Even so, the Alpha IQ powered speakers surprise, offering enough muscle and presence to fill small-to-medium-size rooms with excellent sound, no amp required.

Technically, the BTs are stereo speakers -- they have two sets of drivers -- but since they are 12 inches or so apart, the sound was essentially mono. So they can't fill a room as well as a pair ...

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