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
![JBL Live Flax/Buds/Beam 3 buds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/njhHtC4QFXwqmQ3ttqzXCf-320-80.jpg)
JBL unveils smart charging case for new Live Series 3 wireless earbuds at CES 2024, and it looks like a game changer
By Lee Dunkley last updated
JBL unveils smart touchscreen charging case on new Live Series 3 wireless earbuds, plus there's a raft of portable speaker updates with the latest tech designed to boost the listening experience.
![Status Audio Between 3 ANC with packing box](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t9sSqXEtsid58pktfXJKfm-320-80.jpg)
I swapped my AirPods Pro 2 for these audiophile wireless earbuds by Status — here's what happened
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Looking for AirPods Pro 2 alternatives? Here's how the Status Between 3 ANC stack up against the wireless earbuds market leader.
![Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 in a black copper finish](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bZqehQWeJFSrywE5X32P4K-320-80.jpg)
Sennheiser unveils a trio of new headphones at CES 2024, including next-gen Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds with aptX lossless audio support
By Lee Dunkley published
Sennheiser's all-new Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds feature Bluetooth 5.4 with LE Audio and Auracast support, and offer the one capability that Apple's AirPods absolutely need.
![JBL Tour Pro 2 Charging case showing touch screen charging case](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9cVhnURQrRX88w3u6spTgX-320-80.jpg)
Forget AirPods — these wireless earbuds with a touchscreen case are a game changer
By Alex Bracetti published
I tested JBL's Tour Pro 2 wireless earbuds with touchscreen charging case and they're a game-changer, here's why.
![Apple AirPods Max in blue](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PSYtHUq7mtQqJbFQvk39eS-320-80.jpg)
I review headphones and these are the ones I'm most excited about for 2024
By Lee Dunkley published
There are some big tech developments shaping over-ear headphones this year
![Best dorm room speakers: Anker soundcore 3 bluetooth speaker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q8FEZRtENubAEwUfUptShT-320-80.jpg)
Best dorm room speakers in 2024: Top sound for student life
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best dorm room speakers for college students that are durable, stylish and deliver great Bluetooth sound that'll impress your roomies.
![Ultimate Ears Epicboom PR image on showing speakers in black and white versions by a pool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mB6vrr6TJBdZ82CtgcctL3-320-80.jpg)
The best waterproof speakers in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
We've tested the best waterproof speakers on the market — here are the ones you should buy.
![Sonos Move 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Dt7MsDCivJEVzPJUvVDpp4-320-80.jpg)
I test portable speakers for a living — these are my 3 favorites of 2023
By Lee Dunkley published
From a high-end Bluetooth speaker with surprisingly big bass, to a weird-looking portable theater system, these are my picks of the the most memorable go-anywhere speakers in 2023.
![Listing image showing Sennheiser, Sony and B&W headphones on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HvVZN6HsDcphcYf92xrArS-320-80.jpg)
I test headphones for a living — these are my favorite of 2023
By Lee Dunkley published
These are the best wireless headphone designs of the year that stood out in my tests for their balance of excellent sound quality, strong noise-canceling and awesome features.
![Sony WF-1000XM5 hero shot with earbuds in white charging case](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NLdedP98Uju82cvkrWUSTW-320-80.jpg)
I test wireless earbuds for a living — and these are the best of 2023
By Lee Dunkley published
These are my 3 favorite wireless earbuds of the year
![Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 Bt speaker held against a green backdrop and tagged with Epic Deals badge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iYvn45HURrPZqXmje6PK4k-320-80.jpg)
Wow! Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 speaker drops to $59 and ships in time for Christmas
By Lee Dunkley published
Grab one of the best Bluetooth speakers with $40 off in time for Christmas.
![Master & Dynamic MW75 on TG cool blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RSzvmgfYZ44VjcdhqK5NsW-320-80.jpg)
These wireless headphones can read your brain waves and help you work smarter — here’s how Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro work
By Lee Dunkley published
This AI-platform partnership could make the new Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro wireless headphones the smartest model of 2024.
