Best Buys Hi-fi speakers

up to £200

£160

A wholly successful update to the original model, which justifies the £20 increase

£200-£350

£250

Best stereo speakers £200-£350, Awards 2011. Supreme versatility. The Bronze BX2s represent incredible value for money

£350-£750

£450

The C300s mark a serious return to form for KEF, being not only good looking and well-built, but tremendously detailed performers too

£700-£1500

£960

Best standmounter £700-£1500, Awards 2011. One of the most honest and transparent speakers out there - a delight to listen to

£350-£700

£380

A veritable bargain, the V4s make a great alternative to standmounting speakers

£700-£1500

£800

Best floorstander £700-£1500, Awards 2011. The cut-price Tannoy Revolution DC6Ts are a real bargain

£1500+

£1995

These pint-size standmounters are possibly the most engaging and enjoyable speakers we've seen from B&W for years

£1500+

£2100

Even at two grand, the effortlessly musical Response D18s are a real bargain

Budget desktop speakers

£130

These are funky little cubes that'll give you decent sound wherever you go

Premium desktop speakers

B&W MM-1
4.75
£400

Best Premium desktop speakers, Awards 2011, but more exciting options are now available