
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

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.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II finally have the upgrade I’ve been dreaming of
By Andy Madden published
A new update for Bose’s excellent wireless earbuds delivers a game-changer for our Deputy Ed.

What Hi-Fi? to demo QD-OLED and stunning surround sound at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show
By Andy Madden published
Come and experience QD-OLED and McIntosh-powered surround sound at the 2023 Bristol Hi-Fi Show.

SCL6
By Andy Madden published
Not yet ratedWe've had a demo of a new codec that could drastically change how we think about wireless audio quality.

Sennheiser launches the latest generation of its HD 600 audiophile headphones
By Andy Madden published
Sennheiser has unveiled the HD 660S2, a new pair of open-back headphones with some serious heritage.

Audiolab 7000 Series hi-fi separates to get first public showing at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2023
By Andy Madden published
Audiolab's mid-range 7000 and flagship 9000 Series will be there, as will a surprise new product from Wharfedale.

Sony unveils five new AV receivers for 2023, but there’s a catch
By Andy Madden published
Sony’s spoiling the US with not one but five new AV amplifiers in 2023.

McIntosh launches MHT300 AV receiver with HDMI 2.1, 8K and Dolby Atmos support
By Andy Madden published
McIntosh has taken the wraps off its latest AV receiver, an 8K and Dolby Atmos-supporting beast.

Sony WF-1000XM5: 6 things we want from Sony's next wireless earbuds
By Andy Madden last updated
The class-leading Sony WF-1000XM4 could be replaced this year. For the likely XM5 successor, here are the tweaks we are crossing our fingers for...

I've switched from Sony's XM4 wireless earbuds to Bose – here's why I don't really miss them
By Andy Madden last updated
I swapped one pair of five-star Sony wireless earbuds for a pair of Bose and I'm not sure I'll be going back.

Apple HomePod 2 vs Amazon Echo Studio: which smart speaker will be better?
By Andy Madden published
Apple’s HomePod is back, with improved audio and new features, but how does it compare with the Amazon equivalent?

LG's fantastic C2 OLED TV stars in this simple yet stunning Dolby Atmos AV system
By Jonathan Evans published
Take a five-star OLED TV, add a clever Dolby Atmos speaker package and you've got one talented home theatre system.

Next-gen AirPods Max and cheap AirPods Lite could launch in 2024
By Andy Madden published
Apple could be prepping its cheapest AirPods yet and a new AirPods Max model with a view to launching late next year.

Stars of CES 2023: the 10 best TV and audio products we saw this week
By What Hi-Fi? published
All the best of CES 2023 from wireless TVs and turntables to iconic hi-fi kit reimagined, to wild new takes on soundbars, this year's tech show had it all...

Razer's new soundbar features THX Spatial Audio and dynamic head-tracking
By Andy Madden published
If you want immersive audio without headphones, Razer believes it has a solution for you.

Samsung unveils two QD-OLED TV ranges for 2023, 77-inch screen size also confirmed
By Andy Madden published
Samsung's premium S95C and step-down S90C ranges will both offer a 77-inch model for the very first time.

My struggle with Dolby Atmos soundbars is very real – and concerns their set-up
By Andy Madden published
Why delivering convincing immersive audio from a soundbar can be a real struggle...

What Hi-Fi?'s best movies and TV shows of 2022 to test your AV system
By Lewis Empson published
As the year comes to a close, we have listed our favourite films and TV shows of the year that we think are truly worth a watch.

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs Sony WH-1000XM4: which are better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Versus Sony's WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones go head-to-head with their predecessors – but which comes out on top?

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds: which are better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Sony and Bose make some of the best wireless earbuds in the business; so which of these premium pairs should you buy?
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