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.
-
Philips Fidelio B97 review: a smart, adaptable Dolby Atmos soundbar
The Philips Fidelio B97 is incredibly well-featured and sounds great with Dolby Atmos, but has some quirks
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Samsung TU7100/TU7000 (UE43TU7100) review: A cheap 4K TV that doesn't skimp on picture quality
The Samsung TU7100/TU7000 offers upscaling and colour quality far beyond the asking price, making it a perfect cheap smart TV
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Samsung HW-Q950T review: impressive Dolby Atmos surround sound from a four-box soundbar system
The Samsung HW-Q950T is more of a 'home cinema in a box' than a soundbar, but that gives it really big sound
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Samsung Q950TS review: an 8K masterpiece, and the new best TV on the planet
The Samsung Q950TS shows why an 8K TV can be better than 4K even in a world with no 8K content
By Simon Lucas Published
-
KEF Mu3 review: easy-on-the-ear noise cancelling true wireless buds
KEF Mu3 noise cancelling earbuds are the sonic equivalent of nice warm bath. Here's our review
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Hisense A7200G (R50A7200G) review: a great cheap 4K TV with top-tier smart TV features
The Hisense A7200G is astoundingly cheap, but doesn't feel it – from the Roku TV smart platform to the 4K performance
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Samsung HW-S60T review: an affordable soundbar with a premium feel
The Samsung HW-S60T is an affordable soundbar with a clear and expansive sound but lacks low-frequency bite
By Simon Lucas Published
-
AKG Y600NC review: over-ear noise cancelling with a style of their own
The Y600NC are slightly different to the noise cancelling norm – but mostly in a good way
By Simon Lucas Published
-
SoundMagic S20BT review: some of the best cheap wireless earbuds around
The SoundMagic S20BT are budget wireless headphones that punch way above their weight
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Sony WH-CH510 review: cheap Sony headphones with killer battery life
Sony's WH-CH510 offer solid sound quality for an extremely low price
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Philips OLED+935 (48OLED935) review: OLED and Dolby Atmos in one unbeatable value package
The Philips OLED+935 delivers an outstanding TV and soundbar combo for movies, but isn't ideal for gaming
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Lypertek SoundFree S20 review: best budget true wireless earbuds ever
Lypertek SoundFree S20 are excellent quality wireless earbuds at a stone-cold bargain price
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Chromecast with Google TV review: One of the best 4K TV media streaming upgrades
The Chromecast with Google TV delivers great HDR picture quality and plenty of apps making it the best Chromecast yet
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Sennheiser CX400BT review: True wireless earbuds that are something of a wolf in sheep’s clothing
Sennheiser finally tries its hand at some ‘affordable’ true wireless earbuds
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Microsoft Surface Earbuds review: these new Earbuds certainly have plenty of, well… surface
And you thought all wireless in-ear monitors looked the same...
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Bowers & Wilkins PX5: What’s the quickest, easiest way to turn a good product into a great one?
A new price has improved the Bowers & Wilkins PX5s’ prospects no end
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 review: noise cancelling done right
Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are a little bit better and a lot more affordable… That's much more like it
By Simon Lucas Published
-
Samsung Q60T vs Panasonic HX800: it's budget QLED vs LED with Hollywood pedigree
Samsung and Panasonic's best mid-range 4K TVs may use different methods, but both bring you big-screen excitement without the big price tag
By Simon Lucas Published
-
JBL Bar 9.1 review: a clever Dolby Atmos soundbar with secret surround sound
The JBL Bar 9.1 soundbar has four upfiring drivers and detachable rear surround speakers, for 3D Dolby Atmos audio
By Simon Lucas Published