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
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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.
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Sonos Ace review: Stunning sound and superb noise-canceling
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Sonos' first headphones are an ace against its rivals in terms of sound and noise-canceling tech, but the lack of integration with Sonos' wider ecosystem feels like a letdown at the price.
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Sonos Ace vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Which noise-canceling headphones win?
By Lee Dunkley published
Bose's flagship headphones have the best noise-canceling tech in the business, but how do they compare to the new rival from Sonos?
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The best cheap headphones in 2024: Big sound for less
By Lee Dunkley last updated
We've tested the best cheap headphones on the market, including over-ear, in-ear wired and wireless models.
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The best cheap Bluetooth speakers in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
We've searched for the best value Bluetooth speakers under $100 — check out our roundup of best-sounding models for budget pockets.
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Sonos Ace vs. Sony WH-1000XM5: Which noise-canceling headphones win?
By Lee Dunkley published
Sonos' first pair of headphones have really impressed me, but how do they compare to Sony's class-leading design?
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The best cheap wireless headphones in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best cheap wireless headphones you can buy right now — from over-ears to earbuds, these are the top low-cost models we've tested.
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Bose SoundLink Max review: A sleek Bluetooth speaker with plenty of boom and 20-hour playback
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The new SoundLink Max offers expansive stereo sound and 20-hour playback in Bose's largest portable Bluetooth speaker so far, and it's shaking up the portable speaker category.
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Sonos Move 2 vs. Bose SoundLink Max: Which is the best portable speaker?
By Lee Dunkley published
Bose is shaking up the portable speaker market with its powerful SoundLink Max, but how does it compare to the smarter Sonos Move 2?
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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.
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Best headphones of 2024: Top picks tested by experts
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best wireless over-ear headphones and earbuds balance great sound, top active noise cancelation, strong features and durability. Not sure which to pick? We can help.
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Best over-ear headphones in 2024: Top picks tested by experts
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best over-ear headphones you can buy right now tested and rated for sound quality, noise-cancelling performance, comfort and features.
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I test audio for a living — 5 best Bluetooth speakers I'd buy in the Memorial Day sales
By Lee Dunkley published
JBL, Sony, and Ultimate Ears are offering big discounts some of the best portable Bluetooth speakers for outdoor sounds.
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Sonos Ace wireless headphones: 5 things I love (and 1 I don't)
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Sonos' first wireless headphones aren't everything I expected
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Best Sonos speakers in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
If you're looking for great multiroom sound and seamless integration, it doesn't get better than Sonos. Here's our pick of the best Sonos speakers tested and ranked.
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Sonos officially unveils its first wireless headphones — here's everything you need to know about the Sonos Ace
By Lee Dunkley published
After a year of rumors, Sonos' first pair of wireless headphones are official — here's everything we know about the long awaited release.
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I swapped AirPods Pro 2 for Nothing Ear at the gym — here's what happened
By Lee Dunkley published
I ditched the AirPods Pro 2 to try out the Nothing Ear on my routine gym workouts and the result surprised me.
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Onkyo’s new AV receiver combines audiophile-grade vinyl playback and music streaming in one
By Lee Dunkley published
Onkyo's TX-8470 AV receiver drops multi-channel surround sound and is a hi-res music lovers dream, but it costs.
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5 great Hi-Fi audiophile products from the High End Munich Audio Show to look out for in 2024
By Lee Dunkley published
From mind-blowingly expensive luxury audio setups to affordable music streaming components, these are the highlights from Europe's biggest audio.
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My favorite entry-level speakers just got a next-gen boost at High End Munich 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Q Acoustics unveils next-gen 3000c high-performance loudspeaker series with bigger bass and more nuanced sound — now that's music to my ears.
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WiiM unveils two new music streaming hubs for audiophiles on a budget at High End Munich 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Forget Sonos, WiiM just unveiled its Ultra and Amp Pro music streaming add-ons to bring multiroom audio and streaming smarts to Hi-Fi setups on a budget.
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Sennheiser unveils third model in its mid-priced Accentum headphone series
By Lee Dunkley published
If you can't afford to splash out for Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 4 flagship buds these new Accentum buds offer many of same great features and signature sound for less.
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Bose unveils SoundLink Max — a chic boom-box speaker with 20-hour playback
By Lee Dunkley published
The new Bose SoundLink Max with stereo sound and 20-hour playback is the company's largest portable Bluetooth speaker so far, and it looks set to shake up the category.