Speaker packages

Most of the way to being a brilliant smaller-room system – all the Dali needs is more belief from the subwoofer

All the elements are in place for a great-sounding system, but the sound doesn’t knit together as seamlessly as we’d like

Expensive, of course, but you get the best home cinema system we’ve ever tested

These B&Ws are impressive to look at and, especially at low volumes, impressive to listen to – but we’d like a bit more excitement for our money

This 5.1 package has enough drive to satisfy the most gung-ho movie watcher, but don’t imagine you’ll get to relax much

A swift, communicative, powerhouse of a system

As a world exclusive, we would have liked to be blown away

Best traditional package £1000-£1500, Awards 2010. A smooth effortless sound, that still packs in detail and excitement, while remaining nonchalantly

The whole system integrates brilliantly

As thrilling or calming as you want it be, this is a sure-footed and convincing set-up