Many wireless speakers promise stereo sound, even with just one speaker. Regardless of whether they are wireless speakers or Bluetooth speakers - the solo speakers contain speakers for the left and right channels. But with just one speaker, the stereo base remains narrow: the distance between the left and right speakers within a speaker is simply too small...

The return of the great HomePod is a success - at least if you are at home in the Apple universe. This is mainly due to the fact that the HomePod delivers a dreamlike sound for practically all genres. Overall, the improvements over the first model are limited. But optimisations such as the new sensors, the improved room measurement and of course the Matter integration are real arguments for the Apple...

The variety of WiFi speakers is enormous. The applications are as varied as the suppliers: Playing music from different sources, providing sound for individual rooms or the entire house, or communicating with voice assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant. Among the Wi-Fi speakers tested, everyone will find the right device for their needs...

Better sound, smarter Siri, lower power consumption: the new Apple HomePod surpasses its predecessor in all respects. Compared to the cheapest smart speakers, it may seem expensive at first, and Siri is less versatile than Alexa, for example. This is offset by very simple operation and smart home control, even automatic sequences can be set up without brain acrobatics...