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
Denon's new Dolby Atmos AV amp is coming soon with support for 8K and HDR
By Ainsley Walker published
The X6800H builds on previous models while keeping hold of key features such as Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.
Philips announces three-strong compact Dolby Atmos soundbar lineup
By Ainsley Walker published
A new lineup of low-profile soundbars looks to suit even the tightest of TV set-ups
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs Sonos Arc: what are the differences?
By Ainsley Walker last updated
The Sonos Arc sets a very high standard, but there's a new Bose in town. How do these two stack up?
3D movies are coming to Disney+ on the Apple Vision Pro
By Ainsley Walker published
Those lucky enough to get Apple's headset will now have (at least) two sources of 3D movies to watch on it.
Yamaha’s first open earbuds aim to keep you connected with the real world
By Ainsley Walker published
The new TW-EF3A earbuds include a range of useful features such as multipoint Bluetooth and different audio modes in an open-bud design.
This huge 100-inch Hisense U7K TV is now 30% off on Amazon
By Ainsley Walker published
Down to its lowest-ever price, this enormous TV deal is worth checking out... If the dimensions of your home permit.
The BBC is set to auction thousands of rare records including Bowie, Beatles, and Pink Floyd gems
By Ainsley Walker published
The broadcaster will be selling over 400 lots later this month, some including hundreds of class recordings.
Stars of CES 2024: the 11 best TV and audio products we saw this week
By Verity Burns published
Best of CES 2024: the most exciting TV and audio products from the show
LG's G4 OLED could hit 3000 nits max brightness thanks to new MLA tech
By Ainsley Walker published
Announced at CES 2024, LG's 'META Technology 2.0’ is said to bring even more brightness along with even richer colours
Sharp jumps on the wireless Dolby Atmos bandwagon at CES 2024
By Ainsley Walker published
CES 2024 sees Sharp unveil three new affordable home cinema products: a Dolby Atmos soundbar, wireless surrounds and a subwoofer
FiiO’s tech-laden R9 streamer could be the solution to your desktop audio needs
By Ainsley Walker published
A portable USB DAC and a desktop headphone amp join the upcoming R9 flagship streamer in FiiO's lineup of new products
The vinyl revival continues as sales hit their highest levels in decades
By Ainsley Walker published
Fan of physical music formats? Well, you’re not alone, as figures released by The Official Chart Company confirm vinyl sales are still increasing year-on-year.
How to use Sonos as a home cinema system
By Ainsley Walker published
Sonos produce several wireless speakers creating its own ecosystem. Here's our guide on how to put them to use and bring TV and movies to life
Apple could be hatching a plan to entice artists to make more Dolby Atmos music
By Ainsley Walker published
The tech giants are said to be planning to pay higher royalties to those who mix music for spatial audio playback
The Nu-Vista revival continues as Musical Fidelity announces high-end DAC and phono stage units
By Ainsley Walker published
The Nu-Vista DAC and Nu-Vista Vinyl 2 phono stage join Musical Fidelity’s flagship range
The DMP-A8 aims to upgrade the Eversolo streaming formula with new DACs and an all-analogue preamp
By Ainsley Walker published
Eversolo improves the internals and expands the connectivity of its former model to provide a new, step-up streamer
5 of the best hi-fi listening bars that we would love to visit
By Ainsley Walker published
Cool and cosy hi-fi bars and cafes from around the world
Bose’s five-star Ultra earbuds are the lowest we've seen this year– save almost £50!
By Ainsley Walker published
You still have time to buy Bose's new QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds on a great deal, with £44 off the original launch price.
Forget Black Friday, Sony’s Award-winning budget earbuds have dipped to a new lowest price
By Ainsley Walker published
Looking to get your hands on a pair of five-star budget earbuds? Look no further, we’ve got a deal for you right here
New information on LG’s 2024 C4 and G4 OLED TVs has arrived – and it’s great news for gamers
By Ainsley Walker published
As we anticipate a potential unveiling from LG at CES in January, improved VRR specifications have surfaced.
Move over Dolby Atmos, a new rival from Samsung and Google is coming
By Ainsley Walker published
The new 3D spatial audio tech offers three features designed to supercharge your audio experience
Black Friday is over, but you can still save well over £1000 on the LG G2 OLED TV
By Lewis Empson published
Black Friday is over but the OLED TV deal of the year is still live.
Roku has announced a slew of updates to help you find what to watch next
By Ainsley Walker published
Roku upgrades its service with ‘Recommendations’, ‘Save Lists’, and ‘Continue Watching’ features
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