For full control of the sounds in your home, a multi room speaker system is the best way to go, all controlled seamlessly of course via your mobile phone or the sound of your voice.
Nowadays, you don't have to go for the big and bulky systems either. Many of todays models are still able to produce a good enough sound to be heard around the home; most importantly without taking too much space.
With everything being wireless, we've chosen some popular speakers utilising the best in integrated bluetooth technology, as well as boasting the features to stream multiple services.
At a glance top affordable picks include Amazon's Echo and the Audio Pro Addon. If you're looking for something luxe, there's newcomers from Naim x Bentley and Transparent.
We've rounded up the best of the bunch below.
Best multi room speaker systems
1. Echo Studio
The Echo Studio is one of the top options around for the home, boasting five powerful speakers in one compact device.
You'll enjoy a fully immersive experience, thanks to Dolby Atmos technology. The smart device also automatically senses the acoustics of your space, allowing a fine tuned experience and the best quality sound everywhere in the home.
Built-in smart home hubs make the Studio compatible with all Amazon Echo devices, so you can stream music, switch off the lights and listen to the news conveniently and with the sound of your voice.
Price: £189.99, Amazon - buy here now
2. MARSHALL Uxbridge Voice Wireless Multi-room Speaker
Unique Marshall sound, just a lot more compact and hardworking.
Rocker buttons on the top panel allow you to tweak the bass, treble and volume, whilst easy connections via WiFi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2 and Alexa ensure hands-free multi task.
You can connect to other devices in the home with Alexa or Airplay 2 speakers to create the perfect multi-room setup.
Price: £169, Currys - buy here now
3. Audio Pro Addon C5A
Looking nice and sounding better, the Audio Pro Addon packs a punch in the sound department and has some pretty cool features to match.
Using the free Audio Pro app allows you to seamlessly setup multi-room functions, as well as bluetooth connectivity, there's also a number of source inputs.
As well as Amazon Alexa, you'll also be able to access streaming services like Tidal too.
Price: £159.99, Amazon - buy here now
4. Bose Home Speaker 500 Smart Speaker
Get surround quality sound with just a single speaker.
You'll have built in voice control via integrated Amazon Alexa and Google Home Assistant technology. Enjoy crisp sound around the home, thanks to two custom drivers within the speakers, which point in opposite directions allowing sound to bounce off your walls and around the space.
Integrated WiFi ensures you can unlock an endless stream of listening options and an LCD display allows you to see what’s playing.
Price: £329, John Lewis - buy here now
5. Ultimate Ears Hyperboom
Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM is the brand’s loudest and bassiest speaker yet, rocking triple the loudness and more than six times the bass of the MEGABOOM 3.
You'll get up to 24 hours of battery life and by using One-Touch Music Control, you can also play your favourite playlists from Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer Premium and more.
HYPERBOOM is supported on the BOOM app, available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. You can also connect HYPERBOOM with any other BOOM, MEGABOOM or HYPERBOOM speakers using the PartyUp feature on the BOOM app.
Price: £359, Ultimate Ears - buy here now
6. SONOS Five Wireless Multi-room Speaker
The SONOS Five has a clean and sleek design, perfect for seamless listening all around the home.
Six custom designed drivers allow crisp quality audio, you'll also have access to play your favourite tunes via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, WiFi and Apple AirPlay 2.
If you're having a party, create the right atmosphere by streaming the same sounds to all of the speakers in the home, or let everyone in the family enjoy their own music choices in different areas.
Price: £499, Currys - buy here now
7. Small Transparent Speaker
If you're looking for a stand out piece for the home, this is it.
Transparent, the Stockholm-based modular electronics brand, recently announced the launch of its all-new matte black small and Transparent Speakers, with True Wireless functionality for seamless listenning. Featuring True Wireless pairing, the speakers allow customers to stream music through two speakers simultaneously.
The finish perfectly complements the speaker’s minimalist design; crafted from one single aluminium uniframe encasing the tempered glass panels and components - elegant and timeless.
Price: £450, Transparent - buy here now
8. Naim for Bentley Mu-So Special Edition
It's a pretty steep price tag so understandably not an option for everyone, but if you're partial to the finer things - this is a luxury piece well worth the spend.
This is a unique edition of Naim’s multi-award-winning Mu-so 2nd Generation.
The powerful Mu-so can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a multi-room system, all with easy app control. This Special Edition is the first ever Mu-so to feature a wooden finish. It is crafted from Ayous, a sustainable African hardwood, which is then expertly stained and repeatedly lacquered to give a dramatic, dark finish.
Other standout features on the unit include an exclusive smoked plinth, copper-threaded speaker grille and the signature Bentley lattice design surrounding the volume dial, which illuminates to your touch. Expensive, but very tempting.
Price: £1799, Bentley - buy here now
9. Bowers Wilkins Formation Wedge
The formation wedge is one of a range of speakers from Bowers Wilkins which connect to each other through a wireless mesh network the system creates.
A seamless connection with the other smart speakers in your home, powered by high performance tweeters, drivers and an integrated subwoofer.
The unique shape helps to further immerse you in sound, spreading audio widely and evenly distributing bass. Access a number of streaming services via WiFi, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon and Bluetooth capabiliies.
Price: £899, Bowers Wilkins - buy here now
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