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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Audio-Technica ATH-WP900 headphones review: wood-finished wonders
Anything but wooden sound: the Audio-Technica WP900 headphones are a star-studded (well, wood-studded) audio delight
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Panasonic LZ980 review: 42-inches of OLED finery
The TX-42LZ980 on review here is a stunning TV, and if 42-inch is too small you can buy the LZ980 up to 65-inches instead
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iFi Go Bar review: DAC's the ticket
A sensational portable DAC/headphone amp, if you can ignore less-than-ideal user interface anyway
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Periodic Audio Rhodium review: boost smartphone or laptop audio with ease
This affordable DAC (that's digital-to-analogue converter) is a cheap first foot onto the sound-boosting ladder
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LG Tone Free UT90Q review: features galore but ANC is poor
A strong features list delivers in some areas, but the noise-cancelling and touch controls fall short
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Sony LinkBuds S review: Tiny earbuds with big sound
The LinkBuds S fill the hole of the original LinkBuds model (literally), adding active noise-cancelling and more appeal too
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Pro-Ject Debut Pro review: a truly tantalising turntable
Can Pro-Ject put no foot wrong with the Debut Pro? It's a great turntable option in a very competitive market
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Sony A80K review: the mid-range OLED TV to buy?
Sony's mid-range OLED model, the XR-A80K, is a mainstream winner, but its competition is tough... so is it worth buying?
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Bowers & Wilkins PX8 review: Pure headphones perfection
The PX8 may cost a packet, but they deliver both sonic and aesthetic aplomb
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Sonos Sub Mini review: bring out the bass
A smaller Sonos sub will be exactly the kind of thing many Sonos soundbar users are looking for, so is it worth it?
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 review: noise-cancelling that's out of this world
Bose's QC Earbuds II bring next-level activate noise-cancelling (ANC) technology to your ears
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Edifier MP230 review: a funky Bluetooth speaker with retro stylings
The Edifier MP230 is a decent portable Bluetooth speaker but it does have its faults
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Sony A90K review (XR-42A90K): Is Sony's 42-inch OLED TV worth it?
Sony's 42-inch OLED is small and often mighty, if you can accept the sound can't match the picture's highs
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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 review: the best blend of sound, build and style
B&W's PX7 are ANC headphones that sound as good as they look, or vice versa
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Sony XH90 review: an excellent mid-range 4K TV
The Sony XH90/X900H is a 4K TV with fantastic HDR performance, but it's not as 'Ready for PS5' yet as Sony would like it to be
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KEF LSX II review: a sensational speaker package
The second-gen KEF streaming speaker package is seriously stellar, as we explore in our LSX II review
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Best soundbars for Sony TVs 2024: Top sound for all budgets
Our best soundbars for Sony TVs are chosen with the features and particular talents of Sony’s sets in mind
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Oppo Enco Free2 review: affordable yet feature-packed true wireless earbuds
The Oppo Enco Free2 are great value for money but there are a few things that could be improved
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TCL EP658 (43EP658) review: Impressive 4K picture quality?
The TCL EP658 impresses with a decent spec for the money but audio syncing issues cause trouble
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AKG Y400 review: Light and fantastic headphones
The AKG Y400 is a reminder that not all affordable wireless headphones are created equal
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Bluetooth audio explained: Everything you need to know about wireless headphones connectivity
Wireless speakers and headphones means Bluetooth first and foremost – but what is Bluetooth and how does it work?
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Urbanista Miami review: noise cancelling headphones look and sound great
Affordable and well-made over-ear headphones with epic battery life
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Lindy BNX-100XT headphones review: noise cancelling on the cheap
If you're looking for an affordable pair of noise cancelling headphones, here's a great option
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Sony WH-1000XM4 review
Sony WH-1000XM4 remain at the peak of noise-cancelling over-ear headphones even now
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