Latest articles by Andy Madden
JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx
JBL’s flagship wireless headphones have ample features, a comfortable portable design and a friendly sound, but they face fierce competition at this premium price level.
Best wired earbuds: top choices tried and tested by our experts
Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.
Ortofon MC X30
Ortofon’s MC X30 is a superbly balanced moving coil that ticks all the boxes at its price.
I love Bowers & Wilkins’ Pi8 flagship wireless earbuds, but there’s one thing I would change (and it isn’t the noise-cancelling)
A little tweak could go a long way
Best iPhone headphones 2025: 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.
Forget Sony WH-1000XM6 deals this Prime Day, there's better value in the older XM4 and XM5
A decent discount will take time...
The best Sony WF-1000XM5 Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our favourite wireless earbuds and can be found at some bargain prices
My dream Dolby Atmos soundbar combines the best bits from JBL, Samsung, Sonos and Sony
I've attempted to build one soundbar to rule them all
Our deals experts have found top savings on Mini LED TVs, wireless headphones, stereo speakers and more
We've scoured the web and found some tasty discounts ahead of Prime Day
We asked top AV engineers for their favourite movie scenes to test your home cinema
If you're looking for new scenes to test your home cinema system, these superb suggestions are a great starting point.
How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound
Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.
Sony's behind the curve when it comes to wireless speakers, and I’m surprised
Where’s the sonic sparkle?
Dolby Atmos is being added to Audi’s Bang & Olufsen in-car hi-fi offering – but there's a catch
Immersive audio is arriving next month
SME Model 8
The Model 8 delivers a good dose of SME’s famed sonic DNA in a neat, well-built package.
PMC Prophecy 7
PMC’s Prophecy 7 deliver class-leading clarity and a seamless presentation from a room-friendly three-way design.
The Sony WH-1000XM6 are great wireless headphones – but there's an unfortunate consequence
Could one pair of Sonys be on the way out?
Apple’s trailer for F1 The Movie has an innovative feature – and I was shocked how good it is
Apple’s clever marketing ploy has revved my engine
Sony ULT Field 3
Sony’s portable Bluetooth speaker boasts a bass-boosting button, but it doesn’t blow our socks off
HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: everything you need to know
In-depth Ever wondered what the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) input on your TV means? And where does the newer HDMI eARC fit in?
Fyne Audio F701SP
This step-up version of Fyne’s well-regarded F701 proves a terrific upgrade, delivering an even more persuasive overall performance.
7 sound settings and control hacks you need to try on the Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony's flagship wireless headphones offer settings aplenty...
The best Sonos deals 2025: save big on speakers, soundbars and more
Deals The place to be for big savings on Sonos soundbars and wireless speakers.
