Latest articles by Joe Svetlik
Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2025: expert-tested recommendations
Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.
5.1 vs 7.2 surround sound: which is better?
Will a 5.1 system suffice? Or would you be better off with a 7.2 surround sound setup?
Best sports and workout headphones 2025: top earbuds for keeping active
Best Buys The best running companions, featuring bespoke sporting models alongside wireless earbuds that we think are as good at home as they are on the track.
I need to buy a soundbar this Prime Day – here are the ones I'll be watching
It's time to give my TV a sonic upgrade. But which soundbar will be the best value this Prime Day?
Bluesound's new Powernode promises more power and less distortion
The new generation Bluesound Powernode promises 100W per channel of amplification with lower distortion.
Don't screw up: 5 mistakes you're making with your TV
From poor positioning to using the wrong modes, we'll help you avoid these mistakes and elevate your viewing.
Best running headphones and wireless earbuds 2025: tested on the road and in the gym
Best Buys The best running headphones will deliver great sound while offering sweat-resistant designs that stay securely in place.
Nothing's first over-ear headphones to be tuned by KEF, according to leaked pictures
Nothing's first over-ear headphones are due to launch on 1st July, but leaked photos show what to expect.
Stop! Don't buy these five-star Bose wireless earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the best noise-cancellers around, but there's a very good reason not to buy them.
Netflix to carry live TV channels for first time
Netflix has inked a deal with French broadcaster TF1 to carry its live TV channels, in a world first.
Bluetooth 6.0: everything you need to know about its new audio and features for phones and earbuds
A new version of Bluetooth is in the offing – so what new features will it bring? Here's everything you need to know.
The Wilson Audio Sabrina V is a redesign of its smallest floorstanding speaker
And it introduces a baffling new material...
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.
These Sony earbuds are my pick for Prime Day – but unfortunately there's one small problem
Could Sony's five-star WF-C710N get their first discount next month?
Amazon Prime Day dates are official – here are the AV brands getting involved
It's official: Prime Day is next month, and it's twice as long as last year's.
Hisense 2025 UK TV lineup: everything we know so far
It's all here, from Mini LED and AI-enhanced viewing, to art frame screens and the return of OLED.
The AirPods Pro 3 might not launch until 2026, analyst says
Despite recent code mentioning them, the next-gen wireless earbuds won't appear this year, one analyst reckons.
100-year-old headphone brand Beyerdynamic is being bought by a Chinese manufacturer
Beyerdynamic's managing director has confirmed reports that the brand is being bought by Chinese manufacturer Cosonic.
Two new pairs of Samsung Galaxy Buds have leaked – but something's missing
Mention has been spotted of the Galaxy Buds FE 3 – but the FE 2 have yet to be announced.
Valerion enters the UK projector market with the 4K, Dolby Vision-toting VisionMaster Pro 2 laser model and more
The flagship VisionMaster Pro 2 is exclusive to Richer Sounds and Peter Tyson, but is coming to other retailers soon.
Best iPhones 2025: 4 options for music and movie lovers fully tested
Whether you want an entry-level model or the larger Pro Max for watching movies, Apple has an iPhone for you.
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs AirPods Max: which premium wireless headphones should you buy?
Apple's AirPods Max are nearly five years old now – so do they still stand up against Sony's new flagships?
Sonos Ace wireless headphones finally get TrueCinema mode, along with some surprises...
TrueCinema is finally here, along with some features we were not expecting...
