Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
Best KEF speakers 2026: budget, premium, bookshelf and wireless systems
Best Buys British audio maker KEF makes a fine array of speakers, from bookshelf to tower speakers. Here's our pick of the bunch.
Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos Play: which wireless smart speaker is right for you?
The do-it-all portable Play or the home-focused Era 100?
JBL Go 5
JBL promises another small but mighty marvel with the pocket-sized Go 5 thanks to more features and even better sound.
These affordable wired earbuds seek to blend retro-inspired looks with modern sonic performance
Sivga introduces the M260 wired earbuds
Best music streaming services 2026: free streams to hi-res audio
Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.
Now Playing: check out the 5 blockbuster test tracks we’re using this May
Batman, Superman, and a new Bond theme (sort of)
This Los Angeles brand is blurring the line between audio and art – for a price, of course
Oben Hi-Fi’s new speaker ranges are nothing if not eye catching
“What is JBL sound? It’s powerful, dynamic and energetic” – we chat to JBL about headphones, history and 80 years in the business
JBL celebrates 80 years in the game – and looks forward to 80 more…
Sharp RP-TT100
Sharp is back making turntables after a significant hiatus, but has it remembered how to get your records sounding their best?
Audiovector bills its latest high-end loudspeakers as the “sweet spot” between sonic performance and refined design
The R5 Arreté have landed
Majority's feature-heavy powered speakers want to dethrone Onyko and Ruark
On paper, the Majority D100X offer a lot for £129
Musical Fidelity’s integrated amplifiers deploy high-end engineering for “exceptional power and precision”
Musical Fidelity lifts the lid on the M5xi and M6xi integrated amplifiers
I heard a Dolby Atmos mix in a professional recording studio – and it’s changed my view of spatial audio
Is this really the future of music?
The best AirPods alternatives 2026: 6 superb pairs reviewed and picked by our experts
Best Buys In case Apple's in-ears aren't on your radar...
Best AirPods Max alternatives 2026: amazing options picked by our experts
Best Buys You don't need Apple's premium headphones to have a great wireless, noise-cancelling experience.
It's taken over six years, but we finally have two new, affordable and capable Bluetooth turntables worth recommending
Two superb decks enter our list of the best Bluetooth record players
Best Bluetooth speakers 2026: tried and tested for every budget
Best Buys Looking for a Bluetooth speaker? These are the best home and portable speakers money can buy, from budget wonders to burly boomboxes.
The 16 best prog rock albums our hi-fi experts recommend for testing
Prog is designed to push boundaries, as well as your hi-fi system’s capabilities
Kerr's compact standmounts promise pro-level performance for smaller listening spaces
Kerr unveils the K400 standmounts
Best cheap wireless headphones 2026, tested by our experts
Best Buys Save money without sacrificing sound quality with our pick of the best cheap wireless headphones around.
TechDAS's high-end pneumatic turntable seeks "unparalleled sound" via its unique construction and high-quality materials
The Air Force IV has landed
Vinyl on your radio? Discover 4 non-traditional but easy ways to listen to your turntable
You don't need a full-fat hi-fi system for modern turntables
Best Bluetooth turntables 2026: wireless record players tried and tested by experts
Best Buys If you love vinyl but value convenience and versatility, check out our guide to the best Bluetooth turntables across all budgets.
