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

AirPods Pro 2 update finally fixes 'audio drift' problem
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Latest AirPods firmware update cures AirPods Pro 2 'audio drift' issue and improves sound.

5 best bass tracks I've tried that give your music system a workout
By Lee Dunkley published
The best tunes to give your headphones or home music system a thorough workout — if these tunes don't get you jumping, then you need a better system.

JBL noise-cancelling headphones are $99 and lowest price ever in Black Friday deal
By Lee Dunkley published
These stylish JBL noise-cancelling headphones are half price in this early Black Friday deal.

Amazon Music users say service is ‘in shambles’ — here’s why
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Disgruntled Amazon Prime Music subscribers unable to select individual songs unless they pay extra.

5 things I love about AirPods Pro 2 — and one thing I don't
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The AirPods Pro 2 are Apple's best earbuds, period, but our audio editor does have one big complaint.

Nothing Ear (stick) vs. AirPods (3rd Gen): Which wireless earbuds win?
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Our Nothing Ear (stick) vs. AirPods (3rd Gen) face-off breaks down which pair of wireless earbuds are the better buy.

Nothing Ear (stick) review: Stylish half in-ear buds are hard to beat at $99
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Hitting the right note with budget and style-conscious music fans, but the half in-ear design won't suit all.

Apple Music vs. Amazon Music: Which music service wins?
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Our Apple Music vs. Amazon Music comparisons dives into the libraries, features and pricing of these music apps to find out which one is best.

Grado GT220 review: Superb wireless earbuds that justify the price
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Editor's ChoiceWith no ANC or app control on board, these wireless earbuds may seem a bit lacking at the price, but for no-frills audio purists they really deliver.

The Ear (stick) is a $99 AirPods rival that could actually take down the champ
By Lee Dunkley published
The Nothing Ear (stick) wireless earbuds are the latest rival to AirPods (3rd Generation), offering better battery life and style for less.

I added the Sonos Sub Mini to my home audio setup — and it blew me away
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Adding the Sonos Sub Mini to a Ray soundbar or One speaker system will make your music sing.

I just tested the AirPods Pro 2 for workouts, and the fit surprised me
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The AirPods Pro 2 are strong wireless buds, but if you’re thinking of using them for working out, here’s what you need to know.

Sonos Sub Mini review: Big bass for a smaller price
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Editor's ChoiceThis small but mighty wireless subwoofer will supercharge your Sonos One speakers or Ray soundbar setup.

Sonos setup tips: 5 ways to get even more from your Sonos system
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Seamlessly add other Sonos speakers and integrate traditional Hi-Fi sources into your multi-room setup — plus, discover lesser-known features to help you get more from your system.

I just tested the best iPhone audio upgrade ever
By Lee Dunkley last updated
I went back to listening to music on wired headphones, and here's how I improved the audio from my iPhone.

Sony WH-1000XM5 just got a new noise cancelling rival — and it looks even better
By Lee Dunkley last updated
New noise-cancelling headphones from audio specialist KEF look even better than the Sony WH-1000XM5.

AirPods Pro 2 owners are experiencing audio drift issues — and I have too
By Lee Dunkley published
A sound bug known as audio drifting has been plaguing some AirPods Pro 2 users, and I experienced the same

LG S95QR review: a full 9.1.5-channel Dolby Atmos setup in a box
By Lee Dunkley published
With 17 speakers and top-tier specs, LG's flagship soundbar package will satisfy those looking for a one-box surround solution that can be set up in seconds.

I just listened to Bluetooth lossless audio for the first time — here’s what happened
By Lee Dunkley published
AptX Lossless Audio isn't quite the step up in sound quality I anticipated.

AirPods Pro 2 look great — but they're missing one key feature
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Next-gen AirPods Pro aim to bring significant listening experience advances, but what about lossless audio support?

NuraTrue Pro wireless earbuds beat AirPods to deliver CD-quality lossless audio
By Lee Dunkley last updated
These true wireless earbuds have the one feature the AirPods absolutely need.

I just tried the Sonos Ray soundbar — and I was blown away by the results
By Lee Dunkley last updated
I got to try out the new Sonos Ray soundbar at home, and it has blown me away by just how simple it is and how good it sounds

5 ways to make Sonos speakers sound even better
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Got a Sonos speaker or soundbar? Make sure you try out these audio features to get the best sound from your setup.
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