Latest articles by Andy Madden
High End Munich 2023 news and highlights: Naim, Musical Fidelity, Yamaha, Sonus Faber and more
800 hi-fi brands have descended on the Bavarian capital to debut and demo their latest kit atEurope's biggest hi-fi show . Here's what's new...
A new range of Wharfedale stereo speakers is coming in 2023
A new range of Wharfedale speakers was spotted at High End Munich 2023…
8 of the best stereo speakers at High End Munich 2023
The High End Munich show was awash with new stereo speakers - here are some of our highlights.
Dali IO-12
Not yet ratedDali’s high-end wireless ANC headphones bring some homemade tech to the party, but can they deliver sonically?
New Quad hi-fi separates and stereo speakers spotted at High End Munich 2023
Details are thin on the ground, but 2023 could be an exciting year for the brand, with a number of launches in the pipeline.
How McIntosh and Sonus Faber deliver high-end hi-fi on a €10 million super yacht
Two high-end hi-fi brands have joined forces with a luxury yacht maker to design a serious audio offering for its customers.
Forget the Pixel Fold, I want Google to build wireless headphones to rival the AirPods Max
Three new products were launched at Google I/O but there is still no sign of a pair of over-ear wireless headphones.
I test wireless earbuds for a living and here are 5 pairs I highly recommend
Our deputy editor attempts to help simplify your search for a pair of wireless earbuds.
Focal’s new hi-fi-in-a-briefcase is a speaker package for Porsche owners
The P60 Limited Edition allows Porsche 911 (992) owners to swap the car's standard speakers for Focal ones.
Tidal is introducing hi-res lossless FLAC but says the MQA catalogue will remain
Tidal is introducing hi-res lossless FLAC files to its top streaming tier, while its MQA catalogue looks set to remain.
I’m swapping my Sony wireless headphones for a wired pair from Beyerdynamic - here’s why
I've been using wireless headphones at home because they combine convenience with quality. It's now time for a change.
Sony's WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds just received a major upgrade
Sony's XM4 wireless earbuds finally have a feature we've been waiting months for, and it's set to boost the user experience.
Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2023: pictures, news, highlights and latest products
After a three-year absence, the Bristol Hi-Fi Show is back with a huge range of brands ready to show off their latest products.
Win a share of over £10k worth of prizes at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2023
Visit the show from 24th-26th Feb for the chance to win a share of over £10k worth of prizes including five-star and Award-winning kit.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II finally have the upgrade I’ve been dreaming of
A new update for Bose’s excellent wireless earbuds delivers a game-changer for our Deputy Ed.
What Hi-Fi? to demo QD-OLED and stunning surround sound at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show
Come and experience QD-OLED and McIntosh-powered surround sound at the 2023 Bristol Hi-Fi Show.
SCL6
Not yet ratedWe've had a demo of a new codec that could drastically change how we think about wireless audio quality.
Sennheiser launches the latest generation of its HD 600 audiophile headphones
Sennheiser has unveiled the HD 660S2, a new pair of open-back headphones with some serious heritage.
Audiolab 7000 Series hi-fi separates to get first public showing at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2023
Audiolab's mid-range 7000 and flagship 9000 Series will be there, as will a surprise new product from Wharfedale.
Sony unveils five new AV receivers for 2023, but there’s a catch
Sony’s spoiling the US with not one but five new AV amplifiers in 2023.
McIntosh launches MHT300 AV receiver with HDMI 2.1, 8K and Dolby Atmos support
McIntosh has taken the wraps off its latest AV receiver, an 8K and Dolby Atmos-supporting beast.
Sony WF-1000XM5: 6 things we want from Sony's next wireless earbuds
The class-leading Sony WF-1000XM4 could be replaced this year. For the likely XM5 successor, here are the tweaks we are crossing our fingers for...
I've switched from Sony's XM4 wireless earbuds to Bose – here's why I don't really miss them
I swapped one pair of five-star Sony wireless earbuds for a pair of Bose and I'm not sure I'll be going back.
