Speakers of the House: 6 Standout Sound Units
Sonic wonders that will delight your ears and your eyes
1 TOWERS OF POWER
Inspired by Nordic architecture, these wireless aluminum BeoLab 18 speakers feature rich maple, oak or walnut wood detailing and spread sound in a 180-degree horizontal arc. From $10,200, at Bang & Olufsen, 175 Avenue Rd
2 RAISING THE BAR
Plug this Sonos soundbar into your HDTV to really hear the blockbusters boom. Featuring nine speakers for a theatre-like experience, it also streams tunes from your phone or tablet. $750, at Sound Designs, 534 Eglinton Ave W
3 TEARS OF JOY
The teardrop shape of Italian manufacturer Sonus Faber’s Venere 3.0s reduces vibrations for clearer sound. Available in glossy white or black finishes, plus a premium wood veneer. $4300, at Planet of Sound, 1020 Queen St W
4 BEAT BOX
Mu-so, Naim’s new wireless audio system, leverages the English manufacturer’s expertise designing concert hall-quality speaker systems for stylish rides like Bentley’s Grand Convertible. $1700, at Bay Bloor Radio, 55 Bloor St W
5 CONEY STYLIN’
Perfect for a bedroom or kitchen, this mouth blown Urania sound sculpture by Danish glassware manufacturer Holmegaard amplifies iPhone speakers. Available in clear or smoked grey glass. $225, at Studio Pazo, 219 Queen St E
6 BRICKS ON THE WALL
This Ameno wall unit from Germany’s Spectral harmoniously integrates top-grade speakers and easily-upgradeable device docks for effortless cable management. Call for Pricing, at Suite 22, 429 Richmond St E (also: 160 Bullock Dr, Markham)
Originally published in our Summer 2015 issue as Speakers of the House.
