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Naim AudioMu-so Qb (2nd Gen)

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With the Naim Audio Mu-so Qb (2nd Generation) wireless speaker, this high-end British audio brand updated its landmark original 2016 model with new driver units and support for an even wider range of services. But has this all had the desired effect, or is there a catch? Our expert listening panel with decades of experience finds out if this wireless speaker delivers where it counts. Does it offer excellent sound quality in a convenient package? Our expert review reveals all.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Ease of use

Feb 2024Last checked by Which?
Jun 2023First reviewed by Which?
Sept 2019Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Sound quality

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Sound quality technical tests

How we test sound quality

We rate sound quality using a professional panel of five expert listeners with a range of ages and musical tastes. They listen to nine recordings per turntable which cover a wide range of music and radio genres, giving a rating per recording and an overall verdict (not an average).

Ease of use

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Instruction manual
Initial Set Up
Everyday Use
Ease of connecting up multiple devices (multi-room)
App ease of use

How we test ease of use

The overall ease of use as rated by our lab professionals. Includes how easy it is to set up, the quality of the instruction manual and the labelling of sockets. Everyday use includes how easy it is to connect devices, wirelessly stream music and control playback features. Multi-room use includes how easy it is to set up and connect to a wireless multi-room speaker system. The portability rating only applies to models with a battery.

Energy efficiency from mains

How we test energy efficiency from mains

If a speaker can be powered off batteries, the energy efficiency rating is based on battery life from a single charge compared to the competition - in this case, it's therefore not a measure of total energy consumption, as a speaker could have a better battery life through having a larger battery. If the speaker is mains-powered only, the energy efficiency rating is based on power consumption from the mains - we test both when the speaker is playing and when it is on standby. Power consumption tends to be pretty low for speakers, but can add up particularly for mains-powered speakers you have plugged in a lot of the time.

General
Type of speaker	Home
Height	21cm
Width	21.7cm
Depth	21.2cm
Weight	5.49kg
Battery powered	No

Connections
Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-fi	Yes
Apple Airplay 2 support	Yes
Smart speakers	No
Chromecast multi-room	Yes
Spotify Connect support	Yes
Ethernet	Yes
3.5mm line input	No
USB charging port	Yes

Accessories
Battery can be replaced by user	No
Manufacturer battery replacement scheme available	No

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