
Becky Roberts
Becky is a hi-fi, AV and technology journalist, formerly the Managing Editor at What Hi-Fi? and Editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. With over twelve years of journalism experience 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

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

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

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.

Disney Plus has just played an ace in the streaming world, and Netflix should take note
By Becky Roberts published
Is a strong TV and movie catalogue still enough?

Best over-ear headphones 2025: wired and wireless pairs tested by our in-house experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...

Samsung's flagship OLED TV, promising PMC and Q Acoustics speakers and more will be star-rated by our experts in June
By Becky Roberts published
Six hi-fi and AV products we're most excited to test this month

4 of the best-sounding movies ever made to test-drive your home cinema system
By Richard Trenholm published
Nerve-shredding thrillers where sound is the main character
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