
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’m a wireless headphones expert and there are 6 new pairs I want to see launch in 2025
By Andy Madden published
I’ve drawn up a wish list of new headphones I’d like to see hit the market in the next 12 months.

Boxing Day deal! Sony's amazingly cheap 5-star headphones are still at their lowest price ever
By Andy Madden published
Sony's excellent WH-CH520 wireless headphones remain at their lowest-ever price for Boxing Day.

Brilliant Boxing Day hi-fi deal sees our favourite budget music streamer back to its lowest-ever price
By Andy Madden published
There's good money off a fantastic five-star streamer from WiiM in the Boxing Day sales.

Reference rooms, golden ears and subwoofer solutions: Huawei’s tuning expert discusses all things in-car audio
By Andy Madden published
Huawei is big in automotive in China and we have been learning about how it approaches in-car sound systems.

I can't believe Bose's flagship, 5-star noise-cancelling earbuds have dropped in price AGAIN to a new all-time low!
By Andy Madden published
The price of Bose's premium ANC buds has dropped to £169.15 at John Lewis.

Technics' Award-winning all-in-one hi-fi system is now even cheaper than Black Friday!
By Andy Madden published
You can now save £110 on the five-star Technics SA-C600 over

Best wireless earbuds deals 2024: lowest prices ever for 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.

Quick! Grab this best-ever deal on Bose's flagship noise-cancelling headphones before it disappears
By Harry McKerrell published
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra wireless headphones have stuck to their lowest price, currently sitting at £299 at Amazon and John Lewis.

Best speaker deals: great savings on wireless and hi-fi speakers
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Deals Make big savings on the best stereo speakers, wireless and smart speakers around.

I love hi-fi and you'll love the savings on this brilliant CD separates system in the Cyber Monday sales
By Andy Madden published
I have partnered Arcam electronics with Q Acoustics speakers to create a discounted five-star set-up.

I’m a hi-fi expert and there's still time to get these super systems with big money off in the Black Friday sales
By Andy Madden published
Amazing all–in-ones still with big money off

The best Black Friday 2024 UK deals: LG OLEDs, Sony headphones, soundbars, speakers and more
By Andy Madden, Joe Svetlik last updated
Black Friday The Black Friday sales are up to full speed and our team of experts is bringing you only the best deals.

I've found the 5 best Black Friday wireless earbuds deals that are still live
By Andy Madden last updated
I've been keeping a close eye on wireless earbuds prices and these are my top picks from the Black Friday deals still in stock.

Sony's flagship wireless headphones are on sale for Black Friday but I'd recommend this cheaper five-star pair instead
By Andy Madden last updated
Sony’s current flagship noise-cancelling headphones are a great buy, but I’d save even more by going for their predecessors…

We love this classic Denon hi-fi system and it's dropped to its lowest-ever price in the Black Friday sales
By Andy Madden published
Streaming might be all the rage, but this Denon micro hi-fi system is a great shout this Black Friday.

Best Sony A80L deals 2025 – big savings on an Award-winning OLED TV
By Tom Parsons last updated
Across every screen size, make sure you're getting the cheapest prices for this fantastic, five-star OLED.

The best LG G3 deals – lowest prices on the 5-star MLA OLED TV
By Tom Parsons last updated
There are some fantastic deals to be had on every size of LG's excellent, five-star TV.

Which Bose headphones should you buy?
By Becky Roberts last updated
Heart set on Bose headphones but unsure which is the best pair for you? Our handy guide is here to help...

Black Friday belter: hugely entertaining five-star Sennheiser buds fall to their best-ever price
By Harry McKerrell published
There’s almost 40% off Sennheiser’s flagship Bluetooth buds at Amazon, and it’s a super saving not to be missed!

Bowers & Wilkins' 5-star PX8 wireless headphones are an audiophile's dream and cheaper than ever this Black Friday
By Andy Madden published
Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 over-ears are discounted down from £599 to £399 in the Black Friday sales.

The best Sony WF-1000XM5 deals: lowest prices on five-star wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our favourite wireless earbuds and can be found at some bargain prices

How to choose the right pair of headphones for you
By Andy Madden, Becky Roberts last updated
Headphones can be a serious investment, so take care when selecting a pair. Follow our advice and you won’t go far wrong.

Best Bose QuietComfort deals 2024
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Bose's QuietComofort noise-cancelling headphones don't come cheap, but you can make savings with these great deals.
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