Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
Want headphones inspired by Fabergé or made from whisky barrels? These IEMs are for you
The Zeitgeist Germany Artisan Collection employs the same wood used to make a Fabergé egg, while the Whisky Collection is made from old scotch barrels.
Fiio's four-channel desktop amp aims to deliver smooth sound in a compact, versatile package
The Fiio K11 R2R is a four-channel headphone amp which offers support for 32-bit/384kHz and native DSD256 hi-res audio files.
Samsung's AirPods-rivalling wireless earbuds go big on AI – but can they compete sonically?
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro go big on features and AI, but will they sound good enough to trouble the market leaders?
Edifier's premium planar magnetic over-ears could make Apple's AirPods Max sweat
The Edifier Stax Spirit S5 wireless planar magnetic headphones over-ears are here to rival Apple's hugely popular AirPods Max.
Audio-Technica's affordable wireless earbuds tease "chest-thumping" bass power
Audio-Technica's ATH-CKS30TW+ pack in a lot of features for £89, with a sound profile that focuses heavily on bass power.
11 of the best tracks from Tarantino movies for testing your system
Nobody does a movie soundtrack quite like Tarantino – enjoy some of his finest selections as you test your AV system to the max.
14 best prog rock tracks to test your hi-fi system
Our team of product experts detail the top prog rock tracks they use to test hi-fi and audio kit
10 of the best tracks brought back to life by movies and TV shows
Sometimes all it takes is one iconic scene to bring a track back from the brink of obscurity.
11 of the best Netflix movies in 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos
From tense thrillers to zany comedies, here's are the best flicks on Netflix to test your TV and sound system.
Goldmund brings flagship power and performance to a compact, luxury design
The Telos 4800 mono power amplifier is mega powerful and boasts a mighty pedigree, but you're going to have to save up for years, maybe decades, to get one.
This all-metal wireless speaker blends minimalist aesthetics with powerful sound
The premium Monolith x Aluminium blends minimalist aesthetics with an environmentally conscious construction.
Pro-Ject's nifty configurator tool lets you build the turntable of your dreams
Pro-Ject's novel configurator tool lets you customise an Xtension 9 to your exact preferences.
Heading out this summer? Save almost £50 on this rugged Sonos Move 2 rival
The Ultimate Ears Epicboom has dropped from £330 to just £284, a saving of almost £50.
The feature-laden UE Everboom is a small Bluetooth speaker with a sizeable price tag
Ultimate Ears has unveiled the all-new Everboom Bluetooth speaker alongside the fourth-gen Boom, Wonderboom and Megaboom models.
Beyerdynamic jumps on the open-ear bandwagon with sporty wireless earbuds
Beyerdynamic has revealed the Verio 200, the brand's first attempt to at open-ear wireless earbuds design.
14 best summer tracks to test your music system
We've put together some of our favourite tracks to enjoy in the sun or help brighten up those grey afternoons.
This quirky wireless earbuds case gives you spatial audio from any source – but is it a game changer?
Jabra’s clever smart case can turn whatever you’re listening to into low-latency spatial audio – the question is, does anyone really need it?
14 best video game soundtracks to test your headphones and speakers
Video games are fun. Testing your hi-fi is serious business. Make sure you're on the money with the finest the gaming world has to offer.
Campfire Audio's stellar IEMs promise one giant leap for sound – but getting a pair won't be easy
The limited edition Moon Rover IEMs are typically striking and very exclusive – just 888 units are available worldwide.
Neat Acoustics' Momentum Jet speakers promise to give your hi-fi setup a rocket boost
The Momentum Jet series comprises one standmounter and one floorstander and is based on the brand's flagship Ultimatum range.
Sony ULT Wear vs Sony WH-1000XM5: what are the differences between the two headphones?
Sony's ULT Wear wireless headphones are brand new to the market, but how do they shape up against the premium, flagship WH-1000XM5?
Triangle's gorgeous wireless speaker system could be a strong KEF alternative
Triangle's Capella system packs hi-res streaming smarts into a high-end active speaker system.
Pure’s teeny-but-tough Bluetooth speaker wants to soundtrack your summer
The Woodland Mini boasts 14 hours of battery life, DAB+ radio capabilities, Bluetooth 5.3 and an IP67 durability rating.
