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The Tannoy Revolution XT Mini may well qualify as the world's smallest, true Dual Concentric speakers, delivering big performance in a small package.

As audio enthusiasts, big-box speakers are loved near unanimously; big impressive boxes that rattle one's fillings loose and make a big statement. There's that word though, BIG, and sadly life often requires us to make sacrifices in terms of size and budget.

Enter, the Tannoy Revolution XT Mini; a teeny-tiny speaker which promises big performance at

There's an elite few manufacturers who have succeeded in both professional and domestic environments. The ATC SCM19 'Bookshelf' speakers prove ATC's prowess in both fields.

ATC have long held an enviable reputation as a manufacturer of both highly regarded professional studio monitors, and detailed, insightful Hi-Fi speakers. Today's blog takes a look at ATC's flagship 'bookshelf' speakers - the ATC SCM19.

ATC SCM19 - ATC's Flagship Stand-mounter

Bookshelf speakers, stand-mounters, whatever your

When it comes to good quality speakers, relying on the tried and tested brands is always a smart move. We know this, our customers know this, and the critics know this. At least, they did when the Wharfedale Diamond 220s rolled in for review. This is the latest and most current of the Wharfedale Diamond range, and has already swept up a series of awards and five star ratings, and all for a very modest price.

Let's take a closer look...

The Wharfedale Diamond 220 bookshelf speakers have come along

Speakers are the bread and butter of the hi-fi industry, and are arguably one of the most important elements of a hi-fi system. After all - how else would you hear it all? It may be slight oversimplification, but it's true. An investment in a pair of loudspeakers will shape your system in a number of ways - especially in the sound department. With all of this considered, an investment in a brand which understands what makes a speaker right is one of the the keys to full satisfaction with both your

Christmas is just around the corner - and there is bound to be someone in your life who would love nothing more than to unwrap the gift of sound in the form of a pair of bookshelf speakers. Here we have our best value speakers. They won't break the bank, but they will still bring a huge smile to the face of anyone lucky enough to receive them.

Stand-mounted speakers - as we prefer to call them - are great. Their compact size means they are ideal if space is limited, making them perfect for offices,

Space. It's an issue for most of us. In an ideal world, we would all have space (and amplification) suitable for some nice, hi-end floorstanding speakers. But, alas, this is not an ideal world. There are times when buying a bookshelf speaker (or what we prefer to call a 'stand mount speaker', but as we said before, this isn't an ideal world) over a floorstanding speaker.

Why? Well, we could be here all day. But the fact of the matter is stand mounted speakers are better for smaller, close quarter

Christmas is a time for treats - be that for yourself, or a loved one. And a pair of great value bookshelf speakers that won't break the bank, but will still offer excellent delivery in spaces of any size make for an excellent gift for even the most discernible audiophile in your life. Are you, or your loved one - ready to step into a pair of serious bookshelf speakers? Well then, now is the time to consider an upgrade.

But which way to go? There are so many options out there in the £350 - £900 bracket,