Latest articles by Andy Madden
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
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.
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
