Linn Series 3: Premium Wireless Streaming Speaker Sets Hi-Fi Standard

Linn Series 3: A New Bar for Wireless Home Audio

If you thought wireless speakers all sound pretty much the same, the Linn Series 3 shakes up that assumption—and with a hefty price tag of £2950, it might even make you pause before pressing play. But there’s real substance under that sleek shell. Linn, a Scottish brand with a reputation for uncompromising hi-fi, has packed more audio tech into this compact speaker than you’ll find in entire stereo setups. And it’s not just about muscle: this thing delivers subtlety, detail, and musicality right out of the box.

Right away, the Series 3 gives off a vibe of quiet luxury. It doesn’t shout for attention with flashing lights or confusing touch panels. Instead, you get an elegant, egg-shaped cabinet, wrapped in silver or gold grilles, blending seamlessly into modern living rooms. Underneath that style, there’s real engineering muscle powering this wireless marvel.

Engineered for Precision and Ease

The real magic happens inside. The Linn Series 3 uses the brand’s signature Exakt technology, which means music signals stay purely digital right up to the moment you hear them. Basically, the speaker sorts out any timing and phase issues that can muddle the sound, making sure every frequency arrives at your ears exactly when it should. You get cohesive, natural music reproduction that even the most serious audiophiles can appreciate.

If you want real stereo sound, pairing a second ("slave") unit at £2450 turns the room into a private concert hall, adding scale, richer bass, and proper imaging—vocals where they’re supposed to be, every instrument clearly laid out. But even one speaker is enough to impress. Testers found its clarity and nuance startling—Michael Kiwanuka’s piano and vocals came through warm and textured, with all the details preserved. Flip to something more intense, like Anthony And The Johnsons, and the Series 3 nails it: gripping vocals up front, nimble guitars darting across the soundstage. There’s no distortion, no fatigue—just transparent sound from lows to highs.

Linn hasn’t forgotten the basics of modern listening, either. You get support for Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, and even HDMI ARC for TV audio. Want voice control? Alexa is on board. It’s all about removing obstacles between you and your music, whether you stream, cast, or plug in.

One feature stands out for those who obsess over room acoustics: Linn’s Space Optimization. This smart software analyzes your space using a database of speaker behaviors and tries to adapt the Series 3’s output to match ideal placement. It sounds impressive on paper. But in real testing, some felt the speaker sounded more lifelike without any digital correction—just plug it in, place it where you like, and let it do its thing.

Price: £2950 for a single unit, £2450 for a slave
Platforms: Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, AirPlay, Bluetooth, HDMI ARC
Features: Exakt digital tech, voice control via Alexa, Space Optimization
Style: Egg-shaped design, silver or gold grille

Sure, you can get more raw power or tweakability from a pile of separates, especially if you’re deep into old-school hi-fi. But the Linn Series 3 is about making audiophile sound effortlessly accessible, in a gorgeous box you’ll actually want to display. For those who crave top-tier music at the tap of a button, it’s a tough act to follow.