We question the fundamental claims of LG's Blu-ray soundbar

Big sound makes this single box system one heck of a bargain

Among this LG system's many snazzy features is an 80GB hard-disk drive, which allows you to rip CDs in MP3 format and create a library of your favourite music - as well as store JPEGs for instant playback.

LG struck black gold with its stylish Chocolate mobile phone and is hoping to reproduce that here with this similarly-styled cinema system. This slab of reflective black plastic boasts the same futuristic touch-sensitive interface as the phone

LG's home cinema systems have undergone a stylish revamp and the new J10HD looks sumptuous in its eye-catching high-gloss black finish. Even the chunky subwoofer has fallen under LG's stylish spell and a large circular led illuminates its front facia, adding to the system's funky feel.

It might seem expensive, but the LH-RH760TF is no ordinary one-box system. It's a DVD player, DVD/HDD recorder, 5.1 surround sound system and multimedia jukebox wrapped up in one convenient package

The price tag might seem steep, but with a features list that includes DVD playback and recording, a 160GB hard disk, 5.1 surround sound and video upscaling, this rig could even be a bargain.

Despite being able to boast digital recording, the LH-RH361SE surprisingly isn't the most expensive model around. It boasts a large160GB hard disk, which can store up to 220 hours of programmes

LG's LH-T760IA home cinema system looks substantial for the money. The four tallboy speakers tower above most other floorstanding speakers we have seen partnered with a one-box home cinema system

There's nothing better than feeling that you're getting plenty for your money. LG's new home cinema system certainly accomplishes this feat, arriving in a very hefty box, yet costing around £300, considerably less if you shop online.