Latest articles by Andy Madden
JBL Xtreme 5
JBL’s Bluetooth speaker gains a light show, but it's the sound quality that really shines through
Best wireless earbuds 2026: 7 sensational pairs reviewed and rated by our experts
Best Buys Our review team has tested multiple pairs to find the best wireless earbuds for every budget – here are our top picks.
“He told us outside of the mastering studio, this was the best place he’d watched his movie” – listening to the 29-speaker home theatre system that thrilled an Oscar winner
A magical movie experience, courtesy of McIntosh
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar
Not yet ratedDoes Bose's new flagship Dolby Atmos bar have what it takes to trouble the class leaders?
Watch out Sonos! Bose just launched a Dolby Atmos soundbar, subwoofer and wireless speaker – and a “reimagined approach to home audio"
Bose’s new home audio products get the ‘Ultra’ treatment
Sony PS-LX5BT vs PS-LX3BT: what are the differences between the two Bluetooth turntables?
Sony's automatic record players share a lot of the same features, but is the step-up model worth it?
Best iPhone headphones 2026: 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.
Acoustic Energy AE309 Mk2
Acoustic Energy’s awesome floorstanders are serious contenders in their class.
The best AirPods alternatives 2026: 6 superb pairs reviewed and picked by our experts
Best Buys In case Apple's in-ears aren't on your radar...
Dolby Atmos is coming to the new BMW 7 Series and its 36-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system
Luxury audio on four wheels
JBL is giving its flagship wireless headphones a big sonic boost – here’s what you need to know
The Tour One M3 are getting a musical makeover
JBL Summit Ama
JBL’s Summit Ama is a hugely capable standmounter that’s a truly entertaining listen.
“The next leap isn’t about making turntables heavier or more complex; it’s about making them more intelligently controlled systems” – hi-fi engineers discuss where there is room for improvement in record player design
We ask some of the industry’s biggest experts where the focus on turntable design should be next
Audio-Technica AT-LPA2
Audio-Technica’s classy-looking AT-LPA2 turntable aims high and mostly succeeds.
Sonos Premium Sound System (2026 Audi A3) review
Something's missing from Sonos' punchy-sounding car stereo
Quad 3
Quad’s retro-inspired stereo amplifier is packed with modern features like HDMI ARC and Bluetooth, but is its sound quality as appealing as its aesthetic?
The Sony WF-1000XM6 are officially our favourite flagship wireless earbuds
It’s all change at the top of our dedicated buying guide
Rotel Michi – behind the scenes of a “mad science project” and the rebirth of a hi-fi legend
Rotel’s prestigious sub-brand is back, and it’s growing
Bentley announces Naim for Mulliner high-end car stereo system with Dolby Atmos
New drivers, new materials, developed with Dolby
Rotel Michi Prestige X430/Q430
Not yet ratedWe've been up close and personal with Michi's new family members
Rotel’s Michi Prestige Series hi-fi electronics kicks off with a stereo amplifier and CD player
Say hello to the X430 and Q430
JBL launches two pairs of Sony-rivalling wireless headphones with “AI-trained” ANC and monster battery life
Up to 50 hours of play time with noise cancelling on and 80 hours without
I tested the JBL Flip 7 against the 13-year-old original – here's everything I learned
The Flip 7 is a Bluetooth no-brainer, but I wanted to see and hear how far it's come
