{"id":146986,"date":"2022-07-26T18:00:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T17:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=146986"},"modified":"2022-07-27T06:33:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:33:22","slug":"the-best-wireless-floor-standing-speakers-this-summer-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/the-best-wireless-floor-standing-speakers-this-summer-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The best wireless floor standing speakers this summer 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The phrase &#8220;wireless acoustics&#8221; for the vast majority of buyers is associated with small portable\u00a0Bluetooth\u00a0speakers.\u00a0However, manufacturers of serious audio equipment have long launched the production of not only wireless bookshelf monitors, but also full-fledged floorstanding acoustic systems of the Hi\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Fi\u00a0class\u00a0that receive a signal over the air.\u00a0And many of them are able to sound great!\u00a0In our material, we have collected the most interesting floorstanding wireless speakers of the current season.\u00a0Rating, as usual, is compiled in ascending order of price.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/170_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>7.\u00a0 Magnat Monitor Reference 5A<\/h2>\n<p><i>Price \u2013 $900<\/i><br \/>\nPros \u2013 Inexpensive floorstanders with aptX and aptX Low Latency support, built-in phono stage, HDMI input<br \/>\nCons: Lacks Wi-Fi<br \/>\n<b>Verdict: A handy entry-level stereo for all occasions<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Floorstanding speakers from a German company are a 2.5-way system with 60 watt amplifiers built into each speaker, delivering up to 120 watts at a peak.\u00a0The set of speakers includes an inch dome tweeter and a pair of 6.5-inch mid\/bass drivers, the crossover frequency between which is set to 3200 Hz.\u00a0Switching features include a 3.5mm analog input, an optical digital input, an HDMI port with eARC support, and even a switchable phono input for connecting MM players.\u00a0Wireless capabilities include a Bluetooth module with support for the aptX codec and aptX Low Latency.\u00a0Acoustics are available in black, the weight of the pair is 28.5 kg.\u00a0The connection between the speakers is made with a traditional speaker cable.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/171_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>6.Audio Pro A38<\/h2>\n<p><i>Price \u2013 $900<\/i><br \/>\nPros &#8211; a large selection of connection options, remote control included, compact size<br \/>\nCons &#8211; light for floor standing speakers<br \/>\n<b>Verdict: A budget-friendly way to get versatile floorstanding speakers<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The new generation of the Swedish brand&#8217;s wireless floorstanding speakers is a two-way active system with a power of 2 x 75 watts, capable of operating both in wired and wireless mode.\u00a0True, the connection between the right and left speakers is carried out via cable, but this guarantees the absence of additional signal degradation.\u00a0High frequencies are provided by a 25 mm soft dome tweeter, below 2900 Hz two 114 mm SR\/LF drivers are used.\u00a0A large phase inverter port is brought to the rear wall.\u00a0In addition to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, the speakers are equipped with an analog RCA input, an optical digital input and an HDMI ARC port for connecting to a TV.\u00a0There is also a separate subwoofer output.\u00a0The speakers support AirPlay 2 and Chromecast platforms, the weight of one speaker is 7.5 kg.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/172_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>5. Triangle LN05A<\/h2>\n<p><i>Price \u2013 $1200\u00a0<\/i><br \/>\nPros &#8211; convenient operation, built-in tone block, good bass<br \/>\nCons: no Wi-Fi connection<br \/>\n<b>Verdict: Sleek and fast sound, a good compromise between classic and wireless configurations<\/b><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"twmag-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"e1c8245332cb5b6de0642b4e40b53c63\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B0839JW46P,B084M6DW9B\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"in_content\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The products of the French company from Soissons are distinguished by the presence of a Bluetooth module with support for the aptX codec, but it can also work with a wired connection.\u00a0For physical switching with signal sources, digital optical and coaxial inputs are provided, as well as an analog RCA pair.\u00a0All electronics are built into one of the speakers and include, in addition to the switching unit and the wireless module, a class D power amplifier delivering 80 watts per channel.\u00a0The second speaker of the pair is connected via a high-level output with a five-meter speaker cable included in the kit.\u00a0The acoustics has a two-way configuration &#8211; a 25 mm fabric tweeter and two main mid\/bass drivers with 130 mm continuous profile impregnated paper cones.\u00a0The total weight of the pair is 27.3 kilograms.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/173_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>4. DALI Oberon 7C<\/h2>\n<p><i>Price \u2013 $2200<\/i><br \/>\nPros \u2013 Time-honored DALI Oberon wireless sound, rich switching, full active power-on<br \/>\nCons &#8211; none<br \/>\n<b>Verdict: Real H\u00a0<\/b><b>i\u00a0<\/b><b>\u200b\u200b-\u00a0<\/b><b>Fi\u00a0<\/b><b>without wires<\/b><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"twmag-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"e1c8245332cb5b6de0642b4e40b53c63\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B07H2LNRC6,B07H2NPC44\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"in_content\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Successful floor acoustics of the Danish company in a wireless format.\u00a0The Dali Sound Hub Compact module is responsible for switching and signal processing in the kit, to which you can connect both digital and analog signal sources.\u00a0There are optical and coaxial digital inputs, an analog RCA pair, a USB-A port, and even an HDMI ARC port.\u00a0The signal transmission between the unit and the speakers takes place through a proprietary protocol via a Wi-Fi channel in PCM format 24 bit \/ 96 kHz.\u00a0The power of the amplifiers built into each speaker is 2 x 50 watts, the speakers have a two-way design &#8211; high frequencies are sounded by a tweeter with a diameter of 29 mm, two 178 mm drivers are responsible for the mids and bass.