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Sony KDL-55HX853 TV
sony.co.uk, �1,79
Looks stunning even when it's switched off
Turn it on its 55in screen and Sony's image processing technology works wonders
Ruark Audio R1 MkII radi
ruarkaudio.com, �179.
Highly portable, has great sound and spectacular looks. It's available in a range of colours and finishe
B&W P3 headphon
bowers-wilkins.co.uk, �
0 Comfy pads that adjust to the shape of your ears thanks to memory foam. They also have neat design and splendid aud

Sky+ HD 1TB
x sky.com, �149 plus subscrip
on The widest range of high-definition channels available, plus hundreds of HD movies and TV shows. A breeze to
e. Appl
TV apple.com
�99 Tiny enough to fit in your hand, this is a superb video streaming box. Connect it (wirelessly) to your broadband network. Simple, effec
ve. Samsung UE55
800 comet.co.uk,
,499 Marvel at this Smart TV's thin profile and chic chrome bezel, admire its great styling, and then be wowed by its amazing 55in picture. It stands out in a crowded field of pro

s.

Panasonic TX-P
VT50 johnlewis.com,
3,799 If you have the room for a 65in screen, this one is extraordinary. Nobody makes plasma as well as Panasonic and the images here are rich, crisp and amazingly detailed. St
ning. Philips 50P
7956T richersounds.com, �
599.95 Not all widescreens are equal. This 50-incher has a 21:9 aspect ratio, like a movie. So this TV is ideal for watching films with no black bars i

ght.

Toshiba 55ZL2 glasses
ree 3D currys.co.u
�6,999 The main problem with watching 3D on the telly is those darned glasses. With this you don't need them - not perfect, but pre
y cool. LG
5LM960V currys.co.
, �2,499 LG favours passive 3D tech (with glasses such as you'd wear in the cinema) and includes seven pairs, so you can have all your friends round. An alluring TV

D too.

Sony K
-32HX753 richersounds.c
, �599.95 If you fancy a smaller TV, this 32in model has a great picture quality and is equally good in 3D mode. It connects to the internet so you can stream HD movies from the Sony Entertainme
Network. Samsun
PS51E8000 currys.c
uk, �1,699 Another plasma screen with a great picture. The 51in screen excels at 3D and is no slouch in the 2D stakes. The Samsung smart TV options are very strong, including Netflix. Sound

od, too.

Toshiba 22DL70
TV and DVD te
o.com, �168 Ideal for a tight space, the 22in Toshiba has a DVD player built in and full HD resolution. Perfect if the switch to digital left you with a useless TV and no room for a
et-top box.
LG 42LM660T richersound
com, �849.95 This good value 42in model is big enough for most living rooms. It comes with five pairs of 3D glasses and is designed to look like a cinema screen - if a little bit smaller tha

e Odeon's.

Fi
ux 46S6030-T finluxdire
.com, �559.99 Any way you look at it, this 46in TV is a bargain. The picture isn't bad, the sound is solid, the contrast levels largely impressive and the inclusion of a Freeview HD tu
r is a bonu
Virgin TiVo virginmedia.com, free wi
subscription If you're in a cabled area, this is a remarkable recorder. It lets you record three programmes at once. It learns what you like and has a great

ch feature.

Sony BDP-S790
lu-ray player pcworl
co.uk, �229.99 This 3D-capable player can upscale content to work on super-high resolution displays. You can even control it wi
a smartphone.
max HDR-FOX T2 humaxd
ect.co.uk, �179 With HD channels on Freeview you can get the highest quality picture even without satellite or cable. This is a highly competent recorder and it's come do

n price
too.

Roku LT
esco.com, �49.97 This small TV-streaming gadget has scores of channels, some free like BBC iPlayer, some subscription like Netflix, and it's especially
uited to gamers.
ny PlayStation 3 a
os.co.uk, �189.99 Easily downloadable updates make this gaming machine an excellent Blu-ray player too, taking 3D in its stride. Overall, this is a tremendous home

ertainment hub.

Revo Heritag
G2 internet radio sh
.monocle.com, �300 This beautiful and capable radio offers splendid sound and choice. There's FM, DAB, an iPod dock and access to thousands o
internet stati
s. Pure Evoke M
pure.com, �129.99 Pure spearheaded DAB radio in the UK and is still a leader. This features strong (mono) sound and has features like a kitchen timer, alarm and

optional battery.

Roberts
ortsDAB2 Union Jack r
ertsradio.co.uk, �80 Listen to the Olympics on the move with this cute DAB portable. Highlights include a rechargeable battery and a
owerful loudspea
r. Pure Avanti Fl
johnlewis.com, �279 Along with FM and DAB, this radio has internet radio capabilities, too. It's big and powerful, with loud, clear sound including strong bass from

built-in subwoofe

Tivoli Audio Pal+
ivoliaudio.co.uk, �249 Tivoli makes fine radios with timeless looks and tremendous sound quality. This latest version of their highly popular Audio Pal comes in sui
bly patriotic styl
g. Philips Fidelio L
johnlewis.com, �229.95 The over-the-ears Fidelio L1 headphones are reassuringly luxurious, comfortable even for lengthy listening sessions and have a subtle but persuasive sound. There's plenty of ba

and bearable leakage.

