A fully featured AV receiver with all the features we could ask for.

Highly recommended, the HX1010 adds HDMI and a bigger hard drive to an already thoroughly impressive model.

If you want a convenient way to stream a large music collection from your PC to up to two rooms in the house, Sonos' 130 Bundle can't be overlooked. It doesn't have a USB port, so it can't play music off a directly-attached external hard drive, for example; its sound quality is a little flat, the ZonePlayers don't have headphone jacks and its controller doesn't scroll long song titles -- but apart from those quibbles, it's bloody close to being perfect

For the average person wanting their first foray into the world of media centres we can't think of a better pre-built alternative currently on the market.

If you can put up with the terrible remote and a slightly longer than normal setup, the HS 500 is a great home theatre system. Its price means it won't be within everybody's budget, but those after high quality audio will not be disappointed with this product.

Another excellent AV receiver from Harmon Kardon, easy to use with a wide range of features and a slick design.

A great, all-encompassing package, the HTZ929 is a good choice for anyone who wants to bring their lounge room up to speed with the latest technology.

Denon's DVD-3910 sets a high bar for universal disc players.

If you want an all-in-one home theatre that's simple to set up, the SC-BT105 is the pick of the bunch. It can handle your iPod's music, video or photo collection as well as playing standard- and high-definition content through the built-in Blu-ray drive. It may not be as well put together as a 'proper' enthusiast home theatre setup, but for most users it'll be more than adequate.

The HT-S780 is all about big: big sound, big size and big features

A very well designed Blu-ray player, the BDP-LX70's biggest drawback is its price. If you're willing to pay the extra for its media streaming capabilities, then it's well-worth the investment.

A great receiver with a good set of features and impressive auto calibration.