Two hi-fi greats just announced cool, curved new stereo speakers one's passive, one's active, take your pick

Date:
Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Description:
Wharfedale's Denton 1S and Fyne Audio's Cubit 5 speakers are compact,
powerful and promise superb sound

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter New Wharfedale Denton 1S
updates a modern classic Fyne Audio Cubit 5 has impressive connectivity and power 649 and 549 respectively If you're looking for stylish compact hi-fi speakers you're spoilt for choice this week: two much-loved speaker firms
have unveiled brand new models.

First up is Wharfedale, which has unveiled a reinvigorated version of its classic 1970s Denton speakers in a modern-looking by passive design.

And if you prefer self-powered active speakers with their own amplification, Fyne Audio's Cubit 5 speakers are designed to connect to pretty much anything with no other components needed. Latest Videos From You may like These small wireless speakers are huge on connectivity for a nice price I spent a day at an elite hi-fi show to pick out 6 affordable speakers and hi-res players even I'd buy, so maybe you can too Denons new wireless speakers with Dolby Atmos take aim at Sonos and WiiM rivals (Image credit: Wharfedale) Wharfedale
Denton 1S: key features and pricing Wharfedale's original Denton speaker launched in 1974 and was an instant classic: it looked much more contemporary than its veneer-enclosed rivals and delivered impressive sound through clever driver design.

The 2026 version, the Denton 1S, is similarly forward-thinking: rather than ape the original, it's more of an homage, with similar put-anywhere flexibility but much more advanced speaker technology and anti-resonant materials.

The driver here is brand new and places a 25mm silk-dome tweeter concentrically within a 165mm polypropylene mid/bass cone to deliver sound that's aligned and coherent. It's teamed with a computer-modelled crossover and a new EQ that Wharfedale calls the "Brilliance switch"; if you switch
from normal to max it lifts the response by 1.5dB between 2 and 4kHz for close-to-wall positioning. Bass extension is down to 45Hz (-6dB), which is impressive for such a compact enclosure.

The Denton 1S comes in three colors: black, blue and white. The RRP is 649 (about $867 / AU$1,209) per pair and it'll be available from late May. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Fyne Audio Cubit 5:
key features and pricing (Image credit: Fyne Audio) Fyne Audio is a Scottish hi-fi maker of some renown, and its new Cubit 5 is a compact active bookshelf system with up to 240W of power and hi-res audio at up to 24-bit/96KHz. It
has Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD and AAC, and rather than just plugging in a standard Bluetooth module, Fyne says that its circuit has undergone extensive development to deliver the cleanest possible path to the amplification
module.

There's lots of connectivity here. The Cubit 5 has a built-in phono stage for your turntable; analog and optical digital inputs; HDMI eARC; and a subwoofer output for extra bass. The driver is Fyne's latest 5" (125mm) IsoFlare unit, and the bass reflex port is front-mounted so you can place the speakers close to walls without boominess.

There are five finishes here: black, pearl titanium, olive green, pebble grey and Arctic white. All models will be available from June 2026 with a RRP of 549 / $749 (about AU$1,023). The best stereo speakers all budgets Our top buys, based on real-world testing and comparisons

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