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 Andy Madden last updated
JBL’s Bluetooth speaker gains a light show, but it's the sound quality that really shines through

By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Wharfedale’s new Diamond 12.3i remains the class leader among affordable floorstanders, even though it isn’t a clear step forward from its excellent predecessor.

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

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

By Andy Madden Published
All the key happenings in the worlds of hi-fi and home cinema

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We take Aston Martin’s Bowers & Wilkins-equipped sporty SUV for a spin

By Ioan Hazell last updated
Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.

By Andy Madden Published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, explained by our experts

By Ketan Bharadia Published
PMC’s big, brutal but surprisingly charming MB2 SE speakers bring high-end studio sound into the home.

By Andy Madden, Joe Svetlik last updated
Do Sonos's new flagship over-ears deliver?

By Harry McKerrell Published
Sennheiser has been on a superb run with its over-ear wireless headphones, and has continued that great form with its flagship Momentum 5 True Wireless earbuds.

By Harry McKerrell Published
The original Ace weren’t quite the wireless headphones debut we’d hoped for. Thankfully, the follow-up Ace Ultra show that Sonos is moving in the right direction.

By Andy Madden Published
Hunt down 13 classic brands

By Andy Madden Published
These stripped-back tunes will trip up many a set-up

By Andy Madden Published
Two new models, but why?

By Andy Madden Published
Is Sony sacrificing one of its current models in the short term?

By Andy Madden Published
Welcome back, old friend...

By Andy Madden Published
Calling all TV experts...

By Andy Madden Published
Time for a fresh start?

By Ketan Bharadia Published
The Marten Parker Duo Diamond Edition standmount speaker is an ambitious design that aims high and succeeds.

By Andy Madden Published
Another interesting week of hi-fi and home cinema news and reviews

By Andy Madden Published
We're hoping for a big improvement

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Yours for $12,500
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