
Joe Svetlik
Joe has been writing about tech for 20 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine (now defunct), Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more. His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.
Latest articles by Joe Svetlik

Tidal vs Spotify: which streaming service is best for you?
By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik last updated
We compare Spotify and Tidal to see which music streaming service offers the most for its monthly subscription fee...

WiiM's HomePod smart speaker rival is out next month – and its price should worry Apple
By Joe Svetlik published
WiiM's first speaker finally has a price, and it should be available by mid-November.

Audio-Technica wants to upgrade your turntable and improve the sound of your vinyl with new cartridges and accessories
By Joe Svetlik published
The new AT33x dual moving coil phono cartridges promise a host of sonic and engineering upgrades over the previous AT33 series.

KEF’s new Coda W wireless speaker system will handle all your vinyl and streaming needs
By Joe Svetlik published
The latest in the legendary Coda range, the Coda W is a thoroughly modern speaker with an excellent pedigree.

Hi-res music streaming services compared: is Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Amazon or Apple Music better?
By Becky Roberts last updated
As the battle to dominate hi-res audio streaming intensifies, we look at which platforms offer the most for your money...

These four thrilling discs have been on repeat in the What Hi-Fi? test room this month
By Robyn Quick published
But what makes them so special?

Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2025: expert-tested recommendations
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.

What is high-resolution audio? And is hi-res music worth it?
By Becky Roberts last updated
Hi-res audio is the pinnacle for digital music fans, but what is it, how can you get it, and what kit do you need to listen to it?

Meet the Quad Platina Integrated, an amp five years in the making
By Joe Svetlik published
First spotted as a prototype in 2023, the Quad Platina Integrated is now finished; and it promises to be Quad's “finest-ever integrated amplifier”.

Spotify Connect: what is it? Which devices support it?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Love streaming music from Spotify but don't want it confined to your phone? Spotify Connect might just be for you...

Dali Kupid vs Wharfedale Diamond 12.1: which five-star bookshelf speakers are better?
By Joe Svetlik published
You're spoiled for choice when it comes to affordable bookshelf speakers – but which of these five-star pairs would be best for you?

Best Sonos alternatives 2025: multi-room music systems rated by experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Sonos is the original, and one of the best, home wireless music systems – but there are alternatives worth considering.

Best Bowers & Wilkins speakers 2025: 7 great models, all tested by experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
best buy Bowers & Wilkins knows how to make a good pair of speakers – we've rounded-up the best you can buy.

Elvis lives! Pro-Ject's turntable tribute to The King has a dimmable LED Elvis logo
By Joe Svetlik published
To celebrate what would have been The King's 90th birthday, Pro-Ject has unveiled this Elvis-themed turntable. A hunh-hunh.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 winners revealed!
By Joe Svetlik published
Our Best Buy winners comprise the world's best products in hi-fi, home cinema, portable and consumer tech.

Quick! The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is at its lowest ever price, but the deal ends tonight
By Joe Svetlik published
The second-gen streamer can be yours for just £25, but you'd better hurry.

Spotify Lossless: release date, price and all the official details on the long-awaited higher-quality streams
By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik last updated
Everything you need to know about Spotify's new Lossless better-than-CD quality streaming tier.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which flagship wireless headphones are better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
B&W claims its new Px8 S2 are the best headphones it has ever created. But how do they compare to Sony's finest?

Hisense vs TCL: which is the best cheap TV brand?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Hisense and TCL are two of the biggest makers of budget TVs – let's see what each has to offer.

PSB's new wall-mounted speakers and sub want to be your next home cinema setup
By Joe Svetlik published
Packing PSB’s Synchrony-based driver tech into a streamlined design

This Award-winning Hisense projector has dropped to its lowest ever price – and it's perfect for movie fans and gamers
By Lewis Empson published
This £500 discount is among the biggest we've seen on the Award-winning Hisense PX3-Pro projector.

7 things I wish I had known before having a bespoke TV cabinet made
By Joe Svetlik published
Don't make the same mistakes I did...

The Sennheiser HD 599 headphones are back at their lowest ever price in the Big Deal Days sale
By Joe Svetlik published
Hear this: Sennheiser's sensibly priced over-ears are now less than half price at Amazon.
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