Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
Activo's wired in-ear headphones aim for an explosive sound that won't break the bank
Activo debuts its affordable Volcano wired in-ear headphones featuring a triple driver array and a stable, comfortable fit.
Never worry about your smartphone running out of juice again: these earbuds' charging case has a super-useful feature
The HMD Amped Buds boast a colossal 95-hour battery life, as well as ANC and IP54 waterproofing.
Best headphones 2025: 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.
Lumin U2 Mini
Lumin’s U2 Mini is a fine way to stream digital files into your system, but you will need a DAC to get a sound.
Cambridge Audio's Award-winning MXN10 music streamer drops to its lowest price since Black Friday
The Award-winning MXN10 has fallen from £449 to £349 at Richer Sounds, its lowest price since Black Friday.
These peppy, detailed Sony WF-1000XM5 alternatives are a whopping £129 off – a new low!
After dropping from £299 to £170, the Sony WF-1000XM5-rivalling Final ZE8000 MK 2 are almost half-price at Amazon.
Fyne Audio ousts Q Acoustics as our new favourite sub-£1000 floorstanding speakers
Fyne Audio's outstanding value F501E have ousted the Q Acoustics 5040 as our best mid-price floorstanders.
Pro-Ject's AC/DC Turntable wants to put your vinyl on the highway to heaven, not hell
Pro-Ject's AC/DC Turntable is more than a fancy colourway, offering a special edition tonearm, a new MDF plinth design and a precision sub-platter.
SoundMagic E80D
The SoundMagic E80D combine a wired USB-C connection with a clear, clean sound that few alternatives can match at this budget price.
The Sony LinkBuds Speaker is at a first-time discount, but are there better alternatives out there?
A fine speaker...but could you do better?
Sony WF-C700N sequel leak teases improved ANC and battery, but will they get better codec support?
More information on the upcoming Sony WF-C710N has emerged, with rumoured improvements to the battery life and ANC performance.
Mega deal alert! Five-star wireless earbuds plummet to their joint lowest price – just £25
The price drop on these Award-winning earbuds means they're even more of a bargain on Amazon Prime Day
Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: pictures, highlights, and all the latest products from Musical Fidelity, Rega, WiiM, Quad and more
Hi-fi goodies galore
The 7 best speakers we saw at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025 – Ruark Audio, Wharfedale and more
We've whittled down our favourite pairs of speakers from the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025, including the likes of Wharfedale, Ruark and PMC.
Fyne Audio's mid-range F500S speakers aim for serious increases in sonic performance, not price
Fyne Audio's F500S Series of loudspeakers claim significant upgrades without putting up the price.
Musical Fidelity's new stereo amplifier houses HDMI ARC and a built-in phono stage
Musical Fidelity unveils a dual drop at this year's Bristol Hi-Fi Show, and we've got the key details before the 'official' launch.
Meze's open-back Poet cans arrive, and they want to bring your music alive
Meze Audio's open-backed headphones tease big performance at a luxury price.
Looking for a pair of five-star floorstanders? Q Acoustics' Award-winning 5040 drop to their lowest price yet
5040 floorstanders drop from £999 to £789 - save £210
Piega's latest loudspeaker duo teases cutting-edge performance no matter where you put them
Pieaga has launched the Premium Gen 2 line of loudspeakers which consists of the Premium 301 Gen 2 standmounts and the Premium 701 Gen 2 floorstanders.
The affordable iPhone 16e is all well and good, but where's my new HomePod, Apple?
There's still no sign of a new HomePod, and that's a great shame for smart speaker lovers everywhere.
AirPods Pro 3: everything we know so far and 5 features we want from Apple's next flagship wireless earbuds
Could Apple's next flagship earbuds arrive this year?
The B&W Zeppelin Pro Edition makes a glaring omission – but it doesn't detract from its five-star performance
There are no physical connections with the Zeppelin Pro Edition, but does that really make a difference to most users?
Grado's open-back headphones boast upgraded drivers and Brazilian walnut earcups for a "refined, balanced sound"
Grado debuts its open-backed Signature S950 cans, featuring updated drivers and Brazilian Walnut casings.
