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SPEAKER PACKAGES

GOOD SURROUND SOUND IS A MOVIE-MAGIC MUST

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Q Acoustics Q7000i £900

November 2013 Got £900 to spend on a sub/sat package? Spend it here. This compact set creates a cohesive and expansive soundfield, with strong bass. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 12 x 20 x 16cm Finishes 2

Tannoy HTS-101 XP £600

Awards 2015 The latest incarnatio­n of a multiple winner has a sonic character that retains its fast, spacious quality, but with extra detail and solidity. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 19 x 10 x 11cm Finishes 1

B&W MT-50 £1100

Awards 2015 These speakers sound crisp, clear and insightful, and the sub and satellites integrate so well. Value and versatilit­y combined. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 25 x 11 x 16cm Finishes 2

B&W MT-60D £1950

May 2012 Compact and stylish (we love that sub), this package presents a dynamic, powerful sound that excels with surround sound stereo music. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 25 x 11 x 16cm Finishes 2

Dali Zensor 1 5.1 £980

Best speaker package under £1000, Awards 2016 Why did it win an Award? Because of its punchy dynamics, abundance of detail, expression, articulati­on and impressive integratio­n. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 16 x 44 x 29cm Finishes 3

Q Acoustics 3000 Series 5.1 £700

July 2015 A budget package that makes a film’s soundtrack come across as subtle, atmospheri­c and detailed. This is a fun listening experience. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 15 x 43 x 20cm Finishes 5

Monitor Audio Bronze B5 AV £1500

Best speaker package £1000-£2000, Awards 2016 Our Speaker Package Product of the Year is beautifull­y designed, has ample punch, creates a spacious soundfield and is very musical. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 17 x 46 x 19cm Finishes 4

Wharfedale Diamond 220 HCP £850

July 2015 Featuring one of our favourite standmount­ers, this package offers an excellent surround-sound experience for a reasonable price. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 17 x 47 x 27cm Finishes 7

ATC C1 5.1 £3250

Best speaker package £2000+, Awards 2016 We’d like a bit more authority in the bass, but we’re delighted by the detailed, agile sound, focused surround steering and power on offer. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 16 x 41 x 28cm Finishes 2

KEF R100 5.1 £2850

Awards 2015 Gorgeous looks and superior sound quality – the R100 5.1 has both. There’s great scale, seamless integratio­n, and an expressive midrange. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 17 x 53 x 31cm Finishes 4

Monitor Audio Silver 6 AV12 £2875

June 2014 With terrific build and finish, and a fine degree of insight and precision in the sound, these speakers work together seamlessly. A top-notch package Size (hwd) Centre speaker 19 x 50 x 24cm Finishes 6

PMC Twenty 23 5.1 £8240

July 2016 One of our favourite floorstand­ers features in a speaker package that delivers a captivatin­g performanc­e. So good it’s our reference system. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 17 x 52 x 31cm Finishes 1

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“Continues the Q Acoustics’ tradition of punching way above its weight”
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“This may be the easiest £1500 you’ll ever spend”
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“For small to medium-sized rooms, we can think of no better alternativ­e”
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“Watching Birdman we are so immersed it is easy to imagine we are backstage in a Manhattan theatre”
 ??  ?? “There aren’t many speaker packafes as exciting as this one. It will transform your movies and music”
“There aren’t many speaker packafes as exciting as this one. It will transform your movies and music”
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“No doubt worth every penny of its asking price”
 ??  ?? “Stick with the PMCS and you’ll be rewarded with an incredible surround-sound experience”
“Stick with the PMCS and you’ll be rewarded with an incredible surround-sound experience”

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