Surround Sound Systems

A decent medium-sized room system, offering style and some sonic heft, but lacking excitement

Once again a Sony system proves that it's capable of stunning pictures, but in the case of the '870, the sound doesn't match up

This LG has its amplification in the subwoofer, and is a more then capable system. But, good though it is, we think there's better out there

It's poised and potent, with a very comprehensive specification; but get beyond the gloss and this system's sky high price holds it back

It's 3D capable, and impressively spec'd too, but we think this Panasonic Blu-ray system's five star performance is the real clincher

There's a perfectly good Home Cinema system crying to get out here, but this Onkyo is hamstrung by its lacklustre speakers

We like this system from Panasonic, but despite it's plus points, there are niggling issues which need to be addressed for it to gain that fifth star

Bulky is certainly one word we'd use to describe this 2.1 system from LG, but style aside, there's much to like here despite some holes

Best Blu-ray System up to £500, Award 2010. It's a safe bet to say this Sony all-in-one will sell by the metric tonne