Tammy and her generous collection of headphones have found a new home — Tom's Guide! After a two-and-a-half-year stint as iMore's resident audiophile, Tammy's reviews and buying guide expertise have more focus than ever on Tom's Guide, helping buyers find the audio gear that works best for them. Tammy has worked with some of the most desirable audio brands on the planet in her time writing about headphones, speakers, and more, bringing a consumer focussed approach to critique and buying advice. Away from her desk, you'll probably find her in the countryside writing (extremely bad) poetry, or putting her screenwriting Masters to good use creating screenplays that'll never see the light of day.
Latest articles by Tammy Rogers

The best cheap headphones: big sound for less
By Tammy Rogers last updated
We've tested the best cheap headphones on the market, including over-ear, in-ear wired and wireless models.

Best cheap noise-canceling headphones
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Great ANC performance doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. All these models are under $150 and are the best cheap noise-cancelling headphones and wireless earbuds we've tested.

These are the best AV receivers we've tested to upgrade your movie nights at home
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The best AV receivers tested for power, sound and connectivity — these amps deliver on movie night

Best music streaming services available right now, tested and rated
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Our guide to the best music streaming services compares functionality, sound quality, and price.

Best cheap soundbars 2026: Upgrade your TV sound for less
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Cut-price soundbars tested and rated for sound quality, connectivity and ease of use. Find out which of these great budget buys is best at boosting TV sound.

Best Apple AirPods alternatives: Top picks available to buy
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The best Apple AirPods alternatives: rival earbud designs tested and ranked for sound quality and features.

Best AirPods: Top Apple models tested and rated
By Tammy Rogers last updated
We compare the best iOS features and performance to find the right Apple AirPods for you.

The best record players: Top turntables for any budget
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Dust off your vinyl collection, or start a new one — these are the best turntables you can buy, at any budget.

The best microphones in 2025: boost voice quality at home
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Whether you’re working from home or just want to upgrade your video calls, the best microphones will help you get the best audio quality.

These are the best noise canceling earbuds that are actually worth your money right now
By Tammy Rogers last updated
These are the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now, ranked and rated by our audio experts.

What sounds better — Android or iOS?
By Tammy Rogers published
I put iOS and Android to the test to find out the truth — which sounds better?

This $650 gadget makes all my music sound great — no matter what device I use
By Tammy Rogers published
The Chord Mojo 2 brings some serious sound quality to the table — or your train seat.

I tested everything from a $100 Bluetooth speaker to a $6,000 Hi-Fi setup — and the results surprised me
By Tammy Rogers published
I've always wondered — when compared one after the other, how do the many different ways to listen to music at home sound?

Forget Bose — these are my favorite headphones for travel and I can't wait for the sequel
By Tammy Rogers published
The Sonos Ace are great headphones — but where is the second generation?

These wired headphones blow wireless headphones out of the water — here's why you need a pair
By Tammy Rogers published
Why buy wireless headphones when you could buy the excellent Sivga Peng instead?

Samsung just accidently let slip when we're going to see the new Galaxy Buds – here's what we know
By Tammy Rogers published
It looks like Samsung could be releasing some new earbuds soon — here's how and what we know.

I tested Samsung's flagship soundbar — it's good but falls down in these two key areas
By Tammy Rogers published
Samsung's latest flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar sounds good for the most part, but there are some issues holding it back.

The best wireless earbuds in Australia 2026: Our top picks for any budget
By Tammy Rogers, Stephen Lambrechts last updated
With options for every budget, these are the best models we've heard based on local availability and our in-depth reviews and testing.

Don't buy AirPods, buy EarPods — here's 5 reasons why
By Tammy Rogers published
As everything gets more expensive, it's more important than ever to keep costs down — and the perfect place to start is a pair of $20 EarPods as your next earbuds.

This $70 USB-C iPhone dongle makes my wireless headphones sound amazing — and I don't think I could live without it anymore
By Tammy Rogers published
The Noble Sceptre isn't the cheapest hi-res wireless dongle around, but it's sure one of the best and most useful.

Cambridge Audio's new desk speakers are some of the best I've ever tested — they punch far above their weight class
By Tammy Rogers published
The brand new Cambridge L/R s are some of the most impressive desk speakers I've ever tested — so you should feel sorry for the people I live with.

I tested this stunning turntable with top-notch sound that's great for beginners — there's just one (big) problem
By Tammy Rogers published
RecommendedGoldring’s return to the turntable space is a welcome one, with great sound, a handsome style, and good built-in electronics.

These are the 6 best soundbars we've tested to boost your home audio
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The best TV speaker systems we've tested for immersive movie sound are also great options for gaming and music listening too.
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