SPEAKER PACKAGES

GOOD SURROUND-SOUND IS A MOVIE-MAGIC MUST

Wharfedale DX-2 £399

Best speaker package under £500, Awards 2021 ★★★★★ Wharfedale delivers movie magic on a small scale with this enjoyable, well integrated package that’s perfect for smaller rooms and budgets. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 12 x 31 x 12cm Finishes 2

Q Acoustics 3010i 5.1 Cinema Pack £895

Best speaker package £500-£1000, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

The subwoofer needs a bit more kick, but this fantastic sub-£1000 5.1 package delivers a clear, well-balanced and expressive performance. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 15 x 43 x 22 cm Finishes 4

Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 HCP £999

Best speaker package £500-£1000, Awards 2021 ★★★★★

Large enough to provide cinematic scale with a wide soundfield, but affordable enough to be accessible, this is a fine choice for music and film. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 15 x 43 x 22 cm Finishes 4

Sony HT-A9 £1159

January 2021 ★★★★★

Successfully combines the ease and streaming features of a soundbar with the consistency and immersion of a traditional surround package.

Size (hwd) Speakers 31 x 16 x 15cm Finishes 1

Q Acoustics 3050i 5.1 Cinema Pack £1275

Best speaker package £1000-£1500, Awards 2021 ★★★★★

Add in floorstanders to the above, and this speaker package hits the sweet spot with an infectiously musical and powerful performance. Size (hwd) Centre speaker 15 x 43 x 22 cm Finishes 4

Monitor Audio Bronze B5 AV £1489

Best speaker package £1000-£2000, Awards 2017 ★★★★★

This classy speaker package from Monitor Audio 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

“The Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 HCP is essentially the Audrey Hepburn of home theatre speaker packages”

“This compact set really hits the spot with its great clarity, integration, expression and ample bass weight”

“The wide dispersion of the HT-A9’S speakers is instantly striking and undeniably effective”

“It has all the detail, attack and deftness to deliver exhilaration in spades”

“It’s worth stressing just how talented the 3050i 5.1 Cinema Pack is. It’s an instant hit”

“This may be the easiest £1500 you’ll ever spend”