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

By Kashfia Kabir Published
Ruark’s stylish desktop speakers get a powerful upgrade and useful new features, while retaining their compact dimensions and great value.

By Andy Madden Published
Featuring tempting savings on Panasonic, Sennheiser and Sony

By Andy Madden Published
New flagship buds could be just days away

By Andy Madden Published
Featuring tempting savings on Bose, LG and Sonos

By Andy Madden Published
A complex subject with no easy answer

By Ketan Bharadia Published
NAD’s C 3050 amplifier may evoke memories of the past, but fitted with the optional BluOS streaming module, it becomes a modern streaming system to reckon with.

By Grace Dean Published
The five-star Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) have dropped to a great price for the first time since Prime Day, but you'll have to be quick.

By Harry McKerrell Published
Latest price drop makes them a Bluetooth no-brainer

By Andy Madden Published
Our weekly deals round-up has some excellent offers

By Andy Madden Published
It’s not just about where you sit…

By Andy Madden Published
High-end speakers to match your high-end supercar

By Andy Madden Published
Arise, our new ANC kings!

By Andy Madden Published
Our weekly deals round-up has some excellent offers

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?

By Andy Madden Published
Focal’s flagship wireless headphones aren’t cheap, but this level of sound quality rarely is.

By Ketan Bharadia Published
The AE300 MkII are a wonderfully balanced pair of standmounters that will work well in a wide range of systems

By Andy Madden Published
Pass your knowledge on to the next generation

By Andy Madden Published
Great sound in a relatively compact package

By Andy Madden Published
Onkyo’s three-strong line-up becomes four

By Andy Madden Published
Is it time for someone or something to shake up the market?

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.

By Andy Madden Published
Grab an old pair of headphones to take advantage of the offer

By Andy Madden Published
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