Audio Pro C10 Mk II Review | 130 Data compared

The What Hi-Fi? review awards the Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII a five-star rating, highlighting enhanced streaming capabilities with AirPlay 2 and Google Cast, along with a refined, cleaner bass performance, improved via an updated bass port and a sleeker design. While praised for its superior soundstage and connectivity, the speaker loses the previous model's, leather handle, 3.5mm input, and Ethernet port, and is noted to have a slightly less exuberant, more mature sound compared to its predecessor.

The T3 review of the Audio Pro Addon C10 MKII praises the wireless speaker for its powerful, energetic sound and detailed three-dimensional soundstage, driven by an 80W output and dual amplifiers. It features extensive connectivity upgrades, including Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, and a versatile native app. While the speaker offers impressive performance, it loses the Amazon Alexa integration found in the original model and lacks a carrying handle.

The Trusted Reviews assessment of the Audio Pro C10 MkII praises the multi-room speaker for adding Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast, offering a "multi-talented" performance with energetic sound, impactful bass, and high-fidelity detail. Featuring a premium, sturdy build with a new detachable magnetic fabric grille, the unit is highly versatile in design. However, the review notes the removal of the carry handle makes it awkward to lift, and it lacks native Amazon Alexa voice control found in the previous model.

The Audio Pro C10 MkII is highly rated for its superb, well-rounded audio performance, minimalist design, and expanded connectivity options, functioning well as a standalone or multiroom speaker. While offering a magnetically attached fabric grille for improved aesthetics, the speaker's main drawbacks include a lack of built-in voice controls and a premium, expensive price point.

The Audio Pro C10 MKII features a Scandinavian design with a powerful 5.25-inch woofer, offering rich sound and convenient physical presets for instant playlist access. While praised for its sound quality and versatility, including RCA inputs and a sub-out, the speaker faces criticism for the removal of the original leather handle, making it difficult to move, and the elimination of 3.5mm and Ethernet ports.

The TechRadar review of the Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII praises the speaker for its gorgeous Scandinavian design, improved WiiM streaming platform integration, and extensive multi-room compatibility via AirPlay 2 and Google Cast. While it succeeds in offering a mature, versatile audio solution, the review notes drawbacks including the lack of direct native hardware linking for the WiiM ecosystem, a restricted monochrome color palette, and reduced portability due to the removal of the carry handle.

The Audio Pro C10 MKII earned a DXOMARK audio score of 136, ranking 8th among Advanced speakers for its neutral tonal balance and lack of sonic artifacts, according to their review. The analysis highlights high functionality and sharp sound as key strengths. Conversely, the review identifies limited performance at maximum volume and a slight lack of clarity in complex audio as primary drawbacks.

The SmartHouse review highlights the Audio Pro C10 MkII as a powerful wireless speaker featuring a 2x20W + 40W Class-D amplifier with versatile streaming support via Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Home Cast. While praised for its rich audio, Spotify Connect integration, and comprehensive connectivity, the 3.9kg unit is noted as heavy and cumbersome to move, limiting its portability.

The T3 review of the Audio Pro C10 MkII describes it as a versatile, powerful home speaker delivering detailed sound with a 20W/40W amplifier system. Praised for its wide-ranging wireless connectivity including Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast, the speaker is also noted for its sleek aesthetic, though it lacks the original model's carry handle and omits a 3.5mm aux input.

The Macworld review highlights the Audio Pro C10 MkII W as a compact, powerful wireless speaker delivering superior, detailed high-res sound and extensive connectivity via AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth, surpassing the Apple HomePod in clarity. While praised for its versatile app and minimalist design, the speaker carries a higher price point than competitors, and its bass, though adjustable via a rear sub-woofer port, can sometimes lack punch.