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.
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The HD 505 are new additions to the 500 Series, which sits below the 600 Series of HD 600 fame.

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Good news, the Galaxy S25 will support aptX HD and Adaptive.

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Not our review team’s favourite albums, but instead the go-to records we use for reviewing.

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Handy apps for audiophiles that are free to download and use.

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Mark Levinson’s No.5909 have finally been outclassed by a rival pair of wireless audiophile headphones.

By Harry McKerrell Published
Our new monthly playlist includes fresh releases from The Weather Station and Coheed And Cambria, as well as go-to classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Macklemore.

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Two newly reviewed headphone amps prove to be class leaders in their respective fields, entering our buying guides accordingly.

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Samsung Electronics has filed a patent suggesting that it plans to adopt UWB technology for its future wireless headphones, which could open the doors to hi-res audio transmission.

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The Planar 3 is a What Hi-Fi? Award winner at its price level, but now that we have reviewed the pricier RS Edition, can we say that its upgrades justify the premium?

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Amazon is raising its Music Unlimited subscription prices in March for both Prime and non-Prime members in the UK and US.

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Want to heighten your home cinema surround sound experience? You need to know about Dolby Atmos.

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Right now we can't find a way to listen to the USB-C AirPods Max wired...

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The British loudspeaker brand has entirely redesigned its mid-ranging speakers, with no part of its 2018-released iteration carrying over.

By Jonathan Evans Published
A mighty – and mightily impressive – trio from Technics, Arcam and Q Acoustics

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In case you missed them in the final weeks of last year

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Bowers & Wilkins' two newest pairs of earbuds look almost identical, so what are the differences when it comes to performance?

By Jonathan Evans Published
Together, this trio form an utterly handsome and talented setup for anyone wishing to stream to their heart's content without sacrificing sound quality.

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Now that you're the proud owner of Apple's wireless headphones, let us help you make the most of them...

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Three companies managed to raise my eyebrows this week with weird TV and audio device launches at CES.

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Eversolo has given its popular and acclaimed music streamer a flourish of upgrades.

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All of the latest news from CES 2024, from flagship LG and Samsung TVs to transparent OLEDs and wireless turntables...

By Lewis Empson Published
Top-notch 2024 releases that are worthy of your home cinema

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The What Hi-Fi? team picks their most used test tracks of the year...

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Having spent time rewinding my modernised brain and, more literally, what remains of my physical music collection, I’m glad they turned up...
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