
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

Amazon Prime Day 2025 hi-fi deals: big savings on stereo speakers, audiophile headphones and more direct from our experts
By Andy Madden last updated

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

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

I think Bose just won Prime Day 2025 with this mega deal on its five-star QuietComfort (2024) wireless earbuds
By Andy Madden published
Five-star Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for £129.95 at Amazon

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...

Fancy saving £80 on Sharp's budget Dolby Atmos soundbar? Right this way...
By Robyn Quick published
This is a worthy Prime Day deal

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

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

Our deals experts have found top savings on Mini LED TVs, wireless headphones, stereo speakers and more
By Andy Madden published
We've scoured the web and found some tasty discounts ahead of Prime Day

We asked top AV engineers for their favourite movie scenes to test your home cinema
By Andy Madden last updated
If you're looking for new scenes to test your home cinema system, these superb suggestions are a great starting point.

How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.

The best AirPods deals 2025: lowest prices on Apple headphones
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals Check out the latest deals on all AirPods headphones and wireless earbuds.

Shopping for a soundbar alternative? This entertaining, five-star speaker system from Elac is still at its lowest price ever
By Andy Madden published
The multi-talented Debut ConneX DCB41 is sitting at £339

Sony's five-star XM5 wireless earbuds are nearly at their lowest price ever, but I'd consider waiting for Amazon Prime Day
By Andy Madden published
Could they drop even further in the next week or two?

5 wireless headphones deals to look out for during Amazon Prime Day
By Andy Madden published
I'd love to see price drops on these five-star pairs

Sony's behind the curve when it comes to wireless speakers, and I’m surprised
By Andy Madden published
Where’s the sonic sparkle?

These five-star Sony headphones are so cheap, I love recommending them as a no-frills, entry-level option
By Andy Madden published
Latest price drop makes them a Bluetooth no-brainer

Dolby Atmos is being added to Audi’s Bang & Olufsen in-car hi-fi offering – but there's a catch
By Andy Madden published
Immersive audio is arriving next month

Best in-ear headphones 2025: top earbuds tried and tested by our experts
By Andy Madden, Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.

SME Model 8
By Ketan Bharadia published
The Model 8 delivers a good dose of SME’s famed sonic DNA in a neat, well-built package.

PMC Prophecy 7
By Ketan Bharadia published
PMC’s Prophecy 7 deliver class-leading clarity and a seamless presentation from a room-friendly three-way design.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 are great wireless headphones – but there's an unfortunate consequence
By Andy Madden published
Could one pair of Sonys be on the way out?

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
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