Articles by: Steve May

Steve May

Steve is a home entertainment technology specialist who contributes to a variety of UK websites and mags, including Louder Sound, Yahoo UK, Trusted Reviews, T3, The Luxe Review and Home Cinema Choice. Steve began his career as a music journo, writing for legendary rock weekly Sounds, under the nom de plume Steve Keaton. His coverage of post punk music was cited in the 2015 British Library exhibition Terror and Wonder: The Gothic Imagination, as a seminal influence on the Goth music scene.

Articles by: Steve May

Three portable Marshall speakers next to a swimming pool

Best Marshall speakers 2021: From portables to home Hi-Fi, here’s what you need to know...

By Steve May

Bring home the legendary amplifier brand with a brilliant Bluetooth speaker or powerhouse all-in-one. These are the best Marshall speakers on the planet right now

Sennheiser HD 350BT review

By Steve May

These Sennheiser HD 350BT Bluetooth headphones come with almost everything but a big price tag

Child with a skateboard attached to his bag listens to music through a pair of headphones

Best kids headphones 2021: Bluetooth, wired and wireless headphones for your little rockers

By Steve May

Kid-specific cans are designed to prevent ear damage and start from as little as £12.99. We’ve found the best headphones for kids you can buy today...

12 best budget wireless headphones 2021: top cheap wireless headphones - no cables required

By Tom Parsons, Steve May

We've picked a dozen of the best budget wireless headphones you can buy right now - pairs that'll be music to your ears

Best headphones under £100: get true wireless, Bluetooth and noise cancelling headphones on a budget

Best headphones under £100: True wireless, Bluetooth and noise cancelling headphones on a budget

By Steve May

UPDATED Don't spend more than you need on headphones - we have some of the best headphones and earbuds under 100 notes

Best budget noise cancelling headphones 2021: Rock out for less with 10 of the best

Best budget noise cancelling headphones 2021: Listen for less with 10 of the best

By Steve May

Updated Our pick of our favourite cheap noise cancelling headphones from Bose, Sony, Marshall and more prove you don’t have to break the bank to get great sound

8 best headphone amps for portable and home use 2021

8 best headphone amps 2021: Expand your music listening on the go and at home

By Steve May

Unlock the potential of your headphones with a high performance amp. Here’s our pick of the best headphone amplifiers you can buy, from pocket rockets to high-end audiophile models

Best over-ear headphones 2021: the ultimate music listening experience

By Steve May

Lose yourself with the 13 best over-ear headphones for the most immersive way to hear your music, including Bluetooth over-ears and wireless cans

The loudest headphones 2021: You want volume and lots of it? You got it with these 8 raucous options

By Steve May

Crank it to 11 with our pick of wired, Bluetooth, audiophile and noise cancelling headphones, designed for max volume

The best audiophile headphones for Hi-Fi listening 2021: Wired, Bluetooth, noise cancelling and gaming cans

By Steve May

Invest in high performance audiophile headphones and you'll get the most from your music. Here’s our pick of the best you can buy from wired over-ears to pro-style in-ear monitors

Best AirPods alternatives 2021: Wireless earbud wannabes and sonic superstars taking the fight to Apple AirPods

By Steve May

Apple's AirPods aren't the only earbuds on the scene - but what others are worth your consideration? Here's our pick of the best AirPods alternatives available today

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review

By Steve May

Can the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earphones cut the mustard when it comes to rock and metal?

Best Bluetooth speakers 2021: From portable pocket rockets to sound system replacements, these are the speakers to beat

By Steve May

A Bluetooth speaker is an everyday necessity for music fans, and they come in all shapes and sizes. These are the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy right now

Apple AirPods (2019) review

By Steve May

Apple AirPods launched back in 2016 - but how do the 2019 versions stack up against the competition?

Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones review

By Steve May

The new Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones embrace the power of artificial intelligence to take rock and metal to another level

Spotify vs Apple Music vs Tidal: which streaming service is best for rock and metal?

By Steve May

Apple Music, Spotify or Tidal? The three biggest names in music streaming go head-to-head

Best Blu-ray players 2020: including the best 4K Blu-ray players for movie night

Best Blu-ray players 2021: including the best 4K Blu-ray players for movie night

By Steve May

Enjoy superb home cinema picture and sound from as little as £100 with the best Blu-ray players from Panasonic, Sony, Pioneer and more

Best music streaming services 2021: how do Spotify, TIDAL, Apple Music, Qobuz and others compare?

By Steve May

From free options to high-fidelity streaming, these are the best music streaming services available today

A remote control pointing at a television

Best media streamers 2021: enjoy streaming movies and TV at the best prices

By Steve May

The best media streamers for watching Amazon Prime, Netflix and other streaming services while the world drifts by outside

Best true wireless earbuds 2021: small, powerful and ready to rock

By Steve May

For the ultimate in music-listening freedom, fill your ears with the best true wireless earbuds, including Apple AirPods Pro, Sony WF-1000XM3 and Beats wireless earbuds

Are Marshall's new Monitor II A.N.C. noise cancelling headphones the best cans for rock and metal?

By Steve May

A first-look at Marshall's brand new, rock-friendly headphones

Beats Studio 3 Wireless noise cancelling headphones review

By Steve May

The Dr Dre-endorsed Beats Studio 3 Wireless noise cancelling headphones are a safe pair of cans

Sony WH-1000XM3 review: Bluetooth noise cancelling headphones

Sony WH-1000XM3 Bluetooth noise cancelling headphones review

By Steve May

The super-smart Sony WH-1000XM3 Bluetooth noise cancelling headphones are hard to beat

Sony WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds review

By Steve May

The leaders of the pack for rock-friendly true wireless, noise cancelling headphones

Powerbeats Pro true wireless headphones review

Beats Powerbeats Pro review

By Steve May

These are ace true wireless earbuds for running and the gym – but how hard can they rock?

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