Audio equipment
Best Black Friday speaker deals 2023
Looking for a new speaker or speakers to enjoy your favourite classical music all the more? Here are some of the best speaker deals for Black Friday 2023
Best budget turntables
How to choose the best turntable on a budget: our audio expert Chris Haslam gives valuable advice on buying and using your hi-fi
Best portable speakers for enjoying your music indoors and outdoors
Our audio expert Chris Haslam chooses the best portable speakers for enjoying your music inside the home and in the great outdoors
Best in-ear monitors: a buyer's guide to the best IEMS for audiophiles
Our audio expert Chris Haslam introduces the sophisticated, audiophile world of in-ear monitors (IEMs), and suggests a few best buys
Best bathroom speakers: how to enjoy music in the bathroom
Like listening to music in the bathroom? Chris Haslam reviews the best bathroom speakers
Spatial audio: what it is, how it works and the best spatial audio products
Chris explains all you need to know about spatial audio and recommends some products
The best headphone amplifiers for classical music lovers
BBC Music Magazine's audio expert Chris Haslam chooses the best headphone amplifiers for all budgets
Apple Music Classical launches
Apple launches its brand new standalone app, designed specifically for classical music
How to choose speakers: a guide to buying the perfect audio for your listening needs
Active, voice-controlled, Bluetooth... there's a lot of choice out there when it comes to speakers. Our insightful guide will help you choose the speakers you need
Hi-fi repair: What to do when your hi-fi needs repairing
Chris Haslam takes a look at your options if your hi-fi stops working
Best music room ideas: how to create the perfect listening space
Easy chair, hi-fi, vinyl displays: here's how to furnish your own listening paradise
Audio gifts: the best audio equipment ideas for classical music lovers
Looking for audio gift ideas for classical music lovers? Chris Haslam presents an audio gift guide full of ideas and inspiration for all budgets
The best Black Friday deals for headphones
It's the best time of year for music lovers to buy those bits of kit they've been saving up for. We've rounded up some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday headphones deals for you
The best soundbars for listening to classical music at home
What is a soundbar? How do you choose the right soundbar for your budget? BBC Music Magazine's audio expert Chris Haslam answers all your soundbar questions and recommends 6 suitable for all budgets
Best noise-cancelling headphones reviewed
Chris Haslam reviews 3 of the best noise-cancelling headphones
Best turntables for 2023: record players for every budget
How to find the best turntable for your budget
Best running and cycling headphones for listening to music on the go
Enjoy listening to music when out running and cycling? Chris Haslam reviews three of the best running headphones
Best outdoor speakers for classical music lovers
BBC Music Magazine's audio expert Chris Haslam chooses the best outdoor speakers, so you can enjoy listening to the same sound quality outside as inside
Best floorstanding speakers for listening to music
Chris Haslam chooses the best floorstanding speakers for all your music listening
3 of the best DAB radios on the market today reviewed
Chris Haslam reviews three of the best DAB radios
How to get the best sound from your computer
Your computer may have woeful built-in speakers, but with a few simple upgrades you can enjoy audiophile quality hi-res recordings, says Chris Haslam
Best designer speakers for classical music lovers
Chris Haslam outlines the features you should look out for in high-end speakers and picks out a few of the best on the market
Best hi-fi systems for classical music lovers
Chris Haslam chooses the best hi-fi equipment for your classical music listening
How to build your own Atmos surround-sound system
Our expert Chris Haslam explains how to create your own Atmos surround-sound system