Latest articles by James Grimshaw
Best headphones under £100 in 2026: My pick of the best cheap headphones that deliver above their price point
Buying guide Great sound doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Let these six brilliant headphones under £100 prove me right
Best budget wireless headphones 2026: Our pick of the best cheap Bluetooth headphones you can buy today
Buying guide Great sound, features and battery life – these cut-price headphones from the likes of Sony, Marshall and Sennheiser have got the lot
Celebrate Global Beatles Day this weekend with these 5 essential Fab Four documentaries you can stream right now
It was Global Beatles Day earlier this week, but if you been waiting for the weekend to get your Fab Four fix, here are my streaming recommendations
Sony's LX Series turntables are known for their smooth action, smart looks and amazing value vs spec – now with up to $150 off, your search for a new deck is over
Both the Sony LX3BT and LX5BT are aptX Adaptive capable – and both are getting the Prime Day discount treatment
Ozzy! Geddy Lee! Hair metal! Grab this Paramount+ deal from only $0.99 per month to load up on music docs, alongside South Park, Yellowstone and more
The Amazon Prime add-on service also offers Comedy Central, MTV, SHOWTIME, Star Trek and some highly bingeable limited series – at a heavy discount for the first few months
Best budget turntables 2026: low-cost, high value record players for every occasion
Buying guide You don’t need to spend a fortune to get started with listening to vinyl – as evidenced by these excellent budget record players
How much difference does upgrading your stylus make to the sound of your vinyl?
Upgrading your stylus could be the single best thing you do for your hi-fi. But why, exactly? We take a deep dive into how you can enhance your listening experience in just a few simple steps
I write about music tech for a living - here are my tips, tricks and products that'll help keep your record player clean and your vinyl collection in tip-top condition
We all spend a lot on our turntables and record collections, so don't leave them to gather dirt and grime
Pro-Ject T1 EVO BT turntable review: a multi-connectible wonder of a starter record player
The Pro-Ject T1 EVO BT is audiophile-adjacency at its near-best – and likely to be somewhat overshadowed by its competitors
How to calibrate your turntable: Get the most from your Record Store Day 2026 scores with my step-by-step guide
A few simple steps is all that separates you from getting your turntable up to speed for optimal performance
Pro-Ject E1.2 turntable review: A stellar turntable that's simply hard to beat for the price
The Pro-Ject E1.2 is a phenomenal entry-level turntable, that dares to offer more through less
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB review
The AT-LP120XUSB is more than a budget-friendly, DJ-friendly record player; it’s a great shout for solid performance at the entry level
Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT review: an automatic turntable all-but guaranteed to go the distance
This automatic record player is the gold-standard for entry level turntables, with beginner-friendly operation and hi-fi friendly fidelity
Best music streaming services 2026: Which streaming platform should be your go-to for on-the-go listening?
Buying guide In this round-up of the best music streaming platforms, let’s find out how Spotify, TIDAL, Apple Music, Qobuz and others truly compare
Best CD players 2026: Return to your physical music library with these sharp-sounding CD players
Buying guide Music streaming is fine, but physical media is for keeps - and hot on the heels of the vinyl revival, comes news that interest is booming in the humble compact disc. Here's a selection of my favourite players
Audio-Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger turntable review
The Audio-Technica Sound Burger is a delightfully moreish morsel of retro-styled, portable record-playing magnificence
Best Marshall speakers 2026: Powerful party and pocket speakers from the guitar-amp giant
Buying guide A comprehensive look at the best speakers from iconic amp merchants Marshall – covering portable powerhouses and huge home hi-fi boxes
Loudest Bluetooth speakers 2026: The best wireless speakers loud enough to shake your foundations
Buying guide Get the party started with these full-fat, high-wattage Bluetooth speakers from Marshall, JBL, Soundboks and more
Best TV and film streaming services 2026: Which subscription services serve the small screen the best?
Buying guide From Disney+ to Netflix and beyond, let’s find out how the biggest and best TV and film streaming services compare
Disney+ review: An all-singing, all-dancing family streaming service with music docs and more
Disney+ is a mecca for family-friendly programming, but also a font of excellent adult-oriented media, music content and more
Paramount+ review: A well-priced streaming service with a host of huge IPs, but not enough music content
This streaming platform is a sometimes-buggy, often-charming collection of nostalgic media and trailblazing TV - but music obsessives might be disappointed
Best headphones for music 2026: Elevate your listening with our top headphone picks
Buying guide Get lost in the mix and experience your music up close and personal with our choice of headphones from Sony, Sennheiser and more
Best Bluetooth turntables 2026: Wireless record-playing wonders that'll elevate your listening pleasure
Buying guide Analogue meets digital with these full-featured Bluetooth turntables from the likes of Sony, Audio-Technica, Pro-Ject and more
