Bowers & Wilkins Panorama (2009)

Looks great, top notch build quality, clear, purposeful sound

Bulky for a soundbar, bass surprisingly lightweight, no HDMI connection, it ain't cheap

It certainly looks the part, with its stainless steel casing and sleek styling, though it's clearly not the sort of device you would bother with for any screen under 42in. And come to think of it, at ?1,500 it costs more than some TVs which stretch...

Amazing movie sound ; Some of the best simulated surround sound we've heard ; Discretely stylish ; No need for a subwoofer

Terrible, terrible set-up ; No HDMI and lacks 5.1 analog inputs ; Not as confident with music ; Expensive

Sure, the Panorama has its faults, but it just also happens to be one of the best soundbars available. It's good looking, great sounding and effortlessly cool. In all, it's a solid first-effort from this speaker manufacturer. If it can iron out some of...

Best Sound, cant belive its just one sound bar

Mental block for some, as no HDMI