James Grimshaw

Loud live music is great, but so is being able to hear. Myself and the Louder team have put a number of concert-ready earplugs through their paces to see which are the best choices

It’s a new era for ‘old’ tech, as evidenced by these forward-thinking portable CD players from FiiO, Lenco, Philips and more

From park chillers to garden-fillers, you need a speaker that’s outdoor-ready; here’s a handful of the best from JBL, Marshall and more

You really don't have to spend a fortune to get yourself an excellent record player - here are my top 6 picks that offer awesome audio at an affordable price

The best wired, Bluetooth, audiophile and noise cancelling headphones that are designed to rock your world at max volume

Want more from your music? Get lost in the mix with these clever headphones from Sony, Sennheiser and more

Analogue meets digital with these full-featured Bluetooth turntables from the likes of Sony, Audio-Technica, Pro-Ject and more

Great sound doesn’t need to cost a bomb. Let these six brilliant headphones under £100 prove me right

Your children’s formal education in all things (not-so-) loud can start now, with these colourful, comfortable and kid-friendly headphones

Portable record players are great space-saving turntables for the newer vinyl lover, as well as for those tight on space; read on to discover the best of the bunch

New to needles and grooves? Here’s my pick of the best beginner turntables, from Audio-Technica, Pro-Ject and more

Whether you’re upgrading your setup or new to vinyl, these records are must-plays for your new hi-fi

Apple Music and Amazon Music Unlimited are both quality music streaming services, so we put them side by side to see how they compare

Audio-Technica have been producing high-quality turntables for more than 60 years. Here, I've picked out the cream of the crop

Got wires? These don’t! We've picked from a broad school of budget wireless headphones to find you the best-in-class that don’t break the bank

A few simple steps is all that separates you from getting your turntable up to speed for optimal performance

Whether upgrading your new turntable or repairing your vintage-shop find, these are the steps to take to safely install a new turntable cartridge

Vinyl is often lauded for its warm sound, but is the experience of listening to a record tangibly different from digital or CD? We take a closer look

Everything you need to know about your turntable stylus and the differences between Moving Magnet, Moving Coil and Ceramic cartridges