Not that long ago, anyone who wanted quality hi-fi sound in their home was obliged to research and invest in a number of separate products, and then – more often that not – add various cables and supports to make the whole thing work. Of course, all-in-one systems are nothing new, but until recently they tended to come with a large helping of sonic mediocrity attached. Of late, though, the quality of such systems has soared – along with the number and type available. When it comes to ’proper’ hi-fi, it’s time to take the all-in-one solution seriously.
Essentially, these systems carry everything you need to listen to your music in just a pair of speaker cabinets. They are all powered speakers, which means they carry their own amplification, along with all the other electrical circuitry needed to produce quality sound. Most provide their own source too, in the form of access to streaming services; all you have to do is plug them in and off you go. And ample connectivity means you can always add your own sources as well.
Here, we have brought together seven of our favourite speaker systems, ranging from the eminently affordable Elac Debut ConneX DCB41 (the only product that doesn’t provide streaming smarts) to the KEF LS60 Wireless, the only full-size floorstanders in our collection.
If you prioritise convenience as well as quality sound, we are confident you will find, on the following pages, a system that will suit your needs and budget.
ELAC DEBUT & CONNEX DCB41 ₹43,900
SPEAKER SYSTEM
A neat, affordable and talented entry into the speaker systems market
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The slim, not shady soundbar
Shaking up the category and its nomenclature, Sony is pulling no punches with the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9.
New world charm
The Music System (Gen 2) doesn't mince words, does it? It does exactly what it says on the wrapper play music. Simple.
Singing the verse
One of the most hallowed Indian hi-fi brands, Sonodyne has been making speakers for virtually every kind of application for decades now.
Radio Ga Ga
FOR Build quality, retro design, natural sound, simple controls
Maximizing on Mini
FOR Bright panel, calibrated modes, great picture quality
Vertere Dark Sabre
Details matter in audio design.
INDOOR PLANTS IN FULL BOOM
These premium wireless speakers are designed for use in the home - where they will raise the roof
RAISING THE BAR
Elevate your home cinema sound with this trio of convenient soundbar packages
I SPENT 24 HOURS IMMERSED IN DOLBY ATMOS MUSIC - THESE ARE 8 KEY THINGS I LEARNED
What Hi-Fi? UK deputy editor Andy Madden gained some interesting insights from the world of immersive audio on a visit to a Dolby Atmos studio
TAKE TO THE FLOOR
From pumping dance music to grand orchestral heft, these pillars of strength will deliver in spades