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 Published
Focal’s flagship wireless headphones aren’t cheap, but this level of sound quality rarely is.

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

By Andy Madden Published
Pass your knowledge on to the next generation

By Andy Madden Published
Great sound in a relatively compact package

By Andy Madden Published
Onkyo’s three-strong line-up becomes four

By Andy Madden Published
Is it time for someone or something to shake up the market?

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.

By Andy Madden Published
Don't let sound quality suffer

By Ketan Bharadia Published
Ortofon’s MC X30 is a superbly balanced moving coil that ticks all the boxes at its price.

By Andy Madden Published
A little tweak could go a long way

By Andy Madden Published
A decent discount will take time...

By Harry McKerrell Last updated
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our favourite wireless earbuds and can be found at some bargain prices

By Andy Madden Published
I've attempted to build one soundbar to rule them all

By Andy Madden Published
We've scoured the web and found some tasty discounts ahead of Prime Day

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.

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.

By Andy Madden Published
Where’s the sonic sparkle?

By Andy Madden Published
Immersive audio is arriving next month

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

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

By Andy Madden Published
Could one pair of Sonys be on the way out?

By Andy Madden Published
Apple’s clever marketing ploy has revved my engine

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