Ainsley Walker
Ainsley Walker is a staff writer at What Hi-Fi?. He studied music journalism at university before working in a variety of roles including as a freelance journalist and teacher. Growing up in a family of hi-fi enthusiasts naturally influenced his interest in the topic. Outside of work, Ainsley can be found producing music, tinkering with retro tech, or cheering on Luton Town.
Latest articles by Ainsley Walker

Play your vinyl records through any smart speaker with the A2D2 Stream
By Ainsley Walker published
This dinky device will allow you to stream music from turntables to any wireless speakers anywhere in your home.

I’ve tried Freely: here are five things I like and three things that could be improved
By Ainsley Walker published
Here's what we thought when we got hands-on with the upcoming free live TV service

This LG G4 OLED TV deal includes a big discount and a free soundbar
By Ainsley Walker published
A fresh deal on a brand new TV and a free matching LG soundbar worth a grand

Got room? The 77-inch LG G2 OLED TV is now available for just under two grand
By Ainsley Walker published
Get your hands on LG's excellent G2 TV for less than half its launch price over at Richer Sounds

There's a new OLED panel manufacturer in town – should LG and Samsung be worried?
By Ainsley Walker published
Does Japan Display's eLEAP technology pose a serious challenge to existing OLED variants?

16 of the best-sounding vinyl records
By Ainsley Walker last updated
Enough of dodgy presses, these records should get the best possible sound from your turntable.

The What Hi-Fi? team on the first vinyl records they ever bought
By Kashfia Kabir published
As we celebrate Record Store Day 2024 today, team What Hi-Fi? recalls the first time they spent their own money on a vinyl record.

Discogs and Record Store Day team up for a special international 'Afters' event
By Ainsley Walker published
Customers in participating regions can order online after Record Store Day concludes.

Sony Theatre Bar 9 vs Sony HT-A7000: what are the differences?
By Ainsley Walker published
Following the Theatre Bar 9 announcement, let's see if Sony's latest flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar has what it takes to outdo the previous model.

The Bravia Theatre Quad is Sony’s latest take on the wireless Dolby Atmos speaker system
By Ainsley Walker published
Will Sony's new Quad system be able to reach greater heights than its impressive predecessor, the HT-A9?

Sony's new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar aims to outdo the mighty HT-A7000
By Ainsley Walker published
The new Theatre Bar 9 and Bar 8 enter Sony's soundbar lineup as the latest 'flagship' and 'premium' options.

What led to the resurgence of vinyl? Here are 5 reasons why it’s back and booming
By Ainsley Walker published
After years of stagnation, vinyl is seeing a continued re-emergence as a major format. For Vinyl Week, let's take a look at some of the main factors behind this growth.

Spotify's latest price hike has been confirmed – and it's bad news for subscribers
By Ainsley Walker published
It's bad news for Spotify users as prices for individual plans now top many rivals

Samsung unveils an enormous 98-inch entry-level 4K TV
By Ainsley Walker published
The new DU9000 joins the QN90D in Samsung's 98-inch 4K lineup, however, is set to cost significantly less

ATC celebrates its 50th anniversary with high-end limited edition active speakers
By Ainsley Walker published
ATC is celebrating its 50th birthday with special edition active standmount speakers and a subwoofer, with only 150 and 20 units available respectively.

Samsung's spectacular S95D QD-OLED TV is now available for pre-order
By Ainsley Walker published
The Samsung S95D is set to arrive later this month, with the third-gen QD-OLED TV available to order from Sevenoaks now

Klipsch teams up with AV legend Onkyo for its new Flexus soundbar system
By Ainsley Walker published
US customers can order the new modular Klipsch Sound System immediately

Tight on space? Mission's new standmount speakers blend iconic looks with 'bookshelf' dimensions
By Harry McKerrell published
The new Mission 750 standmount speakers feature an inverted driver layout housed within a compact, low-resonance design.

Spotify prices could be increasing for the second time in a year
By Ainsley Walker published
As Apple and Amazon increase pricing on their streaming services, Spotify is said to be planning to increase its prices again later this month

US music revenues show streaming is the big winner, but vinyl and CD sales grow again
By Ainsley Walker published
The full RIAA music industry figures have been revealed, with 8 per cent of overall growth in music revenues

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have hit their lowest price yet
By Ainsley Walker published
Solid deals are now available on both the newest pairs of Bose over-ear headphones.

Baldur's Gate's coming to a new format – vinyl
By Ainsley Walker published
Preorders on the soundtrack to the 2023 Game of the Year are open now

Apple could launch new iPads very soon, according to the latest rumours
By Ainsley Walker published
Could we see some new models of Apple's iPad announced in the coming weeks?
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