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

This Cassette Boombox just blew away every other Bluetooth speaker — but it's not cheap
By Tammy Rogers published
It might look old, but the GB-001 is filled with modern features — and it delivers some truly epic sound.

Need some new earbuds? Hold off until Black Friday — here are five great options I expect to see on sale
By Tammy Rogers published
Don't buy a new pair of earbuds yet — hold off and see if one of these five models gets reduced in the biggest sale of the year.

I just tested the best desktop speakers I've heard in years — and they take up very little room
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Kanto's new speakers might be small, but they're perfect for a college dorm room looking for an audio upgrade.

Best headphones with a mic for voice and video calls 2025
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Stay connected to voice calls and video conversations with the best headphones with built-in mics, based on our real-world testing.

Some AirPods Pro 3 users are reporting irritating static sound in their buds — how about you?
By Tammy Rogers published
Users are experiencing issues with their AirPods Pro 3, as they play a strange static sound when you stop playing music with ANC turned on.

I need new smart speakers for my home — here's how I'm deciding between Amazon, Google, Apple and Sonos
By Tammy Rogers last updated
I need to refill my home with smart devices, but which model am I going to choose?

I test headphones for a living — here's the best sounding headphones under $100
By Tammy Rogers last updated
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.

Whatever happened to Wi-Fi headphones?
By Tammy Rogers published
We've been expecting WiFi headphones for a hot second, so where are they and why don't we have them yet?

I've been testing headphones for 5 years — and these are the 5 models that will likely be on sale for Black Friday
By Tammy Rogers published
Black Friday is only a few weeks out — which headphones should you be looking out for in the sale?

Don't miss these super early Black Friday soundbar deals — up to $100 off
By Tammy Rogers published
You can grab a great deal on a soundbar right now — and Black Friday hasn't even started yet.

This pair of ANC headphones are amazing — but there's a bonus in the case that makes them even better
By Tammy Rogers published
There's a bonus in the case of the Sennheiser HDB 630 — and it's going to come in clutch for iPhone users.

Wi-Fi vs Bluetooth — which is better for streaming music to your soundbar
By Tammy Rogers last updated
There are two ways to listen to music over your soundbar — but which is the best?

I look for epic sound when buying new headphones — but what about you?
By Tammy Rogers last updated
I know what I want out of my headphones, but I'm curious — what does everyone else want when they buy a new set of cans?

The best Google Home speakers in 2025
By Tammy Rogers last updated
These are the best Google Home speakers, ranked and reviewed based on hours of testing.

The best Alexa speakers in 2025
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Audio companies like Sonos have joined Amazon to offer a selection of smart speakers powered by the Alexa voice assistant. Here are the best Alexa speakers we've tested.

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.

Sony WH-1000XM4 are back down to their lowest price ever — save $150 now
By Tammy Rogers published
One of our all-time-favorite pairs of headphones just fell back to their lowest-ever price.

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.

My favorite budget headphones just hit their lowest price ever — get top notch ANC for less
By Tammy Rogers last updated
I love the 1More Sonoflow, and this price makes them a budget hero.

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?

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.
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