This one-piece speaker beats Apple’s HomePod on sound and connectivity.
Audio Pro’s A10 held a spot on our list of best AirPlay speakers a couple of years ago, but after a bit of a quiet period the Swedish company recently came back with a bang and updated its entire range of speakers all at once. The A10 is still around – at a reduced price if you’re looking for a bargain – but for this new generation of speakers we prefer the slightly larger, one-piece C10 MKII W, which costs $480/£350.
Audio Pro’s model numbers are a bit untidy – the latest models all have that ‘W’ suffix but, as mentioned, some of its older models are still on sale online, so make sure you buy the correct model. But, thankfully, the Swedish company takes a more elegant and minimalist approach to its product designs, with the C10 MKII W consisting of little more than a simple rectangular box that measures 166mm high, 320mm wide and 180mm deep. It’s sturdily built though, weighing in at just over 4kg, and it packs a lot into that unassuming design.
You can remove the fabric grille on the front of the speaker for a more retro look.
There’s a smart fabric grille on the front panel of the speaker, but you can easily remove this if you prefer a more retro look with the speaker drivers exposed. Audio Pro’s attention to detail even allows you to fine-tune the sound depending on whether you prefer to remove the grille or keep it on. Removing the grille reveals a large woofer in the centre of the speaker to provide a deep, full sound for mid-range and lower frequencies, with smaller tweeters located on either side to handle the higher frequencies.
This combination provides a total output of 80W, so the C10 MKII W has enough power to function as your main speaker system in your front room or lounge.
