Latest articles by Becky Roberts
Amazon Music just lost its biggest selling point with its latest price hike
Amazon is raising its Music Unlimited subscription prices in March for both Prime and non-Prime members in the UK and US.
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.
Dolby Atmos: what is it? How can you get it?
Want to heighten your home cinema surround sound experience? You need to know about Dolby Atmos.
Best stereo amplifiers 2025: 9 class leaders chosen by our review experts
Best Buys Get the best sound from your separates hi-fi system by driving it with one of these class-leading stereo amplifiers.
Best on-ear headphones 2025: our expert pick of wired and wireless pairs
Our expert picks of the best on-ear headphones for features, style and sound, including pairs from Sony and Grado.
I’m shocked Apple quietly dropped wired listening on the new AirPods Max, but there is a workaround
Right now we can't find a way to listen to the USB-C AirPods Max wired...
Acoustic Energy’s overhauled mid-range 300 Series uses technology derived from its flagship Corinium speakers
The British loudspeaker brand has entirely redesigned its mid-ranging speakers, with no part of its 2018-released iteration carrying over.
Best DACs 2025: USB, desktop and portable digital-to-analogue converters
Best Buys The best DACs take hi-fi, desktop and portable systems to the next level. Our expert picks span various types and budgets...
Technics leads a talented and versatile vinyl system that will excel in larger rooms
A mighty – and mightily impressive – trio from Technics, Arcam and Q Acoustics
Best wired headphones 2025: the 7 top pairs tested by our review experts
Best buys The best wired headphones you can buy, from budget earbuds to premium over-ears – all tried and tested by yours truly.
3 must-watch new music and concert documentaries on Disney+ (and one that is coming soon)
In case you missed them in the final weeks of last year
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 vs Pi6: which B&W wireless earbuds should you choose?
Bowers & Wilkins' two newest pairs of earbuds look almost identical, so what are the differences when it comes to performance?
Best over-ear headphones 2025: wired and wireless pairs tested by our experts
Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...
Best portable MP3 players 2025: top hi-res music players tested by our experts
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.
We've built a gold-standard hi-fi system that delivers sweet streams aplenty – and looks good, too
Together, this trio form an utterly handsome and talented setup for anyone wishing to stream to their heart's content without sacrificing sound quality.
What is high-resolution audio? And is hi-res music worth it?
Hi-res audio is the pinnacle for digital music fans, but what is it, how can you get it, and what kit do you need to listen to it?
Best active speakers 2025: our experts pick the top pairs with built-in amplifiers
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.
Hi-res music streaming services compared: is Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon or Apple Music better?
As the battle to dominate hi-res audio streaming intensifies, we look at which platforms offer the most for your money...
Best turntable speakers 2025: top-rated speakers for your record player
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.
Best audio cables 2025: our expert picks of quality interconnects
Best buys Upping your audio cable game is a simple yet very effective way to give your hi-fi system a boost. Here are our favourites...
Naim fans, you can now save £900 on the special Nait 50 anniversary amplifier
Naim launched a 50th-anniversary half-width amplifier in 2023, and it's now heavily discounted...
The best headphone deals 2025: AirPods, Bose, Sony and more
Deals Decent discounts on many of the best headphones and earbuds we've reviewed, including What Hi-Fi? Award 2024 winners...
Best headphones 2025 – our expert picks of every type
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 and preference.
