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Standmounts up to £200

AWARD WINNER

“The way these speakers handle dynamics is impressive”

Dali Spektor 2 £199 

Best standmount speaker under £200, Awards 2020 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 

The 2s combine Dali’s traditional strengths with a generous dose of entertainment that even Mission and Q Acoustics struggle to match. 

Size (hwd) 17 x 28 x 28cm Bi-wire No Finishes 2

Standmounters  from £200  to £500

AWARD WINNER

“These new Debuts should be considered one of the company’s finest efforts”

Elac Debut B5.2 £250 

Best standmount speaker £200-£400, Awards 2020 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 

ELAC’s latest budget standmounter is talented enough to worry the established competition.

Size (hwd) 34 x 18 x 23cm Bi-wire No Finishes 1

“Tonally, these are nicely judged and have a smooth treble that still has plenty of bite”

Dali Oberon 1 £349

February 2019 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 

About the size of a shoe, these articulate and bold-sounding speakers have a wonderfully unfussy nature and are a joy to listen to. 

Size (hwd) 27 x 16 x 23cm Bi-wire No Finishes 4

“These boxes are fun, with a lovely energetic character that takes a grip of the listener and refuses to let go”

Mission QX-2 £399

Best standmount speaker £350-£500, Awards 2018 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 

These chunky speakers are hugely enjoyable. Fantastic rhythmic drive and terrific insight (and great finish) make them the best you can buy under £500. 

Size (hwd) 32 x 22 x 31cm Bi-wire No Finishes 4

“The Q350s display a level of clarity and subtlety unheard of at this price”

KEF Q350 £499

Best standmount speaker £500-£750, Awards 2018 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 

KEF has delivered a speaker that’s a cut above the rest, with a sophisticated, insightful presentation that belies its modest price. 

Size (hwd) 36 x 21 x 31cm Bi-wire No Finishes 2

“It’s as if the old speakers deliver a vocal line that slinks away, while the new pair’s rendition hangs in the air like a mist”

B&W 607 S2 Anniversary £449

March 2021 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 

A cleaner, more insightful and overall more engaging performance from a pair of speakers that were already among the best out there for the money. 

Size (hwd) 30 x 16.5 x 21cm Bi-wire Yes Finishes 3

£500 to £1000

AWARD WINNER

“Given the modest nature of the changes we weren’t expecting much of a difference in the sound. We were wrong”