ULTIMA 25 ACTIVE

The high-quality, attractively designed Ultima 25 Active music system from Teufel achieved an overall score of 92.2% in our hands-on test, earning our top rating of “Very Good”. […] Despite its versatility, sound quality is by no means overlooked, delivering a well-balanced and powerful performance with both music and movies.

The Teufel Ultima 25 Active ticks all the right boxes. They are much more than simple Bluetooth hi-fi bookshelf speakers. Thanks to their features, tuning options, and potential for expansion into a home cinema setup, they already stand out from the competition. They go one step further with excellent, well-balanced sound.

"The Teufel Ultima 25 Active packs powerful, innovative technology, offering a wide range of functions alongside excellent sound quality. These attractive bookshelf speakers serve as a hi-fi, TV, and streaming solution all in one. For maximum movie enjoyment, the 2.0 set can be wirelessly expanded into a 4.1 home cinema system. Because this compact speaker delivers surprisingly good sound and a vast feature set at a fair price, we give the Ultima 25 Active a crystal-clear recommendation and also award it our “Highlight” distinction."

Right out of the box, the active Teufels already make a strong impression. They also offer a number of features that make the Ultima 25 Active set even more appealing, including the option to connect a digital streamer via USB and the ability to expand the system with surround speakers. While they may not be the perfect active speakers, they are among the standout performers in their price range.

"The Ultima 25 Active is a great active stereo set with a wide range of features, convincing sound, and an excellent price-performance ratio. Operation is also simple and intuitive while the DAB+ and FM radio are integrated and directly accessible without any detours. This is a smart idea, as it reflects the habits of many users."

"With the Ultima 25 Active, Teufel delivers powerful, full-bodied sound at a fair price, along with a feature set that is hard to beat. Thanks to the HDMI input, these stereo speakers compete directly with soundbars, although they leave them well behind when it comes to sound quality. The built-in radio is a welcome addition for everyday use, while Bluetooth and USB provide excellent options for music playback. Swipe-and-tap controls and a clear text display are also exceptional at this price point."

In our sound evaluation, the Berlin-based speakers delivered a very clear and structured sound, combined with a deep bass foundation.

Attractive active speaker with a wide range of connectivity options, integrated DAB+ tuner, and highly detailed sound reproduction.

“The Teufel Ultima 25 Active effortlessly fills even larger living rooms with powerful movie sound. It can also be expanded into a compact surround system, either straight away or at a later stage. That's an impressive achievement that few speakers in its price range can match.”

The result is detailed sound reproduction, particularly noticeable in vocals, dialogue and acoustic instruments

"It is one of the most complete stereo systems I have tested in a long time."