Latest articles by Becky Roberts
What is Roon? How the music platform works and what devices are Roon Ready
The music management and listening service of choice in serious hi-fi circles, but what is Roon and how does it work?
Apple’s AirPods line is in great shape, save for one sorry spec
While the AirPods 4 announced yesterday tick an abundance of boxes, one spec made my shoulders slump upon seeing it...
AirPods 4 vs AirPods 4 with ANC: which new pair should you pick?
Apple has split its new AirPods into two models, so what are the differences between them and which pair is better value?
AirPods 4 are official: release date, features and price details
Updated Apple has launched brand-new AirPods 4, with updated audio, features, design and even included ANC for the first time.
AirPods Pro 2 (2022) vs AirPods Pro: should you upgrade?
The AirPods Pro 2 bring several improvements over the originals, but are they worth upgrade to?
IFA 2024: Beyerdynamic guns for Apple and Bose with Aventho 300 Dolby Atmos headphones
The headphone specialist has also announced premium wireless earbuds with a hefty 38-hour battery life.
Sony looks to master mixing and music listening with affordable MDR-M1 studio headphones
They sit between the MDR-7506 (also closed-back) and the open-back MDR-MV1 we recently awarded four stars.
Save 15% on Richter's award-winning Wizard S6plus when you trade in any loudspeakers
Between now and 30th November (or until stocks last), you can now get 15 per cent off the $2,899 Wizard S6plus when you trade in an old pair of Wizards – or any other.
AFL Finals ready? Bag a free subwoofer worth AU$1200 when you buy a Sennheiser Ambeo soundbar
Sennheiser is giving away a free Ambeo subwoofer with every purchase of an Ambeo Mini or Ambeo Plus soundbar this month.
Noble Audio's debut over-ears take on Apple and Bose with a world's first driver design
Priced at £599 / $649, the FoKus Apollo use a patented hybrid dynamic and planar magnetic driver.
5 new Netflix documentary movies coming in September – and one lands on Thursday
Non-fiction fans are being treated to a double-digit assortment of docos in the coming weeks...
7 common mistakes to avoid with your stereo amplifier
We address the common gaffes that could prevent you from getting the most out of your amp – and system – and how to avoid making them yourself.
So your hi-fi has both digital and audio connections – which should you use?
You may have more than one DAC-toting component in your system chain and thus be presented with several ways of connecting them. So which route should you take?
Sony WF-C510 squeeze even more out of Award-winning wireless earbud designs – and offer a unique feature
Not content with its WF-C500 being the best budget wireless earbuds on the market, Sony has introduced a successor that delivers even more bang for your buck.
What is a DAC? And why do you need one anyway?
Got digital music? You should probably learn about digital-to-analogue converters and what they bring to the digital audio party.
I flew across the world and this rarely-seen wireless earbuds feature was an unexpected saviour
The B&W Pi8's charging case can accept audio signals via a USB-C socket and wirelessly ‘retransmit’ them to the earbuds.
3 reasons why students should choose Tidal over Spotify
Spotify’s student plan is famously good value, but it isn't the cheapest or best-sounding out there...
Travel like a What Hi-Fi? editor with these 5 portable audiophile devices
Our technology travel checklist includes 5 recommended audio and video devices for your holidays and business trips...
Dan D’Agostino's Momentum C2 preamplifier can double as a dream source
Dan D’Agostino has expanded its Momentum range with a preamp that also has the potential to become a dream source.
4 new Netflix movies and TV shows I can’t wait to watch in August – and one is out now
Netflix’s August haul looks likely to feature more lowlights than highlights, but there are a handful of releases whetting my appetite...
Should you buy a streaming amplifier? Pros and cons to consider before owning a network amp
One-box-streamer-and-amplifier components are one of the hottest trends in hi-fi now, but are they worth choosing over separates? We discuss the pros and cons of both paths...
Here's how to watch the Olympics in the highest quality: 4K, HDR, Dolby Atmos
Get the Games glowing on your screen in the UK, US and Australia...
Astell & Kern's affordable Activo P1 portable music player could be a Sony Walkman alternative
Unveiled at High End Munich earlier this year, Astell & Kern has officially launched the Activo P1 portable music player for a more affordable price tag.
