Audio Pro C20

This single-box speaker solution delivers big, clever sound for a well-judged asking price

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BARGAIN BASS-MENT

₹48,300 audiopro.​com

Even the most venerable and/or self-consciously ‘audiophile’ brands are ‘Putting it all into one speaker’ these days - at a price, of course. With the C20, however, Swedish entry-level hero Audio Pro wants to add more than a dash of performance to all that convenience - but without charging an arm and a leg.

The Audio Pro C20 is fitted with a 165mm mid/bass driver in the centre of its front panel, with a 25mm tweeter on either side. This driver array is powered by a total of 190 watts of Class D amplification (130w/30w/30w), and is reinforced by a slot-shaped bass reflex port venting at the cabinet’s rear.

With one exception, the Audio Pro gives a very positive account of itself where sound quality is concerned.

Using both Apple AirPlay 2 and Tidal Connect to wireless stream music to the C20 results in a big, organised, properly controlled and winningly energetic sound. There’s plenty of low-frequency presence here - but the Audio Pro is no mindless thumper. Low-frequency information, while deep and impactful, is detailed and quite sprightly - so as well as sheer bass substance, the C20 expresses rhythms with a degree of skill and keeps momentum levels high.