Hughes comparison
Best Multiroom Speakers
for UK homes in 2026.
Multiroom-ready Hughes speakers for building a flexible listening system around the home.
Written by Alex Mercer. Alex compares audio products by the specifications that affect sound, setup and the way a room works day to day.
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Our winner
Sonos Five Smart Studio Quality Stereo Speaker with Trueplay & Apple AirPlay 2
Meticulously engineered for HiFi sound, Five fills any room with stunning clarity.
£549.00 at Hughes01 Best overall pick
Sonos Five Smart Studio Quality Stereo Speaker with Trueplay & Apple AirPlay 2
Check price at HughesThe most rounded speaker here for buyers who want useful features without choosing on badge alone.
At £549.00, it is the most expensive of this group, so its extra features need to earn their keep. For the best multiroom speakers brief, this is the speaker to consider when the listed features fit your routine. The sound-quality angle is the published specification, while room size, placement and source quality will still shape the result.
What we like
- Stereo listed by Hughes.
- Meticulously engineered for HiFi sound, Five fills any room with stunning clarity..
- Priced below 0 of the other 1.
What to check
- Costs more than 1 other pick.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Sound profile
Relative 10-point guide based on the published specification. Not a lab measurement.
| Treble |
| 9/10 |
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| Mid-range |
| 10/10 |
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| Bass |
| 9/10 |
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Full published specifications| AirPlay | Yes |
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| App Control | Yes |
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| Colour | White |
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| High Resolution Audio | Yes |
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| NFC | No |
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| Systems | True Play |
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| Touch Control | Yes |
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| Wired or Wireless | Wireless |
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| Price check | £549.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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02 Best value alternative
Audio Pro C5 MKII Multiroom Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Grey
Check price at HughesA more focused speaker choice when its particular specification suits the room.
This one sets the price floor at £249.00. Within this best multiroom speakers comparison, its strongest case is the way the published specification matches everyday listening. For listening, the useful detail is the published specification, while room size, placement and source quality will still shape the result.
What we like
- Bluetooth listed by Hughes.
- Wireless.
- Priced below 1 of the other 1.
What to check
- The lowest price comes with a simpler position in the range.
- Check the dimensions and connections against the room before buying.
Sound profile
Relative 10-point guide based on the published specification. Not a lab measurement.
| Treble |
| 9/10 |
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| Mid-range |
| 8/10 |
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| Bass |
| 8/10 |
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Full published specifications| Additional Comments | 2.5kg with handle |
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| AirPlay | Yes |
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| Alexa | No |
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| Amazon Echo | No |
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| App Control | Yes |
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| Audio Files Playback | MP3/Apple lossless/WMA/AAC/FLAC |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Chromecast | No |
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| Colour | Grey |
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| Dimensions | H:130mm x W:250mm x D:150mm |
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| Google Assistant | No |
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| Google Home | No |
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| Guarantee | 1 Year |
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| HDD | No |
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| HDMI Socket | No |
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| High Resolution Audio | No |
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| NFC | No |
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| Number Of Receivers | 1 |
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| Siri | No |
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| Touch Control | No |
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| Voice Control | No |
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| Wired or Wireless | Wireless |
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| Price check | £249.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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Buying advice
Choose for the room, not the product badge.
Start with the listening space and intended source. Then compare the published audio features, dimensions and connections. Prices can move, so use the Hughes product page to make the final check.
