Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
HiFi Rose's latest music streamer uses across-the-board improvements to achieve "a new level of sound"
The RS151 music streamer uses a new DAC design and a new CPU, among other improvements, in pursuit of reference-level sound.
Sony LinkBuds Open vs Apple AirPods 4 with ANC: which pair of open earbuds is right for you?
If your interest has been piqued by the idea of open wireless earbuds, these contenders represent two of the finest examples of their type on the market.
29 of the best tracks for testing bass
This genre-spanning selection of brilliant basslines will find out just how good your system is at handling bass.
Best budget wireless earbuds 2025: top affordable pairs tested by our experts
Best Buys Our expert picks of the best budget wireless earbuds from the likes of JBL, Sony and Apple.
Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: dates, tickets and what to expect
Our team will be at the event, but ahead of that, here’s what you need to know about the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025.
Best wireless speakers 2025: tried and tested by our expert team
Best Buys Whether you're spending big or currently coin conscious, these are the best wireless speakers on the market
Ta-da! TAD's luxury standmounters tease magical sound – but all your money might disappear
TAD has announced its high-end TAD-ME1TX standmount speakers, featuring a three-way design and "superior materials".
Best speakers 2025: budget to premium models tested by our expert reviewers
Best Buys Upgrade your home music system with our pick of the best hi-fi speakers on the market right now, across all budgets.
Best Alexa speakers 2025: smart speakers with Alexa tried and tested
Best Buys Upgrade your life with the help of Alexa smart speakers that combine great sound with useful features such as voice commands and playback control.
Musical Fidelity's integrated amp strives for a sweet, powerful sound thanks to its "reference-level" tech
The Nu-Vista 600.2 is an analogue integrated amplifier that packs in updated tech for "huge power and sonic transparency".
Best headphone amplifiers 2025: expert picks to boost your personal listening
Best Buys Our expert pick of the best headphone amps includes affordable, portable models as well as premium units for home listening.
There's a new music streaming service in town – and it promises to pay artists a lot more
Presto Music is a new music streaming service focusing on jazz and classical records which pays artists by the second rather than per stream.
Best floorstanding speakers 2025: budget to premium models tested by our experts
Best Buy Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant-sounding floorstanding speakers.
Best internet radios 2025: modern radios with streaming smarts
Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.
Sony WH-1000XM6: expected release date and price rumours, 6 features on our wishlist
Sony's stunning WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are unbelievable all-rounders, but is a successor just around the corner?
Best waterproof speakers 2025: all types tested for every budget
Best Buys Whether you're hitting the beach or lounging by the pool, don't forget to bring your waterproof speaker along for the ride.
Best multi-room speakers 2025: whole-home wireless speakers tried and tested
Best Buys Kiss those cables goodbye and start your whole home sound system with one of these excellent multi-room speakers.
Unsure if your hi-fi is shipshape? This classic Hans Zimmer score is a treasure trove of terrific test tracks
If you're after test track after test track to shiver your system's timbers, the Pirates Of The Caribbean score will help you discover whether everything is in order.
Is it a toy? Is it a music player? No, it's a portable DAC disguised as a tape deck!
A charmingly quirky portable DAC and headphone amplifier to boost your headphone listening.
Audio-Technica's open-back reference headphones blend sonic precision with all-day comfort
Audio-Technica's latest pairs of headphones, the ATH-R70ax and ATH-R50x, promise exceptional sonic clarity and precision.
Does this leak confirm that the Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones will launch this year?
The much-anticipated Sony WH-1000XM6 show up on an FCC certification document, indicating that new headphones are likely on their way this summer 2025.
Beyerdynamic’s new in-ear monitors promise ultimate sonic precision for your music
Four IEMs arrive alongside two pairs of updated wired headphones.
Sony WF-C710N: release date rumours, price speculation and 5 things we want to see
We speculate what's in store for the Sony WF-C710N, the follow-ups to the immensely popular WF-C700N What Hi-Fi? Award winners.
