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.

Articles by: Tom Parsons

Best record players: Pro-ject Debut Carbon Evo

Best record players: Treat your vinyl collection to a top turntable

By Tom Parsons last updated

Get the most from your vinyl collection with our expert's pick of the best turntables around

Best budget turntables image show the House Of Marley Stir It Up turntable photographed on a wooden table in a room with light blue walls

Best budget turntables 2024: The best cheap record players to make your vinyl sing

By Tom Parsons last updated

You don't have to spend a fortune to get a record player that'll make a great present. Here are our top budget turntable choices...

Best in-ear headphones: Woman listening to music wearing Apple AirPods

Best in-ear headphones and earbuds: Top choices for music on the go

By Tom Parsons last updated

Ditch the over-ears and take a look at our pick of the best in-ear headphones and earbuds you can buy right now

Best budget wireless headphones: Sennheiser HD 350BT

Best budget wireless headphones 2024: cut the cables with these cheap wireless headphones

By Tom Parsons last updated

We take a look at the best budget wireless headphones that look the part and offer brilliant bang for your buck

Best headphones for music: Beyerdynamic Amiron

Best headphones for music 2024: Elevate your listening with our top picks

By Tom Parsons last updated

Take your private listening to the next level with my pick of the best headphones for music - from sleek wireless earbuds to chunky noise-cancelling headphones

Best speakers for home use

Best speakers for home use: 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

Best cheap Bluetooth speakers

Best cheap Bluetooth speakers 2024: Bring the noise without breaking the bank

By Tom Parsons last updated

For great sounds at an affordable price, check out our pick of the best cheap wireless speakers you can buy right now

The best wireless headphones 2020: Great sound without a tangle of wires

The best wireless headphones 2021: Great sound without a tangle of wires

By Tom Parsons last updated

We’ve picked out the best wireless headphones and earbuds around – and found the best deals

Best noise cancelling headphones 2020: less noise, more rock with Sony, Bose, et al

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2020: less noise, more rock when traveling

By Tom Parsons last updated

Reduce unwanted noise from your surroundings while enjoying your favourite music and podcasts with the best noise-cancelling headphones for every budget