Tom Parsons

Tom Parsons

Tom Parsons is a music and film fan who's been testing audio kit of all varieties for over 15 years - from turntables and headphones, to speakers and TVs - most of those at What Hi-Fi? where he is currently TV and AV Editor. Before What Hi-Fi?, Tom worked as Reviews Editor and then Deputy Editor at Stuff, and over the years has had his work featured in publications including T3 and The Telegraph, plus appeared on BBC News, BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4 and Sky Swipe to talk tech. He also loves rock and metal and is a particularly big fan of Coheed and Cambria.

Latest articles by Tom Parsons

Best record players: Pro-ject Debut Carbon Evo

Best record players 2025: Top-flight turntables for every price bracket

By Tom Parsons last updated

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

Record Players & Turntables
Woman with black hair wearing a colourful shirt, resting on cushion on her sofa and wearing a pair white Sony headphones

Best budget wireless headphones: cut the cable with our expert pick of cheap wireless headphones

By Tom Parsons last updated

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

Headphones
A pair of Kanto Audio Ren speakers in tangerine on either side of a turntable, a lime green table and glass shelving.

Best speakers for home use 2025: Overhaul your system with our pick of hi-fi speakers for all budgets

By Tom Parsons last updated

From bookshelf to floorstanding, wallet-friendly to budget-busting, traditional to high-tech - these are the very best speakers you can buy

Speakers & Amps
Sony PS-LX310BT turntable on a side table accompanied by a black Sony speaker

Best budget turntables 2025: Ace, accessible record players that’ll spin your vinyl for head-turningly cheap

By Tom Parsons last updated

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

Record Players & Turntables
A pair of black Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones on top of a jacket with a water bottle in the top left-hand corner

Best headphones for music 2025: Elevate your listening with our top picks

By Tom Parsons last updated

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

Headphones
Best in-ear headphones

Best in-ear headphones 2025: Our pick of the best earbuds for listening on the go

By Tom Parsons last updated

Need something light for listening on the move or when out running or in the gym? Here’s our pick of the best in-ear headphones and earbuds you can buy right now

Headphones