Simon Lucas
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.
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The best soundbars for LG TVs 2024
LG TVs can benefit from particular soundbar pairings. Here are the best – as reviewed, rated and ranked
By Mike Lowe Last updated
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Sennheiser HD 620S review: an open-and-closed case
Sennheiser's unique closed-back design for what has, until now, been a range of open-backed headphones
By Simon Lucas Published
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Bluesound Node Nano review: small size, big multi-room capabilities
Want a small and affordable music streamer to deliver a super multi-room audio setup? Bluesound's got your back
By Simon Lucas Published
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Hisense U7N review: a big-spec Mini-LED TV with a remarkably small asking price
This Mini-LED Hisense delivers big panels for not-big prices – and the picture quality is really quite capable
By Simon Lucas Published
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iFi Zen DAC 3 review: third time's a charm
Looking for a well-priced yet super-capable desktop DAC? The third-gen Zen DAC from iFi is highly accomplished
By Simon Lucas Published
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: high-end in-ears deliver peerless audio quality
Looking for premium in-ears? Bowers & Wilkins' all-new Pi8 is most certainly at the top-end of the spectrum
By Simon Lucas Published
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Meze Audio Liric (2nd Generation) review: big and clever
The second-gen Liric wired headphones are pricey but the audio is sheer perfection
By Simon Lucas Published
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FiiO K19 review: desktop DAC delivers detail in droves
It's bigger and pricier than most desktop DACS – but it's also better sounding and better built than most too
By Simon Lucas Published
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Klipsch The Three Plus review: tabletop triumph
Klipsch's tabletop speaker all-in-one is very well specified indeed – and on the pulse in all but one or two specifics
By Simon Lucas Published
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Astell & Kern AK HC4 review: does fourth-gen DAC bring the finesse?
A&K's fourth-gen portable headphone DAC gets everything right – except for one specific thing
By Simon Lucas Published
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Edifier Stax Spirit S5 review: audio quality stacks up, lack of ANC falls down
Planar magnetic headphones deliver stunning sound quality, if you can cope with the lack of ANC and the high asking price
By Simon Lucas Published
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Denon DHT-S316 review: a simple soundbar for a sensible price
The Denon S316 features stereo soundbar and subwoofer in one package
By Simon Lucas Last updated
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LG QNED91 review: LG upgrades its Mini-LED endeavours
LG doesn't only do OLED – the QNED91 shows it can do Mini-LED very well too
By Simon Lucas Published
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Technics SL-G700M2 review: old meets new to delightful effect
Technics second-gen G700 is a music streamer with CD player for those who like the best of the old with the best of the new
By Simon Lucas Last updated
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Austrian Audio The Composer review: wired, wondrous sound
These hard-wired headphones are expensive, but given the right high-end source material the sound is wondrous
By Simon Lucas Last updated
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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
By Simon Lucas Last updated
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Hisense U7K review: Mini LED masterclass – without the massive price
This Mini LED from Hisense punches well above its asking price, making it a great option to consider
By Simon Lucas Last updated
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FiiO FT5 review: planar magnetic perfection
FiiO's first planar magnetic headphones deliver an enthusiastic listen that's steps beyond its asking price
By Simon Lucas Last updated
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Cambridge Audio CXN100 review: sky-high streaming standards
World-renowned Cambridge Audio takes its music streamer portfolio to sky-high standards in the CXN100
By Simon Lucas Last updated
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iFi xDSD Gryphon review: an award-winning DAC
As a combination of functionality and performance, it’s hard to lay a glove on the iFi xDSD Gryphon
By Simon Lucas Last updated
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Helm Audio Bolt review: mini size, mega audio upgrade
This small headphone DAC will take your phone or laptop audio from acceptable to awesome
By Simon Lucas Published
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Campfire Audio Andromeda Emerald Sea review: eccentric yet exciting sound
These quirky in-ears are high-end and come with the most fanciful packaging you ever did see
By Simon Lucas Published
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Sonos Port review: the only solution?
Goodbye Sonos Connect, hello Sonos Port. But is the streamer the best quality or should you consider a non-Sonos solution?
By Simon Lucas Published
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Audio Pro C20 review: big, boisterous sound
This single-box speaker solution delivers big, clever sound for a well-judged asking price
By Simon Lucas Published