Latest articles by Becky Roberts
5 tips for adding a subwoofer to your stereo hi-fi system to boost bass performance
Want to add a subwoofer to your stereo set-up? Don’t overlook these 5 key considerations.
Best headphones 2025: tested by our experts
Best Buys Our expert in-house reviews team picks the very best headphones you can buy, featuring wired and wireless earbuds and over-ears for every price.
Spotify Lossless still trails behind its hi-res streaming rivals – but that won’t matter for most people
While Spotify has finally entered the hi-res streaming game, it technically still lags behind its rivals. But should you care?
What is lossless audio? Is it worth it and do you need it?
It’s very likely you’ll have seen the term ‘lossless audio’ bandied around in the music space in recent years, but is it something you need in your life?
An excruciating timeline of our eight-year wait for Spotify (HiFi) Lossless
With Spotify's Lossless tier eight years in the making, let’s take a trip through the hi-res streaming journey so far...
Best on-ear headphones 2025: our expert pick of wired and wireless pairs
Our expert picks of the best on-ear headphones for features, style and sound, including pairs from Sony and Grado.
Best active speakers 2025: our experts pick the top pairs with integrated amplifiers
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.
Sony WF-1000XM6: release date and price predictions, plus 6 features on our wishlist
We muse on what could be in store for Sony's next flagship wireless earbuds
WiiM waltzes into our expert hi-fi system buying guide with its multi-tasking streaming machine
Adding a much-needed budget option for the most blossoming product category
Best hi-fi systems 2025: CD, vinyl and streaming music players for the home
Best buys Music systems that strike the perfect balance between performance and convenience
Fleetwood Mac’s breakthrough album gets Dolby Atmos Blu-ray Audio mix (and two vinyl releases) for 50th anniversary
The eponymous album follows last year's Rumours in getting the Blu-ray Atmos treatment
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?
24 of the best film scenes to test surround sound
Looking for the best film scenes to show off your surround sound system's potency? We have just what you need...
3 reasons why video streaming devices remain relevant TV upgrades – but probably not for long
I believe video streamers are in danger of becoming obsolete
14 ways to upgrade your home cinema without spending a fortune
Treat your screen and sound system to a boost on a budget
13 of the best musical movies to test your surround sound system
Top films with awesome tracks to test your 5.1, 7.2 or Dolby Atmos TV system
How to optimise your 4K TV settings for Blu-ray, DVD and TV viewing
Your DVDs don’t have to look shoddy
The top-rated movie of 2025 with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes hits home streaming this week
A compelling modern fable, streaming from Friday
How to build the perfect home cinema system
If you’re serious about transforming movie nights, taking the time to properly shape an AV system will pay off in spades.
This popular amplifier feature is super practical on paper but almost pointless in practise
I’m all for digital integration, but it should stop at physical connections
My favourite 80s coming-of-age classic hits 4K Blu-ray for the first time ever – and with all the Dolby Atmos and Vision bells and whistles
For its 40th anniversary release
Leaked Spotify HiFi code reveals higher audio quality than was promised – and it's good and bad news
'CD quality' was announced back in 2021, but Spotify may well go one better
Neat, convenient and great audio – I’m surprised this best-of-both-worlds hi-fi product isn’t more popular
It nails the balance between performance and convenience better than any alternative
