Tom Parsons

Tom Parsons

Tom Parsons is a music and film fan who's been testing audio kit of all varieties for around 15 years - from turntables and headphones, to speakers and TVs - 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

Best record players: A record spinning on a turntable

Best record players 2023: Treat your vinyl to a top turntable

By Tom Parsons last updated

Get the most from your vinyl collection with one of the best record players on the market - plus buying advice and more

Best budget turntables: Sony PS-LX310BT

Best budget turntables 2023: Our pick of the best cheap record players

By Tom Parsons last updated

When it comes to buying a new turntable, you don't have to spend a fortune to get a record player that'll make your vinyl sound great

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

Best in-ear headphones and earbuds 2023: From wireless to wired, we've got everything you need

By Tom Parsons published

UPDATED Ditch the over-ears and take a look at our pick of the best in-ear headphones and earbuds - perfect for listening on the go

Best budget wireless headphones: Soundcore by Anker Life Q20

Best budget wireless headphones 2023: cut the cables with these cheap wireless headphones

By Tom Parsons published

Our pick of the best budget wireless headphones - bang for your buck cans that look and sound amazing

Best headphones for music

Best headphones for music 2023: Get the most from your favourite sounds

By Tom Parsons last updated

UPDATED! Listen to your music through the best headphones around. We have buying advice for everything from wireless earbuds to noise-cancelling cans

The best speakers for home use

Best speakers for home use 2023: 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 2023: 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

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