2025's Top Pyro Picks: Best Barrages For Any Budget
If rockets are the headliners of a display, barrages are the backbone. These multi-shot cakes keep the action going, delivering a variety of effects without you having to constantly light fuses. One ignition, and you’ve got a ready-made mini-show — or, in some cases, a jaw-dropping two-minute performance that could rival a council display.
At Epic Fireworks, we’ve handpicked the barrages that give the biggest bang for your buck. Some are small-but-mighty garden crowd-pleasers, others are full-blown compounds that turn night into day. Whether you’re planning Bonfire Night, Diwali, or a New Year’s blowout, these are the barrages worth having on your side.
Laser Duel 36 Shot
“What can I say about Laser Duel? For its size the performance appears endless and it's crammed full of various effects which do a great job of lighting up the night sky. These may only have a small 10mm bore but don't let that fool you. These are great and at just a few pounds to buy should be in any back garden display.” – 5 Stars, Craig
Laser Duel is the perfect example of why you should never underestimate a smaller cake. Super-bright pink stars shoot skyward on comet tails, golden crackling comets dominate the night, then green star comets create huge light columns. Sonic spinners add unusual sound effects, before the whole thing wraps with a rapid-fire finale of red-tipped comets and delayed crackle.
Specifications:
No. of Shots: 36
Approx Firework Duration: 35 Sec
Noise Rating: 4/10
Classification: 1.4G
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Epic Price: £5.94 (RRP £11.99)
Humming Hornets 28 Shot
"The highlight of my show according to virtually everyone in attendance. So different to most other effects, a hummer cake always gets a laugh, and this is up there with the best for clarity of effect. Definitely a new favourite, and will be on the list for future displays!" – 5 Stars, Giggles
Humming Hornets is a sonic barrage like no other. Whistles, zips, and zany sound effects come with bright red, green, yellow, and blue stars. The fanned finale of coloured comet tails seals the deal, making it one of the most entertaining small barrages you’ll ever fire.
Specifications:
No. of Shots: 28
Approx Firework Duration: 30 Sec
Noise Rating: 6/10
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Fan Firing
Epic Price: £19.98 (RRP £39.99)
Moving Target 105 Shot
"Great value low noise fancake with a nice wide spread of comets, love this one, great fired in multiples from different firing positions." – 5 Stars, Dan
Moving Target is a firm team favourite, firing 7 shots at a time in a sweeping fan. Multi-level effects include red, green, and crackling comet tails, bright blue stars, and glittering shimmers that sweep back and forth. Compact in size but stunning in performance.
Specifications:
No. of Shots: 105
Approx Firework Duration: 22 Sec
Noise Rating: 3/10
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Fan Firing
Epic Price: £19.98 (RRP £39.99)
Silver Spirals 16 Shot
"Excellent piece, video doesnt do it justice, i fired 3 of these flanked by a couple of silver fountains, had the crowd oohing and ahhing. Great price!!" – 5 Stars, Ben
Silver Spirals offers a rare, low-noise effect. Red comets rise on golden tails, bursting into vibrant silver tourbillion spinners. Elegant, distinctive, and perfect for firing in multiples without upsetting the neighbours.
Specifications:
No. of Shots: 16
Approx Firework Duration: 25 Sec
Noise Rating: 3/10
Safety Distance: 8 Metres
Epic Price: £9.96 (RRP £19.99)
Dark Thunder 16 Shot
"I am lost for words, FANTASTIC" – 5 Stars, Jess
Dark Thunder does exactly what the name suggests — it makes noise and looks spectacular. Red and green comets with spinning silver tails erupt into massive red, blue, and green peonies, complete with silver stars and crackles. A great all-rounder for any display.
Specifications:
No. of Shots: 16
Approx Firework Duration: 40 Sec
Noise Rating: 8/10
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Vertical Firing
Epic Price: £29.94 (RRP £49.99)
Howling Wolves 30 Shot
"This is one of my absolute favourites. The tails get to a huge height and the noise is phenomenal!" – 5 Stars, James
Howling Wolves is infamous for its piercing howls. This massive calibre cake delivers loud screaming shots followed by palms and crackles. Fire two together for overlapping howls and an unforgettable sound-and-vision experience.
Specifications:
No. of Shots: 30
Approx Firework Duration: 45 Sec
Noise Rating: 9/10
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Vertical Firing
Epic Price: £44.94 (RRP £89.99)
Dreadnought 296 Shot
"one fantastic cake used it for the first time Sunday night the 5th of November at a display and all I can say is it was amazing Well recommended every day display should have one" – 5 Stars, Craig
Dreadnought is one of the finest compound barrages available in the UK. Nearly two minutes of colour, noise, and variety: fan firing, V firing, W firing, strobes, peonies, brocades, ghost effects, dragon eggs, and more. It’s a rollercoaster of a firework — just light once and enjoy the ride.
Specifications:
No. of Shots: 296
Approx Firework Duration: 110 Sec
Noise Rating: 9/10
Classification: 1.3G
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Fan & Vertical Firing
Epic Price: £299.94 (RRP £499.99)
Predator 500 Shot
"I fired a pair of Predator 500's as part of my finale..and I shall do the same again next year. They performed faultlessly, filling the air with loud bangs/whistles and are pretty fireworks in their own right. Excellent value for money and thoroughly recommended." – 5 Stars, Mark
Predator is a fast-firing barrage that lasts well over two minutes. Peonies, whistles, crackles, bangs, and an intense finale — this cake doesn’t stop until it’s wrung every bit of colour and sound from its 500 shots. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Specifications:
No. of Shots: 500
Approx Firework Duration: 125 Sec
Noise Rating: 8/10
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Vertical Firing
Epic Price: £99.96 (RRP £199.99)
Royal Salute 56 Shot
Royal Salute brings regal class to your display. Golden brocade tails rise into glowing crowns of red, silver, and green, paired with fanned volleys of glittering gold. Purple and green bursts build to a finale of crackling chrysanthemums. A stately showpiece.
Specifications:
No. of Shots: 56
Approx Firework Duration: 45 Sec
Noise Rating: 8/10
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Vertical & Fan Firing
Epic Price: £54.96 (RRP £99.99)
Whistle Mix Pop 27 Shot
"This firework is fantastic value its packed with noise and colour and become a must have for any future firework party." – 5 Stars, Tony
Whistle Mix Pop is a sound-lover’s dream. Red pearls whizz and dip with humming whistles, paired with spinners, screamers, tailed crackles, and more. A fun, family favourite barrage with plenty of variety.
Specifications:
No. of Shots: 27
Approx Firework Duration: 26 Sec
Noise Rating: 5/10
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Fan Firing
Epic Price: £19.98 (RRP £19.99)
Big, Bold, and Barrage-Tastic
If you want a display that looks professional but doesn’t require constant lighting, barrages are the way forward. From small gems like Laser Duel to heavyweights like Dreadnought, they add structure, rhythm, and spectacle to your night.
Want more epic fireworks to add to your next display? Check out our other Top Pyro Picks guides to find the perfect ones, no matter your budget.
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