And any compact speaker system that can handle German hard rock without losing it's composure needs no further recommendation. Hier kommt die Sonne indeed.

Watching 300 with the soundtrack pumping through the MP300 was also highly amusing. Seldom have blood splatters sounded quite so visceral and liquid when away from a high-quality home cinema surround sound system.

Seldom have we heard such sound quality away from a home cinema set up

Edifier wasn't a company we had heard of before being aurally accosted at a trade show by an MP300 turned up LOUD. The company's R&D operation is based in Vancouver and its brain trust includes some well -nown names from the audiophile world, including Peter Duminy of B&W. After our time with the MP300, it's a company we'll be keeping a close eye on in future.

Come November, the MP300 will available from a branch of John Lewis near you from the frankly ludicrously low price of £50.

Verdict

We can't really think if a single major criticism of the MP300. OK, it's a little heavy and the satellite speaker cables could be a shade longer, but set that against the cost, the look, the superb sound and frankly its a no brainier. We know what we want for Christmas.

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