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

Quick! Naim's musical, retro-looking Nait 50 amp has crashed to its lowest ever price
By Andy Madden Published
A huge saving on a charming stereo amplifier

Q Acoustics’ fabulous five-star floorstanding speakers can still be yours for their lowest ever price
By Andy Madden Published
These excellent towers won a Product of the Year Award in 2024, and you can still make a tidy online saving

Apple’s trailer for F1 The Movie has an innovative feature – and I was shocked how good it is
By Andy Madden Published
Apple’s clever marketing ploy has revved my engine

Unmissable hi-fi deal sees £1000 slashed off Mission’s five-star 770 stereo speakers
By Andy Madden Published
Big bookshelf speakers inspired by a classic, now with big money off

Sony ULT Field 3
By Andy Madden Published
Sony’s portable Bluetooth speaker boasts a bass-boosting button, but it doesn’t blow our socks off

Fyne Audio F701SP
By Ketan Bharadia Published
This step-up version of Fyne’s well-regarded F701 proves a terrific upgrade, delivering an even more persuasive overall performance.

7 sound settings and control hacks you need to try on the Sony WH-1000XM6
By Andy Madden Published
Sony's flagship wireless headphones offer settings aplenty...

The best Sonos deals 2025: save big on speakers, soundbars and more
By Joe Svetlik Last updated
Deals The place to be for big savings on Sonos soundbars and wireless speakers.

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs WH-1000XM5: which wireless headphones are better?
By Andy Madden Published
Two super pairs of Sony wireless headphones, but should you go old or new?

Quick! Bowers & Wilkins' flagship five-star wireless earbuds have £50 off, and are close to their lowest ever price
By Andy Madden Published
A solid saving on B&W's flagship Pi8 in-ears

This five-star JBL Bluetooth speaker is rocking a mighty discount and is perfect for playing tunes outdoors
By Andy Madden Published
JBL's Award-winning Xtreme 4 is still just £249 on Amazon, a great price for this fun-sounding Bluetooth speaker.

Sony WH-1000XM6
By Andy Madden Published
Sony’s flagship wireless headphones promise class-leading performance on paper, but can they deliver?

Sony unveils WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones, claims it’s “the best noise-cancelling product in the market”
By Andy Madden Published
Big changes across the board for Sony’s new flagship Bluetooth over-ears

Mark Levinson’s new 600 Series “redefines what’s possible from preamplifiers and amplifiers”
By Andy Madden Published
New high-end range of amps means business

Hurry! Focal's five-star Bathys wireless headphones can still be yours for a fantastic price
By Andy Madden Published
Sensational Bluetooth sound for less

Canton Reference 5
By Ketan Bharadia Published
Canton’s Reference 5 looks like an impressive proposition with great build and plenty of clever technology, but can it deliver sonically?

Ruark’s Sabre speakers return, a flagship Audio-Technica turntable, Samsung’s new UST projector and more are in our test rooms this month
By Andy Madden Published
7 of the most exciting hi-fi and AV products we’re testing in May 2025

I switched from Bose’s surround sound system to Burmester’s 3D hi-fi in the Porsche Taycan, and was blown away
By Andy Madden Published
Two in-car audio options, but there’s only one I’d recommend

Rega Brio Mk7
By Ketan Bharadia Published
Rega’s much-loved Brio integrated amplifier takes a step up in price, features and sonic ability.

I think Bowers & Wilkins could give Sony a real run for their money in the world of wireless headphones in 2025 – here’s why
By Andy Madden Published
The Px7 S3 have just set a new benchmark at the money

Sony gatecrashes our wireless earbuds buying guide with another fantastic five-star pair
By Andy Madden Published
We’ve swapped Sony for, er, Sony

Why do in-ear and over-ear headphones sound so different?
By Andy Madden Published
Two different styles, two different approaches to delivering sound…

Sony WF-C710N
By Andy Madden Published
Sony’s new wireless earbuds are amazing all-rounders and offer a great mix of features and performance for a very reasonable price.
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