Latest articles by Verity Burns
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 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.
Sonos Ace vs Apple AirPods Max: which noise-cancelling headphones should you buy?
We put the Sonos Ace wireless headphones against the Apple AirPods Max to see which pair comes out on top.
Best Apple HomePod 2 and HomePod Mini deals 2025
Deals Find the lowest prices on Apple's HomePod 2 and HomePod Mini smart speakers.
Best Bose QuietComfort deals 2024
Bose's QuietComofort noise-cancelling headphones don't come cheap, but you can make savings with these great deals.
Hi-fi bargain: save £200 on this hugely versatile DAC and headphone amp
DEAL Cambridge Audio's top-of-the-range DAC and headphone amp has never been better value.
Forget the Sony XM5, these five-star Sennheiser rivals have seen their price crushed for October Prime Day
There's a huge saving to be made on the excellent Sennheiser Momenutm 4 Wireless in the latest Prime Day sale.
Prime Day starts with a bang! This Award-winning Sony home cinema amp hits its lowest price ever
Get £300 off the Sony TA-AN1000 home cinema amplifier
LG G4 OLED TV hits lowest-ever price for second time in two weeks
The 55in LG G4 OLED TV has hit a new low price of £1619, and comes with a free soundbar worth £800.
Spotify HiFi: release date news, price prediction, quality, and latest rumours
Everything we know about Spotify's upcoming lossless streaming tier ahead of its severely delayed launch date...
Dolby Vision HDR: everything you need to know
Updated Dolby Vision is gaining more traction across TVs, smartphones, service providers and 4K Blu-ray discs – but it's got hot competition from rival HDR formats.
Black Friday comes early: the LG G4 OLED TV hits lowest ever price with £900 off
One of our favourite 2024 OLED TVs has big money off for members of Richer Sounds' VIP Club.
OLED vs QLED: which is the best TV technology?
LG is the boss of OLED and Samsung was once loyal to QLED but is now playing away. So what's the difference? And which is better?
Bose-baiting wireless headphones with incredible battery life drop to their lowest price ever
There's huge money to be saved on a fantastic, five-star pair of noise-cancelling headphones with 60 hours of battery life.
What is a DAC? And why do you need one anyway?
Got digital music? You should probably learn about digital-to-analogue converters and what they bring to the digital audio party.
The five-star Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo turntable is plummeting in price – now £100 off
The Debut Carbon Evo is enjoying one of the biggest discounts we've ever seen, dropping in price significantly and offering a tempting deal for vinyl lovers.
Sonos delays two new product launches to focus on app fix
CEO Patrick Spence acknowledged speed to get the redesigned app out has resulted in a worse experience for Sonos users.
dCS announces its "most advanced music system" yet – and yes, it's as expensive as it sounds
The new system comprises five components and a range of new technologies.
Sonos Ace headphones get much-needed improvements thanks to huge app update
TV Audio Swap now works with more soundbars and devices, and overall app functionality has been improved at last.
Sony Bravia 9 vs A95L: does Sony's new flagship Mini LED TV beat its top OLED?
We put Sony's new flagship Bravia 9 TV head-to-head and compare it with the excellent A95L OLED.
Victrola's Sonos and Roon-supporting wireless turntable can stream vinyl sound all round your house
Victrola's new flagship wireless model can stream your vinyl in hi-res FLAC quality and is compatible with Sonos and Roon Ready, available this autumn.
Audio-Technica's new affordable turntable delivers key upgrades on its popular entry-level deck
The AT-LP70xBT delivers a range of upgraded features including a better chassis, new tonearm and improved stylus.
Beats Pill vs JBL Charge 5: which portable speaker should you buy?
We put these powerful portable speakers head-to-head in all the areas that matter – but which one comes out on top?
