One thing for Alexa users to note is that Alexa voice control integration, which works well on the C10, is nowhere to be found on the MkII model. The Drumfire is a 65cm-tall floorstanding colossus reminiscent of a guitar stack that proves Audio Pro’s ability to retain its Award-winning sonic signature even when the speaker tips the scales. In some ways it’s simple –‘drag and drop’ to partner or separate speakers, either in stereo pairs or multi-room zones, and tweak the bass and treble at your leisure. On top of the sub is the second part of the Drumfire’s set-up, containing two 11cm woofers and a 25mm tweeter. In this extended review, we’ll be taking into account every one of Audio Pro’s multi-room products we’ve tested – an approach that only underlines the company’s sonic supremacy.

Audio Pro Addon C3 Black | Wireless Music System | Richer Sounds

Audio Pro A10 is a fairer model to compare with Sonos One as they both have the same cylindrical design, none like the usual designs of the Audio Pro C series. Just connect your turntable to an Audio Pro addon C5 or C10 speaker and you can play some old school music in your gear. br>
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With its wireless connection, the C3 opens up a whole new realm of music sources. Though Audio Pro has recently changed tack with its cylindrical A10 speaker, it has opted not to tamper with the consummately class-leading performances of this Addon range. BBC withdrew Shoutcast support this year, I sent a mail to Audio Pro's support regarding this, they assured me they were working on a firmware update to allow me to keep streaming BBC radio but nothing turned up.To round everything off, there’s a nice leather handle with the Audio Pro logo embossed on it for the perfect finishing touch. The speaker performs admirably at both high and low levels, sounding dynamic and punchy when the track demands it while still being able to calm down and talk in a more delicate manner when necessary. It’s no big surprise to see a portable speaker driving punchy rock and pop, but the AddOn C3 can handle everything from small-group jazz to classical, hard rock to complex electronica.

Audio Pro Addon C3 vs C5 vs C10 Multiroom Audio System Audio Pro Addon C3 vs C5 vs C10 Multiroom Audio System

The Addon C3 has a 9cm woofer, it measures 10cm on the Addon C5 and Addon C5A, while the Addon C10 has the largest at 13cm.Here is also where you’ll find the aux-in jack, which will save you having to tip the speaker forward and fumble around at its rear to find a connection.

Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII review - What Hi-Fi? Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII review - What Hi-Fi?

It’s a small issue and only notable in direct isolation – but for those who favour an exciting listen over hi-fi transparency, it’s worth noting, especially if you're looking to upgrade your original to the MkII iteration. Audio Pro tells us it is a deceptively powerful pair of speakers, living up to the Audio Pro mantra of 'small in size, big in sound'.A quick glance at the premium-look brushed metal top plate – silver on the white model and gold-tone on our grey sample – shows that the number of preset buttons has been increased from four to six, allowing two more shortcuts to any playlist or radio station without needing to use the control app. With an easy-to-access control panel on the top of the speaker, its stylish and fabric coated cylindrical body makes it the best portable and multiroom speaker among the Audio Pro speakers. Although there’s no voice assistant directly built-into the C3, Audio Pro has chosen to allow Alexa control through the Alexa app. The C5 was also part of the group that earned Audio Pro its first multi-room Award in 2018, and only missed out on an individual Award last year because we opted for the cheaper Addon C3 and more expensive Addon C10 that sandwich it in the range.

Audio Pro | Reviews and products | What Hi-Fi? Audio Pro | Reviews and products | What Hi-Fi?

The Addon C5A retains the Addon C5’s driver configuration: a 10cm woofer flanked by a pair of 18mm tweeters. Additionally, when it comes to audio format support, the C10 supports MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, and Apple Lossless. Both the A28 and A38 have a subwoofer output – and Audio Pro is quick to state that it offers several sub options to suit different rooms and requirements. Increasing the size of speakers even further, both of these models are the largest speaker among their brands.

There’s little else to say of its outward appearance, other than it houses the same controls as on many Audio Pro speakers – namely for power, pairing, source selection, play/pause, volume and four pre-sets. Richer Sounds Ltd (Registered company address: Richer House, Gallery Court, Hankey Place, London, SE1 4BB. Audio Pro has just launched A28 and A38, next-generation "soundbar killer" speaker pairs that now support the company's much-praised trio of multi-room streaming options.