Latest articles by Becky Roberts
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
Vinyl and CD recycling scheme reboots in the UK – and major indie record stores are onboard
The announcement coincided with yesterday’s World Recycling Day
The perfect hi-fi streamer exists only in our imagination – here’s how it looks
Our ideal music streamer is a mash-up of many existing models.
The ultimate music tracks to test your hi-fi system
We've compiled a number of test tracks that are particularly telling of a music system's talents...
An agonising timeline of our eight-year wait for lossless Spotify HiFi streaming
And the many other milestones of lossless hi-res streaming.
Sonos’s highly anticipated Apple TV rival is reportedly off the cards “for now”
The much-rumoured video streamer was expected to launch this year
10 of the world's most expensive turntables
We've rounded-up a selection of the world’s most expensive turntables, and they're quite a sight.
All three current in-ear AirPods are up to 32% off at Amazon – here's which pair you should buy
The AirPods 4, 4 with ANC and Pro 2 are on sale, priced between $100 and $170
Trio of new Q SUB subwoofers bring bass boosts for Q Acoustics' multi-Award-winning speakers
Three models accommodate various room sizes and system levels.
Michell's high-end Apollo phono stage and Muse power supply are designed to preserve "the integrity of the music" for vinyl enthusiasts
Two-box solution for noise reduction and greater signal integrity
17 memorable hi-fi and AV products turning 25 in 2025
Many of these products are still enjoying a 25-year innings, still not out.
Ask The Industry: Bose, Sennheiser and other headphone experts explain how active noise cancellation works – and how it can hurt sound quality
The engineers behind class-leading headphones explain just what's involved in ANC implementation.
Spotify Hi-Fi quality and gig benefits expected in 2025 via $6 Music Pro add-on
Spotify is reportedly holding 'preliminary talks' with concert promoters and ticket sellers
Apple AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3: what's new and should you upgrade?
We've reviewed both new and old AirPods – here's how they compare
Not one but two turntables have burst onto our buying guide this month
It isn’t often that two record player reigns are over within a matter of days
Bose QuietComfort Headphones vs QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: what are the differences?
Two new models of Bose headphones vie for your attention, but how do they compare and which one is right for you?
How to build the perfect hi-fi system
System building needs careful thought, so whether you're just starting out or upgrading, allow us to offer a little advice.
