It shouldn’t have come as a surprise, however, as this second-generation speaker features a multicore digital signal processor, providing more than 13-times the power and accuracy of the previous version, and speaker drivers optimised for refined bass and distortion cancellation. It’s a cliché, but the listening experience is almost as good as having the musicians in the room – a rarity for wireless speakers. The Naim Qb has by far the clearest sound on this list.

Features: Multiroom pairing, aux-in, internet radio.

Read the full Transparent small speaker review Buy now £375 Transpa.rent Different, refreshing and packed with quality. Transparent’s Swedish design and technology means you’re unlikely to go wrong with this, and modular upgrades will only make it better. Once in position (make sure to use the nifty white gloves provided with each speaker, as it’s a bind to clean off grubby, overly keen fingerprints), the sound is incredibly clear, with a solid bass and impressively full general sound for a compact speaker. The speaker is designed to be fixed in place – it’s mains powered, and the speakers themselves are forward facing – and the clear glass design enhances any setting. There is, for example, space in the bottom casing for more wireless options alongside the built-in Bluetooth. Stockholm brand Transparent’s more sustainable, modular set up means you can continue to upgrade your purchase by replacing its constituent parts, instead of having to buy an entirely new speaker.

Features: Upgradeable, dual speaker pairing.

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Best small speaker for Apple users – Apple homepod mini: £99, .uk.

Best waterproof speaker – Sonos roam: £159.99, .uk.

Best cycling speaker – Tribit stormbox micro: £46.99, .uk.

Best rugged outdoor speaker – Bang & Olufsen beosound explore: £169, .uk.Best versatile speaker – JBL charge 5: £144.95, .uk.Best light and portable powerful speaker – Bose portable smart speaker: £379, .uk.Best easy-to-use speaker – Audio Pro BT5: £149.99, .uk.

Best poolside speaker – Sony SRS-XB43: £169, .uk.Best for home use – Sonos move: £399, .uk.Best for style – Marshall emberton: £119, .uk.Best radio-first speaker – Ruark R1 Mk4 review: £229, .uk.Best budget garden speaker – KitSound diggit outdoor speaker: £29.99, .uk.Best for clear and loud sound – Naim mu-so Qb second generation: £899,.Best for outdoors – Bang & Olufsen beosound A1: £189, .uk.Best overall – Transparent small transparent speaker: £375, Transpa.rent.

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