Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4
The FreeBuds Pro 4 aim to be the best-performing buds we’ve yet heard from Huawei, but do they offer enough sonically?
Vertere DG-X
The Vertere DG-X’s significant engineering improvements result in a more powerful, refined, stable and dynamic performance that thrills in every way, while also being lovely to use.
Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2 vs Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3: which of these mid-price standmount speakers is top of the pile?
The completely revamped Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2 take on the Award-winning B&W 606 S3
Focal Bathys Mg
Focal’s flagship wireless headphones aren’t cheap, but this level of sound quality rarely is.
Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2
The AE300 MkII are a wonderfully balanced pair of standmounters that will work well in a wide range of systems
JLab Go Pop+
JLab’s Go Pop+ are small buds at a tiny price, but do they have the sonic capabilities to make them a big deal?
Chord Electronics Alto
The Chord Alto has an unusual blend of talents that are sure to please high-end headphone and pro users alike.
Bose SoundLink Plus
Bose’s latest Bluetooth speaker blends portability and power in a bid to keep up with the market leaders.
JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx
JBL’s flagship wireless headphones have ample features, a comfortable portable design and a friendly sound, but they face fierce competition at this premium price level.
Fyne Audio’s Dr. Paul Mills: "We believe speakers should be accurate but also entertaining"
The Scottish speaker brand's technical director talks us through his hi-fi career and the intricacies of speaker design
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bose’s latest Ultra buds are the complete wireless package
The BBC’s 50-year-old LS3/5A mini monitor shows the uneven progress of modern speaker design
The BBC-designed LS3/5A is approaching pensionable age, but can still teach newer speakers a thing or two
ATC SCM20ASL
ATC’s active SCM20ASL monitors bring the sound of the studio to the home.
Best high-end record players: ultimate premium turntables tested by experts
Best Buys Want the ultimate audiophile sound quality from your vinyl records and have an infinite budget? These high-end turntables are worth considering.
Ortofon MC X30
Ortofon’s MC X30 is a superbly balanced moving coil that ticks all the boxes at its price.
Rega Brio Mk7 vs Arcam A5: which of these stereo amps makes the sweetest music?
A new challenger from Rega goes up against our current favourite integrated amplifier
Cambridge Audio CXA81 MKII
Cambridge Audio moves its legendary CXA81 on by a country mile with this MKII model – but has it come far enough to claim the top spot?
Q Acoustics 5010
Q Acoustics has found great sonic success with its 5040 and 5050 floorstanders. Can it manage the same results with its 5010 standmounts?
How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound
Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.
JBL MA7100HP
JBL is taking the fight to Denon with its mid-range MA series of AVRs – but can this step-down model hold its ground?
Have soundbars forgotten their true purpose?
Premium soundbars with separate subwoofers and surrounds are all the rage, but has too much been lost in the pursuit of better performance?
Projector screens: everything you need to know
A projector screen is essential if you want the best image from your projector. Here's a guide on how to choose the right one.
