The PMC fact 8s are what dragged us back to the brand. As you can see, they are slim & attractive. Meet them in the flesh and you'll spot that they are superbly finished too. Surprisingly, for something that looks so resolutely 'lifestyle', they actually do the sonic business too.

The Facts are light on their feet yet extended in the bass. Very open, very dynamic and refined with impressive imaging ability. They work well with some Naim electronics but may be a tiny bit too dry for the 552 / 500 system - certainly the results here have been slightly too cool.

With the mid-range (NAP200 - 300 power amps and 202 or 282 pre-amps) they have been stunning. Absolutely lovely with the Rega Isis / Osiris too.

They might be moderately tall and deep but the slim profile makes them very visually discrete. When well matched, they really are so compromise-free and musically involving that the cute looks seem a happy accident.

On permanent demonstration - other than when people try them at home, of course.

In addition to the Facts, we have the new and rather special twenty series on demonstratiion too.