Simon Lucas is a freelance technology journalist with over 20 years of experience writing about the audio and video aspects of home entertainment. He was the editor of What Hi-Fi? Magazine before going freelance and has since contributed to a huge range of titles, including Wired, Metro and GQ. He’s also acted as an audio consultant for some of the world’s highest-profile consumer electronics brands and has been to IFA and CES more times than he’d care to remember.
Mistakes people make when buying a soundbar Soundbars can improve your TV’s audio output enormously but there’s lots to consider before buying one if you don’t want buyer’s remorse
The best ANC headphones you can buy The best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy – of every style, and at every price – tested and selected by audio experts
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review A great combination of ergonomics, specification and performance make the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 a genuine contender
PSB Alpha iQ: Not so big but definitely clever The PSB Alpha iQ is a diverting option that combines rousing sound with extended functionality, discreet dimensions and very agreeable build
Where to position a subwoofer in relation to a soundbar A subwoofer can help enhance a soundbar’s performance but only if it’s correctly placed. Here are our expert tips for optimal audio quality
Mistakes people make when buying a soundbar Soundbars can improve your TV’s audio output enormously but there’s lots to consider before buying one if you don’t want buyer’s remorse
Sky Glass Gen 2 vs Sky Glass: How do they compare? Sky has unveiled the Sky Glass Gen 2, but how big an upgrade is it on its predecessor and should it be at the top of your TV wishlist?
The best ANC headphones you can buy The best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy – of every style, and at every price – tested and selected by audio experts
Nothing Ear (2024): ANC earbuds with one glaring issue The Nothing Ear have a lot going for them but are hamstrung by noise cancellation that completely changes how they sound£129
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: First-rate mid-range earbuds The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 sound great, are very well specified and very much worthy of your attention£169
Hisense AX5100G: Cheap but not very cheerful The Hisense AX51000G is an eminently affordable surround-sound system but its audio performance disappoints in a number of areas£259
Bose Smart Soundbar 600: What you want versus what you need The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers big, immersive Dolby Atmos audio but is less convincing when handling non-Atmos content£500
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: Better, and more affordable Outstanding battery life, impressive audio quality and startlingly aggressive pricing makes the newest Momentum the most competitive yet£300
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review A great combination of ergonomics, specification and performance make the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 a genuine contender£259
Samsung HW-Q600C: Very capable but short on Atmos impact The Samsung HW-Q600C is confident and accomplished in most ways but isn’t quite the finished spatial audio article£549
PSB Alpha iQ: Not so big but definitely clever The PSB Alpha iQ is a diverting option that combines rousing sound with extended functionality, discreet dimensions and very agreeable build£1099
JBL Authentics 500: Big sound from a bygone age The JBL Authentics 500's look and sound may be divisive but those who are partial will find it to be a good time, all of the time£559
Creative Sound Blaster X5: Functionality over sound quality No desktop device has such extensive functionality as the Creative Sound Blaster X5 - but any number have better outright sound quality£269
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus review: Less is “Plus" Offering power and scale in a relatively compact package, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus only seems expensive until you hear it£1299