Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
Best Sony headphones 2026: our testers recommend top-rated pairs for every budget
Best Buys Sony has some truly remarkable headphones at its disposal – here are the best we've tested that you can buy.
Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2026: reviewed and rated by our experts
Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro 3: which flagship earbuds are better?
It's the battle of the Pro buds
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM6: how do the two flagship wireless earbuds compare?
Has Samsung closed the gap on the class leaders?
Astell & Kern's premium portable player is the first of its kind to personalise its sound to your ears
Your sound, your way
iFi Go Link 2
The iFi Go Link 2 DAC is a portable, affordable way to get your smartphone or laptop-based music sounding a good deal better.
iFi's dinky DAC is designed to be a lightweight, affordable way to get your smartphone sounding its best
The iFi Go Link 2 may be small, but it has big shoes to fill
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are on a mission to prove that Samsung can challenge in the ever-competitive world of premium wireless earbuds.
Rega's premium phono stage promises reference-inspired vinyl performance
The Aos MC uses circuitry inspired by the brand's Aura reference model
Best headphones 2026: tested by our experts
Best Buys Our expert in-house reviews team picks the very best headphones you can buy, featuring wired and wireless earbuds and over-ears for every price.
Best Alexa speakers 2026: Amazon's voice-powered smart speakers tried and tested
Best Buys Combining great sound with useful voice-controlled features, these are the best Alexa smart speakers tested by our expert team
Final looks to get in on the wired earbuds revival with its "punchy, energetic" in-ears
The A2000 wired in-ears cost £80 / $80
This high-end moving-coil cartridge uses the same wood as a Stradivarius violin – and is almost as exclusive
The Analog Relax EX700 is similarly exclusive in its pricing
iBasso seeks to challenge Astell & Kern and FiiO with its “elegant” flagship portable player
The iBasso DX340 teases “remarkable clarity and ultra-low distortion”
The ultimate music tracks to test your hi-fi system
We've compiled a number of test tracks that are particularly telling of a music system's talents...
Shokz OpenDots One
Open earbuds are becoming an increasingly big deal. Has Shokz managed to get in on the action with its lightweight OpenDots One buds?
Best Beats headphones 2026: top pairs tested by experts
Best Buys These are the best Beats headphones on the market right now, from true wireless to sporty designs.
TEAC’s limited-edition turntable combines Bluetooth streaming smarts with an exclusive turquoise finish
Putting the ‘blue’ in Bluetooth turntable
Best cheap wireless headphones 2026, tested by our experts
Best Buys Save money without sacrificing sound quality with our pick of the best cheap wireless headphones around.
Best budget record players 2026: affordable turntables tried and tested
Best Buys You don't have to spend a fortune to get a great record player, so here are the best budget turntables we've tested and can fully recommend.
Qobuz's recent CarPlay update is a major improvement – but it's not quite perfect
Qobuz hits the road
Best audiophile headphones 2026: 9 sets for serious music fans fully reviewed by our experts
Best Buys From the relatively modest to the esteemed high-end, the best audiophile headphones hit all the right notes.
This British brand is stepping into the home hi-fi space with its premium integrated amplifier
Ultrafide will unveil the Enso (INT-125) at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2026
