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STEREO SPEAKERS

Standmounts up to £200

Dali Spektor 1 £159

March 2018

A small speaker that inherits all the Spektor 2’s good traits, pumping out an energetic and entertaining sound for an affordable price. Size (hwd) 24 x 14 x 20cm Bi-wire No Finishes 2

Dali Spektor 2 £199

Best standmount speaker under £200, Awards 2019

The 2s combine Dali’s traditional strengths with a generous dose of entertainment that even Mission and Q Acoustics struggle to match. Size (hwd) 17 x 28 x 28cm Bi-wire No Finishes 2

Q Acoustics 3010i £199

July 2018

The revamped bookshelf speaker has gained sonic maturity – greater detail, more energy, and good balance even if they’re not the biggest-sounding pair. Size (hwd) 25 x 15 x 25cm Bi-wire No Finishes 4

£200 to £500 Standmounts up to £200

Elac Debut B5.2 £250

Best standmount speaker £200-£400, Awards 2019

ELAC’s latest budget standmounter is talented enough to worry the established competition. 34 x 18 x 23cm No 1

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