Andy Madden

Andy Madden

Andy is Deputy Editor of What Hi-Fi? and a consumer electronics journalist with nearly 20 years of experience writing news, reviews and features. Over the years he's also contributed to a number of other outlets, including The Sunday Times, the BBC, Stuff, and BA High Life Magazine. Premium wireless earbuds are his passion but he's also keen on car tech and in-car audio systems and can often be found cruising the countryside testing the latest set-ups. In his spare time Andy is a keen golfer and gamer.

Latest articles by Andy Madden

Quiz! We’ve created a beginner-friendly hi-fi wordsearch for audio fans

By Andy Madden Published

Hunt down 13 classic brands

Hi-Fi
Rotel Michi Prestige X430 integrated amplifier
Rotel Michi Prestige X430

By Ketan Bharadia Published

The Rotel Michi Prestige X430 is a carefully considered and superbly executed high-end integrated amplifier.

Stereo Amplifiers
10 of the best acoustic tracks to test your hi-fi system

By Andy Madden Published

These stripped-back tunes will trip up many a set-up

4 Comments
Hi-Fi
I test headphones for a living but can’t make sense of the AirPods 5 launch

By Andy Madden Published

Two new models, but why?

Wireless Earbuds
Why I think Sony’s new WH-1000XM4C headphones are a brilliant but risky gamble

By Andy Madden Published

Is Sony sacrificing one of its current models in the short term?

Wireless Headphones
Back with a bang! Sony has resurrected a classic pair of wireless headphones by launching the WH-1000XM4C

By Andy Madden Published

Welcome back, old friend...

2 Comments
Wireless Headphones
Quiz! I made a TV tech crossword to test your knowledge - can you get 100%?

By Andy Madden Published

Calling all TV experts...

TV & Home Cinema
Has Sonos done enough to win back serious music and movie fans' trust? We want to know your thoughts!

By Andy Madden Published

Time for a fresh start?

Wireless Speakers
Sonos Ace Ultra vs Sonos Ace: which pair of premium wireless headphones is best?

By Andy Madden Published

Do Sonos's new flagship over-ears deliver?

Wireless Headphones
Marten Parker Duo Diamond Edition standmount speakers
Marten Parker Duo Diamond Edition

By Ketan Bharadia Published

The Marten Parker Duo Diamond Edition standmount speaker is an ambitious design that aims high and succeeds.

Hi-Fi Speakers
Bose’s disappointing Dolby Atmos soundbar, Naim drops a surprise, McIntosh’s glowing new preamplifier and more

By Andy Madden Published

Another interesting week of hi-fi and home cinema news and reviews

AV
If Sonos Ace Ultra headphones are in the works, here are three things they need to get right to rival Sony and Bose

By Andy Madden Published

We're hoping for a big improvement

Wireless Headphones
McIntosh’s new high-performance preamplifier combines classic looks with streaming smarts and a premium price tag

By Andy Madden Published

Yours for $12,500

Stereo Amplifiers
Porsche and Burmester have a new secret weapon for their car hi-fi systems, and it sounds like sci-fi

By Andy Madden Published

New tech will feature from 2027

3 Comments
Hi-Fi
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar soundbar
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

By Robyn Quick Published

Bose fires another shot at the soundbar leaders.

Soundbars
Quiz! Take on our turntable-themed crossword for a spin and see how quickly you can solve the clues

By Andy Madden Published

Can you secure a spot on our leaderboard?

Turntables
Cambridge Audio Evo 300 all-in-one system
Cambridge Audio Evo 300

By Andy Madden Published

Cambridge Audio’s flagship Evo 300 streaming amplifier promises serious power, but is that enough?

5 Comments
Stereo Systems
Marantz CD 70 and CD6007 cd players on a red and grey background with a versus logo between them
Marantz CD 70 vs CD6007: which is the best entry-level CD player?

By Andy Madden Last updated

Can Marantz’s latest build on its own classic?

4 Comments
CD Players
Topping Audio D900 DAC
Topping Audio D900

By Ketan Bharadia Published

Topping Audio’s D900 brings cutting-edge conversion technology and an unusually fluid sonic presentation to the premium DAC market.

4 Comments
DACs
Quiz! How fast can you solve our turntable challenge? Test your wordsearch skills now

By Andy Madden Published

Bonus points for the fastest word finder

Turntables
I’m excited by the latest Sony wireless headphones rumours - but I have one major worry

By Andy Madden Published

Surely it can’t just be a new colour?

Wireless Headphones
“When the DVD format arrived, “Home Cinema” really took off, helped by the rapid development of TVs” – veteran AV experts discuss the biggest shifts in TV and home cinema during What Hi-Fi?'s 50-year lifetime

By Andy Madden Published

Times have been a-changing...

AV
Quiz! Hi-fi fans, prove your knowledge by decoding these 11 audio file formats

By Andy Madden Published

Acronyms assemble!

Music Streaming
Roksan Caspian 4G Streaming Pre-Amplifier/Caspian 4G Power Amplifier
Roksan Caspian 4G Streaming Pre-Amplifier/Caspian 4G Power Amplifier

By Ketan Bharadia Published

Roksan’s take on a streaming pre/power combination is pleasingly forward-looking and capable of musical greatness.

Stereo Amplifiers
I thought this simple upgrade would elevate Sony's WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds – I was wrong

By Andy Madden Published

I had the best of intentions...

Wireless Earbuds
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