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

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B&W claims its new Px8 S2 are the best headphones it has ever created. But how do they compare to Sony's finest?

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Can Arcam’s Radia range of hi-fi separates deliver a streaming success story?

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Save big on JBL, Samsung and Sony

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

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Great sound, great saving

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In-depth Ever wondered what the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) input on your TV means? And where does the newer HDMI eARC fit in?

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Can Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship wireless headphones live up to their luxury price tag?

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Save big on Hisense, LG and Sony

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It’s on the way – we’ve just called in a second sample to be sure

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“We think each brand has a special place, especially in the high-end market…”

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Harman has completed its acquisition of the Sound United stable of brands from Masimo.

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Save big on Arcam, Focal and KEF

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The KEF LS50 Meta are down to £899

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The Cyrus 40 PPA phono stage delivers class-leading resolution and transparency in a well-equipped and thoughtful package.

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Two over-ears that tick all the boxes

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Classic bookshelf speakers are reimagined for their big celebration

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Focal’s Theva No.1 is a capable pair of standmounters that excels in delivering scale and sonic authority.

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Better tips = better seal = better sound

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One open-back and one closed-back design…

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Apple’s new flagship in-ears are promising big things

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Featuring tempting savings on Denon, LG, Samsung, among others

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Fell Audio’s first amplifier is well-equipped, but does it have the sonic talent to worry the class leaders?

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Can Fell Audio disrupt the affordable CD player market on its first attempt?
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