Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs 1000X The Collexion: which premium wireless headphones should you pick?
Same brand, two very different headphones
Moon expands its high-end Compass range with do-it-all music streamer and 450-watt power amp
Moon announces the 461 power amp and 491 music streamer
Dali's premium all-in-one system promises hi-fi-level performance in any place, and in any position
Is Dali's Vega a more premium alternative to the likes of Naim and Ruark?
"Sound comes first" – we speak to Sennheiser about German engineering, changing ownership, and 80 years of making music
We visit the iconic headphones manufacturer's R&D labs
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.
Sony's premium wireless headphones are its most expensive to date – and vow to be its best-sounding, too
Are the 1000X The Collexion Sony's best-ever wireless headphones?
Sony 1000X The Collexion
Sony has gone one step further up the premium ladder with its celebratory 1000X The Collexion wireless over-ears.
Marshall's latest noise-cancelling cans want to keep you rocking for days on end
The Milton ANC can go for 80 hours at a time
Fyne Audio steps into the active speaker market with the KEF-rivalling Cubitt 5
The Cubitt 5 bookshelf speakers feature HDMI ARC, phono stage and Bluetooth
Campfire Audio's "most ambitious earphones yet" boast a nine-drive architecture for a "vividly detailed" listening experience
The Chimera certainly live up to their name
Best over-ear headphones 2026: wired and wireless pairs tested by our in-house experts
Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...
Forget the vinyl revival, Shanling's latest CD player wants to bring the "Discman" to Gen Z
The EC Play is designed "with Gen Z in mind"
Best KEF speakers 2026: budget, premium, bookshelf and wireless systems
Best Buys British audio maker KEF makes a fine array of speakers, from bookshelf to tower speakers. Here's our pick of the bunch.
Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos Play: which wireless smart speaker is right for you?
The do-it-all portable Play or the home-focused Era 100?
These affordable wired earbuds seek to blend retro-inspired looks with modern sonic performance
Sivga introduces the M260 wired earbuds
JBL Go 5
JBL promises another small but mighty marvel with the pocket-sized Go 5 thanks to more features and even better sound.
Best music streaming services 2026: free streams to hi-res audio
Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.
Now Playing: check out the 5 blockbuster test tracks we’re using this May
Batman, Superman, and a new Bond theme (sort of)
This Los Angeles brand is blurring the line between audio and art – for a price, of course
Oben Hi-Fi’s new speaker ranges are nothing if not eye catching
“What is JBL sound? It’s powerful, dynamic and energetic” – we chat to JBL about headphones, history and 80 years in the business
JBL celebrates 80 years in the game – and looks forward to 80 more…
Sharp RP-TT100
Sharp is back making turntables after a significant hiatus, but has it remembered how to get your records sounding their best?
Audiovector bills its latest high-end loudspeakers as the “sweet spot” between sonic performance and refined design
The R5 Arreté have landed
Majority's feature-heavy powered speakers want to dethrone Onyko and Ruark
On paper, the Majority D100X offer a lot for £129
