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

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 What Hi-Fi?, 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 wireless headphones 2025: reviewed and rated by our in-house experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys The best wireless headphones offer convenience and quality in one comfortable, musical and ultimately great-value package.

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.

Michell's high-end Apollo phono stage and Muse power supply are designed to preserve "the integrity of the music" for vinyl enthusiasts
By Kashfia Kabir published
Two-box solution for noise reduction and greater signal integrity

17 memorable hi-fi and AV products turning 25 in 2025
By Becky Roberts published
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
By Andy Madden published
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 can hurt sound quality
By Becky Roberts published
The engineers behind class-leading headphones explain just what's involved in ANC implementation.

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...

Spotify HiFi: release date, price and feature rumours for the expected Music Pro add-on
By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik last updated
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
By Becky Roberts published
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?
By Becky Roberts published
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
By Becky Roberts published
It isn’t often that two record player reigns are over within a matter of days
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