\u00a0The crossover frequency is 2450 Hz.\u00a0The weight of each speaker is 15.7 kg.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/174_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>3.Q Acoustics Active 400<\/h2>\n<p><i>Price \u2013 $3200<\/i><br \/>\nPros &#8211; original design, excellent equipment, powerful and surround sound<br \/>\nCons &#8211; design for an amateur<br \/>\n<b>Verdict: This is what modern H i\u00a0<\/b><b>&#8211;\u00a0<\/b><b>Fi\u00a0<\/b><b>should look like<\/b><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"twmag-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"e1c8245332cb5b6de0642b4e40b53c63\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B07TMRTFLQ,B07JNNFXQZ\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"in_content\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The active speaker systems of the British company are equipped with eight discrete amplifiers operating in class D. The set of radiators includes two 2.25-inch wide-range Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) drivers, shifted sideways relative to the central axis of the speakers.\u00a0On the rear wall of the case there are two woofers with a diameter of 4.5 inches, supplemented by waveguides &#8211; one at the top of the speaker, the second at the bottom.\u00a0The total peak power of the amplifiers is an impressive 440 watts.\u00a0At the heart of the system is a compact Control Hub that supports Ethernet, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth and a wide range of streaming services including Amazon Music, Apple Music, Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify and Tidal.\u00a0The speaker is transmitted at 24-bit\/96kHz resolution, with physical connectivity options including HDMI ARC,\u00a0optical digital interface and analog stereo input.\u00a0The latter can be configured as an MM phono stage input for direct connection of a turntable.\u00a0The model is Roon certified.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/175_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>2. KEF LS60 Wireless<\/h2>\n<p><i>Price &#8211; $7,700<\/i><br \/>\nPros &#8211; a serious uncompromising design, support for all types of connections<br \/>\nCons &#8211; not cheap<br \/>\n<b>Verdict: Stylish and powerful wireless speakers for true audiophiles<\/b><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"twmag-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"e1c8245332cb5b6de0642b4e40b53c63\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B08G1T1CYZ,B08JQPPB9F\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"in_content\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The newest model from the British firm uses a new generation 100mm coaxial Uni-Q driver loaded on a special MAT (Metamaterial Absorption Technology) disc that absorbs back radiation.\u00a0Bass is assisted by four 135 mm woofers in a Uni-Core configuration at once, capable of creating a serious level of sound pressure.\u00a0The loudspeakers have an active band separation circuit, in which separate amplifiers sound high-frequency (100 watts in class AB), mid-frequency (100 watts in class D) and low-frequency (500 watts in class D) ranges.\u00a0Wireless signaling is possible via Wi-Fi and with support for Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast, as well as via Bluetooth.\u00a0The acoustic systems can be connected to each other both by a physical wire with 24\/192 signal transmission, and by a proprietary wireless protocol,\u00a0where bit depth and frequency are limited by parameters 24\/96.\u00a0The model also has an HDMI input (eARC) and an analog stereo input.\u00a0The total weight of the pair is 62.4 kg.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/176_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>1. Dynaudio Focus 50<\/h2>\n<p><i>Price &#8211; $11,000<\/i><br \/>\nPros &#8211; full three bands, colossal power, WiSA support<br \/>\nCons &#8211; pricey<br \/>\n<b>Verdict: New generation\u00a0<\/b><b>Focus just\u00a0<\/b><b>got better<\/b><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"twmag-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"e1c8245332cb5b6de0642b4e40b53c63\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B097STYS9C,B019POQ7VC\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"in_content\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The flagship model of the Danish company&#8217;s updated series of active speaker systems supports AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast platforms, Bluetooth and UPnP signal transmission and is Roon Ready certified.\u00a0Of particular note is the support for the WiSA standard, which facilitates wireless connection to compatible TVs.\u00a0Acoustics has a closed acoustic design, physical connection of sources is possible through coaxial and optical inputs, as well as analog RCA.\u00a0The acoustic configuration includes full-fledged three bands, two 180 mm speakers work on the bass, a 140 mm driver voices the mids, and a branded 28 mm tweeter is responsible for the treble.\u00a0The total power of the built-in amplifiers is 670 watts!!!\u00a0The model is available in four finishes, the weight of one speaker is 33.5 kilograms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The phrase &#8220;wireless acoustics&#8221; for the vast majority of buyers is associated with small portable\u00a0Bluetooth\u00a0speakers.\u00a0However, manufacturers of serious audio equipment have long launched the production of not only wireless bookshelf monitors, but also full-fledged floorstanding acoustic systems of the Hi\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Fi\u00a0class\u00a0that receive a signal over the air.\u00a0And many of them are able to sound great!\u00a0In our [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/the-best-wireless-floor-standing-speakers-this-summer-2022\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10404,"featured_media":146987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[646],"tags":[779],"class_list":{"0":"post-146986","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-speakers","8":"tag-news"},"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10404"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=146986"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146986\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/146987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=146986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=146986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=146986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}