Latest articles by Becky Roberts
Cambridge Audio CXA81 MKII
Cambridge Audio moves its legendary CXA81 on by a country mile with this MKII model – but has it come far enough to claim the top spot?
Bless your 'dumb' hi-fi system with AirPlay, Spotify and Tidal Connect for next to nothing this Prime Day
The clever little WiiM Mini streamer is just £69 / $71
Audiophiles, assemble! 41% off analytical Sennheiser headphones is a bona fide Prime Day bargain
Wired open-backs for less than £100
Sonos Ace headphones hit record-low price for Prime Day – but buy them at your peril
Deals While the wireless headphones are up to 40% off, you can do much better
The best Amazon Prime Day headphone deals 2025: AirPods, Bose, Sony and more
Deals Decent discounts on many of the best headphones and earbuds we've reviewed, including current What Hi-Fi? Award winners...
24 of the best film scenes to test surround sound
Looking for the best film scenes to show off your surround sound system's potency? We have just what you need...
3 reasons why video streaming devices remain relevant TV upgrades – but probably not for long
I believe video streamers are in danger of becoming obsolete
14 ways to upgrade your home cinema without spending a fortune
Treat your screen and sound system to a boost on a budget
13 of the best musical movies to test your surround sound system
Top films with awesome tracks to test your 5.1, 7.2 or Dolby Atmos TV system
How to optimise your 4K TV settings for Blu-ray, DVD and TV viewing
Your DVDs don’t have to look shoddy
The top-rated movie of 2025 with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes hits home streaming this week
A compelling modern fable, streaming from Friday
How to build the perfect home cinema system
If you’re serious about transforming movie nights, taking the time to properly shape an AV system will pay off in spades.
This popular amplifier feature is super practical on paper but almost pointless in practise
I’m all for digital integration, but it should stop at physical connections
My favourite 80s coming-of-age classic hits 4K Blu-ray for the first time ever – and with all the Dolby Atmos and Vision bells and whistles
For its 40th anniversary release
Best wireless headphones 2025: reviewed and rated by our in-house experts
Best Buys The best wireless headphones offer convenience and quality in one comfortable, musical and ultimately great-value package.
Spotify HiFi: release date, price and feature rumours for the expected Music Pro add-on
Everything we know about Spotify's upcoming lossless streaming tier ahead of its severely delayed launch date...
Leaked Spotify HiFi code reveals higher audio quality than was promised – and it's good and bad news
'CD quality' was announced back in 2021, but Spotify may well go one better
Neat, convenient and great audio – I’m surprised this best-of-both-worlds hi-fi product isn’t more popular
It nails the balance between performance and convenience better than any alternative
There are plenty of reasons to buy secondhand hi-fi – but make sure you do your research on speaker drivers
Aside from the condition and price, natch
Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios celebrate their iconic 45-year partnership with limited-edition 801 speakers
140 pairs of these studio-inspired 801 D4 are up for grabs
5 mistakes to avoid when setting up your record player
A little knowledge goes a long way
6 of the best genre-swerving tracks to test your hi-fi system
Forget staying in your lane, use these genre-hoppers to give your system a workout.
3 reasons I’m resubscribing to Disney Plus this month (and it’s not just because it’s 60% off)
Highly anticipated catalogue additions and an unmissable deal
