Latest articles by Becky Roberts
Wireless speaker vs all-in-one system vs hi-fi separates: which beginner audiophile path is right for you?
Want to introduce a serious-sounding audio set-up to your home? You have a choice of three routes to go down...
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which ANC headphones are better?
B&W's latest over-ear headphones are some of its best yet, but how do they compare to the mighty Sony XM5?
What are the best Bluetooth codecs? aptX, AAC, LDAC and more explained
Do you know your aptX from your LDAC? Or your AAC from your elbow? Here's the full guide to Bluetooth codecs...
New Sonos Ace headphones are already almost 20% off for Black Friday – but I'd avoid them (and buy these instead)
Sonos's debut headphones are already generously discounted, but they still aren't what I'd call 'great buys'.
This perfect entry-level speaker system has just won a What Hi-Fi? Award – and is now £150 off
The outstanding LSX II LT drops from £899 to £749, the first major discount we've seen on what is a truly outstanding speaker system.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: revitalised radio category has never looked so good
Three gorgeous, modern radio systems win Best Buy awards at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024.
From studio to living space: Chord’s pro-made Alto headphone/monitor amplifier can now be yours
Designed specifically for recording and mastering studio engineers to meet the demands of critical monitoring.
Portable audio peaked 14 years ago – is it time to come full circle?
The fourth-gen iPod Shuffle was portable audio at its practical peak – here's why it should make a comeback.
9 of the best Quincy Jones tracks for testing your system
From performing his own tunes to peerless production for other artists, the world of music owes a serious debt to Quincy Jones.
No wonder the Musical Fidelity M2si amp is one of Richer Sounds' top Black Friday deals – it's 37% off
Deal This great-sounding, five-star integrated amp is only £499 at Richer Sounds thanks to a 37% discount.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: CD players alive and well as Arcam, Cyrus and Marantz give you good reason to dust off your discs
A trio of easy recommendatione for anyone looking to dust off and rediscover their CD collection.
How do active noise-cancelling headphones work? Are they worth it?
What is active noise cancellation, you ask? We break down the tech that eliminates extraneous noise (and divulge the headphones that do it best).
Hi-fi and music streaming live harmoniously, but two Big Tech brands hold the relationship back
From where I’m standing, hi-fi and music streaming mostly live pretty harmoniously… save for one thing: two big companies are letting the side down.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the Super Linton speaker from Wharfedale
Wharfedale has improved its most popular speaker with drive units, crossover and cabinet upgrades.
Netflix too pricey? Here are 9 horror movie hits you can stream for free this Halloween weekend
What Hi-Fi?'s two scream queens highlight 9 horror movies on video streaming service Tubi, which doesn’t cost a penny and takes only a minute to register free for.
Tidal will reportedly make mass staff cuts (again) as it looks to operate 'like a startup'
CEO Jack Dorsey says the company must act “like a startup again” and operate with a "much smaller team" to improve efficiency.
Beyerdynamic’s studio headphone sequels nod to its 100-year history with an all-new ‘Tesla’ driver
The DT 770 Pro and DT 990 Pro enter their second generation
Short on space? Lyngdorf Audio’s quirky FR-2 floorstanders are specifically designed to sit against rear walls
They certainly appear easy to house
Which Sonos speaker should you buy in 2025?
Got your heart set on a Sonos speaker or soundbar but not sure which product is right for you? Here's our guide to help you decide.
I've covered 11 Prime Day sales – these are the 4 deals I'd genuinely buy myself
The Prime Day sale truly spoils you for choice, but not every deal is worth snapping up. In my opinion, these four certainly are...
Bose, Beats and Amazon headphones make Top 100 Prime Day deals – but I'd buy these instead
All are attractively priced, but none is the best you can buy at its price. I have found you better alternatives for each...
Gift your hi-fi system AirPlay, Spotify and Tidal Connect for only £69 this Prime Day
The clever little WiiM Mini streamer is just £71 at Amazon – and even less at Sevenoaks, Richer Sounds and Peter Tyson.
Today's Amazon Prime sale goes unexpectedly big on Bose headphones – save up to 44%
Bose headphones and earbuds, both old and new, are enjoying discounts of up to 44 per cent in Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale.
