Simon Lucas is a freelance technology journalist and consultant, with particular emphasis on the audio/video aspects of home entertainment. Before embracing the carefree life of the freelancer, he was editor of What Hi-Fi? magazine and website – since then, he's written for titles such as Wired, Metro, the Guardian and Stuff, among many others. Should he find himself with a spare moment, Simon likes nothing more than publishing and then quickly deleting tweets about the state of the nation (in general), the state of Aston Villa (in particular) and the state of his partner's cat.
Simon Lucas
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Sony WH-1000XM5 review: The perfect headphones?
Want the best active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones money can buy? Sony's WH-1000XM5 do a superb job
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Mark Levinson No. 5909 review: Worth the premium price tag?
Premium wireless active noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that cost a pretty penny
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LG Xboom 360 RP4 review: It's party time
A party-starter, a rabble-rouser and a very enjoyable wireless speaker all at the same time.
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Final Audio UX3000 review: affordable wireless headphones for grown-ups
The Final Audio UX3000 deliver hugely detailed and accurate music in an aggressively-priced package
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Best soundbars for Sony TVs 2022, for all budgets
Our best soundbars for Sony TVs are chosen with the features and particular talents of Sony’s sets in mind, from the most affordable models to premium Dolby Atmos soundbars.
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Røde NTH-100 review: great-value wired headphones for creators (or music lovers)
Røde's first-ever headphones are a smash hit, as long as you're looking for something with super-clear and super-neutral presentation
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Philips OLED+986 review
The Philips 65OLED986 delivers a stunning OLED TV and Bowers & Wilkins Dolby Atmos sound system in a single, great-looking package – it's the ultimate lifestyle TV
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Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 review
The Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 finally delivers the impressive Dolby Atmos sound the hi-fi legend has always promised – and it's ideal for music fans, too
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Sennheiser IE600 review: elite in-ear wired headphones for the discerning listener
The Sennheiser IE600 prove that you don't need elaborate multi-driver systems to deliver uncompromised sound
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Sony HT-A7000 review: a Dolby Atmos soundbar that's both big and clever
The Sony HT-A7000 delivers huge sound (and even good bass) from a single box – and has future-proofed connectivity as a bonus
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Hisense A6G (55A6G) review: the best cheap 4K TV if you want a BIG screen for less
The Hisense A6G is a cheap 4K TV that allows you go for a bigger screen without sacrificing detail and motion clarity to get there
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Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 review: weird wireless earbuds ideal for office or home working
The Sony LinkBuds have a hole in the middle, and it turns out that can be a good thing
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Yamaha YH-L700A review: wireless headphones built for stunning 3D sound
The Yamaha YH-L700A are a real showcase for what spatial audio can add to music
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Lenco L-92WA review: a cheap USB turntable that's easy for beginners
The Lenco L-92WA is crammed with features and is simple for anyone to get started with – but you don't get audiophile sound
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Best Bose headphones 2022 – top earbuds and over-ears, ranked
We rate the best Bose headphones for balancing audio quality, features and price, including Bose wireless earbuds and over-ear headphones
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Denon Home Sound Bar 550 review: impressive Dolby Atmos sound for a good price
The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 produces a truly impressive wall of sound for its size, and is a major upgrade for any TV, but has one notable caveat
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Best soundbars for LG TVs 2022, for all budgets
Our best soundbars for LG TVs range from budget models to premium Dolby Atmos soundbars, all with the features and design of LG's sets in mind
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Bose SoundLink Flex review: an impressive waterproof Bluetooth speaker
The Bose SoundLink Flex brings powerful sound and a rugged body, but it has tough competition
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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin review: a wireless speaker wonder
The new Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin updates a modern classic by delivering glorious sound quality in an eye-catching design
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LG QP5 Eclair review: the smallest Dolby Atmos soundbar
The LG QP5 Eclair soundbar is only a little larger than its namesake, but includes Dolby Atmos and a wireless soundbar – for tiny TVs, there's nothing else quite like it
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Best soundbar for small TVs 2022, giving you clearer, deeper TV sound in any space
The best soundbars for small TVs can bring you big Dolby Atmos sound from a compact frame – or can just make speech clearer for you
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Sonos Beam (2nd Gen) review: impressive Dolby Atmos from a cheap soundbar
The Sonos Beam 2 offers more deft and refined sound than most affordable soundbars, and now brings the bigger audio of Dolby Atmos
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Cambridge Audio DACMagic 200M review: a fantastic DAC and headphone amp
The Cambridge Audio DACMagic 200M brings elite sound to your laptop or your hi-fi system
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Samsung AU7100 review (43AU7100): cheap 4K TV heaven, and a top smart TV
The Samsung AU7100 delivers a bold and beautiful 4K images that belie its price, and its smart TV features are the best you can get in budget sets
