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Play music in a single room or have a favourite track waft through the halls of a home; that is the power of networked speakers, which make it possible to playback tracks across multiple speakers from a single device. To help you decide if networked or simple wireless speakers are best for you, we've also created a buying guide.
Our panel of experts have reviewed 18 speakers, priced at $270 to $899, from brands such as Bose, LG, Panasonic, Samsung and more.
This review will help you identify which speakers:
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List of brands we tested in this review.
In $AUD as supplied by manufacturers.
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Choice recommends networked wireless speakers with a score of 70% and higher.
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Apple AirPlay connects directly to the speaker
DLNA allows a connection to your home network via a DLNA server to stream audio and video.
Also called NFC. Connects directly with the speaker.
The speaker has more than one driver and can produce a stereo effect.
Connects directly to the speaker.
File format - claimed to play
Music service
Performance tests are based on our listening panel's appraisal of three pieces of music (classical, rock/pop and electronic). The speaker is positioned about two metres away from the listener, with the panel assessing overall quality. This makes up 75% of the overall score.
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Our tester looks at initial set-up, how the phone deals with an incoming phone call while the music is playing and any physical controls on the speaker. Ease of use makes up 25% of the overall score.
A Similar model is identical in most aspects except for a few. This means that a majority of its test results are identical so you can reasonably expect to get the same results from the model we tested, but for those aspects which aren't identical, we'll note these as "Not Tested" in the Compare tables.
A Tested model refers to a model that is still current and available in the Australian market. You should be able to order this model through your local retailer, or find it online.
These models can't be found in retailers or online or are no longer manufactured. You may still find these models on second hand websites, or in second hand dealers. Test methods may change over time, so criteria which can't be directly compared will contain an N/A.
An Identical model is exactly that. Performance characteristics will be identical and the only difference will be something trivial such as colour, which won't have an impact on performance.
These are models we haven't yet tested but that are available.
