Acoustic Energy Neo V2

Smart finish ; high-quality bass ; agile sounding ; good price

Lacks out and out drive

A fine subwoofer at an affordable price that would improve most systems

Sophisticated sound for the money ; excellent build quality

Slight distortion on certain effects at high volume is noticeable on the Neo Threes

I'd rate this £1,200 array as a sensationally good purchase, especially when you throw in its sophisticated performance with music, lapping up a wide range of songs

Look the part ; agile, tight bass ; organised midrange

Edge to some high notes ; needs more dynamism

Much to like but not quite the sonic all-rounder