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 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?

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.

Best JBL headphones 2025: the best options for every budget fully tested
By Andy Madden last updated
If you're looking for a new pair of cans in 2025, you could do a lot worse than JBL headphones. Here are the brand's best....

Best wireless earbuds 2025: top pairs tested by our reviewers
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys Our review team has tested multiple pairs to find the best wireless earbuds for every budget – here are our top picks.

On the hunt for quality computer speakers? The 5-star Q Acoustics M20 have hit their lowest price yet
By Andy Madden published
Q Acoustics’ M20 system sounds great, has awesome connectivity options and there’s £90 off right now.

Best audio cables 2025: our expert picks of quality interconnects
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys Upping your audio cable game is a simple yet very effective way to give your hi-fi system a boost. Here are our favourites...

Tempted by a budget Dolby Atmos soundbar? Our favourite five-star Sony is still at its lowest price ever
By Andy Madden published
The HT-S2000 soundbar offers excellent sound quality at a reasonable price, and it's now sitting at its lowest ever price.

Fancy a new pair of floorstanders? Q Acoustics’ 5-star 5050 speakers get their first major price drop
By Andy Madden published
Q Acoustics’ talented floorstanders won a Product of the Year Award in 2024 and you can now make a tidy saving.

Apple AirPods Max tips: how to pair, reset, charge, maximise battery life and more
By Andy Madden last updated
Now that you're the proud owner of Apple's wireless headphones, let us help you make the most of them...

It’s great to have Onkyo back in hi-fi, but I’m getting mixed messaging
By Andy Madden published
Onkyo announced two new audio ranges at CES 2025 – one makes me excited and the other slightly nervous.

The best Sony WH-1000XM4 deals in 2025
By Andy Madden published
The Sony XM4 headphones may no longer be brand new but they're better than ever in terms of value.

Five-star Wharfedale floorstanders are now £300 off thanks to this spectacular deal
By Harry McKerrell published
The Evo 4.4 towers need space to shine, but their exciting, natural sound will not disappoint. A major discount always helps, too...

4K QLED displays with HDR are coming to Delta’s in-flight entertainment experience
By Andy Madden published
Delta is giving new planes a major in-flight infotainment upgrade, including new screens and Bluetooth audio for all.

Denon and Dirac team up for new 22-speaker car audio concept with Dolby Atmos
By Andy Madden published
Denon and Dirac showcased an immersive in-car audio concept at CES 2025 with height and headrest channels.

Victrola drops Bluetooth turntables with streaming smarts and an all-in-one vinyl system at CES 2025
By Andy Madden published
Victrola’s product lineup for 2025 includes powered bookshelf speakers and brand-new Bluetooth turntables.

Onkyo launches compact and affordable Creator Series of powered desktop speakers
By Andy Madden published
The new Onkyo range features two Bluetooth 5.3 models, including one with HDMI ARC.

Harman Kardon wants to Enchant you away from Sonos with its new Dolby Atmos soundbars
By Andy Madden published
Harman Kardon’s new product line features two soundbars, a wireless speaker and a wireless subwoofer.
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