Latest articles by Joe Svetlik
iFi's next-gen streamers promise "a more refined listening experience"
Say hello to the iFi Zen Stream 3, Neo Stream 3 and Neo iDSD 3 DAC/amp.
Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): which should you buy?
Two pairs of fine noise-cancelling earbuds do battle
Best Beats headphones 2026: top pairs tested by experts
Best Buys These are the best Beats headphones on the market right now, from true wireless to sporty designs.
Best Bowers & Wilkins speakers 2026: 7 great models, all tested by experts
best buy Bowers & Wilkins knows how to make a good pair of speakers – we've rounded-up the best you can buy.
Why I'll never give up my DVD collection
Even though I don't delve into it all that often.
Wait! Don't subscribe to HBO Max until you've read this
The new streaming service looks great, but there are some pitfalls to avoid...
KEF Coda W vs LSX II: which all-in-one speaker system should you buy?
The LSX II earned five stars and a What Hi-Fi? Award – what does KEF's new system bring to the table?
Blu-ray might have a saviour in the streaming age, and it’s nothing to do with picture quality
The physical media format has another string to its bow…
Best LG C5 deals 2026: get the five-star OLED for less
Secure the best price on an Award-winning OLED TV
HBO Max is coming to the UK and Ireland next month – but prepare to be confused
You'll be able to watch from 26th March.
Is this our first official look at the Sony XM6 earbuds? Video teaser touts a launch this week
Sony has posted an official video of what could well be the XM6 wireless earbuds.
These massively oversized headphones are actually a Bluetooth speaker you can buy
Get it while stocks last
Sorry, but I will keep playing music through my phone's speakers for this very simple reason
Sometimes, a phone's speakers are all you need
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.
Dan D’Agostino's anniversary power amp promises a "new level of refinement and control"
The Momentum Z Monoblock Amplifier looks like a tank and costs almost as much
Sonos will ramp up its launches in 2026; these are the products we want to see next
Wireless speakers, headphones and soundbars, plus a surprise or two all make our wish list.
Sony XM6 wireless earbuds shown from multiple angles in latest leak
A retailer accidentally put its XM6 page live early, showing the earbuds in great detail...
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.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 and Buds 4 will launch on 25th February, if this leak is right
On price, there's good and bad news...
Best multi-room speakers 2026: whole-home wireless speakers tried and tested
Best Buys Kiss those cables goodbye and start your whole home sound system with one of these excellent multi-room speakers.
PS5 Slim vs PS5: what's the difference?
Not only is it slimmer, it has more modern USB ports and more storage, too. But is the PS5 Slim better value than the original PS5?
This speaker is named after the finest champagne – and promises to be even more refined
The Revival Audio Atalante Grande Réserve flagship speaker is limited to 300 pairs worldwide.
Best streaming devices 2026: smart TV sticks and boxes chosen by our experts
Best Buys The best TV streaming devices are easy, affordable and capable of delivering high-quality pictures and sound to your TV.
