Latest articles by Joe Svetlik
Best cheap headphones 2026: great music quality on a budget
Best Buys The best budget headphones in the world, featuring in-ear, over-ear and Bluetooth headphones, and all tested by our expert reviewers.
The A-Z of vinyl: a glossary of turntable terminology
Don't know your cartridges from your cantilevers? Get up to speed with our handy guide to vinyl terminology
This digital music player-cum-amp wears many different hats
Hi-res digital music player, streamer, headphone amplifier, pre-amplifier, DAC...
Best AirPods 2026: Apple's wireless headphones ranked and rated
Apple's AirPods span a range of prices and designs, but which pair of wireless headphones will suit you best?
Danish speaker brand Jamo returns under new ownership, will unveil new range soon
The longstanding brand was sold in 2024, and now it's making a comeback.
"It's not just a transaction, it's a conversation" – how vinyl record shops are thriving in the digital age
The digital threat might be greater than ever, but record shops are doing a roaring trade – here's how
5 reasons I'm beyond stoked for the Metal Gear Solid film
Here's hoping Solid Snake uses a cardboard box to hide from enemy guards
Best multi-room wireless systems 2026: all tested by expert reviewers
Best Buys Want to play all the music in the world at the touch of a button, all around your home? You want a wireless multi-room system.
This portable cassette player blends retro charm with wireless convenience
The Miko Cassette Player looks like a relic from the ’80s, but packs Bluetooth for wireless playback
Nova promises to be Advance Paris' "most advanced" product range to date
Encompasses amplification, hi-res streaming, wireless controls and more
The Cambridge Audio MSX refreshes the Minx range of compact modular speakers
With new finishes and the same drivers
Ask The Reader: what's the UK's best independent record shop?
Vinyl Week is coming soon, and we want to know your favourite stores to buy from.
Netflix has hiked its prices for the second time in 14 months
And it's facing more competition than ever
Sonos Play vs Apple HomePod 2: which wireless speaker is better?
Sonos' new speaker is the same price as the HomePod 2, but that's where their similarities end
HBO Max is now free with Sky – and has just sorted my son's Christmas present
There's a welcome surprise for fans of one huge franchise
The sequel to Cambridge Audio's five-star music streamer makes your TV part of your hi-fi system
The CXN100 SE adds HDMI eARC, bringing your TV into the streaming party.
Sony is close to reaching a $1bn deal with TCL for its TV business, sources say
A deal could be signed, sealed and delivered this month
Majority’s new wireless speakers and turntable cost less than £200, combined
If you want a budget plug-and-play system, this could be for you
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.
Denon Home returns to battle Sonos with 3 new wireless speakers that support Dolby Atmos
The Denon Home 200, 400 and 600 multi-room speakers have Sonos firmly in their sights
Sennheiser's headphone division is for sale
The audio company's Swiss owner wants to offload Sennheiser's consumer hearing division
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.
I thought my Sony earbuds were broken – until I adjusted this feature
Turns out they switch listening modes by design
