
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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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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Austrian Audio Hi-X15 review: Budget wired headphones exude brilliance
These wired-only headphones might be cheap, but they're far from merely cheerful. Here's why they're some of the best around
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Yamaha SR-B20A review: an affordable soundbar with big successes
Yamaha's SR-B20A is compact yet punchy, budget yet bold – it's a great addition to a mid-size TV, and for a small price
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Panasonic SC-HTB01 Soundslayer review: a compact soundbar made for games
Panasonic's SC-HTB01 Soundslayer puts way more sound technology into its small box than you'd expect
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Yamaha SR-C20A review: the best cheap soundbar?
Yamaha's SR-C20A has a can-do attitude, compact frame and truly impressive audio quality. Is anything missing?
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JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam review: so many top features for a small soundbar
The JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam soundbar ticks a huge number of boxes, but with a question mark over its audio
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Oppo Enco X review: yet another pair of excellent wireless earbuds
Involving Dynaudio gives Oppo’s Enco X immediate credibility, and the sound they make lets neither company down
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Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 review: a great soundbar for TV and music
The 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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Grado GT220 review: great audio quality and compact size makes a TWS winner
They’re not without their shortcomings and they certainly don’t come cheap, but as far as pure sound quality goes the Grado GT220 have nothing to apologise for
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Samsung QN95A (65QN95A) review: an astounding 4K TV with Mini-LED QLED
The Samsung QN95A was one of the first Neo QLED 4K TVs, and it produces incredible results
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Sony WF-SP800N review: Sony's cheaper true wireless buds are still a treat
Ignore the somewhat gawky looks and the Sony WF-SP800N are a bit of a bargain
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review: among the best true wireless you can buy
A little on the bulbous side but the sound and slick controls more than make up for it
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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 review: The best-sounding headphones of 2022
The Series 2 release of Bowers & Wilkins' PX7 headphones sound phenomenal, but is that enough to warrant their asking price?
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Cabasse Pearl Keshi review: Doesn't shine like a diamond
This 2.1 system certainly looks the part, but can it play the part to make its asking price acceptable?
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Grado SR325x review: Open-backed awesomeness
Are these the best open-back wired-only headphones your hard-earned cash can buy? They very well might be
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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 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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Sonos Ray review: Is the smallest Sonos soundbar any good?
The smallest and cheapest Sonos soundbar will appeal to many, but does it best the competition?
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Meze Audio Liric review: Clarity and precision in abundance
Meze's Audio Liric wired headphones are audiophile grade (and priced accordingly), delivering a superb sound signature that's hard to beat.
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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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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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Samsung Q60T/Q65T (QE55Q65T) review: this cheap 4K QLED TV is a budget winner
The Samsung Q60T/Q65T bring bold colour and excellent upscaling at a lower price
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Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: Which are best?
Battle of the best active noise-cancelling over-ears: Sony's 2022 update, the WH-1000XM5, give Bose's 2019 NC 700 a run for their money. So which wins?
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