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

Selection of headphones on a blue background with a Black Friday tag

Black Friday headphones deals live: we search for the best prices on reviewed and rated wired and wireless pairs

By Andy Madden last updated

We're tracking all the best savings live

Headphones
Q Acoustics 5050 floorstanders with Black Friday tag

These award-winning big boy speakers are down to their lowest-ever price this Black Friday

By Harry McKerrell last updated

£180 off the the fantastic 5050 floorstanding speakers

Hi-Fi Speakers
Sony WH-1000XM6 in white held in the hand

Stop everything! The headphones of the year have dropped another £50 to their lowest price ever

By Joe Svetlik published

Snap up the Sony XM6 for £300

Wireless Headphones
JBL SA3550 Classic silver stereo amplifier with Black Friday tag

A third of the price! This handsome, smooth-sounding stereo amplifier is over £1000 off – and it keeps getting cheaper

By Harry McKerrell last updated

The SA3550 Classic (and CD350 Classic) are unbelievably cheap right now

Stereo Amplifiers
Sonos Ace and Sony WH-1000XM5 earcups next to each other

Sonos Ace headphones crash to their lowest price yet for Black Friday – but are they worth it?

By Andy Madden published

Up to 50% off, but can you still do better?

Wireless Headphones
The picture shows two pairs of wireless in-ear headphones next to each other on a wooden surface. On the left, a black pair of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and their open charging case. On the right is a white pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 and their also open charging case.

Best wireless earbuds deals: save big on five-star Bose, Sony and more

By Andy Madden last updated

We've highlighted the biggest and best price drops on some fantastic pairs of true wireless earbuds.

Wireless Earbuds

All of Sony’s five-star wireless headphones have price drops ahead of Black Friday – but is now a good time to buy?

By Andy Madden published

Take advantage of some seriously tempting prices

Wired Headphones
Wharfedale Evo 4.4 towers flanking a wall-mounted TV

I've lived with these five-star Wharfedale floorstanders: trust me, this is a stunning Black Friday deal

By Harry McKerrell published

Save a packet for Black Friday

Hi-Fi Speakers
SoundMagic E80D wired in-ear headphones

Best wired earbuds: top choices tried and tested by our experts

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.

Best Buys

Sony's five-star XM5 headphones dip to their lowest-ever price ahead of Black Friday thanks to this stellar deal

By Andy Madden published

Deals Brilliant over-ears boast £179 off

Deals

Elac's brilliant budget bookshelf speakers are back at their lowest ever price ahead of Black Friday

By Andy Madden published

Deals The Elac Debut B5.2 speakers drop to £179 at AV.com

Deals

I test hi-fi for a living, and this excellent Arcam amplifier deal should be on your radar ahead of Black Friday

By Andy Madden last updated

Arcam's mid-range stereo amplifier has never been cheaper

Stereo Amplifiers
Apple, Bose, B&W and Sony noise-cancelling earbuds in their cases on top of an orange speaker

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025: the 5 best models tested by our experts

By Andy Madden last updated

Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.

Best Buys

Arcam’s stereo amplifiers are delivering some big early Black Friday savings – could they drop even further?

By Andy Madden published

Revamped amps mean big discounts

Hi-Fi

Discover the five-star wireless headphones that feature in the John Lewis Christmas ad

By Andy Madden last updated

Did you spot the turntable spinning a ’90s club classic?

Hi-Fi
AirPods Pro 3 case, tips and earbuds on a blue notebook with a grey carpet in the background

The AirPods Pro 3 reminded me of one key thing when it comes to wireless earbuds

By Andy Madden published

New design, new eartip choices?

Wireless Earbuds

Streaming hi-fi systems from Arcam, NAD, and Ruark make their mark at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

By Andy Madden published

Denon, KEF and Technics are back for more, too

Stereo Systems
Screenshot of a man surrounded by red balloons from Muse's 'You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween' music video

10 of the best Halloween tracks to test your hi-fi system

By Harry McKerrell last updated

We've put together some of our favourite Halloween-themed tracks that are perfect for putting your kit through its paces

Streaming & Entertainment

KEF Coda W vs LSX II: what are the differences between these all-in-one speaker systems?

By Joe Svetlik published

The LSX II earned five stars and a What Hi-Fi? Award – what does KEF's new system bring to the table?

Wireless Speakers

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: Fyne Audio makes a splash in the floorstanding speakers category with two talented winners

By Andy Madden published

There’s also a new entry from ProAc and return winners from PMC and Wharfedale

Hi-Fi Speakers
JBL SA550 Classic amplifier

Get a bonkers £1000 off a four-star JBL stereo amplifier that sounds as warm and inviting as it looks

By Paul Hatton published

The four-star JBL SA550 Classic drops back to £749 at Peter Tyson

Stereo Amplifiers
KEF teaser image showing the top of a speaker and a vinyl record

KEF’s new all-in-one hi-fi system promises streaming smarts and a focus on “your cherished vinyl collection”

By Andy Madden published

The new product will be revealed next week!

Stereo Systems
Arcam SA35 music streamer

Arcam SA35

By Andy Madden published

Arcam’s Radia range of hi-fi separates has impressed us so far – how will its streaming amplifier fare?

Music Streamers
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 and Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones next to each other on a grey carpet.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which flagship wireless headphones are better?

By Joe Svetlik last updated

B&W claims its new Px8 S2 are the best headphones it has ever created. But how do they compare to Sony's finest?

Wireless Headphones
Arcam ST25 music streamer

Arcam ST25

By Andy Madden published

Can Arcam’s Radia range of hi-fi separates deliver a streaming success story?

Music Streamers
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