Latest articles by Andy Madden
Even if Apple launches new AirPods at its September event, I fear I’ll be disappointed. Here’s why…
A number of revamped Airpods might land during Apple’s September event but will the changes go far enough?
Marantz aims for a high-end home run with its new 10 Series hi-fi separates
Marantz’s new range of pricey premium hi-fi separates consists of a stereo amp, SACD player and music streamer.
13 of the best classic funk and soul tracks to test your system
These classic soul bangers from days gone by will sort the funk from the junk.
We’ve tested three of 2024’s hottest Bluetooth speakers from Beats, Bose and JBL – and the quality is superb
We’ve put new Bluetooth speakers from three of the biggest brands in the business through their paces.
My biggest problem with Bose's flagship noise-cancelling earbuds has finally been fixed
Bose’s latest software update for its five-star wireless earbuds brings a welcome upgrade that will make your life easier.
Save a small fortune on a talented Audiolab CD/streaming system with this cheeky hi-fi deal
The Audiolab Omnia is a very capable and versatile just-add-speakers system, now with a juicy discount.
JBL Xtreme 4 vs Xtreme 3: is the new Bluetooth speaker worth upgrading to?
JBL’s Xtreme series has impressed over the years, but how does the latest version fare against the previous one?
Best last-minute Prime Day deals on What Hi-Fi? Award winners and five-star tech
Multiple five-star products have been discounted for the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales extravaganza - but hurry before stocks run out!
Don’t wait for the Sony WH-1000XM6, grab these older five-star headphones at their lowest price ever for Prime Day
Deals The next-gen XM6 are still a way off, but you can make a massive £170 saving on the older but still five-star Sony XM4 in this fantastic Prime Day headphones deal.
I review wireless headphones for a living – here are 9 deals you should track during Prime Day 2024
If you’re looking for wireless earbuds deals around Prime Day here’s some handy shopping advice.
We asked top AV engineers for their favourite movie scenes to test your home cinema
If you're looking for new scenes to test your home cinema system, these superb suggestions are a great starting point.
17 of the best movie franchises of all time to test your home cinema
We’ve rounded up a selection of our favorite movie franchises, from Batman to Bond, Harry Potter to Han Solo.
10 of the best tracks brought back to life by movies and TV shows
Sometimes all it takes is one iconic scene to bring a track back from the brink of obscurity.
Rewind: Audiolab’s 9000N streamer tested, hands-on with Marantz’s M1 amplifier, Sony 2024 TVs and more
Last week was a busy one at What Hi-Fi? Towers, especially when it came to music streamer news and reviews...
Bose fans rejoice! These five-star noise-cancelling earbuds are back at their lowest price ever
You can now save a whopping £81 on arguably the best noise-cancelling earbuds on the market right now.
I switched from the Sony WH-1000XM5 to the Sonos Ace and was surprised
I have been spending some time getting to know Sonos's premium wireless headphones and it's got me thinking...
Quick! Our favourite five-star Sony AV receiver has crashed to its lowest price ever
Sony's stunning TA-AN1000 AV amplifier will sound even sweeter now there's over £200 off over at Amazon.
A new AirPlay feature is coming which Apple didn’t mention at WWDC 2024
AirPlay is getting spatial audio support so you can stream Dolby Atmos audio between compatible devices.
I spent the evening at KEF’s new Music Gallery and it was hi-fi and home cinema heaven
We spent some time immersed in everything KEF has to offer including it's flagship £180,000 Muon floorstanding speakers.
Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones tipped to launch in 2025
A respected online tipster claims new XM6 over-ears and earbuds will land in the first half of next year.
6 sound settings you shouldn’t ignore on the Sonos Ace wireless headphones
Make the most of your Ace new purchase with a selection of handy hints to get them working at their optimum.
Sony 360 Reality Audio: what is it? What headphones and speakers work with it?
Sony's unveiled its own object-based audio format, but how does it work, what will it work on and what can you listen to?
Quick! We doubt this superb LG G2 OLED TV deal will ever be beaten
Amazon has slashed the cost of LG's five-star OLED to its lowest price yet – ignore this deal at your peril!
