
Becky Roberts
Becky is the managing editor of What Hi-Fi? and, since her recent move to Melbourne, also the editor of the brand's sister magazines Down Under – Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica. During her 11+ years 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

AirPods 3 are official, support Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking
By Becky Roberts published
The new AirPods have a new design, improved specs and are available from next week for $179.

KEF teases 60th-anniversary products – will more MAT technology emerge?
By Becky Roberts published
KEF has teased an upcoming launch of "advanced products" to celebrate its 60th year.

Bowers & Wilkins resurrects iconic Zeppelin wireless speaker for the streaming age
By Becky Roberts published
B&W's iconic all-in-one system has been brought bang up to date with Apple AirPlay 2, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and Spotify Connect.

Behind the scenes at Sonus Faber: homegrown hi-fi at its most artisanal
By Becky Roberts last updated
We take an inside look at the high-end Italian speaker brand's uniquely domestic production in the Vicenza region.

Sky Glass TV confirmed with built-in Sky, 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos – no box, no dish necessary
By Becky Roberts published
Sky's first TV will be available in 43-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch sizes from 18th October in the UK, with more markets to follow in 2022.

Former Sennheiser engineer Axel Grell's TWS/1 wireless earbuds focus on sound quality
By Becky Roberts last updated
The Grell TWS/1 promise high-end audio at an accessible price, plus a 28-hour battery life and support for aptX HD and aptX Adaptive.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 winners revealed!
By Becky Roberts published
The winners of the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 have now been revealed...

The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best hi-fi of the 1970s
By Kob Monney, Becky Roberts last updated
Our pick of the best products from 1976 (when this publication was born) to 1979, featuring the Linn LP12, Sony Walkman, Technics SL1200 and more.

The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best hi-fi of the 1980s
By Kob Monney, Becky Roberts last updated
Our pick of the best products from the 1980s, featuring Dual, Wharfedale, Mission, Naim and more.

The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best hi-fi of the 1990s
By Kob Monney, Becky Roberts last updated
Our pick of the best products of the '90s, featuring the Pioneer A400, Pro-Ject Debut, Sennheiser HD600 and more.

The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best hi-fi of the 2000s
By Kob Monney, Becky Roberts last updated
Our pick of the best products of the noughties, featuring the KEF KHT2005, Sky+, Sonos, B&W PV-1 and more.

Chord Anni is a dinky desktop amplifier for both headphones and speakers
By Becky Roberts last updated
The company packs its flagship Ultima technology into its first-ever integrated desktop amp.

iFi's GO blu portable DAC promises to give your phone the audio boost it needs
By Becky Roberts last updated
Want to improve your phone's sound quality, simply and affordably? Then what you need is a portable DAC...

Technics SL-1210G turntable brings a black finish to the SL-1200 Series
By Becky Roberts published
The all-new Technics SL-1210G follows the success of the limited-edition, black-finished SL-1210GAE that launched last summer.

Focal fleshes out Aria K2 speaker series with Aria K2 906 bookshelf, Aria K2 Centre
By Becky Roberts last updated
Focal's updated Aria range expands beyond the K2 936 floorstanders released last November.

Harman Kardon Radiance 2400 is a sleek, minimalist wireless audio system
By Becky Roberts published
The high-end wireless streaming system comprises two ultra-slim floorstanders, a subwoofer and a digital hub.

Qualcomm says aptX Lossless can deliver lossless CD-quality audio over Bluetooth
By Becky Roberts published
Qualcomm has today introduced aptX Lossless, which it says is capable of delivering lossless CD-quality (16-bit.44.1kHz) audio over Bluetooth.

Philips Fidelio T1 bring versatile true wireless earbuds to flagship audio range
By Becky Roberts published
Philips has finally added true wireless headphones to its premium Fidelio audio range.

Fyne Audio expands Special Production line-up with compact F500SP standmount
By Becky Roberts last updated
The new F500SP standmount speakers combine a revised version of the F500's cabinet with components from the higher-ranging F700 speakers.

Bowers & Wilkins 800 D4 speakers aim to take 800 Series to new heights
By Becky Roberts published
B&W has made several revisions and introduced new technologies to its latest generation of flagship speakers.

Q Acoustics unveils neat and flexible M20 desktop speaker system
By Becky Roberts published
Q Acoustics' new M20 speakers deliver a hi-res wireless music system from two neat, compact boxes.

Samsung Display CEO confirms QD-OLED TV plans
By Becky Roberts last updated
Lee Dong-hoon has said “the company is making good efforts” to launch QD-OLED TVs.

Roksan's new entry-level Attessa range brings amps, turntable and CD transport
By Becky Roberts published
Designed and developed in the UK, Attessa comprises a turntable, CD transport, stereo amplifier and streaming amplifier.
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