Latest articles by Becky Roberts
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...
Best hi-fi systems 2025: CD, vinyl and streaming music players for the home
Best buys If a hefty stack of hi-fi separates isn't practical, consider integrated audio systems like these instead...
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.
Best wireless headphones 2025: reviewed and rated by our in-house experts
Best Buys The best wireless headphones offer convenience and quality in one comfortable, musical and ultimately great-value package.
The best turntable deals 2025: lowest prices on great record players
Deals We've rounded up the best deals on some of our favourite turntables
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.
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.
