Purchasing a high-quality speaker is a smart move because it guarantees that the money spent will result in a satisfying listening experience. But what constitutes an extraordinary speaker differs from person to person. While some people choose a flexible multiroom system that can play music throughout their entire house, others are looking for a robust, water-resistant portable speaker for outside activities like picnics and poolside sunbathing. Many enthusiasts also want to locate a wireless speaker that provides excellent sound quality at a reasonable cost.

The excellent speakers that have performed exceptionally well in our assessments are highlighted below; each has been selected to satisfy particular user requirements or preferences. Additionally, despite its outrageous price, we’ve included one of the priciest speakers we’ve tested to highlight the importance of our ratings.