The 10 Best Multi Room Speaker System, Tested by Experts

Top Picks

• Best Overall: Sonos One (Gen 1) 

Even though there is a lot of multi-room competition, few are as feature-rich or as easy to use as Sonos. The two main benefits of the Sonos system are its versatility and its ease of usage. Sonos has released a wide variety of devices while its competitors have been busy playing catch-up. These include the Sonos Ray, Beam (Gen 2), Arc soundbars, the Roam portable speaker, and Sub Mini.

• Best with Alexa Built-in: Sonos One (Gen 2) 

You can use your voice, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay2, and more to adjust the volume and play music across the whole room with Sonos One. With Amazon Alexa already installed, you can play music, check the news, set alarms, ask questions, and more without lifting a finger. Its small footprint makes it suitable for almost any environment. Keep it out on the counter in the kitchen or on the desk at work. You can even keep it in the bathroom because it handles moisture well.

• Best High-Quality: Audio Pro Addon C10 MKII Wireless Speaker 

The Audio Pro C10 MkII is a fantastic example of the positive effects that may result from improving a speaker with a substantial sequel. The C10 MkII is a significant upgrade over its predecessor in terms of connectivity, with the addition of Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast streaming to an already robust collection of options. Moreover, the speaker can function with Bluetooth, Audio Pro's proprietary multi-room system, an RCA-in or a 3.5mm connector for connecting a turntable, and the ability to broadcast vinyl music to other connected speakers via the multi-room technology.

• Best Portable Speaker: Echo Studio 

Spatial audio processing technology has been added to Echo Studio, making the listening experience more expansive and realistic. The spatial audio processing technique expands the stereo field and makes it more immersive. It has five speakers that can generate clear, booming bass, a lively middle, and crystalline highs. The use of Dolby Atmos technology improves the sense of depth, width, and height of a soundstage.

• Best Home Voice Speaker: Marshall Uxbridge Home Voice Speaker  

You may know Marshall most for their legendary guitar amps, but its future-proof speaker is a great investment. The Google Assistant-compatible device may have a different musical brilliance than an amplifier. Still, it does include a dynamic driver and a very wide frequency range of 54 to 20,000 Hz. If you're ready to pay a little more, this is the option to go with if you want to build a Marshall speaker array or supplement your current setup.