![Sony WH-1000XM5 in balck and white color option placed by a window with a holiday finds deals tag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uz3LmkMRFemFnRMUjYtonK-320-80.jpg)
Sony's best noise-cancelling headphones are $120 off, and you can get them in time for the holidays
By Lee Dunkley published
I test headphones for a living and these are the lowest prices I've found on Sony's WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones. Don't miss these awesome last-minute Christmas deals.
![The Apple AirPods 3 wireless earbuds resting atop the wireless charging case](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ttxu8GyBKwWk2jH3htGPMS-320-80.jpg)
AirPods 4 leak just revealed all the new features — and two models are on the way
By Lee Dunkley published
AirPods 4 will streamline Apple's entry-level models in 2024 with two new versions that replace the AirPods 2 and AirPods 3, and bring Active Noise Cancelation to basic AirPods.
![Sennheiser Accentum and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless placed side-by-side on an off-white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TapVurhBsLVRVpTxF4AbXH-320-80.jpg)
Sennheiser Accentum vs. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: Which headphones should you buy?
By Lee Dunkley published
Here's how Sennheiser's popular noise-cancelers compare
![Anker AeroFit Pro in charging case held in hand in an urban outdoor street](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ftKFfresvnGQy6eoagfWAM-320-80.jpg)
These air conduction wireless earbuds turned me from a skeptic to a fan
By Alex Bracetti published
These Soundcore by Anker AeroFit Pro open-ear wireless earbuds are the first to convince me that the design can deliver great sound with practical awareness and all-day comfort after all.
![Beats Studio Pro with deals tag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dbpgLnZhVZGdSZenWVS9VZ-320-80.jpg)
Quick! Beats Studio Pro headphones are 49% off right now
By Lee Dunkley published
Beats has dropped $170 of its Studio Pro wireless headphones, making it one of the best Christmas gift deals I've found on a pair of noise-cancelers.
![Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DhYub5u92hANcYqzE4Kr4Y-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro leak reveals real-time translation feature — and you don't even need the cloud to speak to people in another language
By Lee Dunkley published
Samsung's next-gen Galaxy Buds Pro could beat the Pixel Buds with on-device AI capabilities that includes real-time language translations.
![Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iXfbvuVPjDtx4U6TQASzu9-320-80.jpg)
Sony's best noise cancelling headphones are massively reduced right now — starting from $228
By Lee Dunkley last updated
These are the lowest prices I've found on Sony's WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones, here's where to snap them up for less.
![KEF LS50 Meta deal image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9zi9nCnbvDriRBmrin4AD-320-80.jpg)
My favorite high-end bookshelf speakers of 2023 are $600 off right now
By Lee Dunkley published
This high-end pair of KEF LS50 Meta bookshelf speakers have all the right audiophile credentials, and they've just dropped to their lowest price ever.
![Bose QC Ultra Headphones listing image shown in smoke white held aloft in daylight on an urban street](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8zbndSSA58pwPNLRMttFa6-320-80.jpg)
5 things I love about new Bose QC Ultra Headphones — and 1 thing I hate
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a major upgrade that introduces some big changes in a new foldable design, but not everything's a winner.
![Image showing Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones with a Holiday Finds Lowest Price deal tag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GuWKVELqCvxtErXYXwDY8B-320-80.jpg)
Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones just hit lowest price ever in epic holiday deal
By Lee Dunkley published
The popular Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones are one of my favorite pairs of over-ears and are in the Christmas sales with $120 off right now.
![Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones with AirPods Max side-by-side](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ULSmQXyoFKy6uKhgb3RH9-320-80.jpg)
AirPods Max vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Which noise canceling headphones win?
By Lee Dunkley published
Bose's new QC Ultra Headphones have the best noise-canceling tech in the world, but how do they compare to the more costly AirPods Max?