Articles by Simon Lucas, Freelance contributor

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.

Latest articles by Simon Lucas

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

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 6 June 24
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 6 June 24
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 6 June 24

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 29 April 24
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 27 April 24
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 27 April 24

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 22 April 24
JBL L42ms review: wireless speaker delivers retro charm and super sound

With 70s-tastic looks, JBL's considering single-box speaker delivers sound that strikes the right chord for today's market

By Simon Lucas Published 19 April 24
Astell & Kern UW100 MKII review: insightful sound, cumbersome design

By Simon Lucas Published 15 April 24

Bluesound Node review: a cost-effective music-streaming system with clout

Want to add streaming smarts to an existing system? The third-gen Bluesound Node is here to save your day

By Simon Lucas Published 13 April 24
Samsung HW-Q600C review: big and bassy sound from this bar-and-sub combo

The Q600C's sub-and-'bar combination delivers superb audio, but it's not the best when delivering height for Dolby Atmos

By Simon Lucas Published 9 February 24
Sony KD-X85L review: beautifully judged and competitively priced

Sony's LED-backlit X85L TV shows the established technology can deliver in abundance and at a fair price point

By Simon Lucas Published 6 February 24

Samsung QN800B review: 65-inches of 8K Neo QLED TV goodness

Samsung's Ultra-Ultra-HD TV, the 8K resolution QN800B, has a lot of features to rave about – but is it worth the cash?

By Simon Lucas Last updated 29 January 24
Samsung QN85B review: this Neo QLED TV is great for gamers

Brightness? Check. Slim design? Check. Next-gen gaming features? Check. So what's not to like about the Samsung QN85B? T3's review reveals all

By Simon Lucas Last updated 29 January 24
Samsung BU8500 4K TV review: Superb for this price

Samsung's BU8500 mid-range 'Crystal UHD' TV punches way above its price point

By Simon Lucas Last updated 29 January 24

KEF LSX II LT review: audio clout without the massive cost

The 'LT' represents KEF's 'lite' pared-back version of the LSX II system - and very capable it is indeed for most listeners

By Simon Lucas Published 19 January 24
Sony X95L review: Mini LED masterpiece

Sony's top-of-the-range Mini LED set shows considerable control to deliver sublime pictures

By Simon Lucas Published 7 January 24
JBL Authentics 500 review: big, bold sound to match big, bold looks

Big, bold sound to match its big, bold looks: the JBL Authentics is a 70s-styled speaker with low-frequency attitude

By Simon Lucas Published 13 December 23

iFi Uno review: discount DAC delivers well beyond asking price

A pocketable and portable DAC that doesn't cost a fortune and, at this price, is hard to beat

By Simon Lucas Published 6 December 23
Creative SoundBlaster X5 review: great for gamers

The SoundBlaster X5 is a headphone amp, DAC and gaming sound card rolled into one

By Simon Lucas Published 18 November 23
Hed Unity review: remarkable sound with surprising usability

The Hed Unity's world-first delivery of lossless 24bit/96kHz without wires makes for truly remarkable sound

By Simon Lucas Published 11 November 23

Yamaha True X SR-X50A review: soundbar bundle delivers succinct bass

Yamaha's soundbar bundle delivers all you could need, including one of the best subwoofers at this price

By Simon Lucas Published 30 October 23
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar review: the ultimate single-box solution?

A single soundbar solution to take on the Sonos Arc: Bose's Ultra Soundbar is an impressive option to shortlist

By Simon Lucas Published 29 October 23
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless review: exceptional affordable headphones

Want quality over-ear headphones with noise-cancelling but don't want to be deeply out of pocket? Accentum is the answer

By Simon Lucas Published 24 October 23

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