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

I test headphones for a living and these are my favorite over-ear headphones for true audiophiles starting at $200
By Tammy Rogers published
Getting the best sound possible doesn't come cheap — but here are my favorite headphones for a range of different budgets.

I test audio gear for a living — and this is the Dolby Atmos soundbar I recommend to everyone
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The Sonos Arc Ultra is the best soundbar for just about anyone looking for Dolby Atmos brilliance — but there's a cheaper alternative.

I test earbuds for a living — and these are my favorites that aren't made by Apple
By Tammy Rogers last updated
There are loads of earbuds out there that are "better" than AirPods — and these are the ones I recommend instead.

I don't think I could live without this USB-C dongle that gives my phone a headphone jack — here's how it makes my music sound amazing
By Tammy Rogers published
The iFi GO Link Max doesn't just add a headphone jack to your phone — it makes your music sound better.

I ditched my Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones for the Sony WH-1000XM6 — here's my verdict after a week
By Tammy Rogers published
I give up my favorite noise canceling headphones, and trade them in for Sony's flagship ANC cans. How did I fare?

I'm sick of headphone apps — and here's how I think we can solve the problem
By Tammy Rogers published
I've got too many headphone and earbud apps on my phone — so what could be done?

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.

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?

The best cheap wireless earbuds right now
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Our pick of the best low-cost wireless earbuds right for every kind of activity.

Best smart speakers — Alexa, Google, and Siri tested
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home devices, play music and more.

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.

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.
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