Ainsley Walker
Ainsley Walker is a staff writer at What Hi-Fi?. He studied music journalism at university before working in a variety of roles including as a freelance journalist and teacher. Growing up in a family of hi-fi enthusiasts naturally influenced his interest in the topic. Outside of work, Ainsley can be found producing music, tinkering with retro tech, or cheering on Luton Town.
Latest articles by Ainsley Walker

Apple TV is about to get better for users with soundbars and original HomePods
By Ainsley Walker published
A range of new updates and features come to town with Apple’s tvOS 17.1 update.

Cyrus’ modern-classic preamplifier’s price has crashed for a limited time only
By Ainsley Walker published
Looking to add a new compact preamp to your hi-fi setup? This limited time deal might be for you.

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs Sony HT-A7000: what are the differences?
By Ainsley Walker published
Sony’s five-star, Award-winning bar will take some beating, but there’s a new Bose rival in town

This retro-tastic Bluetooth cassette player is a modern twist on a 1979 Sony Walkman
By Ainsley Walker published
A fun looking machine with Bluetooth and a rechargeable battery based on a cassette-playing classic

7 of the quirkiest hi-fi and home cinema products on the planet
By Ainsley Walker published
Some of the strangest and most unique kit we’ve had the pleasure of laying eyes (and sometimes hands and ears) on

Spotify's latest feature brings fans closer to artists, but it isn't the one we were waiting for
By Ainsley Walker published
With this new update, supporting your favourite artists through Spotify has never been easier.

Tune your hi-fi system to match your room with McIntosh's analogue equaliser
By Ainsley Walker published
With control over eight frequency bands, the MQ112 8-band EQ can help tailor your sound to any listening space.

Prime Day 2 is over but Samsung's flagship OLED TV still has a £800 price drop
By Ainsley Walker last updated
You can still pick up a Samsung S95C for £1585 – that’s a 34 per cent discount from its previous retail price of £2399

Bargain! This five-star Wharfedale speaker package is a Prime Day steal – but it's not on Amazon
By Ainsley Walker published
Add some extra magic to your home cinema audio for even less

Move over Amazon Prime Day, the LG C2 OLED TV is even cheaper with this deal
By Ainsley Walker published
If you want a small OLED TV then you should take a look at Richer Sound's latest discount on the LG C2.

The Sonos One gets the Prime Day 2 deal treatment dropping to under £150
By Ainsley Walker published
Looking to get your hands on a great standalone wireless speaker, or add to your existing Sonos ecosystem? Check this out

iPhone 15 vs Pixel 8: what are the key differences?
By Ainsley Walker published
Our rundown through the main differences and similarities between the Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 8 smartphones

You can currently pick up Amazon's 43-inch Fire TV 4-series for just £250
By Ainsley Walker published
Looking for a cheap, new 4K Smart TV with tons of features, apps, and connectivity options? This might be the deal for you.

Fresh new AI updates announced for Google Pixel Buds Pro
By Ainsley Walker published
Google unveiled a wealth of updates to its Pixel Buds Pro, here are all the details

People are modding PS1 consoles to use as CD players, and I'm a big fan
By Ainsley Walker published
With a lack of budget hi-fi separates on the market, it's no surprise enthusiasts are looking for creative alternatives.

LG’s rumoured ‘Alpha 10’ processor could bring more AI power to your OLED TV
By Ainsley Walker published
The Alpha 10 chip is expected to arrive in 2024 and could bring a host of improvements to sound and picture quality.

I’m a noise-cancelling newbie and I can’t believe what I’ve been missing out on
By Ainsley Walker published
I’m late to the party, but noise-cancelling tech has got really good and I wish I had realised sooner

Austrian Audio’s new flagship headphones and amplifier could make the perfect desktop hi-fi system
By Ainsley Walker published
Previous models we tested got five-star reviews at a much lower price point, will the new premium pair impress even more?

11 best Boards of Canada tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Ainsley Walker published
Our curated playlist of top tracks produced by Scotland's ambient-electronic wizards, perfect for testing your hi-fi system.

The 50-inch version of the five-star TCL RP620K Roku TV is now just £259 at Currys
By Ainsley Walker published
Thanks to a recent extra discount of £20, this 4K UHD TV is now £140 cheaper than it was at launch in 2021.

Tannoy continues its re-emergence with a 'Super Gold' Sixties throwback
By Ainsley Walker published
Tannoy's latest UK-made speakers represent a refresh of the iconic Monitor Gold series launched in the 1960s

Vizio's new Dolby Atmos TVs are some of the cheapest QLEDs in town
By Ainsley Walker published
As the first models of Quantum hit shelves, Vizio plans to release the remaining variants in October this year.

The next Chromecast 4K could have HDMI 2.1 and support VRR
By Ainsley Walker published
Amlogic's latest X5 chip was shown off at IBC 2023, could we see some of the included features come to Chromecast?
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