Atomic Floyd Super
rts + Remote headpho
s apple.com/uk, �199.95 Improve the sound from your iPod or smartphone spectacularly with this cute upgrade. The snug fit keeps the music in and the sound matches stron
bass with great
arity. Sennheiser HD70
custom-cable.co.uk, �599 Cheap they're not, but these exceptionally well-built over-ear headphones are surprisingly light. They have a powerful but detailed, warm sound. They are comfy eno

for extended listening.

Mon
er Beats by Dr Dre St
io beatsbydrdre.com, �279 Chunky, powerful and fun, they are loud and rich in bass. They have powered noise cancellation to quieten the outside world. Not heavy, even wi
the obligat
y batteries. Denon AH-36
homeavdirect.co.uk, �29.99 This has an ergonomic design that fits the ear securely for better sound and less vibration. The materials are comfortable and different sized ear p

s add to the
rsatility.

nos Play: 5 sonos.com, �349 It's small but very powerful, beating the sound of some full-sized hi-fis. Connect it to your broadband via the small bridge attachment and
ay music from your computer.
Onkyo CS-245 DAB mini
ystem johnlewis.com, �279.99 This handles CDs, home recorded CDs with MP3 tracks, DAB and has an iPod dock and a USB socket. It sounds grea

d includes dec
t speakers.

Deno
D-M38DAB comet.co.uk, �329.99 Stormingly good and great value. Its sound is bright and colourful. You can buy it without speakers if you have better ones already, th
gh the system ones aren't bad. R
rk R4i integrated mus
system johnlewis.com, �549.95 This has a lot packed into its sleek body: the radio has FM, DAB and DAB+ tuners (DAB+ isn't used in the

et), CD player and iPod dock.

Harman Kar
n BDS-570 Home theatre rece
er uk.harmankardon.com, �749.99 Smaller than most home systems, this plays CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs
You need speakers
go with it. Jawbone
g Jambox eu.jawbone.com, �259.99 Its smaller sibling is more portable, but the Big Jambox is louder and just as cute. It's a Bluetooth speaker so it can be paired with comp

le smartph
es and MP3 player

Apple iPad apple.com/uk, �399 Whether you use it to check emails while you watch TV or as a perfect catch-up telly in bed, the iPad's versatility is not in doubt.
vie playback
particularly
od. Sony Tablet S tesco.com, �299 The Tablet S is comfortable in the hand, works as a wireless TV remote, and you can throw the content from the screen to compatible TVs. It's

o the most stylish
blet around.

auppauge MyTV2Go-M play.com, �79.99 If listening to the radio isn't enough, this portable Freeview TV tuner plugs into your iPad or iPhone so you can watch stuff too. You can
ven record shows and play t
m back. Sony B
-SX1 Blu-ray player sony.co.uk, �299 If you want to watch movies on the go, this is a real treat. A great screen, compatibility with Blu-ra

d a chic design with
ivel screen.

re Contour 200i Air pure.com, �199.99 This new high-end dock includes AirPlay, the wireless streaming standard for Apple iDevices. The audio is good but what really stands out is the ease o
set-up, even for adding extra gadg
s. Philips Fidelio
851 Android dock currys.co.uk, �179.99 This dock has an adjustable connector and transfers the music through Bluetooth. So it'll work with a bunch of Android

tphones and
ake them all sound good.
Arcam rCube richersounds.com, �349.95 As iPod docks go, this is a real winner: loud, bassy and highly appealing. It's reasonably light and the battery is big enough to keep going for hours. It can even
ork as a stream
g wireless l
dspeaker. Samsung DA-E750 hmv.com, �599 This system docks Samsung Galaxy S phones and Apple gadgets, and includes wireless software so you don't have to connect them. The vacuum tube amplif

technology deliv
s a warm, rich
und.

Sony RDP XA900iP sony.co.uk, �499 A very impressive dock that is designed to take an iPad without looking overbalanced. The inclusion of Bluetooth means it'll work with non-Apple pl
ers too.
und quality is
lear and sharp. Sonos Sub sonos.com, �599 This is one hefty sub-woofer. Its design is ingenious with speakers facing each other so that they deliver deep, forceful sound wi

o rattling of the
binet. Even up close.
La Boite LD series laboiteconcept.com, �870 Is it a dock? Is it a table? Quirky, beautifully crafted and finished in leather, the LD series of music systems are designed to
ork with laptops. LD stand
for laptop dock.
effo Spiderpodium Tablet jessops.com, �14.95 This contorts to grip, and then hold in place, at any angle or position, almost any device. Small

lightweight, but with tremen
us strength.

Cambridg
Audio DacMagic Plus richersounds.com, �349.95 It may not look much, but the DacMagic turns the often iffy sound of MP3s into high-end audio. DAC stands
ats dr dre for digital-to
nalogue conver
r. Sky Jubilee remote control sky.com, �24.99 I mean, there's no certainty that it'll improve your viewing, but this limited edition Union Jack-decorated Sky remote control is fun and works well.