Latest articles by Andy Madden
Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2026: reviewed and rated by our experts
Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.
Onkyo Icon A-50
Onkyo might be better known for its AV receivers, but can its new stereo streaming amplifier mark a hi-fi comeback?
Cambridge Audio Evo 300 hands-on
Not yet ratedNew streaming amplifier shows promise
Cambridge Audio introduces its “most powerful streaming amplifier yet”, complete with HDMI eARC and turntable-friendly phono stage
The Evo 300 has landed
Onkyo celebrates 80 years with Anniversary Edition Muse Y-50 streaming amplifier and Creator Series desktop speakers
Inspired by a couple of Onkyo classics
Esoteric N-05XE
Esoteric’s high-end streaming preamp delivers an enviable combination of engineering excellence, quality build and sophisticated sound.
I used an Eco setting on a car audio system for the first time — and my worst fears were confirmed
An obvious option, but I won’t be using it much
Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i
Wharfedale’s new Diamond 12.3i remains the class leader among affordable floorstanders, even though it isn’t a clear step forward from its excellent predecessor.
Bigger boxes and bad vibrations – why floorstanding speakers can be tricky to build
Consistency is key
“The tiniest difference in a component can significantly change the sound” – hi-fi engineers discuss the subtle art of turntable design
What have the industry’s biggest experts learned over the years?
Naim NAC 552 / NAP 500 DR
Not Naim’s range-topper, but this high-end combination is still one of the finest amplifiers money can buy
Denon springs a surprise by announcing two new AV receivers promising big things in the sound quality department
Ready to make the step up from your soundbar?
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
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
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar
Not yet ratedDoes Bose's new flagship Dolby Atmos bar have what it takes to trouble the class leaders?
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
