Loudspeakers

You might need to move a few things around to accommodate this giant standmount, but it’s well worth the effort

The Scottish company has a blossoming portfolio, but this might be its most exciting introduction yet

There’s plenty to like about this lofty but elegant floorstander in Fyne Audio’s Premium range

This mid-priced single-chassis speaker system comes with Google voice control and has plenty going for it

Hart Audio may not be a household name but David Hart’s Isle of Wight-based business has a refreshing approach to audio design and high-quality UK manufacturing, as well as a growing number of passionate customers appreciating service and bespoke production. Hart Audio sells its speakers direct in the UK so you won’t find its speakers at your local hi-fi dealer. The new incarnation of the imposing EVO1 commands attention even when it’s silent. Two large, understated enclosures per channel, each boasting a purposeful 12in driver hints that you’re about to hear something different.

There is a school of thought among some loudspeaker buyers that standmount designs are a bit of a waste of time. To be clear, this is not referring to those small speakers mounted on wall brackets or tucked away on a shelf, but rather those that are positioned in their own space on the floor atop a pair of stands.