Stunning build quality and styling ; Immersive soundstage and flawless tonal consistency ; Lucid detail and well-integrated bass

Smooth, easy tone better suited to music ; Expensive ; High-gloss finishes cost extra

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Well matched character between the different speakers ; Seamless integration with the subwoofer ; Excellent surround speakers ; Lots of insight and precision ; Terrific build and finish

You’ll need quite a lot of space for the floorstanding fronts and centre ; A little care in matching is required

Overall, this Silver 6AV12 is a hugely capable package.

Stunning design and build quality; immersive, gap-free soundstage; meticulous detail; tightly integrated bass

Lacks the potency of some systems; refined sound better suited to music; gloss options cost more

Highs: Stunning design and build quality; immersive, gap-free soundstage; meticulous detail; tightly integrated bass Lows: Lacks the potency of some systems; refined sound better suited to music; gloss options cost more

Big, spacious and engaging performance ; Easy to drive and position ; Extremely well made

Quite large ; Some fussy cosmetic details ; Slightly constrained soundstage

Exciting yet refined sound ; Good bass extension ; Lovely build and finish ; Flexible positioning

Lacquer finish at a premium

Exciting yet refined sound ; Lovely build and finish ; Clever subwoofer software

Needs thoughtful matching ; Front speakers need to be some distance from walls ; Lacquer finish at a premium

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