Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
These rival floorstanders have impressed us in our test rooms – but for entirely different reasons
Similar price, very different speakers
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4
The FreeBuds Pro 4 aim to be the best-performing buds we’ve yet heard from Huawei, but do they offer enough sonically?
Cheap wireless earbuds are a great idea, but they still need to improve in one key area
Let's make cheap cheerful again
At last! Could our five-year wait for the Apple HomePod Mini 2 finally be at an end?
Rumours suggest a second-gen Mini is coming this year
From the AirPods Max 2 to the Sony WF-1000XM6, these are the wireless headphones we're keen to see in 2025
The year's not over yet!
Bose’s portable Bluetooth speaker teases “crisp, clear audio” and “enough bass to fill any room”
Plus, an official release date for the SoundLink Micro 2
Forget Taylor Swift's new album – Depeche Mode's new concert film is coming to cinemas and IMAX screens
Screening worldwide from October 28th
I’ve listened to almost every pair of premium wireless headphones this year – these are the ones I’m recommending to most people
Jacks of all trades, masters of many
Quick! Grab the entry-level Q Acoustics 5010 standmounts for just £359 — save £140!
A big saving for summer
Want to push your hi-fi system to the limit? This heavy metal track is the final boss of testing
An unforgettable test track
Campfire Audio's luxury Grand Luna in-ear headphones aim to eclipse their sonic rivals
Moon Knights in stainless steel armour
Best noise-cancelling headphones 2025 – tested by our in-house review experts
Best Buys The best ANC headphones silence the noisy outside world, leaving you and your tunes uninterrupted
Best smart speakers 2025: top voice-assistant speakers tested by our experts
Best Buys Speakers with virtual voice assistants baked in are all the rage, so our experts have tested the lot to find out which ones are top of the class
Best active speakers 2025: our experts pick the top pairs with integrated amplifiers
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.
Best budget Bluetooth speakers 2025: top models tried and tested by our experts
Best Buys There are plenty of budget Bluetooth speakers around, and we're here to tell you where the real value is.
One of our favourite budget wired headphones' price has been slashed by £30 – making them a better bargain than before
Ideal for home listening
6 test tracks we've been playing in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month
MJ, Nine Inch Nails and, yes, even some Coldplay
Best waterproof speakers 2025: all types tested for every budget
Best Buys Whether you're hitting the beach or lounging by the pool, don't forget to bring your waterproof speaker along for the ride.
AVID's high-end Evo Two floorstanders promise better bass and a broader dynamic range
The Evo Two join AVID's Evo line of high-end speakers
Best outdoor speakers 2025: portable, wireless, waterproof models tried and tested
Best Buys Up your leisure game and head into the great outdoors with our pick of the best outdoor speakers.
Save a barnstorming £550 on JBL's handsome, easy-to-use record player – over 50 per cent off!
The JBL TT350 Classic drops from £999 to just £449 at Peter Tyson
Best Bluetooth speakers 2025: 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.
Crosley's new turntable system uses external bookshelf speakers, and aims to offer a step up from all-in-one record players
The Crosley C65 system arrives alongside the super-affordable Miles deck
