Latest articles by Becky Roberts
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.
Sennheiser looks to lock in its legacy for affordable open-back headphones with the new HD 505
The HD 505 are new additions to the 500 Series, which sits below the 600 Series of HD 600 fame.
Surprise! Samsung has blessed the Galaxy S25 with the missing audio feature I’ve wanted for years
Good news, the Galaxy S25 will support aptX HD and Adaptive.
What Hi-Fi? reviewers share their favourite-ever albums for testing hi-fi
Not our review team’s favourite albums, but instead the go-to records we use for reviewing.
6 free audiophile apps to supercharge your hi-fi experience
Handy apps for audiophiles that are free to download and use.
We’ve just reviewed audiophile wireless headphones that knock our veteran favourites off the top spot
Mark Levinson’s No.5909 have finally been outclassed by a rival pair of wireless audiophile headphones.
AirPods Max 2: everything you need to know about the 2024 Apple headphones
Updated Apple's second-gen over-ear headphones have been rumoured for years, and finally we have an update...
