Finally, on the top, there's a real leather carry handle to add the perfect finishing touch to a speaker that's the very definition of premium. Simply ask the speaker to start playing something, whether that's a song, playlist, or even an internet radio station, and it will- simple! It hasn't been updated but for bug fixes since it was launched - how many decent apps can say the same?

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The Audio Pro range doesn’t include the same home cinema components as some of its multi-room rivals, and the app is simple rather than full of features. Depending on the size of your room, how much bass you like, and how loud you listen to music will all factor into which one works best. In this extended review, we’ll be taking into account every one of Audio Pro’s multi-room products we’ve tested – an approach that only underlines the company’s sonic supremacy. Their level of detail is insightful, exposing the texture and timbre of each instrument and vocal line alike without underplaying cohesion or organisation in favour of nit-picking analysis. We're big fans of the Swedish company's wireless speakers, which look and sound superb, and together they make an excellent Sonos alternative.They both come with built-in voice controls via Alexa (the Sonos One also supports Google Assistant too), which definitely makes them a lot easier to use. Testing the feature by moving it closer to a wall in our listening room, our reviewers could hear the HomePod 2 adjusting its sound in real-time. Long throw sound is boosted via a 4″ woofer; an amplifier that maxes-out at 40W [digital class ‘D’], a textile dome tweeter [2×3/4″] – as well as a handsome frequency range of 50-20,000Hz. You can change the name of the speaker and have limited sound adjustment via a treble and bass slider.

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This will limit its appeal to those who aren’t Apple fans or fully ensconced in the iOS ecosystem, and who might prefer more platform-agnostic options like Sonos, or another alternative from this list. Its ecosystem is one of the most comprehensive out there, with all the main streaming apps and services covered, and an 'everything just works' approach.Inputs on each Audio Pro’s behind are reserved for more permanent fixtures, such as the power cord, ethernet cable and stereo RCA. It fits our Addon T3 like a glove, which is of little surprise – but even hooking it up to feed Spotify into our reference hi-fi system doesn’t hold the performance back, despite the inherent limitations. The increased power and driver and cabinet size predictably ushers a grander performance each step you take up the chain, with the Addon C10 particularly able to rattle trinkets from the mantelpiece or twist our insides with its low-end authority.

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These are alongside outputs for sub-woofer and USB device charging, as well as a toggle switch for optimised playback depending whether you’re using wi-fi or anything else. When owning multiple of the aforementioned units, they can be wirelessly connected to form a auditory multi-room experience; a feat for any home listener. If you're planning on building a whole-home speaker setup, then we'd recommend that you go with Audio Pro over Sonos. A much more common problem with multi-room apps is how buggy they can be – especially new ones that have had perhaps less time to iron out any creases. It perhaps shoulders a lesser burden in what is effectively a midwife role, but it performs its own specific task with equal aplomb to the speakers.This range of speakers has always been blessed with straightforward musicality, but as part of a multi-room system the range of tasks the Addon C5 is asked to perform is likely to be wider. Wireless music streaming: Yes - Support for Tidal, Spotify, and most other high-resolution streaming services via the Audio Pro Control app. Sonos' main rivals are Audio Pro, who have picked up an armful of awards over the last couple of years with their fantastic range multiroom speakers.

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A sizeable genuine leather carries hand adds a touch of class; it is held down by some chunky machined metal buckles. On the back are a couple of dials for crossover frequency and volume level, and two switches: one that toggles the speaker's standby mode, and the other to manage phase. Personal Hotspot: Activate this and the device acts as a personal hotspot and others may connect to its WiFi. Whereas the Addon range once dominated Audio Pro’s wireless speaker output, now there are class-leading products in different shapes and sizes at either end of the spectrum. Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make the best choice for your budget.Its primary connection is locked to Apple’s AirPlay 2 tech, Apple Music is the only music streaming service natively supported and Siri is your only option for voice commands.