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

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.

Shure's latest audiophile headphones are expensive in-ears with special sonic filters
By Andy Madden published
To celebrate the 10th birthday of its classic SE846 in-ear headphones, Shure has unveiled a new iteration.

Apple AirPods 2 vs AirPods Pro: which Apple earbuds are better?
By Andy Madden published
Advice Are Apple's new noise-cancellers a cut above its standard wireless earbuds? Here's the lowdown on Apple AirPods 2 vs AirPods Pro.

I'm already over the iPhone 14 - here are 5 Apple products I want to see next
By Andy Madden published
We've seen plenty of Apple action in the last 24 hours, but I'm more interested in what might be just around the corner...

Harman Kardon's new Bluetooth speaker wants to sound good and help save the planet
By Andy Madden last updated
Harman Kardon's Onyx Studio 8 wireless speaker combines wireless tech with sustainable materials.

LG 2020 TV lineup: LG OLED 4K, 8K, prices
By Andy Madden last updated
The lowdown on the key LG OLED TV models for 2020, including specs, features and pricing.

Now is a terrible time to buy the AirPods Pro – here's why
By Andy Madden published
If you’re about to splash out on Apple’s wireless ANC earbuds, don’t. Now isn’t a great time to buy, for a number of reasons…

Yamaha sees red with its latest SR-C30A soundbar and subwoofer combo
By Jez Ford last updated
Sensible choices and a radical red option lift Yamaha's latest TV sound solution above the pack.

7 mistakes to avoid with your stereo speakers
By Andy Madden published
Fall into these traps and you could seriously impact sound quality, and not in a good way.

How to choose and set up a soundbar
By Andy Madden, Mary Stone published
Everything you need to know about buying and setting up a soundbar, from features and positioning to cables and calibration.

Luxman readies trio of high-end hi-fi components – amplifiers and turntable on the way
By Andy Madden last updated
Luxman has unveiled a trio of high-end hi-fi separates including a new flagship power amplifier.

HDMI 2.1: features, specs and news about the latest HDMI standard
By Becky Roberts, Andy Madden, Tom Parsons published
HDMI 2.1 makes it possible to pass through 8K, and even 10K, content with HDR, but what are the rest of the specs and how will it affect the kit you're using?

NAD C 389 is an upgradeable stereo amplifier with HDMI eARC built-in
By Andy Madden last updated
NAD’s new integrated amp includes HDMI eARC and a module-based upgrade path for extra flexibility.

11 of the best products at High End Munich 2022
By Andy Madden last updated
After a two-year break, the Munich show returned with a feast of new and exciting hi-fi kit. Here are the highlights...

Flagship Dali Kore floorstanding speakers come with a £70,000 price tag
By Andy Madden last updated
Dali's attempted to push speaker engineering to a new level with its tech-packed £70k floorstanders...

Dynaudio unveils Focus range of active wireless stereo speakers
By Andy Madden published
The Dynaudio Focus line includes standmount and floorstanding models with high-res streaming skills.

dCS Vivaldi One Apex is a high-end digital music player with a £76k price tag
By Andy Madden published
dCS's Vivaldi One returns in time for the company's 35th anniversary and includes its latest Ring DAC Apex technology.

Rega unveils Elicit MK5 integrated amplifier with brand new DAC design
By Andy Madden published
Rega's new stereo amplifier delivers 105 watts per channel, a moving magnet phono stage and a couple of extra surprises.

23-speaker KEF Reference system unveiled for Lotus Eletre electric SUV
By Andy Madden published
KEF will be offering two systems for Lotus's new SUV, Premium and Reference, both boasting Uni-Q and Uni-Core technology.

Chord Company's new power blocks could be the hi-fi upgrade you’ve been waiting for
By Andy Madden published
Chord Company has launched its first power blocks designed to reduce interference and keep your system sounding sweet.

Sony WF-1000XM3 tips: how to pair, reset, connect to Mac and more
By Andy Madden last updated
From pairing to charging, battery life to the mobile app, we guide you around Sony's awesome true wireless earbuds.

Marantz Model 40n is a modern integrated amplifier with streaming smarts
By Andy Madden published
The Marantz Model 40n combines traditional stereo amp credentials with more modern streaming features.

LDAC: what is it? How can you get it? LDAC vs aptX
By Andy Madden published
Here's the lowdown on Sony’s ‘hi-res’ wireless audio codec, from how it works to the products that support it.
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