
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 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.

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

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

Onkyo adds “high performance” budget C-30 CD player to its Icon Series of hi-fi separates
By Andy Madden published
Onkyo’s three-strong line-up becomes four

I think we’ve reached peak wireless headphones – where do we go now?
By Andy Madden published
Is it time for someone or something to shake up the market?

JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx
By Kashfia Kabir published
JBL’s flagship wireless headphones have ample features, a comfortable portable design and a friendly sound, but they face fierce competition at this premium price level.

Hunt down your old headphones and save 10% on the fabulous, five-star Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
By Andy Madden published
Grab an old pair of headphones to take advantage of the offer

Sennheiser’s versatile HDV 820 headphone amp/DAC boasts a monster £600 saving
By Andy Madden published

10 mistakes to avoid with your stereo speakers
By Andy Madden published
Don't let sound quality suffer

Ortofon MC X30
By Ketan Bharadia published
Ortofon’s MC X30 is a superbly balanced moving coil that ticks all the boxes at its price.

I love Bowers & Wilkins’ Pi8 flagship wireless earbuds, but there’s one thing I would change (and it isn’t the noise-cancelling)
By Andy Madden published
A little tweak could go a long way

I've been glued to the Prime Day hi-fi deals for four days, and none have beaten this budget system for simplicity and value
By Becky Roberts published
A superb all-in-one speaker system for TV audio and music

You’ll need to be quick to get these hi-fi and headphones deals before they disappear
By Andy Madden published
History shows us these savings don't tend to hang around

Quick! I don't think this outrageous Bose wireless earbuds deal will be around for much longer
By Andy Madden published
Five-star Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for £117 at Amazon

Quick! It’s your last chance to grab a five-star Sony headphones deal this Prime Day
By Andy Madden published
Bargains galore, but not for long

Forget Prime Day deals on no-name wireless headphones – these are the two best pairs for most people
By Andy Madden published
I only recommend tried and trusted

Don't overthink it, just buy these three products for a brilliant budget hi-fi system and thank me later
By Andy Madden published
This CD-spinning set-up is a great starting point

Forget Sony WH-1000XM6 deals this Prime Day, there's better value in the older XM4 and XM5
By Andy Madden published
A decent discount will take time...

The best Sony WF-1000XM5 Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our favourite wireless earbuds and can be found at some bargain prices
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