Top Picks Ranked
Our full ranking of the best hi-fi and home cinema gear, with pros, cons and prices side by side.
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KEF LS50 Meta
From €1,399 per pair
- Precise, spacious stereo imaging
- Very clean, low-distortion treble
- Beautiful build in several finishes
- Easy to place in small rooms
- Need a capable amplifier
- Bass is tight rather than deep
Compact bookshelf speakers with a remarkably clean, open sound, thanks to KEF’s latest Uni-Q driver and Metamaterial Absorption Technology.
Prices checked October 2026 and may change. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.
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Sony WH-1000XM5
From €379
- Best-in-class noise cancelling
- Light and comfortable for hours
- Around 30 hours of battery life
- Excellent call quality
- Ear cups no longer fold up
- Pricier than the previous model
Class-leading noise cancelling, all-day comfort and rich, detailed sound in a lighter, more refined design.
Prices checked October 2026 and may change. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.
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Rega Elex Mk4
From €1,299
- Lively, engaging sound with real drive
- 72 W per channel drives most speakers
- Good built-in DAC and MM phono stage
- Simple, solid build
- No streaming or Bluetooth built in
- Plain design will not suit everyone
A powerful, musical integrated amplifier with a built-in DAC and phono stage, made to drive almost any pair of speakers.
Prices checked October 2026 and may change. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.
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Technics SA-C600
From €899
- Amp, CD player and streamer in one
- Chromecast, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect
- Room calibration with Space Tune
- Phono input for a turntable
- Remote feels cheap for the price
- App can be slow at times
A network CD receiver that combines an amplifier, CD player and streamer in one elegant box. Just add speakers.
Prices checked October 2026 and may change. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.