Philips
Headphones
Philips SHS8000/00
Good fitting headphones for the gym. As for the sound, the bottom-end is nicely taut and punchy and they're dynamic and detailed
TVs
Philips 42PFL9803
This high-end Philips LCD screen with LED backlighting is a technical tour de force, but its performance doesn't fully justify its high price
MP3 players
Philips SA2820
Despite its three-star rating, the Philips has much to commend it – stylish looks, ease of use and dinky dimensions. But the sound quality is poor
TVs
Philips 37PFL7603D
We've criticised some recent Philips flatscreen TVs for being too pricey, but this 37in model offers better value and top-notch performance
Mains products
Philips SPR5520
Surge protection is always welcome, but not at the expense of performance – no matter how quirky a product's appearance is
Home Cinema in a Box
Philips HTS8140
As long as you're not expecting 'proper' surround sound, this is an impressive do-it-all movie player
TVs
Philips 42PFL9703
This is one of the best 42in screens out there. Whether it's worth the money, only you can decide
Music servers/clients
Philips MCi500H
The MCi500H can rip CDs to its 160GB hard disk, links to your wi-fi network for music streaming and internet radio, and delivers a big, bold sound
TVs
Philips 47PFL9603D
It looks pretty and pictures are excellent, but this Philips has a glut of picture options and is a bit of a pain to set up and use
DVD recorders
Philips DVDR5570H
A decent DVD/HDD machine is let down by poor usability and sluggish control – it’s also at the top end of the price bracket
