Latest articles by Andy Madden
Focal Theva No.1
Focal’s Theva No.1 is a capable pair of standmounters that excels in delivering scale and sonic authority.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: what are the differences?
On paper, the new pair is a significant step up
I think Apple’s obsession with the fit of the AirPods Pro 3 is great news for sound quality – here’s why
Better tips = better seal = better sound
Yamaha’s new hand-crafted high-end headphones promise serious audiophile sound quality
One open-back and one closed-back design…
Apple is gunning for Bose with the AirPods Pro 3, and I’m here for that battle
Apple’s new flagship in-ears are promising big things
Fell Audio Fell Amp
Fell Audio’s first amplifier is well-equipped, but does it have the sonic talent to worry the class leaders?
Fell Audio Fell Disc
Can Fell Audio disrupt the affordable CD player market on its first attempt?
Our favourite BluOS music streamers are getting a new audiophile-friendly streaming feature this month
It’s great news for Qobuz subscribers
Ruark MR1 Mk3
Ruark’s stylish desktop speakers get a powerful upgrade and useful new features, while retaining their compact dimensions and great value.
Expect evolution rather than revolution if the AirPods Pro 3 launch at Apple’s “Awe dropping” event
New flagship buds could be just days away
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.
“It matters – but it’s rarely the number one reason someone buys an amplifier.” Hi-fi giant IAG talks about sustainability and its impact on performance and price
A complex subject with no easy answer
NAD C 3050 (with MDC2 BluOS-D module)
NAD’s C 3050 amplifier may evoke memories of the past, but fitted with the optional BluOS streaming module, it becomes a modern streaming system to reckon with.
This hidden hi-fi danger can ruin the sound from your stereo speakers – here’s how to avoid it
It’s not just about where you sit…
Sonus Faber launches the ultimate £100k stereo speakers that are ideal for Lamborghini owners
High-end speakers to match your high-end supercar
We've crowned a new noise-cancelling champion in our best wireless earbuds guide
Arise, our new ANC kings!
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) vs QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: which are best?
Bose's entry-level noise-cancelling wireless earbuds are impressive, but how do they compare to the flagship model?
Focal Bathys Mg
Focal’s flagship wireless headphones aren’t cheap, but this level of sound quality rarely is.
Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2
The AE300 MkII are a wonderfully balanced pair of standmounters that will work well in a wide range of systems
What are your top tips for hi-fi newcomers? Tell us your best bits of buying advice
Pass your knowledge on to the next generation
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.
PMC edges out Wharfedale as a top pick in our best floorstanding speakers buying guide
Great sound in a relatively compact package
Onkyo adds “high performance” budget C-30 CD player to its Icon Series of hi-fi separates
Onkyo’s three-strong line-up becomes four
