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

Keeping the price low and the sound quality high — the best sounding headphones for cheap
By Tammy Rogers published
It can be very easy to spend a lot of money on headphones, but you don't have to spend buckets to get great-sounding cans.

I just tested Sennheiser's newest ANC headphones, and they're the most detailed wireless headphones I've ever used
By Tammy Rogers published
Sennheiser's new ANC headphones are a winning formula with epic sound and a very comfortable fit — but they cost more than just about everything else.

This Spotify update is a game-changer for live music fans — and I can't wait to see which new artists I discover
By Tammy Rogers published
You can now track local live music venues with Spotify, so that you can see when your favorite artists are coming nearby — perfect for live music fans like me.

I've been testing the Pixel Buds 2a, and they're the affordable earbuds the AirPods 4 should have been
By Tammy Rogers published
Google's latest buds cost the same as the AirPods 4 — but they bring a whole lot more to the table. So what's going on in AirPods land?

Audiophiles love this style of headphones despite a major flaw — here's why you will too
By Tammy Rogers last updated
My favorite headphones have wires and no backs — let me tell you why.

The best cheap headphones in 2025: 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.

I ditched my Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones for no headphones — here's why I'm going ANC free
By Tammy Rogers last updated
ANC is very helpful — but how much of the outside world am I missing out on when I slip them over my head?

The best record players 2025: 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.

What I want to see from Sonos Ace 2 — better battery, extra comfortable design and more
By Tammy Rogers published
The Sonos Ace have been out long enough now that I'm starting to think about their sequel — what do I want from them?

Spotify Lossless didn't give me what I want — here's what to use instead
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Spotify Lossless looked like it could pull me away from my hi-res streaming platform of choice — but it's not really done enough to make me stick around.

Beats Powerbeats Fit review: A confusing entry into the Beats family
By Tammy Rogers published
The Beats Powerbeats Fit bring an improved fit and a different sound profile, as well as a smaller charging case. They don’t get some of the upgrades we were hoping for, however.

AirPods Pro 4 and AirPods 5 tipped for a big chip upgrade — here's why
By Tammy Rogers published
Fresh off the AirPods Pro 3 launch, Apple is already looking to upgrade the whole line with a new chip — and it's all for Apple Intelligence.

This $40 record player accessory flattens your records for a way better sound — even if it does look like a hockey puck
By Tammy Rogers published
Records are fickle beasts — keep them under control with this helpful gadget.

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.

I test audio gear for a living — here's how to make a great home stereo system for under $500
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Browsing HiFi sites can often make it feel like you need to spend thousands on a new system — but we've found a way to get great sound for a lot less.

Live Translation not working with your AirPods? Make sure you check this setting in your iPhone
By Tammy Rogers published
Live Translation works with older AirPods too, but you'll need to make sure your iPhone is up to date.

This new pair of ANC headphones are some of the best I've ever tested - but there's one big reason I can't name them No. 1
By Tammy Rogers published
The new Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 are incredible headphones – but they won't be topping our best list. Here's why.

Why are wired headphones so hot again, and which ones should you buy? Here's my top 3 picks
By Tammy Rogers published
Wired headphones have a range of benefits over their wireless counterparts — but why are they getting popular again?

Apple AirPods Max 2 rumors — everything we know so far
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The AirPods Max 2 have been a long time coming. Here's everything we know about Apple's next flagship cans.

2025 has been a major year for headphones and earbuds — from Sony to Bose and everything in between, here's everything we did (and didn't) get
By Tammy Rogers published
This year has held loads of treats for headphone and earbuds lovers.

Spotify Lossless is a good start, but it's still missing one important feature
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Everything missing from the world's most popular streamer.

Amazon unveils new Echo Dot Max and Studio speakers with Atmos and Alexa+ support
By Tammy Rogers published
Amazon's latest smart speakers look pretty good — and there are even some options with screens attached.

I put the AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2 through an 8-round face-off — should you upgrade?
By Tammy Rogers published
Let's put the AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2 head-to-head to see just how many upgrades over the old model are worth the hype.
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