Rich, warm sense of sonic expression ; Discreet and smart looks ; Range of connectivity options ; Works as a second system or soundbar replacement

Sense of dynamism is more minor than major ; No Wi-Fi support ; Not the sharpest or most defined performance

The Q Acoustics M40 is another fun and thoroughly engaging speaker system that plays nicely with a range of sources. This micro tower is easy to accommodate, less conspicuously hi-fi in its looks, and packs a rich, warm performance. However, it’s not...

Smooth, safe sound ; Solid imaging, good timing ; Compact size ; Flexible with positioning

Sound lacks dynamics and drive ; No wi-fi streaming ; No HDMI input

Proof that good floorstanders can come in small packages, the Q Acoustics M40 are easy to set up and live with

Big, informative and energetic sound ; Usefully compact dimensions ; Good standard of build and finish

No wi-fi connectivity ; No control app ; Low-frequency response can be provoked

‘Bigger’ is not the same as ‘big’, as the Q Acoustics M40 HD demonstrates – but it also illustrates that ‘bigger’ is quite often ‘better’.