Sony
Headphones
Sony MDR-XB500
These Sony closed back headphones are nowhere near good enough for the money – you can buy far better
TVs
Sony KDL-40S5500
The Sony KDL-40S5500 has a lot going for it, and is a good budget buy, but you can get better performance for not much more money
Home cinema amplifiers
Sony STR-DH800
If you’re taking your first step on the AV ladder then the Sony STR-DH800 should definitely be on your hit-list
Blu-ray players
Sony BDP-S360
Sony adds another Blu-ray player to its range, and with this kind of performance and pricing, it's a welcome addition too
TVs
Sony KDL-26S5500
Sony's latest foray into the 26in screen market might be accomplished in some areas, but it's not the best in its class
TVs
Sony KDL-40W5710
This 40-inch beauty excels in many areas, but it's plagued by an uneven backlight that costs it a star
TVs
Sony KDL-52V5500
We know that Sony makes top-class LCD televisions, but in this case the backlighting lets this otherwise good set down
TVs
Sony KDL-52W5500
Staggering motion handling from this big-screen Sony 52in LCD, but once again, it falls foul of a backlight that can't do its job properly
MP3 players
Sony NWZ-X1050 (16GB)
It's got an amazing sound, but this Sony falls down flat on its poor internet browsing capabilities
Mobile phones
Sony Ericsson W705
This attractive Walkman-branded device is easy to use and ticks most boxes
