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

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.

JBL SA550
By Andy Madden published
Not yet ratedWe've been treated to a demo of JBL's brand-new stereo amplifier and the heart of its new Classic Series of separates.

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?

Should you buy a refurbished TV? A complete buying guide
By Andy Madden last updated
Advice Opting for a refurbished TV could result in impressive savings, but is there anything to be worried about?

KEF’s Uni-Core technology wins Innovation of the Year at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022
By Andy Madden published
If you want lots of bass from a small box, KEF’s clever Uni-Core driver arrangement delivers.

What Hi-Fi? Awards: 26 Product of the Year winners announced for 2022!
By Andy Madden published
Today we have decorated 26 of our 109 Best Buy winners with the even more prestigious Product of the Year accolade...

My biggest problem with Sony’s WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds is finally being fixed
By Andy Madden published
Sony has finally confirmed it's bringing a feature to its five-star wireless earbuds that should elevate the user experience.

14 of the best horror movies for testing surround sound
By Becky Roberts last updated
These brilliant horror movies capitalise on sound in order to conjure the creeps. Please don't have nightmares!

First Apple Music, now Amazon Music Unlimited is about to get more expensive for families
By Andy Madden published
According to pages spotted on Amazon, the price increase is "to help us bring you even more content and features"...

Chord Electronics scoops a hat-trick of DAC Best Buys at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022
By Andy Madden published
Chord dominates this year’s DACs category with its Qutest, Mojo 2 and Hugo 2.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 serves up 12 headphones winners as Sony thrives and Bose re-enters
By Andy Madden published
The best of the best for 2022, including wired and wireless headphones from Bose, Grado, Sony and many more.

Wilson Audio Alexia V speakers are an £80k feat of high-end hi-fi engineering
By Andy Madden published
Wilson Audio has a reputation for no-compromise high-end loudspeakers and the new Alexia V is its latest offering.
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