Latest articles by Becky Roberts
17 memorable hi-fi and AV products turning 25 in 2025
Many of these products are still enjoying a 25-year innings, still not out.
Elac's Award-winning five-star hi-fi system ticks plenty of boxes and is back to its lowest ever price
This superbly-priced, brilliant-sounding setup is a major bargain deal thanks to a massive saving.
Ask The Industry: Bose, Sennheiser and other headphone experts explain how active noise cancellation works – and how it can hurt sound quality
The engineers behind class-leading headphones explain just what's involved in ANC implementation.
Spotify HiFi: release date, price and feature rumours for the expected Music Pro add-on
Everything we know about Spotify's upcoming lossless streaming tier ahead of its severely delayed launch date...
Spotify Hi-Fi quality and gig benefits expected in 2025 via $6 Music Pro add-on
Spotify is reportedly holding 'preliminary talks' with concert promoters and ticket sellers
Apple AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3: what's new and should you upgrade?
We've reviewed both new and old AirPods – here's how they compare
Not one but two turntables have burst onto our buying guide this month
It isn’t often that two record player reigns are over within a matter of days
Bose QuietComfort Headphones vs QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: what are the differences?
Two new models of Bose headphones vie for your attention, but how do they compare and which one is right for you?
How to watch 6 Best Picture Oscar movie nominations at home in 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos
How to watch six Best Picture Oscar movie nominees in the best quality at home.
How to build the perfect hi-fi system
System building needs careful thought, so whether you're just starting out or upgrading, allow us to offer a little advice.
Best computer speakers 2025: upgrade your desktop audio with our 5 expert picks
Best Buys The best desktop speakers deliver great sound without taking up too much space, ideal for a small room or home office.
Sennheiser looks to lock in its legacy for affordable open-back headphones with the new HD 505
The HD 505 are new additions to the 500 Series, which sits below the 600 Series of HD 600 fame.
Surprise! Samsung has blessed the Galaxy S25 with the missing audio feature I’ve wanted for years
Good news, the Galaxy S25 will support aptX HD and Adaptive.
What Hi-Fi? reviewers share their favourite-ever albums for testing hi-fi
Not our review team’s favourite albums, but instead the go-to records we use for reviewing.
6 free audiophile apps to supercharge your hi-fi experience
Handy apps for audiophiles that are free to download and use.
Best speaker cables 2025: our editors' choice for every budget
Best Buys Don't let the humble looks fool you – speaker cables are one of the heroes of your hi-fi system and could be the most cost-effective upgrade you'll ever make.
We’ve just reviewed audiophile wireless headphones that knock our veteran favourites off the top spot
Mark Levinson’s No.5909 have finally been outclassed by a rival pair of wireless audiophile headphones.
AirPods Max 2: everything you need to know about the 2024 Apple headphones
Updated Apple's second-gen over-ear headphones have been rumoured for years, and finally we have an update...
Now Playing: 6 songs we've been listening to in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
Our new monthly playlist includes fresh releases from The Weather Station and Coheed And Cambria, as well as go-to classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Macklemore.
Head-fi nuts, there’s a new class-leading analogue headphone amp in town
Two newly reviewed headphone amps prove to be class leaders in their respective fields, entering our buying guides accordingly.
Hi-res wireless headphones could be around the corner, suggests new Samsung patent
Samsung Electronics has filed a patent suggesting that it plans to adopt UWB technology for its future wireless headphones, which could open the doors to hi-res audio transmission.
Rega Planar 3 vs Planar 3 RS Edition: are the upgrades to the iconic turntable worth it?
The Planar 3 is a What Hi-Fi? Award winner at its price level, but now that we have reviewed the pricier RS Edition, can we say that its upgrades justify the premium?
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.
