
Becky Roberts
Becky is the managing editor of What Hi-Fi? and, since her recent move to Melbourne, also the editor of the brand's sister magazines Down Under – Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica. During her 11+ years in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices. In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.
Latest articles by Becky Roberts

The best hi-fi deals 2025 – fantastic prices on five-star audio
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals Looking to upgrade your system or bag a great bargain? Check out these hi-fi deals on speakers, amps, DACs, CD players and more.

14 ways to upgrade your home cinema without spending a fortune
By Becky Roberts last updated
Treat your screen and sound system to a boost on a budget

13 of the best musical movies to test your surround sound system
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Top films with awesome tracks to test your 5.1, 7.2 or Dolby Atmos TV system

How to optimise your 4K TV settings for Blu-ray, DVD and TV viewing
By Becky Roberts published
Your DVDs don’t have to look shoddy

The top-rated movie of 2025 with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes hits home streaming this week
By Becky Roberts published
A compelling modern fable, streaming from Friday

How to build the perfect home cinema system
By Becky Roberts last updated
If you’re serious about transforming movie nights, taking the time to properly shape an AV system will pay off in spades.

This popular amplifier feature is super practical on paper but almost pointless in practise
By Becky Roberts published
I’m all for digital integration, but it should stop at physical connections

My favourite 80s coming-of-age classic hits 4K Blu-ray for the first time ever – and with all the Dolby Atmos and Vision bells and whistles
By Becky Roberts published
For its 40th anniversary release

Best wireless headphones 2025: reviewed and rated by our in-house experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys The best wireless headphones offer convenience and quality in one comfortable, musical and ultimately great-value package.

I review audiophile headphones for a living, and the premium pair I use at home are now over £100 off
By Becky Roberts published
Peter Tyson has the best price

Quick! Naim's musical, retro-looking Nait 50 amp has crashed to its lowest ever price
By Andy Madden published
A huge saving on a charming stereo amplifier

Spotify HiFi: release date, price and feature rumours for the expected Music Pro add-on
By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik last updated
Everything we know about Spotify's upcoming lossless streaming tier ahead of its severely delayed launch date...

Leaked Spotify HiFi code reveals higher audio quality than was promised – and it's good and bad news
By Becky Roberts published
'CD quality' was announced back in 2021, but Spotify may well go one better

Neat, convenient and great audio – I’m surprised this best-of-both-worlds hi-fi product isn’t more popular
By Becky Roberts published
It nails the balance between performance and convenience better than any alternative

There are plenty of reasons to buy secondhand hi-fi – but make sure you do your research on speaker drivers
By Becky Roberts published
Aside from the condition and price, natch

Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios celebrate their iconic 45-year partnership with limited-edition 801 speakers
By Becky Roberts published
140 pairs of these studio-inspired 801 D4 are up for grabs

5 mistakes to avoid when setting up your record player
By Joe Cox published
A little knowledge goes a long way

6 of the best genre-swerving tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Joe Svetlik published
Forget staying in your lane, use these genre-hoppers to give your system a workout.

Our favourite Dolby Atmos soundbar package is very close to its lowest-ever price
By Becky Roberts published
Soundbar, rear speakers and a subwoofer – now 55 per cent off

3 reasons I’m resubscribing to Disney Plus this month (and it’s not just because it’s 60% off)
By Becky Roberts published
Highly anticipated catalogue additions and an unmissable deal

Best portable MP3 players 2025: our expert picks of the top hi-res music players
By Becky Roberts last updated
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.

Elipson’s Prestige Facet II speaker series flies the flag for both hi-fi and Dolby Atmos home cinema
By Becky Roberts published
Elipson's most traditional range has no fewer than 10 models

Best speaker cables 2025: our 4 expert picks for every budget
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Don't let the humble looks fool you – speaker cables are one of the heroes of your hi-fi system and could be the most cost-effective upgrade you'll ever make.
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