Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
Dali's premium wireless headphones want to offer "hi-fi for your head"
Dali's premium IO-8 wireless headphones are going up against the might of the AirPods Max, the B&W Px8 and the Focal Bathys.
These five-star wireless headphones from a little-known brand have finally filled a gaping hole in the over-ear market
We've complained before that there are so few wireless headphones occupying the mid-range price point. Finally, that gap has been plugged.
Closed-back vs open-back headphones: which is right for you?
Is closed-back better than open-back? We explain the differences between the two headphone designs and which ones best suit which use cases...
Qobuz targets budding audiophiles with a heavily discounted student tier
Qobuz is targeting the student market with its 'Studio Student' tier, costing just $4.99 a month for 18 to 25 year olds.
Bose updates its stylish portable Bluetooth speaker with new features to take on the might of JBL
The second-gen Bose SoundLink Flex portable speaker is here, and boasts a raft of new features within that sleek, waterproof exterior.
I switched my Disney Plus subscription to the ad-based plan – here's why I won't go back
I won't be going back to a standard Disney Plus subscription anytime soon, but is an ad-based system right for you?
10 iconic albums from 1984 celebrating their 40th anniversary this year
1984 was a big deal for music, hence we're celebrating the 40th birthday of some of the year's stellar records.
KEF updates Q Series speaker range with innovative tech for "exceptional" performance
KEF has unveiled the latest generation of its Q Series of loudspeakers featuring 'MAT' sound absorption technology and 12th-gen Uni-Q driver.
Want ANC headphones with 100-hour battery life in a rock-n-roll outfit? Marshall has you covered
Marshall's new Monitor III ANC over-ear noise-cancelling cans boast rock-n-roll looks and a massive battery life.
Wired vs wireless headphones: pros and cons, and which is better?
It's performance and sustainability against convenience and features as we assess wired vs wireless headphones to see which comes out on top.
T+A's versatile "multi-source players" claim to get your music purring no matter the format
T+A's MP 2000 RG3 and MP 2500 RG3 systems combine streaming smarts with CD player functionality.
Björk's best album is possibly my favourite test record ever – it should be yours, too
If you're still baffled as to our (my) love of Björk, Homogenic is the record to make you into a full-blown convert.
Sony's next generation of LinkBuds wireless earbuds set to launch with two models
Sources suggest that Sony is branching out its LinkBuds line of wireless earbuds with the new LinkBuds Open and LinkBuds Fit models.
This high-end music streamer aims to deliver "unparalleled" natural digital sound
The MBL C41 music streamer supports a range of streaming services and uses 'True Peak' technology to dramatically reduce sonic distortion.
Marantz's versatile, powerful streaming amplifier boasts ample hi-fi heritage at a reasonable price
Marantz's Model 60n is a do-it-all streaming amplifier that offers serious hi-fi heritage at a more affordable level.
Klipsch's new Dolby Atmos soundbar is the first in the world with Dirac technology
The Klipsch Flexus Core harnesses Dirac correction technology with the aim of getting the best sound possible for your AV setup.
I heard the future of wireless audio – and it could mean you never miss a flight again
We've had a few run-ins with Auracast before, but now more than ever I'm starting to feel like it could be a serious step forward in audio sharing tech.
AirPods Lite: release date rumours, price, design and features predictions
Updated The once-rumoured AirPods Lite didn't make an appearance in 2024, but will they ever appear? We make a wishlist of features we'd like to see in these fabled cheap AirPods.
Apple’s iPhone 16 event gave us the AirPods 4, but where are the new HomePods?
It’s been great to see Apple unveiling the AirPods 4 and iPhone 16 at this year's Glowtime showcase, but what’s with the absence of one of its best product lines?
Hands on: Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
Not yet ratedBeyerdynamic is applying its expertise in the studio market to a premium pair of wireless headphones: the Aventho 300 ANC over-ears.
Ultimate Ears' Miniroll Bluetooth speaker is small, sweet and built to go anywhere
Not to be confused with the popular cake-based snack bar, UE's new Miniroll is a dinky, disc-shaped speaker you can take anywhere.
7 of the best budget products we saw at IFA 2024: compact projector, marathon earbuds and a turntable trio
We didn't see many megabucks launches, but what IFA 2024 gave us were plenty of money-saving models.
Best of IFA 2024: the top 9 products we saw from the 100-year tech showcase
We've rounded up the best new products and demos that we saw during a very special IFA 2024 showcase.
