Latest articles by Becky Roberts
Gimmick or Godsend? I spent a week with FiiO’s retro cassette deck and Discman to test their modern-day merit
Having spent time rewinding my modernised brain and, more literally, what remains of my physical music collection, I’m glad they turned up...
Boxing Day audio & AV sales in Australia 2024: best deals on TVs, hi-fi, headphones and more
The Boxing Day deals are here. Here's everything you need to know to get yourself the best audio and AV deals...
14 best songs of 2024 to test-drive your hi-fi system
Want to throw your hat into the ring? Please do, because the year and the list ain't over till it's over…
14 exciting hi-fi and home cinema products we can't wait to review in 2025
Our review editors have already lined up weeks of newly announced kit for the test team to sink their teeth into after the Christmas break...
A boon for budget hi-fi? An ‘all new Onkyo’ outlines its future, with two new audio ranges launching in 2025
Onkyo has outlined its ‘bold new vision for the future’ and commitment to ‘raising the bar for technology and home entertainment’.
Should you buy a TCL TV? Our verdict on TCL, Roku TVs and more
Updated TCL 4K TVs can be super-cheap, but should you buy one if there's a good deal to be had? Read on for some sage advice...
Samsung’s The Premiere is the world’s first 8K-certified projector – but what does that mean?
The 8K Association has set the specs for a new certification program, and the flagship beamer is the first to meet them...
Should you buy a Hisense TV in 2025? The best models worth considering
Does a Hisense 4K TV represent good value? Or should you be looking elsewhere for a TV bargain?
Ask The Industry: hi-fi engineers weigh in on the value of 'running-in'
We asked a number of engineers in the industry for their thoughts on running-in...
Spatial audio is heading to an epic London outdoor festival… where I believe the technology truly belongs
The three-day Polygon Live LDN festival next May will see a hemispherical dual-dome stage packed with 200 speakers...
What is aptX HD Bluetooth? What devices and headphones support it?
aptX HD brings high-quality streaming to wireless Bluetooth devices. Here's what you need to know about the codec, including how it compares to Sony's LDAC rival.
The M6xTT turntable is more gorgeous acrylic from Musical Fidelity – just in a smaller and cheaper package
The company's second premium turntable in over a year
Your ears are the issue: affordable “breakthrough” device adjusts ear geometry to improve music listening
Headphone and earplug specialist Flare Audio has launched a new in-ear device that claims to remove ear distortions...
Sonos Ace vs Apple AirPods Max: which noise-cancelling headphones should you buy?
We put the Sonos Ace wireless headphones against the Apple AirPods Max to see which pair comes out on top.
Sonos Ace vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which wireless headphones are better?
Hopes are high for the Sonos Ace. But can they take on the best over-ear wireless headphones we've tested?
New to vinyl? Avoid making this common mistake with your first turntable system
Vinyl systems don't just require a record player, amplifier and speakers to work. There is one obscure but crucial extra ingredient...
Cyber Monday 2024 in Australia: the 40+ best deals still live across hi-fi, home cinema, speakers, headphones
Cyber Monday The Cyber Monday deals are here with massive discounts on headphones, speakers, TVs and more.
Best Cyber Monday headphone and earbud deals still live in Australia – Sony, Bose, AirPods and more
Deals Looking for a great Cyber Monday deal on headphones or earbuds? You've come to the right place...
Cyber Monday TV sales in Australia: the best deals still live on OLED, QLED, Mini LED and more
Deals Cyber Monday TV deals are still delivering in 2024, with thousands knocked off five-star OLED and LCD sets...
Black Friday 2024 in Australia: the best deals on TVs, headphones, hi-fi and more
Black Friday The Black Friday weekend sales have arrived in Australia. Here are the best tech deals worth shopping now...
Which Bose headphones should you buy?
Heart set on Bose headphones but unsure which is the best pair for you? Our handy guide is here to help...
Audiolab elevates its reference 9000 range with its first pre and power amps in eight years
The new 9000P is the first Audiolab power amp since the 2016-released 8300XP, and is joined by the new 9000Q preamp.
Esoteric's sensational SACD/CD player wins our 2024 Temptation Award
The high-end Esoteric K-05XD delivers exceptional performance for CD/SACD die-hards
