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

JBL’s PartyBox Ultimate combines Dolby Atmos, hi-res audio and serious power in one crazy package
By Andy Madden published
JBL’s powerful wireless speaker includes two huge nine-inch woofers, Dolby Atmos and even serves up its own light show.

JBL’s first-ever air conduction earbuds promise comfort without sacrificing sound quality
By Andy Madden published
The JBL Soundgear Sense are wireless earbuds that rest on the curve of your ear instead of burrowing inside.

JBL’s new retro-tastic wi-fi speaker range features Dolby Atmos and streaming smarts
By Andy Madden published
JBL’s new wireless speakers feature AirPlay, Spotify Connect, customisable EQ settings and more.

Bowers & Wilkins’ new 600 Series S3 loudspeakers have some Award-winning shoes to fill
By Andy Madden published
The new speaker range comprises two standmounts, one floorstander and a centre channel for a home theatre package.

5 sound settings you shouldn't ignore on the Sony WF-1000XM5
By Kashfia Kabir published
Sony's five-star XM5 wireless earbuds sound fantastic, but follow these tips to get the very best audio quality out of them.

Can’t afford Sony’s XM5 wireless earbuds? We've found a fantastic five-star alternative with a tempting discount
By Andy Madden published
Want an affordable alternative to Sony’s flagship wireless earbuds? We’ve found a great pair at a great price.

Sony's five-star WF-C700N wireless earbuds get two major feature upgrades
By Andy Madden published
Sony has dropped new software for its affordable wireless earbuds, which should improve the user experience.

Hurry! Sony's exceptional WF-1000XM4 earbuds return to lowest-ever price for Prime Day
By Kashfia Kabir published
Deals Don't miss this chance to save big on Sony's Award-winning true wireless earbuds with this fantastic Prime Day deal.

I've seen two great Sony wireless earbuds deals on Prime Day, and one is now even cheaper than before
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals Sony's C700N and LinkBuds S are available at big discounts, but which one is the better deal?

We've found 7 wireless earbuds deals on Prime Day that won't be beaten
By Andy Madden last updated
You can make a killer saving on some excellent wireless earbuds this Prime Day, with discounts on Apple, Bose, Sony and more...

My pick of the Prime Day wireless headphones deals is this huge 29% saving on Bose's five-star flagship earbuds
By Andy Madden last updated
The Award-winning and five-star Bose QuietComfort II have dropped to under £200 for the first time ever.

Harman Kardon's 70th-anniversary Bluetooth speakers combine classic designs and ambient lighting
By Andy Madden published
Harman Kardon unveils not one but three Bluetooth speakers at the Montreux Jazz Festival to celebrate its big birthday.

Pricing for Sony’s WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds has leaked, and it's bad news
By Andy Madden published
European pricing for Sony's new wireless earbuds has leaked on the internet and a hike appears to be on the horizon.

6 sound settings you shouldn’t ignore on the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
By Andy Madden published
Here are the six settings we think will help you make the most of your new noise-cancelling wireless earbuds.

I review noise-cancelling headphones for a living, and this simple trick can boost sound quality and battery life
By Andy Madden published
Interested in giving your ANC headphones' battery life and sound quality a bump? Let me explain how.

A smartwatch is the hi-fi accessory I never knew I needed
By Andy Madden last updated
The Apple Watch is the missing link between my wireless headphones and smartphone.

How to play hi-res music and lossless audio on your iPhone
By Andy Madden last updated
Apple hasn't always made it easy, but with the relevant music software and a DAC, you can play hi-res music on your iPhone.

Aston Martin teams up with Bowers & Wilkins for its flagship DB12 super GT
By Andy Madden published
Bowers & Wilkins is now the official audio partner of Aston Martin and its first system will appear in the new DB12.

High End Munich 2023 news and highlights: Naim, Musical Fidelity, Yamaha, Sonus Faber and more
By Becky Roberts last updated
800 hi-fi brands have descended on the Bavarian capital to debut and demo their latest kit atEurope's biggest hi-fi show . Here's what's new...

A new range of Wharfedale stereo speakers is coming in 2023
By Andy Madden published
A new range of Wharfedale speakers was spotted at High End Munich 2023…

8 of the best stereo speakers at High End Munich 2023
By Andy Madden published
The High End Munich show was awash with new stereo speakers - here are some of our highlights.

Dali IO-12
By Andy Madden published
Not yet ratedDali’s high-end wireless ANC headphones bring some homemade tech to the party, but can they deliver sonically?

New Quad hi-fi separates and stereo speakers spotted at High End Munich 2023
By Andy Madden published
Details are thin on the ground, but 2023 could be an exciting year for the brand, with a number of launches in the pipeline.
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