Best Stereo speakers 2014

"A superb pair of speakers that are hugely thrilling. These are the speakers we'd put on to get our friends into hi-fi."

"An outstanding pair of speakers that deliver detail and dynamic punch. Audition them, and you'll hear where every penny of your money is going."

"Looking for a top-quality sub-£500 standmount speaker? Ignore this one at your peril."

"Great value for money, with excellent refinement and great dynamic ability."

"Want to know what the best sounding budget speakers on the market are? Easy, it’s Wharfedale’s brand-new Diamond 220s."

"ATC has struck gold again. These are the most talented standmounters anywhere near this price. They won an Award in 2013, and do so again."

"Another winner for B&W, these speakers are hugely talented. We're impressed by their power, scale and delicacy – they're wonderfully versatile."

"Nothing has managed to beat these highly impressive speakers. If maximum detail retrieval and top-class agility are your thing, these are the ones to go for."

"Stylish, well featured and delivering hi-fi quality sound, the MR1s certainly mean business."