Latest articles by James Cook
This Welsh hi-fi brand is catering to different hi-fi tastes with the launch of four new amplifiers
Leema Acoustics is back, but will it be with a bang?
Creek Audio launches first of three models in new speaker range making its debut at Bristol Hi-Fi Show
The Cymatics 6 promise “controlled extension and spatial precision”
I’ll be listening to two iconic Thin Lizzy albums to celebrate their 50th birthday – you should too
1976 was a great year for Ireland’s best rock band
KEF Coda W vs LSX II LT: which speaker system is the best option for you?
Two five-star KEFs with differing feature sets
Best Elac speakers 2026: tested and reviewed by our experts
The best Elac speakers we've heard deliver maximum performance for minimum money. Here are our favourites.
I was about to buy these Award-winning, compact powered speakers, but this other pair stopped me
Why did I test that darn phono stage?
KEF Coda W
Stylish looks, lots of ways to connect, and a big, detailed sound mean the case for the KEF Coda W active speakers is a mighty one
JBL has resurrected one of its iconic retro hi-fi speakers to celebrate its 80th
The L100 is back, again
Best wired earbuds 2026: top in-ear models 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 wired headphones 2026: the 5 top pairs tested by our review experts
Best buys Wired is the way if you want the best sound for your money
Tribit’s budget noise-cancelling headphones can play music for nearly five days straight!
The QuietPlus 81 take aim at the Award-winning Sonys
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.
Majority looks to rival JBL’s best with launch of affordable, feature-packed Bluetooth speakers
The Move range features Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C and even a Micro SD card slot
Best active speakers 2026: 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 free music apps 2026: free ways to stream music on Android and iPhone
Best Buys All the free music and radio streaming apps you need for listening on your Android or iPhone.
Spotify no longer serves my needs, so I’m switching to Tidal instead
It’s been a good run, but things have changed
Best internet radios 2026: modern radios with streaming smarts
Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.
Best portable MP3 players 2026: our expert picks of the top hi-res music players
Best buys You can listen to music on your phone or laptop, of course, but if you want optimum sound quality, only a dedicated hi-res audio player will do.
Spotify’s US prices set to rise again
An individual Premium subscription will increase by $1 a month
Fyne Audio F5E
With their balanced presentation and excellent stereo imaging, the compact F5E are a talented pair of standmount speakers.
It's the first month of 2026 – and we've already found 4 excellent test discs to challenge your home cinema system
The best discs we've had in the test room so far
Best DACs 2026: USB, desktop and portable digital-to-analogue converters
Best Buys Give your phone, laptop or hi-fi system the audio boost it probably needs
Campfire Audio marks 10-year anniversary with an eye-catching twist on its high-end wired earbuds
The ‘Classic Green’ Andromeda 10 are a new addition to its flagship range
