Latest articles by Andy Madden
Apple's AirPods 4 have finally killed off the AirPods (2nd Generation) – and I’m glad
The arrival of two new AirPods 4 models has seen Apple’s long-in-the-stem-earbuds finally exit stage left.
Apple iPhone 16 event as it happened: AirPods 4, AirPods Max, and all the key announcements
All the news on Apple's product announcements from its September launch event.
Bose, beware! AKG makes a splash at IFA 2024 with two pairs of premium wireless headphones
AKG has unveiled the N5 Hybrid wireless earbuds and the N9 Hybrid over-ears. Can they compete with the class leaders?
Bowers & Wilkins brings Dolby Atmos and a taste of Abbey Road Studios to Volvo's new electric SUV
The Abbey Road Studios sound mode aims to give users a flavour of the acoustics of the famous recording studio.
Onkyo’s new AV receiver is a home cinema heavyweight packed with streaming smarts
Onkyo has taken the wraps off its TX-RZ30 AVR which supports Dolby Atmos and has a whole lot of streaming built-in.
I think this forgotten hi-fi classic is the perfect system for any student house
Streaming might be all the rage, but Denon has the perfect old-school hi-fi system for music-loving uni students.
Even if Apple launches new AirPods at its September event, I fear I’ll be disappointed. Here’s why…
A number of revamped Airpods might land during Apple’s September event but will the changes go far enough?
Marantz aims for a high-end home run with its new 10 Series hi-fi separates
Marantz’s new range of pricey premium hi-fi separates consists of a stereo amp, SACD player and music streamer.
13 of the best classic funk and soul tracks to test your system
These classic soul bangers from days gone by will sort the funk from the junk.
We’ve tested three of 2024’s hottest Bluetooth speakers from Beats, Bose and JBL – and the quality is superb
We’ve put new Bluetooth speakers from three of the biggest brands in the business through their paces.
My biggest problem with Bose's flagship noise-cancelling earbuds has finally been fixed
Bose’s latest software update for its five-star wireless earbuds brings a welcome upgrade that will make your life easier.
JBL Xtreme 4 vs Xtreme 3: is the new Bluetooth speaker worth upgrading to?
JBL’s Xtreme series has impressed over the years, but how does the latest version fare against the previous one?
Best last-minute Prime Day deals on What Hi-Fi? Award winners and five-star tech
Multiple five-star products have been discounted for the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales extravaganza - but hurry before stocks run out!
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.
17 of the best movie franchises of all time to test your home cinema
We’ve rounded up a selection of our favorite movie franchises, from Batman to Bond, Harry Potter to Han Solo.
10 of the best tracks brought back to life by movies and TV shows
Sometimes all it takes is one iconic scene to bring a track back from the brink of obscurity.
Rewind: Audiolab’s 9000N streamer tested, hands-on with Marantz’s M1 amplifier, Sony 2024 TVs and more
Last week was a busy one at What Hi-Fi? Towers, especially when it came to music streamer news and reviews...
I switched from the Sony WH-1000XM5 to the Sonos Ace and was surprised
I have been spending some time getting to know Sonos's premium wireless headphones and it's got me thinking...
A new AirPlay feature is coming which Apple didn’t mention at WWDC 2024
AirPlay is getting spatial audio support so you can stream Dolby Atmos audio between compatible devices.
I spent the evening at KEF’s new Music Gallery and it was hi-fi and home cinema heaven
We spent some time immersed in everything KEF has to offer including it's flagship £180,000 Muon floorstanding speakers.
Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones tipped to launch in 2025
A respected online tipster claims new XM6 over-ears and earbuds will land in the first half of next year.
6 sound settings you shouldn’t ignore on the Sonos Ace wireless headphones
Make the most of your Ace new purchase with a selection of handy hints to get them working at their optimum.
Sony 360 Reality Audio: what is it? What headphones and speakers work with it?
Sony's unveiled its own object-based audio format, but how does it work, what will it work on and what can you listen to?
