It's easy to be seduced by a gorgeous retro design and end up disappointed, but that's not the case here.

Arendal Sound has created their most luxurious bookshelf speakers ever. With the 1528 Bookshelf 8, the Norwegian manufacturer puts most competitors to shame.

JBL's flagship is a soundbar with raw power for both music and films. But there's one thing we miss.

The JBL Bar 500 MK2 is an excellent soundbar that delivers impressive sound for both films and music. It really only has one shortcoming.

Coaxial unit at the front. Two 8-inch woofers at the rear. 600 watts of active power per speaker. Sigberg Audio Saranna promises a lot – and delivers even more.

JBL Boombox 4 is the speaker for those who want some extra sound pressure.

The Scansonic HD M20.2 is more than just an update. It features an all-new design that borrows advanced technology from big sister Raidho, but at a fraction of the price.

Samsung's new designer soundbar can be placed on a table or hung flat on the wall, and sounds excellent in any position.

The Dynaudio Confidence 20A costs a pretty penny, but gives you goose bumps when you press play.

With Silverback 40.2 DS, System Audio radically breaks with traditional Hi-Fi. All you need is two speakers and a small hub – and you have a complete system.

The JBL PartyBox 520 combines something as rare as sound quality with quantity. It's a recipe for success.

Samsung consolidates its position at the top with the HW-Q995F – a soundbar with 11.1.4 channels, including rear speakers and a new, more powerful subwoofer.

Harman Kardon's Enchant 1100 is the soundbar for those who value balanced sound and quality – whether you start with just the soundbar or expand to a full home cinema system.

Dynaudio Contour 20 Black Edition is a black diamond with an unusual amount to offer.

The Danish Raidho X2.6 floorstanding loudspeakers deliver a resolved and musical sound in a class of its own. A larger scale than its little brother, the X2t, and with sensible choices that moderate the price to some extent.