whole story: the number of drivers, the woofer diameter and the number of tweeters all shape the final sound just as much. Comparing these criteria together helps match a speaker to its intended use rather than to a single headline figure. Read the guide

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