Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
Linn's just-add-speakers system promises benchmark-setting sound and "all the connectivity you'll ever need"
The Majik DSM is an all-in-one streamer, preamplifier and power amp with an in-built DAC and plenty of connectivity options.
Best waterproof speakers 2025: all types tested for every budget
Best Buys Whether you're hitting the beach or lounging by the pool, don't forget to bring your waterproof speaker along for the ride.
Best music streaming services 2025: free streams to hi-res audio
Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.
The JBL Flip 7 is a five-star Bluetooth speaker – but are you better off with an older, cheaper model?
The JBL Flip 7 is a feature-ladem and beautifully made speaker, but is the Charge 5 the smarter buy?
JBL's dynamic duo explode onto our list of the best Bluetooth speakers
The JBL Flip 7 and Charge 6 have arrived on our list of the best Bluetooth speakers, ousting each respective model's previous generation.
Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025
Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.
Best Bluetooth speakers 2025: tried and tested for every budget
Best Buys Looking for a Bluetooth speaker? These are the best home and portable speakers money can buy, from budget wonders to burly boomboxes.
9 stand-out tracks we've been enjoying in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
Now Playing returns for its third instalment, with new bangers and some old school classics for you and your hi-fi to enjoy.
JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Flip 6: which five-star Bluetooth speaker is better?
A new Flip speaker is big news. But what improvements does the Flip 7 have over the Flip 6?
JBL Flip 7
JBL’s Flip series of Bluetooth speakers has been with us for well over a decade, but the Flip 7 could be the best instalment yet.
Best Bluetooth speakers under $100: tried and tested by our experts
Best Buys Want a cheap Bluetooth speaker for less than $100? Here are our favorites, including portable and waterproof options
Apple Music Classical's trio of updates are designed to bring you closer to the great works
Apple Music Classical is getting a trio of upgrades in a bid to make it more accessible and informative.
Focal's high-end wireless headphones promise improved comfort, better ANC and greater musical precision
Focal's Bathys MG over-ears promise a more layered sound alongside better noise cancelling and exceptional all-day comfort.
Some of our favourite-ever five-star wireless headphones have plummeted to nearly half price – £172 off!
The Sony WH-1000XM4 belong in the wireless headphones Hall of Fame, and now they're down from £350 to just £178 at Amazon.
Fiio's flagship in-ear headphones are packed full of drivers to put your music in pole position
The Fiio FX17 combine three types of drive units to deliver a wide soundstage and plenty of detail.
iFi's flagship iDSD Valkyrie DAC/amp teases cutting-edge tech for a sound that's worthy of Valhalla
The iFi iDSD Valkyrie offers cutting-edge technology alongside various EQ settings and a quad-DAC architecture.
Best wired headphones 2025: the 7 top pairs tested by our review experts
Best buys Wired is the way if you want the best sound for your money
These are the 3 movies our home cinema experts couldn’t stop watching in March
The top movies our home cinema reviews team couldn’t stop watching over March revealed
Best phono preamps 2025: budget to high-end, tried and tested
Best buys To be able to listen to turntables through your system, you'll need a phono stage (also called a phono preamp). These are the best models we've reviewed across all budgets and types.
Audiolab upgrades its five-star 6000A amplifier with a new DAC chip, enhanced circuitry and HDMI ARC
Audiolab 's new 6000A MkII stereo amplifier teases improved performance thanks to its enhanced internal circuitry.
Best cheap wireless headphones 2025, tested by our experts
Best Buys Save money without sacrificing sound quality with our pick of the best cheap wireless headphones around.
This Quincy Jones-produced disco tune has become my go-to test track – and taught me a valuable lesson about hi-fi, too
Despite not being to my usual tastes, I've found a track that's perfect for testing headphones and hi-fi.
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.
