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

Save up to £1299 on Focal, Naim, Triangle and WiiM at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025
By Andy Madden published
Big savings across a huge range of hi-fi kit, from speakers to streamers to headphones and more…

Looking for a pair of five-star floorstanders? Q Acoustics' Award-winning 5040 drop to their lowest price yet
By Andy Madden published
5040 floorstanders drop from £999 to £789 - save £210

Best in-ear headphones 2025: top earbuds tried and tested by our experts
By Andy Madden, Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.

The best Sonos deals 2025: speakers, soundbars and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Deals The place to be for big savings on Sonos soundbars and wireless speakers.

Elac's Award-winning five-star hi-fi system ticks plenty of boxes and is back to its lowest ever price
By Andy Madden published
This superbly-priced, brilliant-sounding setup is a major bargain deal thanks to a massive saving.

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: experience 8K Mini LED picture quality and surround sound with a twist at our exclusive demo
By Andy Madden published
This year’s choice of speaker package is a little left-field…

Best Sennheiser headphones 2025: 7 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 best AirPods alternatives 2025: choice pairs reviewed by our experts
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys AirPods are a great shout for anyone in Apple's ecosystem, but rival brands boast some excellent alternative models.

The best AirPods deals 2025: lowest prices on Apple headphones
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals Check out the latest deals on all AirPods headphones and wireless earbuds.

How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound
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.

Esoteric F-01/PS-01F
By Ketan Bharadia published
Esoteric’s 30-watt per channel Class A F-01 amplifier is something of a left-field choice but can sound magical when matched with care.

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.

Best Sony headphones 2025: top pairs recommended 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.

My dream pair of wireless earbuds combines the best bits of Apple, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins and Sony
By Andy Madden published
I’ve cherry-picked the best bits from some brilliant pairs...

Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2025: budget to premium disc players
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best Blu-ray players guarantee awesome picture quality and excellent sound from Full HD and 4K Blu-rays.

Unmissable Bose deal sees entry-level ANC wireless earbuds back to their lowest-ever price
By Andy Madden published
Save big on off the outstanding QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) at Amazon

Now Playing: 6 songs we've been listening to in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Our new monthly playlist includes fresh releases from The Weather Station and Coheed And Cambria, as well as go-to classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Macklemore.

You could be spoiling the sound of your wireless earbuds and not even know it
By Andy Madden published
Do you go off the menu for your eartips?

Reviewed and rated! Technics delivers our new favourite premium wireless earbuds
By Andy Madden published
The Technics EAH-AZ100 are a brand new premium entry in our best wireless earbuds buying guide.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) vs QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: which is best?
By Esat Dedezade, Joe Svetlik last updated
Bose has a new pair of entry-level noise-cancelling wireless earbuds. How do they compare against the flagship model?

Sony WH-1000XM6: expected release date and price rumours, 6 features on our wishlist
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Sony's stunning WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are unbelievable all-rounders, but is a successor just around the corner?

I heard Abbey Road Studios brought to life through a Bowers & Wilkins in-car hi-fi in the Volvo EX90
By Andy Madden published
Volvo's all-electric EX90 SUV features a 25-speaker sound system and a new Abbey Road Studios Mode.

Best iPhone headphones 2025: budget to premium, tested by experts
By Joe Svetlik, Andy Madden last updated
best buys Make the most of that excellent sound quality with our pick of the best iPhone headphones on the market right now.
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