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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Our review editors have already lined up weeks of newly announced kit for the test team to sink their teeth into after the Christmas break...

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Onkyo has outlined its ‘bold new vision for the future’ and commitment to ‘raising the bar for technology and home entertainment’.

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The 8K Association has set the specs for a new certification program, and the flagship beamer is the first to meet them...

By Lewis Empson last updated
Does a Hisense 4K TV represent good value? Or should you be looking elsewhere for a TV bargain?

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We asked a number of engineers in the industry for their thoughts on running-in...

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The three-day Polygon Live LDN festival next May will see a hemispherical dual-dome stage packed with 200 speakers...

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aptX HD brings high-quality streaming to wireless Bluetooth devices. Here's what you need to know about the codec, including how it compares to Sony's LDAC rival.

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The company's second premium turntable in over a year

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Headphone and earplug specialist Flare Audio has launched a new in-ear device that claims to remove ear distortions...

By Verity Burns last updated
We put the Sonos Ace wireless headphones against the Apple AirPods Max to see which pair comes out on top.

By Joe Svetlik last updated
Hopes are high for the Sonos Ace. But can they take on the best over-ear wireless headphones we've tested?

By Becky Roberts Published
Vinyl systems don't just require a record player, amplifier and speakers to work. There is one obscure but crucial extra ingredient...

By Harry McKerrell last updated
Deals Our pick of the best Bluetooth speaker deals, featuring JBL, Sony, B&O and more

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Since Cyber Monday ended, I've gone back through my favourite audio deals to see which are sticking around a little longer...

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There is a new low price on the excellent Focal Elegia headphones

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Some of our favourite-ever budget components are on the end of decent Cyber Monday deals...

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Just when I thought this Sony deal couldn't possibly get any better, Cyber Monday strikes...

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Got a healthy headphones budget? These five-star wireless noise-cancellers are 50% off at Amazon for Black Friday.

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Peter Tyson has introduced a 10%-off discount code that makes several great deals even greater.

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These are the best Sony wireless earbuds and headphones to buy in the Black Friday sales

By Harry McKerrell Published
DEAL The class-leading and Award-winning KEF LS50 Meta have returned to their lowest-ever price of £899.

By Harry McKerrell Published
Save £112 on Bose's outstanding QC Ultra Earbuds.

By Becky Roberts Published
I've found a crazy speaker deal that might be worth a punt, but the safer option would be to buy a tried-and-trusted alternative...
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