Lee Dunkley
After 2.5 years as Tom's Guide's audio editor, Lee has joined the passionate audio experts at audiograde.uk where he writes about luxury audio and Hi-Fi. As a former longstanding editor at the U.K.'s Hi-Fi Choice magazine with over 20 years experience, Lee knows all about crafting accessible reviews and features for audio fans.
Lee is passionate about all kinds of audio tech and has been providing sound advice to enable consumers to make informed buying decisions since he joined the Consumers' Association, publisher of Which? magazine, in the 1990s. As a product tester, Lee started his consumer tech career evaluating all kinds of audio and home theatre products for Which? magazine, including CD players (remember those?), speaker systems, portable audio players and mobile phones, flatscreen TVs, and all kinds of surround sound solutions.
Trained as an 'expert listener' and a regular participant on audio and video evaluation panels, Lee has worked with some of the biggest audio brands in the world, consulting on product design and audio development.
As an experienced print editor and contributor, Lee has worked on numerous consumer tech titles (past and present), including Home Entertainment, What Home Cinema, Home Cinema Choice, What Satellite & Digital TV, and Hi-Fi Choice magazine, to name a few.
Lee has been covering all things audio for Tom's Guide, including headphones, wireless speakers, and soundbars, and loves to connect and share the mindfulness benefits that listening to music in the very best quality can bring. When not listening to music or researching the tech behind the latest audio products, Lee can usually be found tending to his cottage garden or baking sourdough bread for villagers from his home bakery.
Latest articles by Lee Dunkley
Jabra noise-canceling earbuds with Dolby Atmos support leak early — here's what we know
By Lee Dunkley published
Two new Jabra wireless earbuds could be the company's most advanced models yet, with stronger ANC performance and durability, and one with Dolby Atmos support.
Montblanc's first wireless earbuds are here to challenge AirPods Pro 2
By Lee Dunkley published
Luxury brand Montblanc unveils its first wireless noise with personalized sound set to rival Apple, Bose, and Sony, and I want them.
How to set up the Sony WF-1000XM5 buds for the best sound
By Alex Bracetti published
Try out these 10 tips and tricks to maximize the sound of the new Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds and get the ultimate audio experience.
5 things I love about the Sony WF-1000XM5 noise-canceling earbuds — and one I don't
By Lee Dunkley published
The new Sony WF-1000XM5 noise-canceling earbuds are the best we've heard this year...but we do have one complaint.
Harman Kardon's 70th anniversary Bluetooth speakers get a modern twist — I want one
By Lee Dunkley published
Harman Kardon introduces three new speakers, and the striking Aura Studio 4 Bluetooth flagship with 360-degree sound and ambient light show is one of the most eye-catching I've seen.
I swapped AirPods Pro 2 for these sports headphones at the gym — here's what happened
By Lee Dunkley published
I tried the Cleer Audio ARC II Sports open-ear headphones on my routine gym workouts, but they're not for me. Here's why.
5 reasons why the Beats Studio Pro headphones will be better than the AirPods Max
By Alex Bracetti last updated
Based on everything we know so far, here's why I think the new Beats Studio Pro noise-canceling headphones will be Apple's best ever.
I just tested the best portable Bluetooth speaker I've ever heard
By Lee Dunkley published
Getting extended bass from a tiny speaker can be a big design challenge, but Devialet is an audio master and this luxury portable delivers awesome amounts of energy with all kinds of beats.
Devialet Mania review: The high-end portable speaker that's big on bass
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The orb-shaped Devialet Mania Bluetooth speaker is a luxury portable aimed at high-quality audio fans. It delivers great sound and powerful bass, but there's a big catch.
7 features I want to see on all wireless headphones
By Alex Bracetti last updated
A high price tag should land you a one-of-a-kind experience, which is why we’re calling for all luxury headphones to carry these features.
I test headphones for a living and these are the wireless earbuds I'm most excited for in 2023
By Lee Dunkley published
My favorite wireless earbuds from last year are about to be upstaged by two new models from Denon using the same sound tech for the ultimate personalized listening experience.
One of my favorite Spotify features is coming to Apple Music with iOS 17
By Lee Dunkley published
Apple Music gets a boost with new free features expected to arrive on the lossless streaming service later this year.
This portable projector made my outdoor movie night — here's what happened
By Lee Dunkley published
The XGIMI Halo+ portable projector turned out to be the ultimate home theater movie experience for my backyard.
The Sonos Era 300 speaker sounds great, but the flagship Five is better — here's why
By Lee Dunkley published
I love the spatial audio capabilities of the new Sonos Era 300, but the flagship Five is still my favorite Sonos speaker.
AirPods Pro 2 are getting the Sony WH-1000XM5's best features with iOS 17
By Lee Dunkley published
Conversation Awareness is a speak-to-chat technology coming to AirPods Pro 2 that automatically recognizes when you need to listen and engage with the world around you.
These noise-canceling headphones beat Sony's WH-1000XM5 — here's why
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones deliver amazing battery life and great audio for less than Sony's signature cans.
Forget smartphones, this portable music player is an iPod on steroids
By Lee Dunkley published
Smartphones aren't made with music in mind, and a dedicated player is a must-have if you care about audio quality.
Apple Adaptive Audio for AirPods — what it is and how it works
By Lee Dunkley published
Everything we know about the enhanced audio features coming to AirPods later this year.
This hidden AirPods Pro 2 feature is a game-changer
By Lee Dunkley published
Apple's AirPods are stacked with useful features to deliver a rich experience with every day activities, but the Announce Notifications feature is the most powerful I've discovered so far.
I test headphones and these $149 Sony noise-cancelers are really all you need
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Sony's WH-CH720N wireless noise-canceling over-ear headphones deliver a big-brand experience at an attainable price, and have better battery life than many flagships.
5 wireless earbuds that beat the AirPods Pro 2 on sound
By Alex Bracetti published
Apple's AirPods lead many categories, but sound quality isn’t one of them. Here are 5 wireless earbuds that make the grade for audiophiles.
I test headphones and these 5 wireless earbuds have the best battery life
By Lee Dunkley published
These wireless earbuds have the best battery life so you can spend more time listening to your favorite music and less time on power top ups.
Samsung's latest Dolby Atmos soundbar package looks set to be a big Sonos rival
By Lee Dunkley published
Samsung unveils 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar with room tuning to compete with Sonos Arc.
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