{"id":146522,"date":"2022-07-06T17:44:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T16:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=146522"},"modified":"2023-10-18T07:03:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T06:03:06","slug":"the-best-wireless-speakers-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/the-best-wireless-speakers-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The best wireless speakers 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

The segment of wireless audio systems today is developing simply by leaps and bounds – so it’s very difficult not to get lost in the sea of \u200b\u200bproposals. Well, we have selected the best wireless speakers of 2022 – ones that do not require anything other than a smartphone or streaming to work. As they say, the future has already arrived.<\/p>\n

The best wireless speakers 2022<\/h2>\n

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10. Dali Katch G2<\/h3>\n

Power – 2\u00a0<\/i>x\u00a0<\/i>25 W\u00a0<\/i>|\u00a0<\/i>Interfaces\u00a0<\/i>\u2013\u00a0<\/i>Bluetooth\u00a0<\/i>5.0\u00a0<\/i>aptX\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>aptX\u00a0<\/i>HD\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>USB<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong> \u2013 open and clean sound<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong> – no support for wireless Wi-Fi networks<\/p>\n

Verdict \u2013 The\u00a0<\/b>Dali\u00a0<\/b>Katch\u00a0<\/b>G\u00a0<\/b>2 sets the standard for compact speakers<\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Retro-style design, up to 30 hours of operation on a single charge, external battery function (powerbank), support for advanced Bluetooth 5.0 apt X HD interface – you can list the capabilities of Dali Katch G2 for a long time, but it’s better to hear the sound of the speaker once.\u00a0The purest, perfectly balanced sound clearly demonstrates that even in this form factor, breakthroughs are possible today.<\/p>\n

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9. Apple HomePod Mini<\/h3>\n

Power\u00a0<\/i>– 20\u00a0<\/i>W\u00a0<\/i>|\u00a0<\/i>Interfaces\u00a0<\/i>\u2013 Bluetooth 5.0, Apple Music, Apple AirPlay 2,\u00a0<\/i>Wi\u00a0<\/i>-Fi\u00a0<\/i>streaming<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong> – impressive sound, signature ecosystem<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong> \u2013 Siri is still not as good as the competition<\/p>\n

Verdict –\u00a0<\/b>Apple\u00a0<\/b>HomePod\u00a0<\/b>Mini\u00a0<\/b>has become a landmark solution for the company<\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

If the first Apple HomePod wasn’t well-received in the market, the Mini version became a real bestseller – and deservedly so.\u00a0Not too high price allowed to join the beautiful wide layers of music fans, and the powerful sound made me believe in the impossible.\u00a0Small, but daring, as they say!<\/p>\n

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8. Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation<\/h3>\n

Power\u00a0<\/i>– 300\u00a0<\/i>W\u00a0<\/i>|\u00a0<\/i>Interfaces\u00a0<\/i>\u2013 Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Roon Ready, Wi-Fi\u00a0<\/i>up to\u00a0<\/i>24\/384<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong> – Sound quality meets the highest standards<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong> – nothing major<\/p>\n

Verdict – the second generation of\u00a0<\/b>Mu\u00a0<\/b>–\u00a0<\/b>so\u00a0<\/b>grabs a star from the sky<\/b><\/p>\n

The second generation of Naim Mu-so Qb is, without exaggeration, a revolutionary product.\u00a0The abundance of streaming options can make your head spin (there are Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Roon Ready and Wi-Fi up to 24\/384), and three hundred watts of amplification can pump even a large hall.\u00a0Bravo.<\/p>\n

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7. Sonos One<\/h3>\n

Power – no data\u00a0<\/i>|\u00a0<\/i>Interfaces – streaming over\u00a0<\/i>Wi\u00a0<\/i>–\u00a0<\/i>Fi\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>Apple\u00a0<\/i>AirPlay\u00a0<\/i>2,\u00a0<\/i>Apple\u00a0<\/i>Music\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>Spotify\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>Amazon\u00a0<\/i>Music\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>SoundCloud\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>Deezer\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>Tidal<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong> \u2013 Amazon Alexa on board, great sound, great multi-room capabilities<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong> – no Hi-Res audio support<\/p>\n

Verdict is the first step into the\u00a0<\/b>Sonos ecosystem<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Traditional quality – Sonos One sounds confident on any musical material, seamlessly integrates into the company’s multi-room solution and demonstrates an exceptionally voluminous sound canvas.\u00a0It is a pity that there is no support for high-resolution audio here – but, honestly, with this quality of playback, you don\u2019t regret it too much.<\/p>\n

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6. Sony SRS-RA5000<\/h3>\n

Power – no data\u00a0<\/i>|\u00a0<\/i>Interfaces \u2013\u00a0<\/i>Bluetooth\u00a0<\/i>5.0\u00a0<\/i>A\u00a0<\/i>2\u00a0<\/i>DP\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>AVRCP\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>Google\u00a0<\/i>Chromecast\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>Spotify\u00a0<\/i>Connect ,\u00a0<\/i>Wi\u00a0<\/i>–\u00a0<\/i>Fi\u00a0<\/i>streaming<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong> – tight and voluminous sound<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong> – the bass is sometimes “big”<\/p>\n

The verdict is a very interesting decision, which is hard not to fall in love with.<\/b><\/p>\n

