Chris Haslam
Recent articles by Chris Haslam
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
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
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 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
Best Bluetooth headphones and earbuds reviewed
Chris Haslam tests and rates three of the best Bluetooth headphones
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
Best wireless earbuds reviewed
The latest wireless Bluetooth headphones reviewed for music lovers
Best active speakers for listening to music
Chris Haslam chooses the best active speakers for all your music listening
How to choose the right headphones for listening to classical music
BBC Music Magazine's audio expert Chris Haslam introduces us to the different types of headphones and what might work best for listening to classical music in high-quality audio
The best voice-controlled speakers for classical music lovers
Amazon might have started the trend for voice-activated devices, but now the market is flooded with options. BBC Music Magazine's audio expert Chris Haslam picks out the best for sound quality and smart features