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

Naim-drop! This five-time Award-winning Naim streamer gets another price cut

By Joe Svetlik Published

An extra £300 off

Music Streamers
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
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
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
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?

2 Comments
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
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?

3 Comments
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?

5 Comments
Music Streamers
JBL Charge 6 wireless speaker in red on a wooden table outside
Our reviewers and deals experts have spotted the lowest-ever prices on OLED TVs, CD players, Dolby Atmos soundbar packages and more

By Andy Madden Published

Save big on JBL, Samsung and Sony

Hi-Fi
Arcam A15+ integrated amplifier
Arcam A15+

By Ketan Bharadia Published

The Arcam A15+ gains circuit and power supply refinements to reinforce its status as a class-leader.

3 Comments
Stereo Amplifiers
Cyrus CDi-XR on a white background
Head-spinning CD player deal sees five-star Cyrus with a huge £600 saving

By Andy Madden Published

Great sound, great saving

CD Players
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