Latest articles by James Grimshaw
Best budget wireless headphones 2026: The best cheap wireless headphones that still deliver excellent audio
We've picked from a broad school of budget wireless headphones to find you the best-in-class that don’t break the bank
Best headphones for music 2026: Elevate your listening with our top headphone picks
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
Analogue meets digital with these full-featured Bluetooth turntables from the likes of Sony, Audio-Technica, Pro-Ject and more
Best budget turntables 2026: Simply the best-sounding, wallet-friendly record players on the market
You don't have to spend a fortune to get an excellent record player - here are my top picks that deliver brilliant audio at an affordable price
What are the best earplugs for concerts in 2026? Here are my top picks as a gig-going regular
Myself and the Louder team have put a number of concert-ready earplugs through their paces to see which are the best choices
Cyber Monday CD deals 2025: It's your last chance to grab a pile of cut-price CDs before the sales window slams shut
Cyber Monday might officially be over, but we've found loads of CD deals that are still in play. Just be quick is you see something you want
Cyber Monday record player deals 2025: Be quick as these last-minute turntable discounts will be gone soon
Missed out on the Cyber Monday sales? Don't worry, as there's still time to grab a bargain - but don't delay
Cyber Monday vinyl deals 2025: The big day of discounts is over - but some deals are still spinning
Cyber Monday is over but that doesn't mean to say the deals are, as you can still buy LPs at a reduced price - but be quick!
Cyber Monday music deals 2025: The big sales event is over, but there are still some deals hanging around
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over for another year, but even if you missed out, there are still some excellent deals to get if you're quick
The Sony Walkman has evolved into an MP3 player - and it's giving me strong '80s vibes. Save up to 36% for Cyber Monday
The Sony Walkman was my first portable music player back in the day - and it warms my heart to see it still going strong as an MP3 player - save on a trio of MP3 players
Marshall's Black Friday sale is still going strong - save up to 46% on speakers and headphones
Marshall’s noise-making pedigree is on full display with these ace hi-fi products – and exclusively-discounted for Black Friday
Nevermind all the other Black Friday deals - Nixon's Nirvana watch range is on sale with 25% off - but be quick!
Feel like the Big Cheese this Black Friday with awesome discounts on the Nixon x Nirvana watch range - plus 25% off site-wide
I'm shopping for an MP3 player this Black Friday and with 38% off, the stylish Activo P1 is high on my list
The Activo P1 is one of the Louder team's favourite modern MP3 players - and it's been heavily discounted for Black Friday
Our top-rated Loop earplugs are on sale for Black Friday - save 25% on the Loop range, including the brilliant Experience 2
Loop’s offering 25% off almost everything for Black Friday - including the Experience 2, Engage 2 and Switch 2 earplugs
Best portable CD players 2026: Take your physical media on the road with these next-gen compact players
Though backwards-looking, these portable CD players from the likes of FiiO, Shanling and Phillips are forward-thinking through and through
2005 is calling, and it wants you back: Why the return of the MP3 player is a mini vinyl revival in the making
It's been 20 years since the MP3 player explosion - and, against all odds, it's staging a comeback. We explore the reasons why, and why you should be all-in
Best MP3 players 2026: Regain control of your music library with these high-powered portable players
These MP3 players from FiiO, Sony and Actico are at the forefront of a digital-library revival - here's my top choices
Best record players 2026: Top-flight turntables for every price bracket
Don’t know what record player to buy? I’ve collected a shortlist of my favourite turntables available today, from affordable automatics to hi-end, hi-fi highlights
Sennheiser SoundProtex Plus earplugs review
Plug your lugs with these highly-versatile earplugs from a seminal audio heavyweight
Best speakers for home use 2026: Overhaul your system with our pick of hi-fi speakers for all budgets
From bookshelf to floorstanding, wallet-friendly to budget-busting, traditional to high-tech - these are the very best speakers you can buy
Loudest Bluetooth speakers 2026: The best wireless speakers loud enough to shake your foundations
Get the party started with these full-fat, high-wattage Bluetooth speakers from Marshall, JBL, Soundboks and more
Best outdoor speakers 2026: Portable sound systems to rock the outside world
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
Loudest headphones 2026: You want volume and lots of it? You got it
The best wired, Bluetooth, audiophile and noise cancelling headphones that are designed to rock your world at max volume
