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

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 2026: The best cheap wireless headphones that still deliver excellent audio

By Tom Parsons last updated

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
Sennheiser HD 505 over-ear headphones

Best headphones for music 2026: Elevate your listening with our top headphone picks

By Tom Parsons last updated

Get lost in the mix and experience your music up close and personal with our choice of headphones from Sony, Sennheiser and more

Headphones
Lenco L-85 turntable

Best budget turntables 2026: Simply the best-sounding, wallet-friendly record players on the market

By Tom Parsons last updated

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

Record Players & Turntables
Best record players: Pro-ject Debut Carbon Evo

Best record players 2026: 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
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 2026: 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
Best in-ear headphones

Best in-ear headphones 2026: 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