
Becky Roberts
Becky is a hi-fi, AV and technology journalist, formerly the Managing Editor at What Hi-Fi? and Editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. With over twelve years of journalism experience in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices.
In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.
Latest articles by Becky Roberts

Best wired headphones 2026: the 5 top pairs tested by our review experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys Wired is the way if you want the best sound for your money

Best computer speakers 2026: the top desktop options for hi-fi fans tested by our experts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys The best desktop speakers deliver great sound without taking up too much space, ideal for a small room or home office.

Best speaker cables 2026: our 4 expert picks for every budget
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Don't let the humble looks fool you – speaker cables are one of the heroes of your hi-fi system and could be the most cost-effective upgrade you'll ever make.

Best audio cables 2026: our expert picks of quality interconnects
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best buys Upping your audio cable game is a simple yet very effective way to give your hi-fi system a boost. Here are our favourites...

Best wireless headphones 2026: reviewed and rated by our in-house experts
By Daniel Furn last updated
Best Buys The best wireless headphones offer convenience and quality in one comfortable, musical and ultimately great-value package.

Best active speakers 2026: our experts pick the top pairs with integrated amplifiers
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.

Best portable MP3 players 2026: our expert picks of the top hi-res music players
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys You can listen to music on your phone or laptop, of course, but if you want optimum sound quality, only a dedicated hi-res audio player will do.

Best DACs 2026: USB, desktop and portable digital-to-analogue converters
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Give your phone, laptop or hi-fi system the audio boost it probably needs

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2026 – tested by our in-house review experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys The best ANC headphones silence the noisy outside world, leaving you and your tunes uninterrupted

From college-room creations to British hi-fi icons, Arcam’s John Dawson reflects on 50 proud years of electronics engineering
By Becky Roberts published
And his run is far from over

Sennheiser HDB 630
By Becky Roberts published
Sennheiser’s latest flagship noise-cancellers go the extra mile to improve on-the-go sound. Have Sony’s Award-winning WH-1000XM6 finally met their match?

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
By Becky Roberts published
Bose’s best ANC headphones yet address some of the features missing from the original Ultra while further improving performance.

Bluesound Node Icon vs Cambridge Audio CXN100: which premium five-star streamer reigns supreme?
By Becky Roberts published
Two hi-fi music-streamer greats share the battlefield once more, this time armed with their latest premium five-star offerings.

Audio-Technica ATH-R30x
By Becky Roberts published
Decent budget open-back headphones are few and far between, which makes the recent arrival of Audio-Technica’s entry-level model all the more welcome.

Pure Classic Aura
By Becky Roberts published
Pure’s classic kitchen-top Bluetooth speaker serves up a fun twist, but how well does it take care of the serious business?

9 horror movies to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV and Disney+ to get into the Halloween spirit this weekend
By Becky Roberts last updated
Prepare for some film fright nights

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...

Steve Sells interview: the career highlights of a Naim legend whose 27-year “big amp” dream finally became a reality
By Becky Roberts published
How an amplifier obsession blossomed during stints at Britain’s most iconic audio companies

Best stereo amplifiers 2025: 9 class leaders chosen by our review experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Breathe life into your hi-fi system with a new integrated amp

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...

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?

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.

Integrated vs pre/power amplification: the pros, cons and which is best for you
By Becky Roberts published
How integrated amplifiers compare to pre/power pairings when it comes to price, performance, system matching and upgradeability.
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