Latest articles by Becky Roberts
Incredible deal! These Award-winning KEF standmount speakers are £300 off – their lowest price this year!
The KEF LS50 Meta are down to £899
Spotify Lossless still trails behind its hi-res streaming rivals – but that won’t matter for most people
While Spotify has finally entered the hi-res streaming game, it technically still lags behind its rivals. But should you care?
What is lossless audio? Is it worth it and do you need it?
It’s very likely you’ll have seen the term ‘lossless audio’ bandied around in the music space in recent years, but is it something you need in your life?
An excruciating timeline of our eight-year wait for Spotify (HiFi) Lossless
With Spotify's Lossless tier eight years in the making, let’s take a trip through the hi-res streaming journey so far...
Best on-ear headphones 2025: our expert pick of wired and wireless pairs
Our expert picks of the best on-ear headphones for features, style and sound, including pairs from Sony and Grado.
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.
Sony WF-1000XM6: release date and price predictions, plus 6 features on our wishlist
We muse on what could be in store for Sony's next flagship wireless earbuds
WiiM waltzes into our expert hi-fi system buying guide with its multi-tasking streaming machine
Adding a much-needed budget option for the most blossoming product category
Best hi-fi systems 2025: CD, vinyl and streaming music players for the home
Best buys Music systems that strike the perfect balance between performance and convenience
Fleetwood Mac’s breakthrough album gets Dolby Atmos Blu-ray Audio mix (and two vinyl releases) for 50th anniversary
The eponymous album follows last year's Rumours in getting the Blu-ray Atmos treatment
I've been glued to the Prime Day hi-fi deals for four days, and none have beaten this budget system for simplicity and value
A superb all-in-one speaker system for TV audio and music
Cambridge Audio CXA81 MKII
Cambridge Audio moves its legendary CXA81 on by a country mile with this MKII model – but has it come far enough to claim the top spot?
Just hours left! 7 cheap vinyl, hi-fi and TV accessories to bag before Prime Day ends – from £8.50
Handy accessories that won't break the bank
Bless your 'dumb' hi-fi system with AirPlay, Spotify and Tidal Connect for next to nothing this Prime Day
The clever little WiiM Mini streamer is just £69 / $71
Cambridge Audio is winning Prime Day hi-fi deals – save hundreds on six superb components
Available not only at Amazon but also Richer Sounds and Cambridge Audio itself
Elevate your vinyl experience this Prime Day with these handy accessories under £20
Reap maximum reward from your records without spending a fortune
Prime Day delivers crazy 72% savings on Amazon devices – but only 5 are truly worth your time
Forget Amazon's soundbars, for one...
Audiophiles, assemble! 41% off analytical Sennheiser headphones is a bona fide Prime Day bargain
Wired open-backs for less than £100
I've built a neat and convenient hi-fi system out of the Prime Day deals – and it's super affordable
A musical WiiM and Q Acoustics combo for less than £500
Sonos Ace headphones hit record-low price for Prime Day – but buy them at your peril
Deals While the wireless headphones are up to 40% off, you can do much better
Prime Day has thrown up a rare hi-fi deal on one of our favourite desktop DACs – now at its lowest-ever price
Cambridge Audio's hugely versatile DAC and headphone amp is 37% off
I've found two sneaky ways to get Sony's award-winning XM5 headphones even cheaper in the Prime Day sale
Deals Forgo a certain accessory or get a 'Grade A' refurbished pair
24 of the best film scenes to test surround sound
Looking for the best film scenes to show off your surround sound system's potency? We have just what you need...
