Speaker cables

This entry-level wire’s good value

Still good, but loses out to newer competitors

Weighty sound, if a bit muzzled

For the money, Chord's budget Leyline is bang on the nose. If you're looking to spend less, audition this

Decent detail, dynamics and subtlety – for less than a fiver

DNM has added authority to this solid-core speaker cable

We really like this budget speaker cable from QED - it might be short on some bottom end heft, but it makes up for it with everything else

It's capable in many ways, but the Jive really needs to gain greater expression and dynamic bite

If you want a superbly balanced sound, then this speaker cable is certainly for you, although it could do with more verve

There's definitely promise in there, but this Ixos needs more authority to really begin to shine