The audioengine A5 is one of the best set of speakers that we've seen, delivering exceptional performance for music and movies.

Being such a small unit, it's not going to pop your windows from their frames, but it will give them a good old rattle if you like your bass big. Highly recommended.

A lack of audio clarity is probably the biggest fault of these speakers, however their support for Bluetooth, their design, and price-point make them a viable option for users looking for these things.

While the price tag will exclude many people from enjoying the DM603 S3 speakers, for audiophiles who really want to make the most of their music, these are a great choice.

Even though it’s clearly an exercise in contemporary styling, the PV1 is a great sub for music listeners. It’s not as fantastic if you watch movies, but it still does an exemplary job.

The Creative A300 2.1 speaker system is first and foremost a great value product. It's not perfect by any means, but is well suited to a variety of casual uses.

The Cygnett Unison i-X5 is a great pair of speakers that will play back audio and video from your iPod. The sound won't suit all kinds of music, but the extremely powerful bass will please a lot of listeners.

An excellent choice for anyone wanting speakers that marry performance with power

A decent 2.1 setup that has a few problems that stop it from achieving a higher rating.

JBL's ES900 Cinepack offers amazing quality and depth of sound, even if it's at a price not many can afford.

A highly versatile set of speakers, the Control 2.4G's wireless nature and balanced sound range make them a great choice for almost any task.

Truth be told, the JB3s sound like a much larger speaker with multiple drivers. Their sound is astonishing and involving, even though the speakers themselves are no taller than a paperback book. If you need small speakers but want big sound (at a decent price) it's hard to find anything better than these.