The winner
Bowers & Wilkins MT-30
First Reviewed: HCC #152
A treat for both the ears and eyes, B&W’s £1,500 5.1 MT-30 system, with its metal alloy enclosures, intelligent cable management and robust build quality, takes sub/sat design to the next level. Performance is outstanding. Stereo music sings, while multichannel mode delivers a seamless, supremely entertaining soundstage. Truly a class act.
Also nominated…
KEF HTS 5000 series
First Reviewed: HCC #149
Satisfying the demands of both design and performance, this £1,200 system is artfully conceived to accompany the modern trend for gloss black flatscreen TVs.
AiVN V-88
First Reviewed: HCC #153
At less than £1,300 for a 7.1 system, this glossy setup with wireless rears shows that selling direct to the public can deliver quality design and performance.
