
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

Sony WF-C710N
By Andy Madden published
Sony’s new wireless earbuds are amazing all-rounders and offer a great mix of features and performance for a very reasonable price.

Is 180g vinyl worth it? We asked several hi-fi manufacturers if a record’s weight can impact sound quality
By Andy Madden published
The answers make for interesting reading...

The best AirPods deals 2025: big savings on all Apple headphones
By Kashfia Kabir, Harry McKerrell last updated
Deals Grab a deal on your next AirPods purchase, with the latest discounts we've found.

How to set up a turntable and get the best sound
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Setting up a turntable can be a tricky business, so here are some simple tips on how to get the best out of your deck.

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.

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....

Porsche is bringing Dolby Atmos audio to its in-car hi-fis, but there’s a catch
By Andy Madden published
Porsche’s PCM infotainment hub is getting a major overhaul

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.

5 things I’ve learned spending 24 hours with Sony’s WF-C710N wireless earbuds
By Andy Madden published
I’ve unboxed Sony’s new budget wireless earbuds and here are some early impressions…

Arcam’s latest software updates bring a big audio upgrade to some music streamers and AV receivers – here’s what you need to know
By Andy Madden published
24-bit/192kHz Tidal streams, anyone?

At its lowest price yet, this budget Dolby Atmos soundbar is more tempting than ever
By Andy Madden published
The HT-S2000 soundbar offers excellent sound quality at a reasonable price, and it's seen a tempting price drop.

They’re official! Sony finally takes the wraps off its WF-C710N budget wireless earbuds
By Andy Madden published
New cheap earbuds have huge shoes to fill

JBL SA550 Classic
By Andy Madden published
JBL’s stereo amplifier has a lot going for it, including attractive retro styling and a fun, entertaining sound.

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.

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

4 things Technics needs to do to beat KEF’s LS50 Wireless II hi-fi system and one area where it’s better
By Andy Madden published
I think there’s plenty of room for improvement in Technics’ SC-CX700 speaker system

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.

11 of the best closing tracks for testing your headphones or hi-fi system
By Harry McKerrell published
Sometimes you have to wait until the end of an album to find the best tracks.

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.

Calling all in-car audio fans! Dolby Atmos with Amazon Music is rolling out to Cadillac’s entire 2026 electric vehicle line-up
By Andy Madden published
Select models are also getting upgraded this year

Gryphon Audio Diablo 333
By Ketan Bharadia published
Gryphon’s Diablo 333 is a terrific integrated amplifier with a prodigious power output and a sublime sense of control.

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.

Sony WH-1000XM6: expected release date and price rumours, six 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?
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