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
I just tried Beats earbuds for the first time — here's what happened
By Lee Dunkley published
I've tested dozens of wireless earbuds over the years, but the Beats Studio Buds+ are my first proper encounter with the brand. Here's what I think.
Technics' flagship noise-cancelling earbuds beat AirPods on all-day comfort
By Lee Dunkley published
I've been wearing the EAH-AZ80 noise-cancelling earbuds all day for working from home, here's what happened.
Amazon unveils cheapest Alexa-enabled Echo Buds yet at just $49
By Lee Dunkley published
Amazon's newly designed Echo Buds are the pocket-friendly way to take Alexa with you anywhere you go.
Apple hasn't announced them yet, but Beats Studio Buds+ are already showing up in stores
By Lee Dunkley published
There's nothing official from Apple yet, but new transparent Beats Studio Buds+ noise-cancellers have been spotted in-store at Best Buy.
I test headphones for a living and these 5 underrated noise-cancellers are worth considering
By Alex Bracetti published
These headphones may not rank top for noise cancellation, but they all sound great and many cost less than Bose and Sony flagship ANC models.
Nothing Ear (2) review: The AirPods Pro 2 have a new rival
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The Nothing Ear (2) shake up the ANC earbuds market. They beat the AirPods Pro 2 on price and get close on features, but how about performance?
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review: Incredible 60-hour battery life with ANC
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Great sound and industry-leading battery life make this a strong contender that deserves to be on anyone's ANC headphone shortlist.
6 best Apple Music tracks to try spatial audio on speakers and headphones
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Still not convinced by spatial audio? Here's my pick of the best Apple Music tracks to show off the audio format's potential.
This 3D spatial audio experience made me feel like I was being buried alive
By Lee Dunkley published
From horrific audio experiences designed to stimulate the mind to soundscapes aimed at aiding a sense of relaxation and wellbeing, this spatial audio app delivers both thrills and chills.
Beats Studio Pro headphones with huge spatial audio upgrades tipped by Apple
By Lee Dunkley published
Beats Studio Pro headphones could be on the way with stronger noise cancelling and a raft of audio upgrades.
I test speakers for a living and this is the best cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar
By Lee Dunkley last updated
I lived with the Majority Sierra Plus 2.1.2 soundbar and wireless subwoofer for a month, and it's a spectacular TV sound upgrade at a great price.
One of my favorite JBL portable speakers gets Wi-Fi and Dolby Atmos upgrades
By Lee Dunkley published
Wi-Fi connectivity will bring hi-res streaming and Dolby Atmos support to upgrade select JBL portable speakers.
I test headphones for a living and these are the best wired headphones for every budget
By Lee Dunkley last updated
These are my favorite wired headphones for listening to music you can buy right now.
I'd still choose wired headphones over wireless — here's why
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Don't throw out your old headphones just yet, there are lots of reasons why wired headphones are still better than wireless.
Beats Studio Buds+ launch now looks imminent with these upgrades
By Lee Dunkley published
New variant of popular entry-level Beats earbuds look to be on track for launch later this summer.
How to clean vinyl records
By Lee Dunkley last updated
If you love listening to vinyl but hate the crackle, here are a few simple things you can do to get your record collection sounding pristine again
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus review: Dolby Atmos sound in a small package
By Lee Dunkley published
Sennheiser's most affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar is phenomenal — but just a tad too expensive.
These $2,200 headphones are the first to offer true lossless audio over Wi-Fi
By Lee Dunkley published
Could Hed's Unity Wi-Fi headphones be a wireless sound-quality game changer we've been waiting for?
Some AirPods owners required to visit Apple stores to get latest firmware update
By Lee Dunkley published
It could be really annoying for AirPods owners without an Apple device to shlep all the way to an Apple Store for the latest firmware update.
Dyson Zone will purify your air while canceling noise — but it'll cost you
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Everything you need to know about the new Dyson Zone noise-cancelling headphones with a wearable air purifier.
5 ways to get better Spotify sound
By Alex Bracetti published
Take control of your Spotify Premium subscription by overriding the standard settings and get better sound with these simple menu hacks.
5 reasons to ditch Spotify for Apple Music
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Spotify is great, by Apple Music has become my go-to streaming service. Here are 5 reasons why
Sony's new $119 noise-cancelling wireless earbuds sound like a total bargain
By Lee Dunkley published
Sony unveils its most affordable noise-cancelling earbuds with adaptive sound and up to 15 hours ANC battery life.
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