buying guide
Wireless speakers
The most modern of hi-fi, from portable Bluetooth speakers to large all-in-one wireless units which can challenge separate systems, there seem no limits to the technology being incorporated to achieve convenience along with sound quality. Check your preferred services and filetypes are covered, then sit back and enjoy all the app-enabled extras.
JBL LINK MUSIC
W2021 ∕ $169.95 ∕ www.jbl.com.au
The mains-powered Link Music offers great sound for its original price, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, full Google Assistant abilities and AirPlay 2. Officially now unavailable, it currently seems to be at bargain prices in various outlets.
JBL LINK PORTABLE
W2021 ∕ $249.95 ∕ www.jbl.com.au
With Bluetooth, Google Assistant, AirPlay 2 and battery operation, the JBL Link Portable is a winner at home and away, though there’s a price for battery operation, given the Link Music (left) is cheaper and sounds better.
AKTIMATE MINI+ B
W2018 ∕ $450 ∕ www.aktimate.com.au
The Bluetooth version of these archetypal active speakers (you get two) developed in Australia are still available and kick quite remarkable butt given the current special pricing. Still awesome.
HEOS 5 HS2
W2000 ∕ $649 ∕ www.denon.com.au
All the standalone HEOS speakers are making way for the Denon Home range (right); the ‘5’ is our favourite, but with the Home 250 (right) now the same price, there’s little reason to buy this older unit.
DENON HOME 250
W2021 ∕ $699 ∕ www.denon.com.au
Neatly replacing the HEOS 5 (left),
