Magico's new S7 money-no-object speakers were acoustically refined using robotics — and I'm desperate to hear them

• Magico's S7 2026 speakers are in, replacing the original S7 to top the S Series
• This is mid-tier territory, nestling between the A Series and flagship M Series
• …but 'mid-range' is relative — they start at £159k per pair (around $212,790; AU$301,600)

If you've spent any time around elite audio kit, you'll know that it's not for the strapped of cash — and if you haven't spent any time around aspirational hi-fi but would like to, don't worry! We went to Bristol's most recent Hi-Fi Show to give you a run-down of the high-end kit being showcased there.

But know this: these kinds of speakers, within the right system, can sound exceptional.

And some of the most expensive and sonically gifted audiophile speakers are made by Magico. For a quick rundown, the Californian firm's flagship M9 floorstanders come ...