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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YG Acoustics Carmel 3
On paper, the Carmel 3 from Colorado-based speaker specialist YG Acoustics has a credibility problem. They cost a huge amount of money but are small, rather plain-looking two-way floorstanders.
SME Model 20 Mk 2/Series V
SME launched the Model 20 turntable back in 1992. The partnering tonearm on our review sample, the now legendary Series V, dates back even further to 1986.
TOP FIVE LAUNCHES
Five products to look out for this month
Real slim shady...
FOR Slim profile, superb dispersion, soundstage AGAINST Can get a little expensive
THE BIG PICTURE
This projector-based home cinema set-up aims to please
MOVIES ON THE MOVE
Great pictures and quality sound-wherever you are
DREAM CINEMA
An incredible high-end home cinema experience, at a price
GAMING GEM
Serious gamers will be well served by this serious rig
CINEMATIC STUNNER
A truly immersive system for both gaming and movie nights
SOUNDBAR SUPERSTAR
The benefits of a surround set-up, without the fuss