Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
Arcam adds Qobuz Connect to three of its latest hi-fi streaming products
Arcam has added Qobuz Connect support to the SA35 and SA45 integrated streaming amplifiers, as well as the brand's flagship ST25 music streamer.
5 brilliant budget audio products to soundtrack your summer
Keep costs down as temperatures rise
Bose is readying a rival to the Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds – but I see a problem
I'm excited for the arrival of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), but one thing threatens to rain on my parade
6 of the best genre-swerving tracks to test your hi-fi system
Forget staying in your lane, use these genre-hoppers to give your system a workout.
Audio-Technica AT-LP8X
Audio-Technica’s AT-LP8X is a simple-to-use, but capable turntable for those who want fuss-free vinyl replay.
A classic Radiohead track is back in the charts again – but this is the song I'd use for testing instead
Let Down is enjoying a major revival thanks to the likes of TikTok and YouTube, but is it the best Radiohead test track for probing your system's capabilities?
These luxury open-back headphones aim to deliver a "remarkably balanced, nuanced" sound
If you've got serious money to spend, Dan Clark Audio's Noire XO are ready to empty your bank account.
Audio-Technica's mid-range earbuds pack plenty of features and a bulging battery life
Audio-Technica's latest pair of wireless earbuds, the ATH-CKS50TW2, boast a whopping 65 hours of battery life.
Quad's latest integrated amplifier combines a retro design with "cutting-edge technology"
Quad's latest integrated amplifier takes stylistic inspiration from the brand's 1960s amplifiers while sporting 21st-century tech.
Fiio's affordable portable music player promises potent performance in your pocket
Could the Fiio M21 bring hi-res portable listening to a more affordable level?
Could Bose's rugged, portable Bluetooth speaker be a rival for the five-star JBL Charge 6?
Bose announces two additions to its SoundLink range of Bluetooth speakers: the SoundLink Plus and the SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)
Acoustic Energy adds range-topping floorstanders to its revamped 300 Series
Acoustic Energy has unveiled the new AE320², the flagship floorstanders of the recently-overhauled 300 Series.
Majority Little Shelford
Majority aims to bring simplicity and satisfying sound with its super-affordable Little Shelford portable DAB radio.
Do portable Bluetooth speakers need a wired connection?
A number of recent portable Bluetooth speakers offer a wired listening option – but is it worth it?
Nothing teases its first-ever pair of over-ear headphones at next month's launch
We don't have details yet, but British brand Nothing has announced it will enter a new product category in July: over-ear headphones.
Best portable MP3 players 2025: our expert picks of the top hi-res music players
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 Google Assistant speakers 2025: best Google smart speakers tested and rated
Best Buys Find your voice with our pick of the best Google Assistant speakers for your home, all reviewed by our team of experts
Shokz's latest sport-ready headphones promise a "vibrant and powerful" sonic experience
Shokz's new OpenFit 2 series, comprising the OpenFit 2 and OpenFit 2 Plus, aims to combine comfort, durability and sonic prowess.
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (Gen 3) is the best Bluetooth speaker I'd never buy
I can't justify the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)'s price tag, but it's hard not to want one anyway.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Generation)
The Beosound A1 is back after a five-year absence, but has it priced itself out of the market?
7 tracks we've been enjoying in our test rooms over the past month
This month's edition features Elbow's latest, and a Tom Waits heartbreaker.
Best over-ear headphones 2025: wired and wireless pairs tested by our in-house experts
Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: which five-star wireless headphones are better?
The Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 have been two of the standout pairs of headphones in 2025; but which are better and, more importantly, which are right for you?
