Latest articles by Andy Madden
Best in-ear headphones 2025: top earbuds tried and tested by our experts
Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.
The best Sonos deals 2025: speakers, soundbars and more
Deals The place to be for big savings on Sonos soundbars and wireless speakers.
Best Sennheiser headphones 2025: 7 brilliant options tested by our team
Best Buys Our pick of the best Sennheiser headphones on the market, including earbuds, over-ears, Bluetooth and noise-cancelling cans.
The best AirPods alternatives 2025: choice pairs reviewed by our experts
Best Buys AirPods are a great shout for anyone in Apple's ecosystem, but rival brands boast some excellent alternative models.
How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound
Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.
Esoteric F-01/PS-01F
Esoteric’s 30-watt per channel Class A F-01 amplifier is something of a left-field choice but can sound magical when matched with care.
Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025
Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.
Best Sony headphones 2025: top pairs recommended by our expert reviews team
Best Buys Sony has some truly remarkable headphones at its disposal – here are the best we've tested that you can buy.
My dream pair of wireless earbuds combines the best bits of Apple, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins and Sony
I’ve cherry-picked the best bits from some brilliant pairs...
Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2025: budget to premium disc players
Best Buys The best Blu-ray players guarantee awesome picture quality and excellent sound from Full HD and 4K Blu-rays.
Now Playing: 6 songs we've been listening to in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
Our new monthly playlist includes fresh releases from The Weather Station and Coheed And Cambria, as well as go-to classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Macklemore.
You could be spoiling the sound of your wireless earbuds and not even know it
Do you go off the menu for your eartips?
Reviewed and rated! Technics delivers our new favourite premium wireless earbuds
The Technics EAH-AZ100 are a brand new premium entry in our best wireless earbuds buying guide.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) vs QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: which is best?
Bose has a new pair of entry-level noise-cancelling wireless earbuds. How do they compare against the flagship model?
Sony WH-1000XM6: expected release date and price rumours, 6 features on our wishlist
Sony's stunning WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are unbelievable all-rounders, but is a successor just around the corner?
I heard Abbey Road Studios brought to life through a Bowers & Wilkins in-car hi-fi in the Volvo EX90
Volvo's all-electric EX90 SUV features a 25-speaker sound system and a new Abbey Road Studios Mode.
Best iPhone headphones 2025: budget to premium, tested by experts
best buys Make the most of that excellent sound quality with our pick of the best iPhone headphones on the market right now.
Best JBL headphones 2025: the best options for every budget fully tested
If you're looking for a new pair of cans in 2025, you could do a lot worse than JBL headphones. Here are the brand's best....
Best wireless earbuds 2025: top pairs tested by our reviewers
Best Buys Our review team has tested multiple pairs to find the best wireless earbuds for every budget – here are our top picks.
Best audio cables 2025: our expert picks of quality interconnects
Best buys Upping your audio cable game is a simple yet very effective way to give your hi-fi system a boost. Here are our favourites...
Apple AirPods Max tips: how to pair, reset, charge, maximise battery life and more
Now that you're the proud owner of Apple's wireless headphones, let us help you make the most of them...
It’s great to have Onkyo back in hi-fi, but I’m getting mixed messaging
Onkyo announced two new audio ranges at CES 2025 – one makes me excited and the other slightly nervous.
The best Sony WH-1000XM4 deals in 2025
The Sony XM4 headphones may no longer be brand new but they're better than ever in terms of value.
