Latest articles by Andy Madden
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
Best wireless earbuds 2026: top pairs tested by our review team
Best Buys Our review team has tested multiple pairs to find the best wireless earbuds for every budget – here are our top picks.
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
The best AirPods deals 2026: lowest prices on Apple headphones
Deals Check out the latest deals on all AirPods headphones and wireless earbuds.
Quick! Elac’s Award-winning, five-star speaker system has dropped to its lowest ever price
This superbly-priced, brilliant-sounding setup is a major bargain deal thanks to a massive saving.
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
Best Sony headphones 2026: our testers recommend top-rated pairs for every budget
Best Buys Sony has some truly remarkable headphones at its disposal – here are the best we've tested that you can buy.
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.
Is the crown starting to slip on Bose, the king of noise-cancelling headphones?
Recent testing suggests rivals are pulling away
The Sony WF-1000XM6 are giving me a serious case of déjà vu, but it’s not all positive
Brilliant and better, but one issue remains
Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which flagship wireless earbuds are better?
Two of the best-sounding wireless earbuds go head to head
Acoustic Energy AE1 40th Anniversary
Can a speaker design so grounded in the ’80s still make sense today?
Sony PS-LX5BT vs PS-LX3BT: what are the differences between these Bluetooth turntables?
Sony's record players share a lot of the same features
Sony WF-1000XM6 vs WF-1000XM5: which premium wireless earbuds are better?
Can Sony's new flagship buds outshine their predecessors?
Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): which should you buy?
Two pairs of fine noise-cancelling earbuds do battle
6 settings you should immediately tackle on the Sony WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds
Tips and tricks for a better user experience
Best JBL headphones 2026: the four top performing sets we've fully reviewed
If you're looking for a new pair of cans in 2025, you could do a lot worse than JBL headphones. Here are the brand's best....
Best audiophile headphones 2026: 9 sets for serious music fans fully reviewed by our experts
Best Buys From the relatively modest to the esteemed high-end, the best audiophile headphones hit all the right notes.
