
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

Gryphon Audio Diablo 333
By Ketan Bharadia published
Gryphon’s Diablo 333 is a terrific integrated amplifier with a prodigious power output and a sublime sense of control.

Marantz's classic five-star streaming amplifier is still at its lowest price ever thanks to this smoking hot hi-fi deal
By Andy Madden published
Save £200 on the outstanding PM7000N

In the market for cheap five-star headphones? These amazing Sony earbuds are down to their lowest price this year
By Andy Madden published
The WF-C510 sound amazing and for £40, what isn't there to like?

Best iPads 2025: big and small, budget to premium, all reviewed by experts
By Lewis Empson last updated
Here are the best iPads on the market, from the iPad Mini all the way up to the Pro.

I can’t wait for new flagship Sony wireless earbuds – but I’m more excited about its leaked cheaper pair
By Andy Madden published
An upgraded replacement for the WF-C700N would be great news

Unmissable 4K Blu-ray player deal sees sensational five-star Sony with £50 off
By Andy Madden published
A hugely capable and affordable 4K disc-spinner with few rivals

Roksan’s stylish Attessa Streaming Amplifier is rocking a cool £300 off thanks to this juicy deal
By Andy Madden published
A solid saving on a talented all-in-one

Audio Research’s new flagship monoblock power amp is a serious high-end powerhouse
By Andy Madden published
It’s also described as the company’s “finest amplifier ever”

Save up to £1299 on Focal, Naim, Triangle and WiiM at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025
By Andy Madden published
Big savings across a huge range of hi-fi kit, from speakers to streamers to headphones and more…

Looking for a pair of five-star floorstanders? Q Acoustics' Award-winning 5040 drop to their lowest price yet
By Andy Madden published
5040 floorstanders drop from £999 to £789 - save £210

Elac's Award-winning five-star hi-fi system ticks plenty of boxes and is back to its lowest ever price
By Andy Madden published
This superbly-priced, brilliant-sounding setup is a major bargain deal thanks to a massive saving.

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: experience 8K Mini LED picture quality and surround sound with a twist at our exclusive demo
By Andy Madden published
This year’s choice of speaker package is a little left-field…

Best Sennheiser headphones 2025: 7 brilliant options tested by our team
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys Our pick of the best Sennheiser headphones on the market, including earbuds, over-ears, Bluetooth and noise-cancelling cans.

Esoteric F-01/PS-01F
By Ketan Bharadia published
Esoteric’s 30-watt per channel Class A F-01 amplifier is something of a left-field choice but can sound magical when matched with care.

My dream pair of wireless earbuds combines the best bits of Apple, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins and Sony
By Andy Madden published
I’ve cherry-picked the best bits from some brilliant pairs...

Unmissable Bose deal sees entry-level ANC wireless earbuds back to their lowest-ever price
By Andy Madden published
Save big on off the outstanding QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) at Amazon

Now Playing: 6 songs we've been listening to in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Our new monthly playlist includes fresh releases from The Weather Station and Coheed And Cambria, as well as go-to classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Macklemore.

You could be spoiling the sound of your wireless earbuds and not even know it
By Andy Madden published
Do you go off the menu for your eartips?

Reviewed and rated! Technics delivers our new favourite premium wireless earbuds
By Andy Madden published
The Technics EAH-AZ100 are a brand new premium entry in our best wireless earbuds buying guide.

I heard Abbey Road Studios brought to life through a Bowers & Wilkins in-car hi-fi in the Volvo EX90
By Andy Madden published
Volvo's all-electric EX90 SUV features a 25-speaker sound system and a new Abbey Road Studios Mode.

On the hunt for quality computer speakers? The 5-star Q Acoustics M20 have hit their lowest price yet
By Andy Madden published
Q Acoustics’ M20 system sounds great, has awesome connectivity options and there’s £90 off right now.

Apple AirPods Max tips: how to pair, reset, charge, maximise battery life and more
By Andy Madden last updated
Now that you're the proud owner of Apple's wireless headphones, let us help you make the most of them...

It’s great to have Onkyo back in hi-fi, but I’m getting mixed messaging
By Andy Madden published
Onkyo announced two new audio ranges at CES 2025 – one makes me excited and the other slightly nervous.
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