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

Luxman readies trio of high-end hi-fi components – amplifiers and turntable on the way
By Andy Madden last updated
Luxman has unveiled a trio of high-end hi-fi separates including a new flagship power amplifier.

HDMI 2.1: features, specs and news about the latest HDMI standard
By Becky Roberts, Andy Madden, Tom Parsons published
HDMI 2.1 makes it possible to pass through 8K, and even 10K, content with HDR, but what are the rest of the specs and how will it affect the kit you're using?

NAD C 389 is an upgradeable stereo amplifier with HDMI eARC built-in
By Andy Madden last updated
NAD’s new integrated amp includes HDMI eARC and a module-based upgrade path for extra flexibility.

11 of the best products at High End Munich 2022
By Andy Madden last updated
After a two-year break, the Munich show returned with a feast of new and exciting hi-fi kit. Here are the highlights...

Flagship Dali Kore floorstanding speakers come with a £70,000 price tag
By Andy Madden last updated
Dali's attempted to push speaker engineering to a new level with its tech-packed £70k floorstanders...

Dynaudio unveils Focus range of active wireless stereo speakers
By Andy Madden published
The Dynaudio Focus line includes standmount and floorstanding models with high-res streaming skills.

dCS Vivaldi One Apex is a high-end digital music player with a £76k price tag
By Andy Madden published
dCS's Vivaldi One returns in time for the company's 35th anniversary and includes its latest Ring DAC Apex technology.

Rega unveils Elicit MK5 integrated amplifier with brand new DAC design
By Andy Madden published
Rega's new stereo amplifier delivers 105 watts per channel, a moving magnet phono stage and a couple of extra surprises.

23-speaker KEF Reference system unveiled for Lotus Eletre electric SUV
By Andy Madden published
KEF will be offering two systems for Lotus's new SUV, Premium and Reference, both boasting Uni-Q and Uni-Core technology.

Chord Company's new power blocks could be the hi-fi upgrade you’ve been waiting for
By Andy Madden published
Chord Company has launched its first power blocks designed to reduce interference and keep your system sounding sweet.

Sony WF-1000XM3 tips: how to pair, reset, connect to Mac and more
By Andy Madden last updated
From pairing to charging, battery life to the mobile app, we guide you around Sony's awesome true wireless earbuds.

Marantz Model 40n is a modern integrated amplifier with streaming smarts
By Andy Madden published
The Marantz Model 40n combines traditional stereo amp credentials with more modern streaming features.

LDAC: what is it? How can you get it? LDAC vs aptX
By Andy Madden published
Here's the lowdown on Sony’s ‘hi-res’ wireless audio codec, from how it works to the products that support it.

Performance can make or break a hi-fi or AV product, but so can software
By Andy Madden published
In the ever 'smarter' world of hi-fi and AV, the quality of software is playing an increasingly important role.

JBL 4305P Studio Monitor is a compact bookshelf speaker with hi-res streaming skills
By Andy Madden published
The 4305P are the first active speakers in JBL's Studio Monitor range and offer hi-res audio support and wireless connectivity

JBL Live Pro 2 wireless earbuds go big on battery life and call quality
By Andy Madden published
JBL's wireless earbuds boast 40 hours of total battery life and six built-in mics to help with the quality of voice calls.

Audio Pro wireless speakers walk away with What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021
By Andy Madden published
We’ve officially crowned the best wireless speakers of 2021 and there's a quartet of first-time winners.

Google launches Pixel Pass all-in-one subscription plan for Pixel 6 smartphones
By Andy Madden last updated
Google's monthly subscription package includes a new Pixel 6 phone, plus access to YouTube Premium and Music Premium.

Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG): the 4K HDR TV broadcast format explained
By Andy Madden, Mary Stone published
When it comes to the ultimate 4K HDR TV broadcasts, it's all about HLG.

How to improve your TV's sound: budget and premium options for better audio
By Andy Madden published
Your 4K TV looks great, but is it missing something in the audio department? Here we explain how to get the best sound from your TV.

Luxman launches limited edition L-595A SE integrated amplifier
By Andy Madden published
To celebrate its 95th anniversary, Luxman is revisiting and competely revamping one of its classic stereo amps.

tvOS and MacOS to get Spatial Audio support for AirPods Pro and Max
By Andy Madden last updated
You'll soon be able to experience Apple's immersive Spatial Audio tech through more apple devices.

It's official: Spotify has raised its subscription prices
By Andy Madden published
Spotify has officially hiked prices across its tiers in the UK and Europe, including Premium Student and Premium Family.
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