Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
I used an affordable portable music player for two weeks: here are 3 things I liked and 3 that I didn't
Goodbye, iPhone?
Best hi-fi systems 2026: CD, vinyl and streaming music players for the home
Best buys Striking the perfect balance between performance and convenience
I've heard every major pair of premium wireless headphones – and one set reigns sonically supreme
Which cans are ahead of the pack?
FiiO M21
There aren’t many great portable hi-res players below the £500 / $500 mark – but has FiiO’s affordable M21 bucked that trend?
AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods 4 with ANC: which of Apple's noise-cancelling earbuds will suit you best?
Apple's flagship Pro earbuds face off against the standard AirPods
Now Playing: check out the 6 stunning tracks we've been using to test hi-fi this month
Get the winter blues. And winter rock, winter hip-hop...
Astell & Kern's copper-clad portable hi-res player vows to elevate the brand's flagship model to new sonic heights
A metal twist on A&K's flagship SP4000 player
I love spatial audio, but there's one feature I can't get my head around
Am I missing something?
Best Google Assistant speakers 2026: best Google smart speakers tested and rated
Best Buys Find your voice with our pick of the best Google Assistant speakers for your home, all reviewed by our team of experts
Onkyo GX-30ARC
Onkyo’s affordable powered desktop speakers might be small, but their versatility and performance grant them big appeal.
Our favourite mid-range floorstanding speakers can be yours at their lowest-ever price
The Q Acoustics 5050 are now £180 off
Ruark's 40th anniversary radiogram is seriously stylish, tantalisingly exclusive and packed with streaming smarts
Only 50 of the Ruark R810 MiE will be made
Best headphone amplifiers 2026: 7 top picks to boost your personal listening
Best Buys Our expert pick of the best headphone amps includes affordable, portable models as well as premium units for home listening.
Nagra's latest preamplifier packs reference-inspired engineering for "enhanced transparency" and "superior detail"
The Preamp II-S heralds a new line for Nagra
Sennheiser HDB 630 vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: which premium wireless headphones reign supreme?
Superb Sennheisers or the best of Bowers?
Best budget Bluetooth speakers 2026: top models tried and tested by our experts
Best Buys There are plenty of budget Bluetooth speakers around, and we're here to tell you where the real value is.
Audeze's high-end planar magnetic headphones are designed to deliver a "powerful, lifelike bass response"
The LCD-5s see the return of Audeze's 'SLAM' tech
Don't Look Back in Anger at these classic 1996 tracks turning 30 this year
Life comes at you pretty fast
Nothing Headphone (1)
Nothing’s debut over-ear wireless headphones seek to undercut the premium class leaders with a competitive price tag, unique design and audio tuning from KEF.
Best free music apps 2026: free ways to stream music on Android and iPhone
Best Buys All the free music and radio streaming apps you need for listening on your Android or iPhone.
FiiO's colourful cans are a funky throwback to the on-ear headphones of the past
A retro design with modern Bluetooth powers
Best Apple iPod Touch alternatives 2026: budget and premium models tested by our experts
Best Buys If you miss the iPod Touch or want to up your portable music player game, we've got plenty of iPod alternatives on this list...
Sennheiser's clever headphones bundle lets you stream TV audio wirelessly to your ears
The RS 275 TV Headphones bundle is a "personal audio powerhouse"
