National Audio Show 2013

The initially pedestrian-looking Audiovector Ki3 floorstanding speaker (£2750/pair) piqued interest when examined more closely. The company invests the design with its own active DISCREET Technology featuring an external Bluetooth supporting hub that provides power and the audio signal to each speaker. Hence, you can plug your phone, tablet, server or laptop into the hub and you’re away.

The Ki3 is part of an upgradeable series of speakers in which the cabinet remains the same -- it’s just the guts of the designs that differ. If you become attached to your Ki3s and you want to save a few pounds, you can send your speakers back to the company for a cut-price upgrade to a more advanced level.