People are getting together again, and that means plenty of small dinner parties, outdoor cookouts, and gatherings for friends on family on important occasions. The perfect accompaniment to these kinds of events is music, and the perfect way to power up the tunes is with a unique, well-designed speaker.
Cool speakers are everywhere these days, with brands going out of their way to incorporate style as well as smarts into their tech. Whether it's high-end options from the likes of Bang & Olufsen or Bowers & Wilkins, or more affordable speakers from Sony or Audio Pro, there's an abundance of choice.
Below we've collected some of the most beautiful and unique Bluetooth and smart speakers, whether you want something that makes a serious statement or tech that blends into your carefully chosen décor.
And if you want more like this, take a look at our guide to the best Bluetooth speakers.
Bluetooth speakers to keep your connected
1. Ruark MRx Connected Wireless Speaker
The MRx is the first connected wireless speaker from Ruark, a family-owned British company. Blending elegant looks with the latest technology, the MRx is a stylish speaker with powerful sound abilities. In short, it packs a punch for its size. It can easily be linked with the company's R2 and R7 models, for a multi-room synchronized sound system and streams music via Bluetooth or, with a broadband connection, can access Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, and other online music services.
2. Bowers & Wilkins Formation Flex
With its minimalist design, textured body, and gold base, the Bowers & Wilkins Formation Flex is a Bluetooth speaker with some serious style. You can use the speaker on its own or hook it up to others for a stereo sound system, and use the B&W app to control everything in one place.
3. Bang & Olufsen Beosound Balance
With its base ensuring the speaker's body appears to be defying gravity, the Beosound Balance from Bang & Olufsen is a beautiful bit of tech available in natural oak, black oak (pictured), gold-tone, and a limited Berluti Edition. Benjamin Hubert of Layer Design collaborated on the initial design, which also includes a smooth aluminum top and tubular knitted fabric body.
4. Sony SRS-RA3000 Home Speaker
A higher-end (though relatively affordable) option from Sony, the Sony SRS-RA3000 Home Speaker is completely wireless to give you the freedom to move around your home. The bronze or gold panels perfectly offset the fabric body of the speaker, which also benefits from compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Make a statement with these unique speakers
5. Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge
If you have the space and you really want to make a statement with your sound system, then the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge could be the speaker for you. Designed in collaboration with illustrious lighting designer, Michael Anastassiades, the all-in-one wireless speaker has a minimal design aesthetic with maximum output. Much like the beautifully refined lights, Anastassiades is renowned for, the multi-room system speaker has been stripped of superfluous elements (including visible controls), giving it a sleek and sophisticated appearance and revolutionary controls.
6. Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge
Another device from Bowers and Wilkins that doubles as a piece of art, the Formation Wedge looks so fantastic on the mantelpiece that people will be surprised that it's also a brilliant speaker. Like with the Formation Flex, you can use the Wedge as just one of a whole network of speakers placed around the home.
7. Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up
A newer entry on this list, French luxury label Louis Vuitton has dipped its toe further into the audio world with the Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up - which has a design inspired by its iconic Toupie handbag by Nicolas Ghesquière. It won't be for everyone, but looking like a very chic spaceship is sure to catch some eyes.
8. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A9
One of the least diminutive speakers on our list, the B&O Beoplay A9 with Google Assistant combines excellent audio performance and smart features with contemporary style. The disc was designed by Øivind Alexander Slaatto who wanted to shape the speaker to reflect the circular travels of sound. Available in six different color combos, the wool-blend cover is made in collaboration with Danish textile brand Kvadrat.
Fun and colorful speakers
9. Roberts Beacon 320 Bluetooth Speaker
If you want something with a bit more color, but no less personality, then consider the Robert Beacon 320. Available in vibrant sunburst yellow, charcoal, midnight blue, dust pink, and teal, the speaker invokes retro radios while updating the tech underneath to be cutting edge. We personally love the pink option (pictured).
10. Audio Pro Addon T3+
Another retro-looking speaker, this Bluetooth portable offering from Audio Pro is now available in limited edition yellow - and is one of the best outdoor speakers for adding some spice to your next gathering. The speaker is also available in white, black, and matte grey with rose gold aspects, which are all equally stunning!