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
Nothing Ear (2) vs. AirPods Pro 2: Which wireless earbuds win?
By Lee Dunkley published
This Nothing Ear (2) vs. AirPods Pro 2 face-off breaks down which pair of ANC earbuds are the better buy.
Sonos Era 100 review
By Lee Dunkley last updated
As the successor to the popular Sonos One smart speaker, the Era 100 lives up to expectations and brings a big boost to performance and connectivity.
Apple just unveiled a new music app — here's what it can do
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Apple Music Classical is here with free access to 5 million classical recordings in lossless and hi-res audio for existing Apple Music subscribers.
Sonos Era 100 vs. Sonos Era 300
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The differences between the Sonos Era 100 and the Sonos Era 300 smart speakers explained.
Apple tipped to reveal Beats Studio Buds+ alongside new AirPods
By Lee Dunkley published
A fresh leak suggests new variant of popular entry-level Beats earbuds could be around the corner.
What is Apple spatial audio? How it works and how to use it
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Spatial audio make watching movies with AirPods more immersive. Here’s how it works and what you’ll need to experience the immersive audio format yourself.
I test headphones for a living and this AirPods Max feature blew my mind
By Lee Dunkley published
Apple's AirPods Max headphones may be expensive, but for showing off spatial audio content they really are worth it.
Bose 700 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5: Which are the best noise-canceling headphones?
By Lee Dunkley published
We pit the Bose 700 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones against each other to determine the best noise canceling headphones.
Spotify president breaks silence on Spotify HiFi — here’s what we know
By Lee Dunkley published
Report suggests that Spotify HiFi is still in the cards, so could the long awaited lossless audio tier be here soon?
JBL Pulse 5 review: A dazzling light-up Bluetooth speaker
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The JBL Pulse 5 Bluetooth speaker amazes with its light show and 360-degree sound, but you can find more engaging sound for less.
Beats Studio Buds vs. AirPods Pro 2: Which earbuds win?
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Our Beats Studio Buds vs. Apple AirPods Pro 2 breakdown will let you know the better wireless ANC earbuds investment.
I got studio sound from my iPhone with this awesome upgrade
By Lee Dunkley published
Here's how I improved my iPhone audio with Sennheiser's low-cost wired earbuds and a portable DAC to get audiophile sound on the move.
How to download songs in Spotify
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Find out how to download songs in Spotify, and enjoy your favorite songs, playlists and podcasts offline
Bose QuietComfort Ultra leaked in new images — watch out, Sony WH-1000XM5
By Lee Dunkley published
Leak appears to suggest that a flagship Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise-canceling headphone could arrive soon.
Apple Music lossless and spatial audio: Which devices and headphones do you need?
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Apple Music lossless and spatial audio are rolling out now. Here's the hardware you'll need to play with these Hi-Res and 360-degree sound features.
How to discover Spatial Audio tracks in your Apple Music library
By Lee Dunkley last updated
This useful app integrates with your Apple Music library to let you know when spatial audio versions of your favorite songs are available.
I test earbuds for a living, and I’m surprised how good the AirPods Pro 2 sound
By Lee Dunkley published
I test earbuds for a living, and I keep coming back to Apple's AirPods Pro 2. Here's why.
Spotify's new 'AI DJ' feature is here — what it is and how to get it
By Lee Dunkley published
Spotify's new DJ feature auto-generates music it thinks you'll like and inserts AI commentary between songs just like radio.
7 Spotify tips and tricks everyone needs to know
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Spotify's app lets music fans share and mix music with friends, be a better DJ, book tickets to see bands and lots more. Here's how…
Sony unveils $150 wireless noise-canceling headphones with 35-hour battery life
By Lee Dunkley published
Sony introduces a successor to the pocket-friendly over-ear noise canceling headphones, plus there's a new $59 on-ear model too.
Sonos Era 100 and 300 speakers fully leaked — here’s all the new features
By Lee Dunkley published
All the features and specs for the new Sonos Era flagship smart speaker series leaked ahead of official launch in March. Here's what to expect.
How to fix one AirPod not charging
By Lee Dunkley published
Follow these easy steps to discover how to fix one AirPod not charging correctly.
I test headphones for a living and these are the best for travel
By Lee Dunkley published
I take a pair of headphones with me everywhere I go, and these are my favorite designs that balance great sound with long battery life for routine work commutes, business trips, and vacation travels.
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