Articles by: Becky Roberts

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Becky is the managing editor of What Hi-Fi? and, since her recent move to Melbourne, also the editor of Australian Hi-Fi magazine. During her eight years in the hi-fi industry, she has been fortunate enough to travel the world to report on the biggest and most exciting brands in hi-fi and consumer tech (and has had the jetlag and hangovers to remember them by). In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.

Articles by: Becky Roberts

Australian Hi-Fi Nov/Dec 2022: last issue of the year out now!

By Becky Roberts published 2 December 22

Australian Hi-Fi is the definitive mag for discerning listeners and hi-fi enthusiasts, with every issue bringing you expert reviews and news on the latest happenings in the hi-fi world...

The best Cyber Monday headphones deal yet saves you AU$149 on Sony XM5

By Becky Roberts published 28 November 22

The five-star, Award-winning Sony XM5 headphones are down to the lowest price we've seen yet, thanks to this brilliant Cyber Monday headphones deal...

I tried spatial audio with head-tracking on Android – and there's good news and bad news

By Becky Roberts published 21 November 22

Get set for gaming and movies to be a lot more immersive on the (very) small screen thanks to Dynamic Spatial Audio.

aptX Lossless: what is the breakthrough Bluetooth codec? How can you get it?

By Becky Roberts published 17 November 22

Thanks to aptX Lossless, you can now stream CD-quality audio losslessly over Bluetooth... if you have the right kit.

Award-winning Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II will sound even better in 2023

By Becky Roberts published 16 November 22

The best is getting better, with Bose's QC Earbuds II getting support for aptX Adaptive in a spring 2023 update.

Dynamic spatial audio is coming to Android phones for more immersive gaming and movie watching

By Becky Roberts published 16 November 22

Watching films and playing games on your phone is about to get a lot more involving...

Best stereo amplifiers 2023: the best integrated amps you can buy

By Becky Roberts last updated 12 November 23

Best Buys Help get the best sound from your separates hi-fi system by driving it with one of the best stereo amplifiers out there.

Best wireless headphones 2023: Bluetooth headphones for every budget

By Becky Roberts last updated 1 December 23

Best Buys The best Bluetooth headphones offer convenience and quality in one comfortable, great-value package. Here are the very best pairs on the market...

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2023: top ANC headphones for every budget

By Becky Roberts last updated 4 December 23

Best Buys Leave the noisy world behind and immerse yourself in music with our best noise-cancelling headphones buying guide.

Sonus Faber Omnia wins the What Hi-Fi? Readers' Award 2022 as voted by you!

By Becky Roberts published 10 November 22

Sonus Faber's latest all-in-one speaker system has been named your product of the year, as voted by What Hi-Fi? readers.

We tested 20+ compact hi-fi systems – and these are the 5 we'd most recommend

By Becky Roberts last updated 25 October 22

We heard a wide variety of systems during the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 judging process, but these five stood out...

NAD marries VU meters with streaming in retro-modern C 3050 LE stereo amplifier

By Becky Roberts last updated 21 October 22

NAD is celebrating its 50th anniversary by releasing a vintage-inspired stereo amp, of which 1972 units each costing $1972 will be available in a nod to the firm's founding year.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022: British brands continue their stereo amp supremacy

By Becky Roberts last updated 20 October 22

Cambridge Audio, Naim and Rega triumph alongside Marantz in the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 stereo amplifier category.

Spotify HiFi: quality, price, release date and latest news

Spotify HiFi: release date news, price prediction, quality, and latest rumours

By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik last updated 22 September 23

Everything we know about Spotify's upcoming CD-quality streaming tier ahead of its delayed launch date...

Spotify HiFi streaming could be part of new $20 'Platinum' tier with extras

By Becky Roberts last updated 17 October 22

Spotify's much-delayed HiFi service might actually be a 'Platinum' tier with extra new features for $19.99 per month.

AirPods Pro 2 (2022) vs AirPods Pro: what are the differences?

By Becky Roberts published 14 October 22

The new AirPods Pro (2022) promise big improvements over the originals. Let's compare the two Apple wireless earbuds head to head...

Netflix confirms 'Basic with Ads' price and availability – and it's not great news

By Becky Roberts published 14 October 22

"We now have a price and plan for every fan," says Netflix, as it prepares to launch its cheapest subscription yet in November.

Bose QuietComfort 45 vs Bose 700 headphones: which should you buy?

Bose QuietComfort 45 vs Bose 700: wireless noise-cancelling headphones compared

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 22 November 22

UPDATED The Bose QC 45 are the latest wireless Bose over-ears, so how do they compare with the flagship Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700?

Best wired headphones 2023: earbuds and over-ears, budget to premium

By Becky Roberts last updated 3 November 23

Best buys The very best wired headphones on the market, from budget earbuds to premium over-ears, all tried and tested by yours truly.

Best speaker cables 2023: budget and premium audio cables

By Becky Roberts last updated 19 June 23

Best Buys Don't let the humble looks fool you – your speaker cable is one of the heroes of your system. And it's one of the most cost-effective upgrades you'll ever make.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winners revealed!

By Becky Roberts last updated 12 October 22

The best hi-fi, home cinema and consumer tech products in the world make up our 109 Best Buy winners...

Can Technics' SL-G700M2 build on five-star success as a does-it-all digital source?

By Becky Roberts last updated 7 October 22

“A high-quality digital source that covers all bases” is how we described the original G700, and now we have a sequel...

Focal Bathys bring firm's high-end headphone excellence to wireless, noise-cancelling design

By Becky Roberts published 4 October 22

The new Bathys arrive as the latest Bluetooth headphones in the newly evolved upper echelon of the market.

Which Amazon Echo speaker should you buy?

By Becky Roberts, Becky Scarrott published 30 September 22

In-depth The retail giant is continually expanding its Alexa-powered wireless multi-room range to unsettle Sonos. Here's everything you need to help decide which is the best fit for you.

HiFi Rose RS520 does-it-all streaming system takes on Naim Uniti

By Becky Roberts published 30 September 22

A seriously well-equipped just-add-speakers solution for anyone wanting to combine a network player, DAC and integrated amplifier in one compact box.

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