
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

I can't recommend Bose on Cyber Monday while this Sony headphones deal still exists
By Andy Madden last updated
New QC Ultras or Award-winning XM6?

Audiophiles assemble! I’ve built an outrageously good hi-fi system out of Cyber Monday separates deals
By Andy Madden last updated
It’s powered by a classic Naim pairing

Quick! Black Friday might be over, but I think there’s plenty of value in these excellent hi-fi system deals
By Andy Madden published
All-in-ones with awesome ability

Black Friday weekend continues, and so does the deal I found on a half-width stereo amp that sounds as great as it looks
By Andy Madden last updated
On a Mission to find a great amp deal?

Naim-drop! This five-time Award-winning Naim streamer gets another price cut
By Joe Svetlik published
An extra £300 off

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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
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