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Five new bookshelf speakers for hi-fi and desktop systems

other · 2026-05-27

Five new bookshelf speakers from Fyne Audio, Wharfedale, Majority, Sonus Faber, and Cambridge Audio offer power and precision for hi-fi and desktop setups. Fyne Audio Cubitt 5 active speakers feature onboard DSP, 240W amplification, and a five-inch IsoFlare driver, available in five finishes for £549/pair. Wharfedale Denton 1S Heritage model revisits the 1974 original with a curved cabinet and tweeter-within-mid-woofer configuration, priced at £649/pair. Majority D50X entry-level Bluetooth speakers include Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI, optical, USB, and Aux inputs for £69.95. Sonus Faber Concertino G4 handmade speakers use solid walnut, leather or vegan Ohoskin, and brass detailing, accepting 30W-150W amplifiers at £4,625/pair. Cambridge Audio L/R M active speakers deliver 300W total power with bronze tweeter detailing and multiple color options from £1,299/pair.

Key facts

  • Fyne Audio Cubitt 5 active speakers have onboard DSP and 240W amplification.
  • Wharfedale Denton 1S is a Heritage model based on the 1974 original.
  • Majority D50X offers Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI, optical, USB, and Aux inputs.
  • Sonus Faber Concertino G4 uses solid walnut, leather, and brass detailing.
  • Cambridge Audio L/R M has 300W total power and bronze tweeter detailing.
  • Fyne Audio Cubitt 5 costs £549/pair.
  • Wharfedale Denton 1S costs £649/pair.
  • Majority D50X costs £69.95.
  • Sonus Faber Concertino G4 costs £4,625/pair.
  • Cambridge Audio L/R M costs from £1,299/pair.

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Institutions

  • Fyne Audio
  • Wharfedale
  • Majority
  • Sonus Faber
  • Cambridge Audio
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