Mass of speakers, really surround sound, Sony SRS-RA5000 is stuffed to capacity with new technologies.\u00a0It turned out just great – both in terms of the boldness of the design, and in terms of the quality of reproduction.<\/p>\n

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5. Sonus Faber Omnia<\/h3>\n

Power\u00a0<\/i>– 490\u00a0<\/i>W\u00a0<\/i>|\u00a0<\/i>Interfaces\u00a0<\/i>\u2013 Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth aptX HD, Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Pros –<\/strong>\u00a0Super detailed sound<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong> – dimensions<\/p>\n

The verdict is the perfect choice for\u00a0<\/b>Sonus\u00a0<\/b>Faber fans<\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

The powerful Sonus Faber Omnia audio system clearly demonstrates the fact that there are no limits for true fans of their craft.\u00a0Acoustics does not give in to any genres and forms a clear, harmonious and well-detailed sound canvas.<\/p>\n

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4 Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge<\/h3>\n

Power – 4\u00a0<\/i>x\u00a0<\/i>40 + 1 x 80 W\u00a0<\/i>|\u00a0<\/i>Interfaces – own wireless\u00a0<\/i>Wi\u00a0<\/i>–\u00a0<\/i>Fi\u00a0<\/i>network for music,\u00a0<\/i>Bluetooth\u00a0<\/i>v\u00a0<\/i>4.1\u00a0<\/i>aptX\u00a0<\/i>HD\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>Spotify\u00a0<\/i>Connect\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>Apple\u00a0<\/i>AirPlay\u00a0<\/i>2,\u00a0<\/i>Roon\u00a0<\/i>ready<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong> – well-coordinated and natural presentation, a lot of multi-room options<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong> – none<\/p>\n

Verdict \u2013\u00a0<\/b>Bowers\u00a0<\/b>&\u00a0<\/b>Wilkins\u00a0<\/b>confirms its leadership<\/b><\/p>\n

Bowers & Wilkins has put a lot of effort into the Formation line and the development of its own Wi-Fi protocol for streaming music.\u00a0Well, Wedge really surprises – both in the quality of workmanship and finish, and in a real Hi-Fi sound!\u00a0Bass is especially good – dry and detailed.<\/p>\n

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3. Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level<\/h3>\n

Power – 2 x 30 + 1 x 30 + 1 x 15 W\u00a0<\/i>|\u00a0<\/i>Interfaces \u2013\u00a0<\/i>Bluetooth\u00a0<\/i>5.0\u00a0<\/i>aptX\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>Google\u00a0<\/i>Chromecast\u00a0<\/i>Apple\u00a0<\/i>AirPlay\u00a0<\/i>2,\u00a0<\/i>Spotify\u00a0<\/i>Connect ,\u00a0<\/i>Wi\u00a0<\/i>–\u00a0<\/i>Fi\u00a0<\/i>streaming<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong> – Stylish appearance, surprisingly live sound<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong> – high price<\/p>\n

Verdict – Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level will suit connoisseurs of beauty<\/b><\/p>\n

This audio system attracts the eye and beckons – but as soon as you turn it on, visual talents fade into the background.\u00a0Bang & Olufsen went all out in the Beosound Level audio system – it’s hard to make any complaints about the sound of the model.<\/p>\n

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2. Devialet Phantom I 103 dB<\/h3>\n

Power – 500 W\u00a0<\/i>|\u00a0<\/i>Interfaces –\u00a0<\/i>Bluetooth\u00a0<\/i>5.0\u00a0<\/i>aptX\u00a0<\/i>,\u00a0<\/i>Google\u00a0<\/i>Chromecast\u00a0<\/i>Apple\u00a0<\/i>AirPlay\u00a0<\/i>2,\u00a0<\/i>Spotify\u00a0<\/i>Connect ,\u00a0<\/i>Wi\u00a0<\/i>–\u00a0<\/i>Fi\u00a0<\/i>streaming\u00a0<\/i>, optical<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong> – sound that feels on the body, exceptional power<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong> – low frequencies could be more filigree<\/p>\n

Verdict \u2013\u00a0<\/b>Devialet\u00a0<\/b>Phantom\u00a0<\/b>may surprise even seasoned audiophiles<\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cShake me\u201d is the credo of Devialet Phantom, and even the younger Devialet Phantom I 103 dB is able to blow away with its sound.\u00a0“Fluttering butterfly wings”, ADH gain, 103 dB of sound pressure – we have a speaker of the 21st century.<\/p>\n

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1. Linn Series 3<\/h3>\n

Power – 2\u00a0<\/i>x\u00a0<\/i>100 W\u00a0<\/i>|\u00a0<\/i>Interfaces \u2013\u00a0<\/i>Wi\u00a0<\/i>–\u00a0<\/i>Fi\u00a0<\/i>for integration into\u00a0<\/i>Linn system,\u00a0<\/i>Exakt\u00a0<\/i>crossover<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Pros<\/strong> – Completely natural sound<\/p>\n

Cons<\/strong> \u2013 no support for Tidal Masters<\/p>\n

The verdict is a small step forward for\u00a0<\/b>Linn\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 and a huge leap for this industry segment<\/b><\/p>\n

Oh, this is a special dish!\u00a0Linn’s foray into this audio category proved to be more like a storm\u2014the Series 3 set the industry standard for years to come.\u00a0A sound that is hard to believe – it’s better to hear once that 2 x 100 watts can sound so natural.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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