Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
Hi-fi Christmas deal: Cambridge Audio's five-star music streamer has £100 sliced off its price once again
The excellent Cambridge Audio CXN100 can be yours for £799 at Richer Sounds - a £100 saving.
2024 was the year of 'open' wireless earbuds, but are they game-changers or gimmicks?
Open wireless earbuds were one of 2024's biggest trends, but are they the buds for you?
Bluesound Node Nano vs WiiM Pro Plus: which entry-level streamer is best for you?
Bluesound faces off against WiiM's established Award winner in the battle for entry-level music streamer supremacy.
Best budget hi-fi speakers 2025: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested
Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.
Christmas Gift Guide 2024: top gift ideas for music, film and tech fans
Our hand-picked guide to over 30 Christmas gift ideas for music, film and tech fans
Treat your music system to the 17 best alternative Christmas songs
Throw away that tiresome festive compilation CD and enjoy these alternative Christmas tracks instead.
Sennheiser's five-star wireless headphones drop to their lowest price – cheaper than Black Friday!
Offering big sound in a handsome package, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless are at their lowest-ever price.
Best Google Assistant speakers 2025: best Google smart speakers tested and rated
Best Buys Find your voice with our pick of the best speakers with Google Assistant for your home.
Another discount?! Award-winning Sony XM5 wireless earbuds fall again to a new low – just £149
Sony's flagship WF-1000XM5 earbuds have plunged to a new low price. Just in time for Christmas...
IP ratings explained: how waterproof are your headphones?
Trying to understand IPX ratings can sometimes feel like drowning in a sea of meaningless digits. Let us throw you a life preserver.
Huawei's flagship 30-hour wireless earbuds vow to "set new audio standards"
Huawei's flagship wireless earbuds, the FreeBuds Pro 4, offer strong battery life and a focus on comfort and performance.
Best AirPods Max alternatives 2025: amazing options picked by our experts
Best Buys You don't need Apple's premium headphones to have a great wireless, noise-cancelling experience.
What is aptX HD Bluetooth? What devices and headphones support it?
aptX HD brings high-quality streaming to wireless Bluetooth devices. Here's what you need to know about the codec, including how it compares to Sony's LDAC rival.
This powerful, party-ready Bluetooth speaker boasts 30-hour battery life and karaoke capabilities
The Tribit StormBox Blast 2 has arrived boasting 200W of power, an IP67 rating and 30 hours of battery life.
Missed Black Friday? This five-star Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speaker is back to its lowest price
Deals Get over 40% off the five-star Bang & Olufsen A1 (2nd Gen) portable speaker with this amazing festive deal.
Best DAB radios 2025: portable, Bluetooth and digital radio systems tested
Best Buys Want to get a whole host of tunes for free, over the airwaves and hiss-free? A digital DAB radio is a great shout.
Activo's premium IEMs have been designed "to please audiophiles on the move"
The Activo Q1 are hybrid IEMs which blend 9.8mm dynamic and balanced armature drivers.
Final's new flagship audiophile headphones come in two distinct sonic flavours
Final has introduced the Final D8000 and D8000 DC Pro, its flagship magnetic planar wired headphones.
The best Sonos Era 300 deals 2025
Deals The Sonos Era 300 is one of our favourite current wireless speakers, and we've got at least one eye on a discount in the months leading up to Christmas...
The best Sonos Era 100 deals 2025
Deals Any price drop on the five-star Sonos Era 100 wireless speaker should be snapped up as soon as they arrive.
MQA's latest audio technology aims to reduce timing issues and put the soul back into your music
MQA has announced two new technologies within its Qrono line: Qrono d2a and Qrono dsd.
Magico's S2 floorstanders are "an instant classic" – but you'll need £50,000 if you want a pair
The Magico S2 promise "unprecedented performance for a speaker that can fit almost anywhere".
McIntosh's latest do-it-all amplifier boasts extensive streaming smarts and HDMI ARC
The MSA5500 claims to be a versatile unit with plenty of firepower, offering streaming support and a host of physical connections.
