Surround Systems reviews & products

Although the picture is good, is the Philips' sound too weak to mount a decent challenge to its rivals?

Average, average, average - and why settle for that?

You'll be astounded by the scale of sound the Sony's tiny speakers manage to produce – a superb solution for smaller rooms where space is tight

It’s not cheap, but it’s stylish, usable and hugely capable

A great solution if you don't want lots of speakers and wires cluttering up your front room

Bland, unexciting, average and occasionally irritating

Arcam was one of the first to develop a stylish, one-box home cinema system that also delivers fine sound and pictures

A real performer but at too high a cost

Cheaper rivals are setting high standards at lower prices, but the Philips HTS9800 is still a good buy

Naim is a high priest at the church of stereo purism and the N-Vi deserves to be worshipped