Gadget Guru

T3’s tech teacher steps bravely into the query arena once more

Q. How would you choose good speakers? - MAHESH REDDY

A. Guru could fill a book with this stuff, but let’s boil it down to the most essential parts of the buying equation. Don’t spend thousands if you’re driving a hi-fiworth hundreds, as high end speakers will highlight every ugly imperfection on the other end of the cable – though do give yourself some space to upgrade your audio gear in the future. GaGu won’t put a number on it, but you’ll probably want to invest 30% of your hi-fispending on speakers? Maybe 60%? Make your own mind up, reader – Guru is not, despite what those boys in the playground might say, your mum.