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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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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Final Audio UX3000 review: affordable wireless headphones for grown-ups
The Final Audio UX3000 deliver hugely detailed and accurate music in an aggressively-priced package
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Sennheiser IE600 review: elite in-ear wired headphones for the discerning listener
The Sennheiser IE600 prove that you don't need elaborate multi-driver systems to deliver uncompromised sound
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Sony HT-A7000 review: a Dolby Atmos soundbar that's both big and clever
The Sony HT-A7000 delivers huge sound (and even good bass) from a single box – and has future-proofed connectivity as a bonus
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Hisense A6G (55A6G) review: the best cheap 4K TV if you want a BIG screen for less
The Hisense A6G is a cheap 4K TV that allows you go for a bigger screen without sacrificing detail and motion clarity to get there
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Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 review: weird wireless earbuds ideal for office or home working
The Sony LinkBuds have a hole in the middle, and it turns out that can be a good thing
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Yamaha YH-L700A review: wireless headphones built for stunning 3D sound
The Yamaha YH-L700A are a real showcase for what spatial audio can add to music
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Samsung QN85A review (55QN85A): a QLED 4K TV with elite image quality for a realistic price
The Samsung QN85A uses Mini-LED tech to up its image quality majorly, yet manages to keep a realistic price
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Lenco L-92WA review: a cheap USB turntable that's easy for beginners
The Lenco L-92WA is crammed with features and is simple for anyone to get started with – but you don't get audiophile sound
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Bose SoundLink Flex review: an impressive waterproof Bluetooth speaker
The Bose SoundLink Flex brings powerful sound and a rugged body, but it has tough competition
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Denon Home Sound Bar 550 review: impressive Dolby Atmos sound for a good price
The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 produces a truly impressive wall of sound for its size, and is a major upgrade for any TV, but has one notable caveat
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LG QP5 Eclair review: the smallest Dolby Atmos soundbar
The LG QP5 Eclair soundbar is only a little larger than its namesake, but includes Dolby Atmos and a wireless soundbar – for tiny TVs, there's nothing else quite like it
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Sonos Beam (2nd Gen) review: impressive Dolby Atmos from a cheap soundbar
The Sonos Beam 2 offers more deft and refined sound than most affordable soundbars, and now brings the bigger audio of Dolby Atmos
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Cambridge Audio DACMagic 200M review: a fantastic DAC and headphone amp
The Cambridge Audio DACMagic 200M brings elite sound to your laptop or your hi-fi system
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EarMen Sparrow review: a portable USB-C DAC and headphone amp with big performance
This tiny USB-C DAC is great for audiophiles with newer smartphones, tablets and laptops to plug in their best headphones
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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
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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
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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
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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
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