Hi-fi speakers

These Mordaunt-Short's might not excel in all areas, but we love what they do right, and if you value clarity, you should consider these

These are still great standmounters, but the competition has well and truly caught up

These standmounters ae still worthy speakers, but fresh competition has blunted their edge

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

In terms of aesthetics it'd be hard to beat these Vienna Acoustics, but they also pack a sweet sonic punch that's both focused and purposeful

Best stereo speakers up to £150, Awards 2010. A balanced, tuneful little speaker, that gets a firm grasp of the emotional heart of the music

They have an awesome capability for power handling, but at this kind of price, we'd expect much more from these Epos floorstanders

More impressive than its forerunner but the DALI Ikon 6 MK2 has flaws

The Acoustic Energy Neo V2 Three floorstanders look the part and deliver impressive bass

Adept at making even the poorest of recordings easy to swallow, the Q Acoustics 2050s are great at filling large spaces with their smooth, bassy sound