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

By Joe Svetlik Published
Harman has completed its acquisition of the Sound United stable of brands from Masimo.

By Ketan Bharadia Published
The Cyrus 40 PPA phono stage delivers class-leading resolution and transparency in a well-equipped and thoughtful package.

By Andy Madden Published
Two over-ears that tick all the boxes

By Andy Madden Published
Classic bookshelf speakers are reimagined for their big celebration

By Ketan Bharadia Published
Focal’s Theva No.1 is a capable pair of standmounters that excels in delivering scale and sonic authority.

By Andy Madden Published
Better tips = better seal = better sound

By Andy Madden Published
One open-back and one closed-back design…

By Andy Madden Published
Apple’s new flagship in-ears are promising big things

By Ketan Bharadia Published
Fell Audio’s first amplifier is well-equipped, but does it have the sonic talent to worry the class leaders?

By Andy Madden Published
Can Fell Audio disrupt the affordable CD player market on its first attempt?

By Andy Madden Published
It’s great news for Qobuz subscribers

By Kashfia Kabir Published
Ruark’s stylish desktop speakers get a powerful upgrade and useful new features, while retaining their compact dimensions and great value.

By Andy Madden Published
New flagship buds could be just days away

By Andy Madden Published
A complex subject with no easy answer

By Ketan Bharadia Published
NAD’s C 3050 amplifier may evoke memories of the past, but fitted with the optional BluOS streaming module, it becomes a modern streaming system to reckon with.

By Andy Madden Published
It’s not just about where you sit…

By Andy Madden Published
High-end speakers to match your high-end supercar

By Andy Madden Published
Arise, our new ANC kings!

By Esat Dedezade, Joe Svetlik Last updated
Bose's entry-level noise-cancelling wireless earbuds are impressive, but how do they compare to the flagship model?

By Andy Madden Published
Focal’s flagship wireless headphones aren’t cheap, but this level of sound quality rarely is.

By Ketan Bharadia Published
The AE300 MkII are a wonderfully balanced pair of standmounters that will work well in a wide range of systems

By Andy Madden Published
Pass your knowledge on to the next generation

By Andy Madden Published
Great sound in a relatively compact package
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