James Grimshaw

James Grimshaw

Reviewer

James Grimshaw is a freelance writer and music obsessive with over a decade in music, audio and tech writing. They’ve lent their audio-tech opinions (amongst others) to the likes of Musicradar, Louder, Guitar.com and the London Evening Standard – before which, they interviewed indie glitterati for online music publications a-many. When they aren’t blasting esoteric music around the house, they’re playing out with esoteric artists in DIY spaces across the country; James will evangelise to you about obscure late-2000s records until the sun comes up.

Articles by: James Grimshaw

Sonus Faber Concertino G4 bookshelf speakers on a wooden stand, surrounded by turntable, amplifier and general audio equipment

I test audio kit every day and these bookshelf speakers are the dragon I’ll be chasing for decades to come

By James Grimshaw published

Editor's Choice

The Sonus Faber Concertino G4 may be pricy, but their look and sound make the cost worth it – they're the bookshelf speaker dragon you'll be chasing for decades.

Meze Audio Poet open-back headphones on a wooden table

I tested Meze's newest open-back headphones and their stunning depth, clarity and style make them perfect for audiophile-grade listening

By James Grimshaw published

Recommended

The Meze Audio Poet headphones offer stunning depth and clarity, and aren't too shabby to look at, either....

A Cambridge Audio receiver and Rotel center channel, on a hi-fi listening rack with TR's Sustainability Week badge

I’m a second-hand hi-fi addict: these are my top tips for buying great pre-owned kit

By James Grimshaw published

How does one purchase a hi-fi system sustainably? You buy well, you buy lightly used and you buy after reading this feature from our expert.

FiiO FP3 wired earbuds hanging off the top of a metallic stand

FiiO FP3 wired earbuds review: bright, bold and near-perfect, these entry-level IEMs' tasteful fidelity blew me away

By James Grimshaw published

Recommended

The FiiO FP3 budget planar driver-equipped wired earbuds feature hitherto unbelievable width and detail

Kanto Ren speakers with a cat in the background

Kanto Ren review: a powered speaker system that’s as smart-looking as it is smart-sounding

By James Grimshaw published

Editor's Choice

Kanto’s new connects-to-everything stereo speaker system is a user- and ear-friendly triumph, bringing quality sound and AV functionality to a novel form.

Victrola Stream Sapphire turntable on a wooden table

Victrola Stream Sapphire turntable review: a premium dual-digital streaming turntable that falls short of its price

By James Grimshaw published

The Victrola Stream Sapphire is an incomparable turntable, offering Sonos and UPnP connectivity – but at what cost?

Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT turntable on a wooden table

Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT turntable review: a primo player that deftly marries quality, cost and convenience

By James Grimshaw published

The Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT is a first-class plug-and-play turntable that supersedes its peers by avoiding their pitfalls.

The Victrola Hi-Res Onyx turntable on a wooden sideboard with records underneath and a globe next to it.

Victrola Hi-Res Onyx turntable review: a slick-sounding, slender-looking player with a sweet streaming spin

By James Grimshaw published

Recommended

The Victrola Hi-Res Onyx is a great-playing and highly-versatile turntable, offering quality sound both analogue and digital.

The Victrola Eastwood II turntable on a wooden surface next to a globe.

Victrola Eastwood II turntable review: bi-functional Bluetooth in a budget-friendly box

By James Grimshaw published

The Victrola Eastwood II is a highly connectible budget turntable, let down by a few key shortcomings.

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