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

Over-ear headphones: Sony WH-CH520
Cheap thrills! These five-star Sony headphones have dropped to just £33 – a stellar bargain

By Harry McKerrell Published

Latest price drop makes them a Bluetooth no-brainer

Wireless Headphones
What Hi-Fi?
Our deal experts have found top savings on floorstanding speakers, OLED TVs, wireless earbuds and more

By Andy Madden Published

Our weekly deals round-up has some excellent offers

AV
Floorstanding speakers: PMC Prodigy 5
This hidden hi-fi danger can ruin the sound from your stereo speakers – here’s how to avoid it

By Andy Madden Published

It’s not just about where you sit…

3 Comments
Hi-Fi
Sonus Faber Il Cremonese Ex3me – Automobili Lamborghini Edition speakers in front of a yellow Lamborghini
Sonus Faber launches the ultimate £100k stereo speakers that are ideal for Lamborghini owners

By Andy Madden Published

High-end speakers to match your high-end supercar

2 Comments
Hi-Fi Speakers
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) being held in a hand in their case with a green bush as a backdrop
We've crowned a new noise-cancelling champion in our best wireless earbuds guide

By Andy Madden Published

Arise, our new ANC kings!

Wireless Earbuds
What Hi-Fi?
Our deals experts have found top savings on audiophile headphones, Dolby Atmos soundbars, turntables and more

By Andy Madden Published

Our weekly deals round-up has some excellent offers

AV
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) on a red and grey background with a vs symbol between them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) vs QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: which are best?

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?

Wireless Earbuds
Ask the reader picture for August showing a hi-fi system with amplifier, turntable, music streamer and speakers
What are your top tips for hi-fi newcomers? Tell us your best bits of buying advice

By Andy Madden Published

Pass your knowledge on to the next generation

11 Comments
Hi-Fi
PMC Prophecy 7 floorstanding speakers
PMC edges out Wharfedale as a top pick in our best floorstanding speakers buying guide

By Andy Madden Published

Great sound in a relatively compact package

Hi-Fi Speakers
Front of a black Onkyo C-30 CD player on a pink background
Onkyo adds “high performance” budget C-30 CD player to its Icon Series of hi-fi separates

By Andy Madden Published

Onkyo’s three-strong line-up becomes four

7 Comments
CD Players
Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) laid out on a grey fluffy rug
I think we’ve reached peak wireless headphones – where do we go now?

By Andy Madden Published

Is it time for someone or something to shake up the market?

6 Comments
Wireless Headphones
JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx wireless over-ear headphones
JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx

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.

Wireless Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) wireless earbuds
Hunt down your old headphones and save 10% on the fabulous, five-star Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

By Andy Madden Published

Grab an old pair of headphones to take advantage of the offer

Wireless Earbuds
Sennheiser’s versatile HDV 820 headphone amp/DAC boasts a monster £600 saving

By Andy Madden Published

Headphone Amplifiers
Standmount speakers: Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3
10 mistakes to avoid with your stereo speakers

By Andy Madden Published

Don't let sound quality suffer

Speakers
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 wireless earbuds out of their case, placed on a blue table
I love Bowers & Wilkins’ Pi8 flagship wireless earbuds, but there’s one thing I would change (and it isn’t the noise-cancelling)

By Andy Madden Published

A little tweak could go a long way

2 Comments
Wireless Earbuds
I've been glued to the Prime Day hi-fi deals for four days, and none have beaten this budget system for simplicity and value

By Becky Roberts Published

A superb all-in-one speaker system for TV audio and music

Hi-Fi Speakers
Preset options on WiiM Ultra screen
You’ll need to be quick to get these hi-fi and headphones deals before they disappear

By Andy Madden Published

History shows us these savings don't tend to hang around

Hi-Fi
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds wireless earbuds
Quick! I don't think this outrageous Bose wireless earbuds deal will be around for much longer

By Andy Madden Published

Five-star Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for £117 at Amazon

Wireless Earbuds
A blue pair of Sony WH-CH720N over-ear headphones propped up against a colourful backdrop.
Quick! It’s your last chance to grab a five-star Sony headphones deal this Prime Day

By Andy Madden Published

Bargains galore, but not for long

Wireless Headphones
A hand holding a black pair of Sony WH-CH520 over-ear headphones by one of the earcups.
Forget Prime Day deals on no-name wireless headphones – these are the two best pairs for most people

By Andy Madden Published

I only recommend tried and trusted

Wireless Headphones
Cambridge Audio CXC and CXA with Q Acoustics 3010i speakers on a grey background with a Recommended System logo
Don't overthink it, just buy these three products for a brilliant budget hi-fi system and thank me later

By Andy Madden Published

This CD-spinning set-up is a great starting point

Hi-Fi
Sony WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones
Forget Sony WH-1000XM6 deals this Prime Day, there's better value in the older XM4 and XM5

By Andy Madden Published

A decent discount will take time...

Wireless Headphones
Sony WF-1000XM5 on a chair
The best Sony WF-1000XM5 Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals

By Harry McKerrell last updated

The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our favourite wireless earbuds and can be found at some bargain prices

Wireless Earbuds
The Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 soundbar photographed in front of the Bravia 9 TV
My dream Dolby Atmos soundbar combines the best bits from JBL, Samsung, Sonos and Sony

By Andy Madden Published

I've attempted to build one soundbar to rule them all

Soundbars
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