Home Cinema Speaker Reviews

The Paradigm Founder Series of speakers are the first new speakers released since the company was reacquired by its original founder (hence the name). While the entire range is impressive, the new 70LCR is of particular interest to home cinema fans.  

The Bowers & Wilkins 600 S2 series of entry-level speakers is an Anniversary Edition of the previous version, celebrating 25 years of the range and incorporating upgraded components and crossovers.  

Focal's new Chora range of more affordable speakers will literally elevate the audio in your home cinema with the addition of the 826-D floorstander and its built-in Dolby Atmos driver.  

The MK Sound LCR750 speaker package offers the studio monitor performance of the S150, but without the associated price premium.  

The Polk Audio Signature E Series of mid-range speakers look surprisingly subdued for the manufacturer, but include a host of new features and are competitively priced.  

Acoustic Energy keeps things simple with the new AE300 Series, but the result is an excellent midrange package that not only sounds impressive but is also great fun.  

The Paradigm Persona Series of speakers offer uncompromising build quality, components and performance. But do they do enough to justify their wallet-busting price tag?  

The Klipsch Reference Premiere 5.1.2-channel speaker system uses the company's iconic horn tweeters to deliver an immersive system that delivers scale and sensitivity.  

Definitive Technology's BP9000 Series includes a range of floorstanders with built-in subwoofers, dedicated centre speakers, and upward-firing modules for Atmos/DTS:X.  

The Monitor Audio Monitor is the company's latest entry-level speaker range that boasts a confusing moniker and unusually-coloured drivers. This Monitor 5.1 system is competitively priced but is orange the new black?  

The Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series is an entry-level set of speakers that incorporate the new Continuum driver into a more affordable cabinet. There's no denying this system offers value, but how does it perform?  

French manufacturer Elipson offer a full 7.2.4-channel package based on its Prestige Facet speakers, and we find out if this multifaceted multichannel system can immerse you in sound.  

The Bowers & Wilkins 700 S2 Series is a mid-range set of speakers that incorporate elements of the flagship 800 Series but with a more conventional design and a more affordable price. The specs are impressive but how do they perform as a 5.1 surround system?  

dARTS 535 Series Digital Theater offers a 7.2-channel amplifier and speaker system that has been perfectly calibrated in the factory, thus ensuring optimal performance in your room.  

Q Acoustics gives its 3000 Series an update, trickling down tech from the Concept 500 and delivering another cinema pack that combines a superb performance with great value.  

Focal's Sib Evo 5.1.2-channel speaker package has been specifically designed for object-based audio soundtracks like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.  

Arendal Sound's new 1723 S range takes the performance of their Monitor, Center and Surround speakers and puts them in smaller cabinets, whilst adding THX Ultra certification at the same time.  

XTZ's Spirit Series brings performance and price to bear on the multi-channel speaker market with the Spirit 2, Spirit 6 and Spirit Sub12 forming a winning 5.1-channel combination.