Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
Elac's latest big-money floorstanders have landed – from outer space, by the looks of it
The Concentro M 80 7 are a "masterpiece of form and function", teasing cutting-edge technology and an iconic aesthetic.
Inside the Clearaudio factory: building £145,000 turntables and assembling cartridges by hand
We take a trip to Erlangen to see how German manufacturer Clearaudio assembles some of the most luxurious decks in the world.
Best in-ear headphones 2025: top earbuds tried and tested by our experts
Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.
Best budget wireless earbuds 2025: top affordable pairs tested by our experts
Best Buys Our expert picks of the best budget wireless earbuds from the likes of JBL, Sony and Apple.
Røde NTH-50
Røde seeks to follow up the success of the excellent NTH-100 over-ears with the cheaper, on-ear NTH-50.
Best wireless speakers 2025: tried and tested by our expert team
Best Buys Whether you're spending big or currently coin conscious, these are the best wireless speakers on the market
Volumio's standalone high-precision DAC vows to "maximise audio integrity without excess"
Volumio branches out from music streamers and do-it-all boxes with the Preciso standalone DAC.
Can Røde follow up the success of the Award-winning NTH-100 over-ears with its "exceptional" on-ear sequel?
Following the release of the over-ear NTH-100 over-ears in 2022, the on-ear NTH-50 look to stand on the shoulders of giants.
Best cheap wireless headphones 2025, tested by our experts
Best Buys Save money without sacrificing sound quality with our pick of the best cheap wireless headphones around.
HiFi Rose teases its RS451 music streamer with HDMI eARC and AirPlay
HiFi Rose's latest music streamer, the RS451, offers hi-res streaming and thorough connectivity options
I love the quality that Tidal offers – but please, make it more user-friendly
Tidal is clearly a great music streaming service. If it could fix some usability issues, it would be absolutely world-beating.
The 11 most exciting hi-fi products we saw at High End Munich 2025
High End Munich 2025 was one to remember, featuring major reveals and launches from Burmester, Cyrus, Fyne Audio, JBL and many more.
I've tried Astell & Kern's flagship portable music player – and it's a behemoth in both size and price
Astell & Kern knows how to make a portable music player, with the flagship A&ultima SP4000 looking to be its best ever.
7 of the quirkiest and strangest pairs of speakers we saw at High End Munich 2025
We've rounded up our selection of the coolest, quirkiest and downright strangest speakers from this year's High End Munich showcase.
Sony WH-1000XM6 are official: price, features, verdict and all the details
Sony has finally lifted the lid on the XM6, three years after the XM5. Here's everything you need to know.
Triangle's latest speakers pledge greater sonic clarity thanks to upgraded cabinets, crossovers and drivers
Triangle has added to its Borea line of speakers with the standmount Borea BR04.
Clearaudio's N1 aims to set a new benchmark for entry-level moving-magnet cartridges
German audio manufacturer Clearaudio has announced its latest moving-magnet cartridge which aims to set a new benchmark for products of its type and price.
Best budget record players 2025: affordable turntables tried and tested
Best Buys You don't have to spend a fortune to get a great record player, so here are the best budget decks we've tested and can fully recommend.
LG Xboom Buds (2025)
LG’s wireless earbuds are reasonably competent, but they have a way to go if they’re going to trouble the market leaders.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 vs Apple AirPods Max: which premium headphones are top of the pops?
Can B&W’s latest over-ears give Apple’s impressive cans a run for their money?
Fyne Audio's high-end floorstanders aim to replicate the experience of a live performance in your living room
With flagship technology and a serious asking price, the F704SP see Fyne looking to enhance its reputation for fantastic floorstanders.
Meze's latest open-back headphones tease a "crisp, engaging and detailed audio experience"
Meze is heading to the High End Munich Show this year with a brand new pair of open-back headphones, the 105 Silva.
Best Alexa speakers 2025: Amazon's voice-powered smart speakers tried and tested
Best Buys Combining great sound with useful voice-controlled features, these are the best Alexa smart speakers tested by our expert team
Astell & Kern unveils new flagship portable music player packed with hi-res streaming features and a redesigned internal circuitry
Debuting at High End Munich 2025, the A&ultima SP4000 offers enhanced circuitry and hi-res file support alongside two new pairs of in-ear headphones.
