Best High-End Wireless Speakers of 2024

From sound quality to file handling, from hi-fi to home theater, we break down this year's very best high-end wireless speakers.

 

The quality of wireless speakers has exploded over the past few years. What was once a mass-produced, cheap item has become a high-end essential, as audio companies outdo each other to produce the best wireless or Bluetooth speaker. If you’re looking to extract the very best audio you can, we’ve got a full guide for you, featuring the very best premium Bluetooth and wireless speakers of the year. For more background, see our high-end wireless speaker comparison table and buying advice below the picks. And to complete your kit, see our article on the best high-end headphones. 
 

Our High-End Wireless Speaker Picks

 

Best Overall High-End Wireless Speaker

1. Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation ($999)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Both (Bluetooth 4.2)
File Handling: Up to 24bit / 384kHz (Streaming), 24bit / 96kHz (Optical)
Roon Ready: Yes
What We Like: Stunning sound meets excellent design in a must-own speaker.
What We Don’t: Naim’s control app still feels a little clunky.

 

Most Affordable High-End Wireless Speaker

2. Klipsch The Three II ($229)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Bluetooth (Version Unavailable)
File Handling: Up to 24bit / 192kHz (Streaming)
Roon Ready: No
What We Like: Confident sound and sleek design at a friendly price.
What We Don’t: We really wish it had Wi-Fi functionality.

 

Best Wireless Speakers for Home Theater

3. Sonos 5.1 Surround Set ($2,096)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Wi-Fi Only
File Handling: Unavailable
Roon Ready: No
What We Like: Easy to set up and use with effortless sound quality.
What We Don’t: Dolby Atmos is still tricky to use on these speakers.

 

Great Value for Multi-room Audio

4. Sonos Five ($599)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Wi-Fi
File Handling: Unavailable
Roon Ready: No
What We Like: Absolutely the simplest, most effective way to get multi-room audio.
What We Don’t: The sound is good, but is beaten by other speakers here.

 

Best High-End Wireless Bookshelf Speakers

5. Kanto TUK ($780)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Bluetooth (4.2 with aptX HD)
File Handling: Up to 24bit / 96kHz (Streaming and Optical/USB)
Roon Ready: No
What We Like: Versatile speakers with great stereo sound and solid features.
What We Don’t: Clunky volume switch, low-res file handling.

 

A Speaker With Incredible Bass

6. Devialet Phantom II ($1,100)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Both (Bluetooth Version Unavailable)
File Handling: Unavailable
Roon Ready: Yes
What We Like: The best bass of any speaker we’ve ever heard—end of discussion.
What We Don’t: Lack of specs is a little frustrating.

 

Best Floorstanding Wireless Speakers

7. Dali Callisto 6 C ($4,700)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Both (Bluetooth Version Unavailable, aptX HD)
File Handling: Up to 24bit / 96kHz (Streaming/Optical)
Roon Ready: Yes
What We Like: One of the very few floorstanding wireless speaker options available.
What We Don’t: Massive pricetag, and the need for the accompanying Soundhub does limit things.

 

Best of the Rest

8. SVS Prime Wireless Pro ($900)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Both (Bluetooth Version Unavailable)
File Handling: 24bit / 192kHz (Streaming/Optical)
Roon Ready: No
What We Like: HDMI eARC make these speakers a natural for both TV and hi-fi sound.
What We Don’t: Expensive for an upgrade—and are we still using DTS Play-Fi? Seriously?

 

9. Devialet Mania ($790)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Both (Bluetooth 5.0)
File Handling: Unavailable
Roon Ready: No
What We Like: Impeccable bass and clarity.
What We Don’t: Light on specs, and there’s Roon, aptX or aptXHD.

 

10. Linn Series 3 ($4,390)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Both (Bluetooth Version Unavailable)
File Handling: Up to 24bit / 192kHz (Streaming/Optical)
Roon Ready: No
What We Like: Great detail and it’s suitable for both hi-fi and home theater.
What We Don’t: No analogue inputs, MQA support, or Roon readiness.

 

11. McIntosh RS250 ($3,000)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Both (Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX and aptX HD)
File Handling: Unavailable
Roon Ready: No
What We Like: Beautiful design with big, powerful audio.
What We Don’t: Overly busy low-end means the RS200 isn’t the best option for sound quality.

 

12. Dynaudio XEO 10 ($1,600)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Both (Bluetooth Version Unavailable)
File Handling: Up to 24bit / 96kHz (Streaming/Optical)
Roon Ready: No
What We Like: Some of the best pure Bluetooth sound we’ve heard yet.
What We Don’t: Very dull design makes it hard for the XEO 10 to stand out.

 

13. KEF LS50 Wireless 2 ($2,496)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Both (Bluetooth 4.2)
File Handling: Up to 24bit / 384kHz (Streaming), 24bit / 96kHz (Optical)
Roon Ready: No
What We Like: An improvement on a genuine classic, with great sound and features.
What We Don’t: Outperformed by less-expensive models.

 

14. Totem Acoustic KIN PLAY ($1,250)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Bluetooth (4.1 with aptX HD)
File Handling: Up to 24bit / 48kHz (Streaming), 24bit / 192kHz (Optical)
Roon Ready: No
What We Like: Realistic soundstage makes it easy to get lost in the music.
What We Don’t: Functional design with no sense of fun.

 

15. Klipsch Reference Wireless 5.1 ($1,981)

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Wi-Fi
File Handling: Unavailable
Roon Ready: No
What We Like: Dynamic and expressive home theater sound.
What We Don’t: Occasional WiSA glitches mean that the Sonos system is a better choice.