Hi-fi speakers

In terms of show-room and living-room appeal, the Focals are up there with the best.

The soundstage the JBLs present is rigid and plausible, and the taut bottom end well controlled. If it’s shoot-me-from-a-cannon levels of exciteme

These BSAs are good in parts, but aren’t complete enough to worry the best at this price level

We could talk at length about the C5s’ lack of outright dynamic heft, or their rudimentary grasp of timing. But our advice is simple: don’t spend £400

One of the best pairs of speakers we’ve ever heard

Much impressed us, from the superb wood finish to the way they looked in our largest room

Great alternative to conventional speakers. Though not for everyone, it’s hard to better for the cash

Able all rounders that displays talent in many areas, these Dynaudios deliver a fine performance.

Given KEF’s track record, we expected much better – these C3s are a real disappointment

They look the part, but the sonic flaws of the iQ70s are significant in number