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'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.

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.

A 43-inch 4K TV for just $99 is the most insane TV deal we've seen this year
By Andy Madden last updated
Amazon has given us a taste of a new kind of deal for Prime Day 2023 and it starts with a mega saving on a Fire TV Omni.

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.

How McIntosh and Sonus Faber deliver high-end hi-fi on a €10 million super yacht
By Andy Madden published
Two high-end hi-fi brands have joined forces with a luxury yacht maker to design a serious audio offering for its customers.

Forget the Pixel Fold, I want Google to build wireless headphones to rival the AirPods Max
By Andy Madden last updated
Three new products were launched at Google I/O but there is still no sign of a pair of over-ear wireless headphones.

I test wireless earbuds for a living and here are 5 pairs I highly recommend
By Andy Madden published
Our deputy editor attempts to help simplify your search for a pair of wireless earbuds.

Focal’s new hi-fi-in-a-briefcase is a speaker package for Porsche owners
By Andy Madden published
The P60 Limited Edition allows Porsche 911 (992) owners to swap the car's standard speakers for Focal ones.

Tidal is introducing hi-res lossless FLAC but says the MQA catalogue will remain
By Andy Madden last updated
Tidal is introducing hi-res lossless FLAC files to its top streaming tier, while its MQA catalogue looks set to remain.

I’m swapping my Sony wireless headphones for a wired pair from Beyerdynamic - here’s why
By Andy Madden published
I've been using wireless headphones at home because they combine convenience with quality. It's now time for a change.

Sony's WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds just received a major upgrade
By Andy Madden published
Sony's XM4 wireless earbuds finally have a feature we've been waiting months for, and it's set to boost the user experience.

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2023: pictures, news, highlights and latest products
By Andy Madden last updated
After a three-year absence, the Bristol Hi-Fi Show is back with a huge range of brands ready to show off their latest products.

Win a share of over £10k worth of prizes at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2023
By Andy Madden published
Visit the show from 24th-26th Feb for the chance to win a share of over £10k worth of prizes including five-star and Award-winning kit.
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