A good middle ground between style and traditional speaker packages
A sound that’s detailed and revealing, but is also a little too bare and unforgiving
At its best this system is breathtaking, with a solidity beyond belief
Few speaker systems manage to blend design, performance and – crucially – price with the effectiveness of the A102HCS5 package from Jamo
Superlative performance, living-room-friendly looks and decent value for money
An attractive package from Audio Pro, but it's beaten by class leaders when it comes to sheer sonic punch and excitement
The Tannoy is a capable system, but when up against the best in this class it’s possible to pick holes
Ticks all the key boxes for movie enjoyment – detail, integration, dynamics and control
If you’re in the market for a serious home cinema speaker system, ‘designer’ or not, the Arena HighLine 500 package deserves your urgent attention
There’s little to complain about here, apart fromthe relatively high price tag
A long-established favorite made even better with a few detail tweaks and the inclusion of an all-new subwoofer