Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
Want to get the most out of the new Sonos Play wireless speaker? These top tips will help you out
Get your Sonos playing nice
Sonos Play
The Sonos Play has a lot of bases covered, offering robust Bluetooth portable performance alongside wireless streaming and a veritable avalanche of features.
Best budget hi-fi speakers 2026: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested
Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.
Grado upgrades some of our favourite wired headphones with its brand new X2 driver
Exciting news coming out of Grado Labs...
Best bookshelf speakers 2026: top standmounts for every budget tested
best buys We've highlighted the best bookshelf speakers for all budgets, with each model tested by our experienced reviews team.
Best budget wireless earbuds 2026: 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.
I've heard Denon's new range of multi-room wireless speakers – and Sonos should be worried
Denon's new speakers make a good first impression
Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2026: expert-tested recommendations
Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.
Bowers & Wilkins has added stylish new colourways for two of its most popular pairs of wireless headphones
Red-dy or not, there's new finishes for the Px7 S3 over-ears and Pi8 buds
Yamaha YH-4000
Yamaha’s YH-4000 open-back headphones are comfortable, well-made and set impressive sonic standards for the price.
Denon boasts that its first-ever Bluetooth turntable is "as stylish as it is capable" – but there's a catch
Denon unleashes the DP-500BT Bluetooth spinner
Spotify's new 'Exclusive Mode' gives you "bit-perfect" playback from the Windows desktop app
Good news for Windows users
Best over-ear headphones 2026: wired and wireless pairs tested by our in-house experts
Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...
Best wireless speakers 2026: 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
Philips' do-it-all micro system boasts AirPlay 2 and Tidal Connect alongside a built-in CD player
Also launching are the Fidelio L5 wireless ANC headphones
Activo's affordable wired buds feature a five-driver array for "full-bodied" bass and "articulate highs"
Activo gives you the Scoop
Forget the Oscars, this wildly underrated western has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard
The Wild West's best
They're here! The AirPods Max 2 have arrived, teasing improved ANC, better sound and a raft of cutting edge features
The long wait is over!
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.
Cleer Audio's open earbuds are packed with features, including Dolby Atmos and THX spatial audio support
The Arc 5 blend an open design with a bulging feature set
Focal has a new owner – and I'm worried and excited in equal measure
Belgian firm Barco is set to take control of the brand
Onkyo, Ruark and Philips are all vying for desktop speaker supremacy – so which pair should you pick?
It's Philips vs Onkyo vs Ruark in a titanic triple tussle
Philips Fidelio FA3
Philips’ active speakers offer ample features, including Bluetooth, HDMI ARC and optical inputs, but can their sound performance trouble the class leaders?
