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.

Articles by: Andy Madden

Best Sony TVs 2022: budget, premium and smart

By Joe Svetlik, Andy Madden published 24 May 22

best buys In the market for a new TV? A Sony flatscreen will probably be on your shortlist – here's our pick of the current crop, including the latest 4K and 8K models.

11 of the best products at High End Munich 2022

By Andy Madden published 23 May 22

After a two-year break, the Munich show returned with a feast of new and exciting hi-fi kit. Here are the highlights...

Dynaudio unveils Focus range of active wireless stereo speakers

By Andy Madden published 21 May 22

The Dynaudio Focus line includes standmount and floorstanding models with high-res streaming skills.

Flagship Dali Kore floorstanding speakers come with a £70,000 price tag

By Andy Madden published 19 May 22

Dali's attempted to push speaker engineering to a new level with its tech-packed £70k floorstanders...

NAD C 389 is an upgradeable stereo amplifier with HDMI eARC built-in

By Andy Madden published 18 May 22

NAD’s new integrated amp includes HDMI eARC and a module-based upgrade path for extra flexibility.

Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2022: the best Atmos TV speakers

By Joe Svetlik, Andy Madden published 6 May 22

Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV listening with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.

Best soundbars 2022: the best TV speakers you can buy

By Andy Madden published 6 May 22

Best Buys Want excellent sound but don't have room or budget for a surround sound package? A soundbar is your best option.

Best iPhone headphones 2022: budget, premium, wireless

By Joe Svetlik, Andy Madden published 6 May 22

best buys Make the most of that excellent sound quality with our pick of the best iPhone headphones on the market right now.

Best audiophile headphones 2022

By Joe Svetlik, Andy Madden published 5 May 22

Best Buys The best audiophile headphones, ranging from affordable to expensive high-end options, hit all the right notes.

dCS Vivaldi One Apex is a high-end digital music player with a £76k price tag

By Andy Madden published 29 April 22

dCS's Vivaldi One returns in time for the company's 35th anniversary and includes its latest Ring DAC Apex technology.

Best wireless earbuds 2022 - Sony WF-1000XM4

Best wireless earbuds 2022: budget and premium

By Andy Madden published 28 April 22

Best Buys Our pick of the best wireless earbuds look, feel and sound the part – we've rounded up our favourites for all budgets.

Apple AirPods Max tips: how to pair, reset, maximise battery life and more

By Andy Madden published 27 April 22

Now that you've taken the plunge on Apple's wireless headphones, let us help you make the most of them...

Rega unveils Elicit MK5 integrated amplifier with brand new DAC design

By Andy Madden published 26 April 22

Rega's new stereo amplifier delivers 105 watts per channel, a moving magnet phono stage and a couple of extra surprises.

Best Sony headphones 2022: budget, premium, Bluetooth, noise-cancelling

By Andy Madden published 5 April 22

Best Buys We've rounded up the best Sony headphones you can buy right now, catering for a wide range of styles and prices.

23-speaker KEF Reference system unveiled for Lotus Eletre electric SUV

By Andy Madden published 31 March 22

KEF will be offering two systems for Lotus's new SUV, Premium and Reference, both boasting Uni-Q and Uni-Core technology.

Best DACs 2022: USB, portable and desktop digital-to-analogue converters

By Becky Roberts, Andy Madden published 29 March 22

Best Buys The best DACs can take a hi-fi, desktop or portable system to another level, and we've rounded up our favourites here...

The best Sony WF-1000XM3 deals and lowest prices

By Andy Madden published 15 March 22

deals Get the best deal on the Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds and save a bundle in 2022.

Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones – Best Sony WH-1000XM3 deals 2022

The best Sony WH-1000XM3 deals 2022

By Andy Madden published 15 March 22

deals We've found the best deals and cheapest prices on the wireless, noise-cancelling Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.

Silver pair of Sony WF-1000XM4 AirPods alternatives

The best AirPods alternatives 2022

By Andy Madden published 15 March 22

Best Buys Apple's earbuds have their plus points, but we can do better with this selection of excellent AirPods alternatives.

Sony WF-1000XM4 noise-cancelling earbuds in silver

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2022: budget and premium

By Andy Madden published 15 March 22

Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds on the market.

Chord Company's new power blocks could be the hi-fi upgrade you’ve been waiting for

By Andy Madden published 11 March 22

Chord Company has launched its first power blocks designed to reduce interference and keep your system sounding sweet.

Best in-ear headphones 2022: budget to premium

By Andy Madden published 21 February 22

Best Buys The best in-ear headphones we've tested, including cheap pairs for running and premium monitors for serious listening.

The best Sony WH-CH700N headphones deals 2022

By Andy Madden published 21 February 22

Want the lowest price for Sony's wireless on-ear headphones? This is the page for you.

Marantz Model 40n is a modern integrated amplifier with streaming smarts

By Andy Madden published 15 February 22

The Marantz Model 40n combines traditional stereo amp credentials with more modern streaming features.

HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: everything you need to know

By Andy Madden published 9 February 22

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

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