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: Our pick of the best cheap Bluetooth headphones you can buy today

By Tom Parsons Last updated

Buying guide Great sound, features and battery life – these cut-price headphones from the likes of Sony, Marshall and Sennheiser have got the lot

Buying guide
Sennheiser HD 505 over-ear headphones
Best headphones for music 2026: Elevate your listening with our top headphone picks

By Tom Parsons Last updated

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

Buying guide
Best record players: Pro-ject Debut Carbon Evo
Best record players 2026: Top-flight turntables for every price bracket

By Tom Parsons Last updated

Buying guide 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

Buying guide
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

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

Buying guide
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

Buying guide 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

Buying guide