British speaker specialist Wharfedale has announced the new DX-1 5.1 home cinema system.

It includes four identical, diminutive, 19cm tall satellite speakers, a 29cm centre and a compact active subwoofer with a 20cm driver and built-in 150-watt Class D amplifier.

The satellites include a 19mm silk dome tweeter and 75mm mid/bass driver with a woven polypropylene cone, while the centre speaker uses two 75mm woven PP cones.

Peter Comeau, director of acoustic design for Wharfedale’s parent company IAG, said: "In the UK and around the world, there is high demand for compact 5.1 speaker systems that combine crisp, modern aesthetics with high-quality sound.

“In the DX-1 HCP we have incorporated elements from Wharfedale’s award-winning Diamond 10 Series to deliver a high-value package that is not only a delight in the home, but also extremely enjoyable to listen to. Modern movie soundtracks are exceptionally demanding, but we’ve made sure that this package is tailor-made for the job."

The system’s intended for smaller room, with closed box speakers designed to be situated close to walls.

The Wharfedale DX-1 HCP is available now in high-gloss black or white finishes for £400.