Latest articles by Becky Roberts
14 best songs of 2024 to test-drive your hi-fi system
Want to throw your hat into the ring? Please do, because the year and the list ain't over till it's over…
14 exciting hi-fi and home cinema products we can't wait to review in 2025
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...
A boon for budget hi-fi? An ‘all new Onkyo’ outlines its future, with two new audio ranges launching in 2025
Onkyo has outlined its ‘bold new vision for the future’ and commitment to ‘raising the bar for technology and home entertainment’.
Samsung’s The Premiere is the world’s first 8K-certified projector – but what does that mean?
The 8K Association has set the specs for a new certification program, and the flagship beamer is the first to meet them...
Should you buy a Hisense TV in 2025? The best models worth considering
Does a Hisense 4K TV represent good value? Or should you be looking elsewhere for a TV bargain?
Ask The Industry: hi-fi engineers weigh in on the value of 'running-in'
We asked a number of engineers in the industry for their thoughts on running-in...
Spatial audio is heading to an epic London outdoor festival… where I believe the technology truly belongs
The three-day Polygon Live LDN festival next May will see a hemispherical dual-dome stage packed with 200 speakers...
What is aptX HD Bluetooth? What devices and headphones support it?
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.
The M6xTT turntable is more gorgeous acrylic from Musical Fidelity – just in a smaller and cheaper package
The company's second premium turntable in over a year
Your ears are the issue: affordable “breakthrough” device adjusts ear geometry to improve music listening
Headphone and earplug specialist Flare Audio has launched a new in-ear device that claims to remove ear distortions...
Sonos Ace vs Apple AirPods Max: which noise-cancelling headphones should you buy?
We put the Sonos Ace wireless headphones against the Apple AirPods Max to see which pair comes out on top.
Sonos Ace vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which wireless headphones are better?
Hopes are high for the Sonos Ace. But can they take on the best over-ear wireless headphones we've tested?
New to vinyl? Avoid making this common mistake with your first turntable system
Vinyl systems don't just require a record player, amplifier and speakers to work. There is one obscure but crucial extra ingredient...
Best Bluetooth speaker deals – big savings on B&O, JBL, Sony and more
Deals Our pick of the best Bluetooth speaker deals, featuring JBL, Sony, B&O and more
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are officially over – but my top 10 audio deals are sticking around for another day
Since Cyber Monday ended, I've gone back through my favourite audio deals to see which are sticking around a little longer...
Not a typo! You can still save £520 (!) on these hi-fi headphones with this Cyber Monday deal
There is a new low price on the excellent Focal Elegia headphones
I've built a bargain budget hi-fi system with these 4 superb Cyber Monday deals
Some of our favourite-ever budget components are on the end of decent Cyber Monday deals...
Cyber Monday rewards patience as popular Sony XM4 deal gets even better today
Just when I thought this Sony deal couldn't possibly get any better, Cyber Monday strikes...
I'm a serious headphone nut and am shocked that my favourite wireless over-ears are now half-price for Black Friday
Got a healthy headphones budget? These five-star wireless noise-cancellers are 50% off at Amazon for Black Friday.
I'm a hi-fi expert and these 4 brand-new Black Friday speaker deals are the best I've seen all year
Peter Tyson has introduced a 10%-off discount code that makes several great deals even greater.
Sony is winning Black Friday headphones deals – here's which five-star pair to buy
These are the best Sony wireless earbuds and headphones to buy in the Black Friday sales
Award-winning KEF LS50 Meta bookshelf speakers plummet to their best-ever price – save £300!
DEAL The class-leading and Award-winning KEF LS50 Meta have returned to their lowest-ever price of £899.
Bose's five-star flagship QuietComfort wireless earbuds crash to their lowest price this Black Friday
Save £112 on Bose's outstanding QC Ultra Earbuds.
