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
Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.
The best LG G3 deals – lowest prices on the 5-star MLA OLED TV
By Tom Parsons last updated
There are some fantastic deals to be had on every size of LG's excellent, five-star TV.
Which Bose headphones should you buy?
By Becky Roberts last updated
Heart set on Bose headphones but unsure which is the best pair for you? Our handy guide is here to help...
The best Sony WF-1000XM5 deals: lowest prices on five-star wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our favourite wireless earbuds and can be found at some bargain prices
How to choose the right pair of headphones for you
By Andrew Murphy last updated
Headphones can be a serious investment, so take care when selecting a pair. Follow our advice and you won’t go far wrong.
Best Bose QuietComfort deals 2024
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Bose's QuietComofort noise-cancelling headphones don't come cheap, but you can make savings with these great deals.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: new KEF winner highlights the hi-fi system's increasing value and convenience
By Andy Madden published
Familiar faces from Denon, Naim and Technics all returning to collect Awards this year.
Best Sony headphones 2025: top pairs tested by our expert reviews team
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys Sony has some truly remarkable headphones at its disposal – here are the best we've tested that you can buy.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: Sonos usurped as JBL and Apple dominate the wireless speaker category
By Andy Madden published
Rugged portables, smart home speakers and premium performers all walk away victorious.
I’m done dreaming about the WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds, there’s a pair of Sonys out now that’s more exciting - here’s why
By Andy Madden published
I’m hoping Sony’s second-generation LinkBuds could be the surprise package of 2024.
I switched from the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds to the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8, and I'm struggling to go back
By Andy Madden published
What’s it like spending some quality time with these two pairs of flagship wireless earbuds?
9 of the best British albums for testing your hi-fi system
By Harry McKerrell published
To Celebrate National Album Day, we've compiled a list of favourite British albums to test your system.
Pro-Ject’s new $15k Signature 12.2 turntable is a hefty high-end beauty
By Andy Madden published
Pro-Ject’s new flagship turntable weighs over 37kg and is built with stability and serious damping in mind.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which is better?
By Andy Madden last updated
Bose's new QC Ultra Headphones earned five stars, but can they best Sony's finest noise-cancelling headphones?
Best iPads 2025: big and small, budget to premium, all reviewed by experts
By Lewis Empson last updated
Here are the best iPads on the market, from the iPad Mini all the way up to the Pro.
I've covered every Prime Day and these are the 9 best hi-fi, headphone and home cinema deals still live today
By Joe Cox last updated
Many of the best Prime Day deals have now ended but we've found a few remaining deals on TVs, turntables, soundbars and more.
Roksan’s new-look Caspian hi-fi range includes a feature-packed streaming amplifier
By Andy Madden published
Roksan has revamped its classic Caspian range and launched two new amplifiers.
Best Sennheiser headphones 2024: brilliant options tested by our team
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys Our pick of the best Sennheiser headphones on the market, including earbuds, over-ears, Bluetooth and noise-cancelling cans.
The 12 best TVs, headphones and Bluetooth speakers to buy on October Prime Day – and the best prices to pay
By Joe Svetlik published
Don't do Prime Day without this guide
I think Sony’s latest launch raises some big questions about the WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds
By Andy Madden published
Sony's new LinkBuds Fit use tech and features from the WF-1000XM5. What could this mean for an XM6 model?
Sony’s new LinkBuds range features two pairs of wireless earbuds and a surprise addition
By Andy Madden published
Sony has added a portable Bluetooth speaker to its 2nd Gen LinkBuds family of wireless earbuds.
Wireless earbuds for surround speakers –Bose’s new home cinema feature could be genius and I can’t wait to try it
By Andy Madden last updated
Bose Personal Surround Sound sends surround effects through its open earbuds instead of external rear speakers.
Bose’s new-look QuietComfort Earbuds are back to battle Apple and Sony
By Andy Madden published
The 3rd Gen noise-cancelling buds sit below Bose’s flagship QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in its line-up.
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