Latest articles by Steve May
Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones review
The latest iteration of Sony’s best-selling over-ear headphones feature arguably the best noise cancelling yet. Tuned by studio engineers, they sound pretty good too
JBL Tour One M3 review
JBL’s Bluetooth wireless headphones get a fancy remix for this third edition, adding the option of a Smart TX transmitter for wider connectivity
Best outdoor speakers 2025: 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
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 headphones review
Bowers & Wilkins brings studio grade audio to the premium mid-range with its all new Px7 S3 over-ear Bluetooth wireless headphones
Loudest headphones 2025
The best wired, Bluetooth, audiophile and noise cancelling headphones that are designed to rock your world at max volume
Best headphones under £100 in 2025: budget headphones that still bring the noise
Great sound doesn’t need to cost a bomb. Let these six brilliant headphones under £100 prove me right
Best kids' headphones 2025: Top tune-deliverers for toddlers and young rockers
Your children’s formal education in all things (not-so-) loud can start now, with these colourful, comfortable and kid-friendly headphones
Best Marshall speakers 2025: Powerful party and pocket speakers from the guitar-amp giant
A comprehensive look at the best speakers from iconic amp merchants Marshall – covering portable powerhouses and huge home hi-fi boxes
Apple Music vs Amazon Music Unlimited: which streaming service rocks hardest?
Apple Music and Amazon Music Unlimited are both quality music streaming services, so we put them side by side to see how they compare
Best cassette players 2025: Rekindle your love for analogue tapes with a too-cool-for-school cassette player
The humble cassette tape, once the world’s default portable music format, is back in fashion. Here are the best cassette players you can buy right now
Best CD players 2025: Rediscover the OG of digital music with our pick of sharp-sounding players
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
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. Bluetooth wireless headphones
Marshall take a serious shot at rival premium noise cancelling headphones with the company's third generation Monitor III A.N.C. over-ears
Best budget wireless headphones: cut the cable with our expert pick of cheap wireless headphones
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
CD vs vinyl: Which sounds better and why it matters
When it comes to comparing digital bits and vinyl grooves there’s more to consider than initially meets the ear
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 True Wireless earbuds review
When it comes to audio quality, these pricey buds from Bowers & Wilkins are among the best I've ever heard
LG Tone Free T90S wireless earbuds review
Stereo is so passé. The high-tech LG Tone Free T90S wireless earbuds are the first in the world to support Dolby Atmos immersive audio with head tracking
Marshall Major V review
With a 100 hour battery life, the Marshall Major V Bluetooth wireless headphones have the stamina for the longest, loudest playlists
Meze 99 Classics review: Brilliant value for money with knockout performance
These beautifully crafted wired over-ear headphones outperform their price tag with a punchy and dynamic presentation
Best headphone amps 2025: Enhance your music listening at home or on the go
Unlock the potential of your headphones with one of the best headphone amps. Here’s our pick of the best around, from pocket rockets to high-end audiophile models
Best music streaming services 2025
Discover your new personal jukebox with our round-up of the best music streaming platforms
Best over-ear headphones 2025: For the ultimate music listening experience
Get lost in music with our pick of the best over-ear headphones around, including Bluetooth over-ears and wired models
Lypertek Pureplay Z7 earbuds review
The Lypertek Pureplay Z7 budget earbuds may lack noise cancelling but they counter that with impressive battery life and detail
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 headphones review
The high performance Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Bluetooth headphones bring studio grade sound home… at a price
