Latest articles by Andy Madden
Audio Research’s new flagship monoblock power amp is a serious high-end powerhouse
It’s also described as the company’s “finest amplifier ever”
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 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...
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?
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 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.
4K QLED displays with HDR are coming to Delta’s in-flight entertainment experience
Delta is giving new planes a major in-flight infotainment upgrade, including new screens and Bluetooth audio for all.
Denon and Dirac team up for new 22-speaker car audio concept with Dolby Atmos
Denon and Dirac showcased an immersive in-car audio concept at CES 2025 with height and headrest channels.
Victrola drops Bluetooth turntables with streaming smarts and an all-in-one vinyl system at CES 2025
Victrola’s product lineup for 2025 includes powered bookshelf speakers and brand-new Bluetooth turntables.
Onkyo launches compact and affordable Creator Series of powered desktop speakers
The new Onkyo range features two Bluetooth 5.3 models, including one with HDMI ARC.
Harman Kardon wants to Enchant you away from Sonos with its new Dolby Atmos soundbars
Harman Kardon’s new product line features two soundbars, a wireless speaker and a wireless subwoofer.
JBL’s Tour One M3 flagship wireless headphones are smarter than your average over-ears
JBL's Tour One M3 wireless headphones come with their own wireless audio transmitter for extra functionality.
I don’t think the KEF LS60 Wireless floorstanding speakers get enough credit – here's why
A fantastic feat of technology
