When we tested the original C10, we pitted it against models almost double its price and found it bettered them. Most crucially, you can now connect over wi-fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 or Google Cast.
In the name of improved sound quality, Audio Pro has enhanced the electronics here and revised the bass port design, while for control there are additional buttons on the speaker itself. It's worth noting the 3.5mm aux input has gone, as has Alexa voice control (in favour of Google) and the carry handle. With the C10 MkII, Audio Pro builds on the original model's feature list, which boasted Bluetooth, AirPlay, aux and RCA inputs and access to music streaming services via wi-fi, by adding AirPlay 2 and Google Cast streaming smarts. Now, the Swedish firm has released a sequel, the sensibly named Addon C10 MkII, promising enhanced functionality, sound quality and design. In the three years since its arrival, it has won three consecutive What Hi-Fi? Awards in its price category. But as a sensational-sounding multi-room proposition, this speaker gives Sonos a serious run for its money.Īudio Pro is in the highly favourable position of having produced one of our favourite wireless speakers in the Addon C10. If you're after something more rugged and portable, we'd suggest rivals such as the Ultimate Ears Megaboom or JBL Xtreme. The C3 supports streaming services such as Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and Apple Music, and while there's no built-in voice assistant, you can control the speaker via the Alexa app. The battery serves up around 15 hours playback (less if you crank the volume up to the max). This model won't charge your smartphone but it does feature an ethernet port, giving you the option to hardwire it to your home network. It has an fantastic sense of refinement for such a small speaker, not to mention a rear-firing bass reflex port that delivers plenty of low-end grunt. Sound is focused yet open and airy, meaning you can fill a decent sized room with immersive, weighty sound.
The Audio Pro Addon C3 isn't just the best Bluetooth speaker at this price, it's a stylish, wi-fi connected, multi-room capable centrepiece – and a previous What Hi-Fi? Award winner. Looking for an affordable, feature-packed multi-room speaker? This is the One to go for. The soundstage is spacious and impressively organised, with vocals given plenty of breathing room, making them instantly more engaging. Delivery is weighty, full-bodied and loud, which is not what you would expect from a speaker this size. Sound-wise, it's nigh-on identical to the Play:1, but again, that's a very good thing indeed.
And if you're an Apple Music subscriber, you tell Siri what to play, in what room. It also features Apple AirPlay 2 tech built in, so you can stream music, podcasts and radio stations directly from your iPhone or iPad. But that's a winning combination in our book. The Sonos One is one of the best-sounding multi-room speakers on the market, combining room-filling sound with Amazon's Alexa smart assistant voice controls.Įssentially, it's Sonos' old Play:1 speaker with added voice control smarts. Sonos has ruled the multi-room roost for over a decade now, and with good reason.