Latest articles by Andy Madden
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.
Perfect for payday, our deal experts have found super savings on five-star TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars and wired headphones
The perfect time of the month to bag a bargain
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
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.
Our experts have found the best deals on turntables, OLED TVs, desktop speakers and more this week
LG, Onkyo and Sony deliver some of the biggest savings this week
“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
This Sony Bluetooth turntable is a beginner’s dream, and you can save big ahead of Record Store Day
A super discount on a fantastic plug-and-play deck
Take your desktop audio to another level with 12% off this five-star Onkyo speaker system
Down from £339 to £299
