Sometimes you just need to crank the volume up so, AMP3 have put together this handy buyer’s guide for our range of speakers.
If you’re after a new set of desktop bookshelf, Bluetooth, or even multi-room wireless speakers, AMP3 have you covered.
Audioengine 2+ Premium Powered Desktop Speakers
About a 1/3 of the size of their big brother (the A5+), the Audioengine A2+ are your answer to poor quality, affordable desktop speakers. These powered Multimedia speakers are the perfect size for your desktop and will give a marked improvement on basic computer speakers.
With built-in amplifiers, newly designed Kevlar woofers and the same custom tweeters used in the A5+, the A2+ speakers are perfect for all types of music, movies and videogames. Also, the A2+ has a built in DAC allowing you to get much-improved sound quality through a USB connection with your computer.
What makes the A2+ Speakers great?
Simple ‘plug in & play’ connections
Built-in power amplifiers and USB DAC functionality
Perfect for all types of music
What’s not so good?
Better suited for use in smaller rooms
You can see the A2+ Speakers here:
Audioengine 2+ (A2+) Premium Powered Desktop Speakers
SoundScience QSB – 30W USB Desktop Speakers with NXT DyadUSB Technology
These desktop computer speakers from SoundScience plug straight into the USB slot on your computer to give you instant volume. Capable of delivering a much greater sound than similar small desktop speakers, the QSB speakers have been praised by many for their astonishing output.
Being powered solely through a USB connection the QSBs are portable and even come with a handy hard case for when not in use. What’s more, the experts over at What HiFi? gave them an impressive 5/5!
What makes the QSB – 30W USB Desktop Speakers Great?
Stylish and sturdily built
Impressive sound quality and volume given their size
Portability
What’s not so great?
Quite heavy, though remain portable
Perhaps not bassy enough for some
See the QSB – 30W USB Desktop Speakers here:
QSB – 30W USB Desktop Speakers
Sony SRS-X7 Portable Wireless Speaker
The SRS-X7 Wireless Speaker is one of Sony’s newest speakers, and comes packed with plenty of features. This 32W wireless speaker offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and support for Apple Airplay and DLNA streaming.
With 6 hours of battery life when using Bluetooth the SRS-X7 is a great portable speaker that offers fantastic sound quality. Download the handy Songpal app free of charge to easily control your music and tweak settings. The Speaker even features Sony’s Clearaudio + technology, automatically choosing the best sound settings for each song for lazier listeners.
What makes the Sony SRS-X7 great?
Excellent connectivity options (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, Airplay, DLNA)
32W of clear and robust sound
Sleek minimalist design
What’s not so great?
Battery could be longer
See the Sony SRS-X7 here:
Sony SRS-X7 Portable Wireless Speaker
Sony MHC-V7D High-Power Home Audio System with Bluetooth
If you’re looking for a speaker system to cater to all your needs, look no further than the feature –packed Sony MHC-V7D Home Audio System. The MHC-V7D offers a window-shattering 1550W level sound pressure – perfect for ticking off your neighbours.
The MHC-V7D Home Sound System supports both Bluetooth and even has a CD player – retro! As if this wasn’t enough, Sony have added LED lighting effects that sync with your music, ‘party-chain’ support to add other speakers, Karaoke modes – even DJ effects – to truly get your party going.
What makes the Sony MHC-V7DHome Audio System Great?
Absolutely huge sound, perfect for parties
Karaoke & DJ effects; Built-in Light Show syncs with your music
Bluetooth, NFC and CD player built in
What’s not so great?
Quite chunky
May make you unpopular with your neighbours
See the Sony MHC-V7D High-Power Home Audio System with Bluetooth here-
Sony MHC-V7D Home Audio System
SONOS PLAY: 1 Mini But Mighty Wireless HiFi System Speaker
The PLAY: 1 is perfect for introducing wireless music to your home. The PLAY: 1 connects to your wireless network and can be controlled through the dedicated Sonos app – from anywhere in your house. Small and simple to set up, the PLAY: 1 is surprisingly loud and delivers tremendous sound quality.
You can add more SONOS speakers to get your favourite tunes played wirelessly in multiple rooms, or even have a different song for each room!
What Makes the Sonos PLAY: 1 Great?
Great sound quality
Play all your music wirelessly
Control each speaker separately or together from the app
What’s not so great?
No inputs for other devices
See the SONOS PLAY: 1 here –