
Becky Roberts
Becky is the managing editor of What Hi-Fi? and, since her recent move to Melbourne, also the editor of the brand's sister magazines Down Under – Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica. During her 11+ years in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices. In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.
Latest articles by Becky Roberts

Best DACs 2025: USB, desktop and portable digital-to-analogue converters
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Give your phone, laptop or hi-fi system the audio boost it likely needs

Vinyl records and music streaming both hit landmark highs – but the one growing faster in revenue may surprise you
By Becky Roberts published
Total music revenue in the US grew by 3 per cent last year

Best portable MP3 players 2025: top hi-res music players tested by our experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys You can listen to music on your phone or laptop, of course, but if you want optimum sound quality, only a dedicated hi-res audio player will do.

Best over-ear headphones 2025: wired and wireless pairs tested by our in-house experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...

Vinyl and CD recycling scheme reboots in the UK – and major indie record stores are onboard
By Becky Roberts published
The announcement coincided with yesterday’s World Recycling Day

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2025 – tested by our in-house experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Leave the noisy world behind and immerse yourself in music with our expert pick of the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy...

Best turntable speakers 2025: top options for your record player
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Looking for the best speakers for your record player? We've rounded up a versatile range of options to suit all budgets and needs.

Blimey! Focal's duo of Vestia speakers are more than 50% off – a spectacular deal
By Harry McKerrell published
Peter Tyson has slashed the price of Focal's mid-range speakers series for VIP members, with the Vestia No.1 falling to £399 and the Vestia No.2 dropping to just £899.

The perfect hi-fi streamer exists only in our imagination – here’s how it looks
By Becky Roberts published
Our ideal music streamer is a mash-up of many existing models.

The best turntable deals 2025: lowest prices on great record players
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best deals on some of our favourite turntables

The ultimate music tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Becky Roberts, Harry McKerrell last updated
We've compiled a number of test tracks that are particularly telling of a music system's talents...

An agonising timeline of our eight-year wait for lossless Spotify HiFi streaming
By Becky Roberts published
And the many other milestones of lossless hi-res streaming.

Sonos’s highly anticipated Apple TV rival is reportedly off the cards “for now”
By Becky Roberts published
The much-rumoured video streamer was expected to launch this year

Best audiophile headphones 2025: 9 best-sounding luxury pairs for music fans
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys From the relatively modest to the esteemed high-end, the best audiophile headphones hit all the right notes.

10 of the world's most expensive turntables
By Becky Roberts last updated
We've rounded-up a selection of the world’s most expensive turntables, and they're quite a sight.

The best hi-fi deals 2025 – fantastic prices on five-star audio
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals Looking to upgrade your system or bag a great bargain? Check out these hi-fi deals on speakers, amps, DACs, CD players and more.

Sony WF-1000XM6: release date and price predictions, plus 6 features on our wishlist
By Harry McKerrell last updated
We muse on what could be in store for Sony's next flagship wireless earbuds

Best active speakers 2025: our experts pick the top pairs with built-in amplifiers
By Kashfia Kabir, Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.

The best headphone deals 2025: AirPods, Bose, Sony and more
By Becky Roberts last updated
Deals Decent discounts on many of the best headphones and earbuds we've reviewed, including current What Hi-Fi? Award winners...

Marantz's classic five-star streaming amplifier is still at its lowest price ever thanks to this smoking hot hi-fi deal
By Andy Madden published
Save £200 on the outstanding PM7000N

Trio of new Q SUB subwoofers bring bass boosts for Q Acoustics' multi-Award-winning speakers
By Becky Roberts published
Three models accommodate various room sizes and system levels.

Best headphones 2025: tested by our experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
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.

Sony's Award-winning native 4K projector drops to its lowest price since Black Friday thanks to this incredible deal
By Lewis Empson published
Our favourite projector is down to a Black Friday-worthy price with this deal.
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