
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

Our deal experts have found top savings on OLED TVs, soundbars, audiophile headphones and more
By Andy Madden published
Featuring tempting savings on Panasonic, Sennheiser and Sony

Expect evolution rather than revolution if the AirPods Pro 3 launch at Apple’s “Awe dropping” event
By Andy Madden published
New flagship buds could be just days away

The best AirPods deals 2025: lowest prices on Apple headphones
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals Check out the latest deals on all AirPods headphones and wireless earbuds.

Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2025: budget to premium disc players
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best Blu-ray players guarantee awesome picture quality and excellent sound from Full HD and 4K Blu-rays.

Our deal experts have found top savings on wireless speakers, turntables and stereo speakers and more
By Andy Madden published
Featuring tempting savings on Bose, LG and Sonos

“It matters – but it’s rarely the number one reason someone buys an amplifier.” Hi-fi giant IAG talks about sustainability and its impact on performance and price
By Andy Madden published
A complex subject with no easy answer

NAD C 3050 (with MDC2 BluOS-D module)
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.

Hurry! Grab this limited time price on these five-star Bose wireless earbuds – before it's too late
By Grace Dean published
The five-star Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) have dropped to a great price for the first time since Prime Day, but you'll have to be quick.

Cheap thrills! These five-star Sony headphones have dropped to just £33 – a stellar bargain
By Harry McKerrell published
Latest price drop makes them a Bluetooth no-brainer

Our deal experts have found top savings on floorstanding speakers, OLED TVs, wireless earbuds and more
By Andy Madden published
Our weekly deals round-up has some excellent offers

This hidden hi-fi danger can ruin the sound from your stereo speakers – here’s how to avoid it
By Andy Madden published
It’s not just about where you sit…

Sonus Faber launches the ultimate £100k stereo speakers that are ideal for Lamborghini owners
By Andy Madden published
High-end speakers to match your high-end supercar

We've crowned a new noise-cancelling champion in our best wireless earbuds guide
By Andy Madden published
Arise, our new ANC kings!

Wharfedale’s fantastic, five-star Evo 4.4 floorstanding speakers have crashed to their lowest price yet
By Andy Madden published
Save a packet on a walnut pair

Our deals experts have found top savings on audiophile headphones, Dolby Atmos soundbars, turntables and more
By Andy Madden published
Our weekly deals round-up has some excellent offers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) vs QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: which are best?
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?

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

This Sharp deal slices the price of this Dolby Atmos soundbar
By Robyn Quick published
Save £80 on a four-star bar

Crazy hi-fi deal sees "smooth-sounding" JBL stereo amplifier with a remarkable £1000 off
By Andy Madden published
An outrageous saving on the SA550 Classic

Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2
By Ketan Bharadia published
The AE300 MkII are a wonderfully balanced pair of standmounters that will work well in a wide range of systems

What are your top tips for hi-fi newcomers? Tell us your best bits of buying advice
By Andy Madden published
Pass your knowledge on to the next generation

Best wireless earbuds 2025: top pairs tested by our reviewers
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys Our review team has tested multiple pairs to find the best wireless earbuds for every budget – here are our top picks.

PMC edges out Wharfedale as a top pick in our best floorstanding speakers buying guide
By Andy Madden published
Great sound in a relatively compact package
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