Articles by: Tom Parsons

Tom Parsons

Tom Parsons is a music and film fan who's been testing audio kit of all varieties for around 13 years, most of those at What Hi-Fi? He also loves rock and metal and is a particularly big fan of Coheed and Cambria.

Articles by: Tom Parsons

The best headphones for music 2021: take your music listening to the next level

The best headphones for music 2021: Get the most from your favourite sounds

By Tom Parsons, Chris Barnes

UPDATED! Give your music the respect it deserves by filtering it through the best headphones around. We have everything from wireless earbuds to noise-cancelling cans, buying advice and more

The 10 best budget turntables 2021: Grab a great deal with our choice of the best budget record players

By Tom Parsons, Louder

UPDATED When it comes to choosing a new turntable, you don’t have to spend a fortune - and we’ve got some of the best budget turntables around, plus USB and Bluetooth record players

The best speakers for home 2021: Overhaul your system with our pick of hi-fi speakers for all budgets

By Tom Parsons

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

12 best budget wireless headphones 2021: top cheap wireless headphones - no cables required

By Tom Parsons, Steve May

We've picked a dozen of the best budget wireless headphones you can buy right now - pairs that'll be music to your ears

Best record players 2021: Turntables your vinyl collection deserves

By Tom Parsons

UPDATED Give your favourite vinyl a treat by introducing it to some of the best record players on the market

The best in-ear headphones and earbuds 2021: From wireless to wired, we've got everything you need

The best earbuds and in-ear headphones 2021: From wireless to wired, we've got everything you need

By Tom Parsons

UPDATED If you're looking for something a little more discreet for listening to music, then check out our guide to the best in-ear headphones and earbuds

Best cheap Bluetooth speakers 2021: Crank up the volume without breaking the bank

Best cheap Bluetooth speakers 2021: Bring the noise without breaking the bank

By Tom Parsons

Updated For great sounds at an affordable price, check out our pick of the best budget wireless speakers you can buy online 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

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

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

Best waterproof Bluetooth speakers 2020: wireless speakers for partying outdoors

Best waterproof Bluetooth speakers 2021: wireless speakers for partying outdoors

By Tom Parsons

Explore the best portable, all-weather Bluetooth speakers for the home, garden and music festivals

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