Latest articles by Becky Roberts
Best computer speakers 2025: upgrade your desktop audio with our 5 expert picks
Best Buys The best desktop speakers deliver great sound without taking up too much space, ideal for a small room or home office.
“I guess a product becomes truly special when it’s the first thing you switch on when you’re home.” The man behind Sony’s sound picks the product he’s proudest of
One of the most successful AV products released this side of the millennium.
What is a DAC? And why do you need one anyway?
Got digital music? You should probably learn about digital-to-analogue converters and what they bring to the digital audio party.
Harman is buying Bowers & Wilkins, Marantz and Denon as Masimo sells its consumer audio business
The $350m transaction is expected to close by the end of the year
Which Sonos speaker should you buy in 2025?
Got your heart set on a Sonos speaker or soundbar but not sure which product is right for you? Here's our guide to help you decide.
Pure Audio Streaming service challenges Tidal and Qobuz with “world’s first lossless and immersive” catalogue – and you can sign up for early access now
Its quality-first library supports hi-res stereo, binaural and 7.1.4 surround audio
AirPods Pro too pricey? These cheap new earbuds have just burst into our noise-cancelling headphones buying guide
Straight into the Best Buy’s ‘Best Cheap Earbuds’ slot
Bit-perfect? I tested AirPlay, Google Cast and DLNA to see which streaming protocol preserves audio quality best
Getting to the bottom of bit-perfect casting
Spotify finally has a feature I'm truly envious of as a Tidal user
The new feature is a blessing for gig-goers.
Audio-Technica's “perfectly charming” Sound Burger portable turntable gets a fresh rival from an unexpected brand
It has a neat sleeve-displaying party trick
Rare Apple TV+ deal saves you 70% for three months – it's time to watch the show everyone's talking about
This unmissable deal is only live until 24th April
The 20 very best turntables of What Hi-Fi?'s lifetime
We reminisce on five decades of extraordinary record players...
This year's Oscar-winning thriller is finally streaming this weekend – and it’s a terrific TV picture tester
2025’s Best Adapted Screenplay is coming to Prime Video
I’ve just planned my Record Store Day – here are 4 tips for shopping success tomorrow
Make the most of RSD 2025 this weekend.
13 of the best turntable accessories to elevate your vinyl experience
Make the most of your record collection with these accessory upgrades.
How to choose the right record player for you
Everything you need to know about buying a turntable, from what to consider pre-purchase to setting it up when it's home.
How to easily add a turntable to your music or TV system
You can connect a record player to a Bluetooth speaker, soundbar or virtually any other home audio setup
Exclusive! I spent a week with Yamaha's teased YH-C3000 audiophile headphones – and they're head-fi heaven
Yamaha has also shed light on upcoming YH-5000SE evolutions.
When do wireless speakers stop making sense? I believe one crucial sound element determines their ceiling
Even the very best-sounding one-box wireless speakers are limited.
We've built an affordable, all-purpose hi-fi system for vinyl, streaming and even headphone fans
Want vinyl or streaming, speakers or headphones? Well, why not have all four!
We asked hi-fi engineers what makes a music streamer sound great – and it's about much more than just chipsets
Engineers talk software, power supplies, master clocks and more.
Best DACs 2025: USB, desktop and portable digital-to-analogue converters
Best Buys Give your phone, laptop or hi-fi system the audio boost it probably needs
Vinyl records and music streaming both hit landmark highs – but the one growing faster in revenue may surprise you
Total music revenue in the US grew by 3 per cent last year
