Lee Dunkley
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 covers 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
Hurry! Sonos Move 2 is my favorite portable speaker and it's $90 off in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Lee Dunkley published
Amazon's Big Spring Sale drops Sonos' best-sounding portable to its lowest price ever.
Dual's fully automatic turntable has the one Bluetooth control feature I really want
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Dual's new fully automatic turntable introduces a big convenience boost to vinyl playback and is one of the most joyous record players I've ever used.
The best cheap wireless earbuds in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Our pick of the best low-cost wireless earbuds right for every kind of activity.
Best music streaming services in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Our guide to the best music streaming services compares functionality, sound quality, and price.
Best soundbar 2024 — Top TV speakers tested by audio experts
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best TV speaker systems we've tested for immersive movie sound are also great options for gaming and music listening too.
I ditched my AirPods Pro for Jabra's Elite 10 buds — and they’re $50 off in Amazon's early spring sale
By Lee Dunkley published
The Jabra Elite 10 are some of the best wireless earbuds around, and they just crashed to their lowest price ever.
Best computer speakers 2024: Top desktop models tested and rated
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best computer speakers you can buy right now for out-of-this-world sound with music, movies, and gaming based on our reviews and testing for all kinds of setups and budgets.
I've been overpaying for my Tidal music subscription via Apple — don't make this mistake
By Lee Dunkley published
I updated my Tidal subscription via Apple and it costs more
Hurry! AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C just hit lowest price ever at Amazon
By Lee Dunkley published
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are my go-to buds for working out and routine commutes, and they just dropped back at an all-time low price of $189 in these early spring sales.
Best wireless earbuds 2024 — reviewed by audio experts
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Looking for the best wireless earbuds from Apple, Bose, Sennheiser, Sony, and more? This is the ultimate guide to all the top-performing models we've tested, ranked and rated by our experts.
Best headphones and earbuds for working out 2024 — tested and rated
By James Frew last updated
We put the best workout headphones to the test to help you find a set that'll keep you motivated whatever your training style.
This cheap streamer turned my vintage speakers into a smart music system
By Lee Dunkley last updated
This genius $149 streaming device gave my traditional hi-fi setup a new lease of life, and multiroom connectivity.
Forget Sonos, this low-cost streaming amp turned my 'dumb' speakers into a music powerhouse
By Lee Dunkley published
This compact streaming amp is a genius budget solution that turns any pair of passive speakers into a powerful music system with streaming smarts.
Hurry! My favorite Sony noise-canceling headphones just crashed to super low price
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The popular Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones are one of my favorite pairs of over-ears and are on sale with $100 off right now.
AirPods Pro 2 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: Which wireless earbuds win?
By Lee Dunkley published
How do Sennheiser's best-ever wireless earbuds compare to the ubiquitous Apple AirPods Pro 2?
Tidal just rolled all of its premium hi-res streaming features into one affordable plan
By Lee Dunkley published
Tidal's top-tier lossless and hi-res music streaming features are now available in one unbeatable plan.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: Incredible sound to rival Sony's best-ever buds
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds look similar to their predecessor, but this next-gen version boosts features and connectivity and is one of the best wireless earbuds for audiophile sound.
Sony WF-1000XM5 review: Best-ever wireless earbuds
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The Sony WF-1000XM5 flagship wireless earbuds are even better than I anticipated, with best-in-class sound, improved noise cancelation, and a smaller, lighter design.
Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: Which wireless earbuds win?
By Lee Dunkley published
Both models offer great reliability and top-quality sound with strong ANC performance. They have versatile control apps and are priced the same, but which one wins?
The best running headphones in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
From casual jogging to demanding marathon training, our pick of the best running headphones will ensure you stay seamlessly connected and enhance your every stride.
The best noise-cancelling earbuds in 2024
By Lee Dunkley published
These are the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now, ranked and rated by our audio experts.
Soundbars are great but I found this device delivers even better TV audio
By Lee Dunkley last updated
I added a dedicated soundbar to improve the sound from my TV, but discovered that a Sonos App and speakers sound better.
Apple Music review: The best Spotify alternative
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Apple Music is the go-to music streaming service for many, but what makes it so good?