Composure over razzmatazz – why these understated five-star hi-fi speakers are the ones I’m lusting after

Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2 standmount speakers.

Any hi-fi fan knows there are times when a speaker, well, speaks to you at a personal level.

It’s a magical moment when the stars align and you find a pair with the sonic character tailor-made for your tastes, that are the right size for the room you intend to put them in and within your budget.