Simon is a freelance technology journalist and consultant, with particular emphasis on the audio/video aspects of home entertainment. Before embracing the carefree life of the freelancer, he was editor of What Hi-Fi? – since then, he's written for titles such as Wired, Metro, The Guardian and Stuff, among many others. Given time, Simon likes nothing more than publishing and then quickly deleting tweets about the state of the nation (in general), the state of Aston Villa (in particular) and the state of his partner's cat.
Latest articles by Simon Lucas

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The Sony WH-1000XM5 flagship over-ear noise-canceling headphones boost performance over the popular XM4 with a more aerodynamic and eco-friendly design that beats rivals on features at the price.

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Seeking an alternative streaming service to Spotify? In this comparison, we look at whether Tidal makes sense for you.

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The Devialet Dione soundbar may look quirky, but the 950W power output achieves all the nuance and potency to bring movie soundtracks to life without the need for surround sound speakers.

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There’s a lot to like about the compact Sonos Ray, and makes a great entry to the company's ecosystem.

By Simon Lucas Published
Samsung's mini soundbar with wireless subwoofer goes big on sound, and is one of the neatest Dolby Atmos speaker arrangements around.

By Simon Lucas Published
Next-gen premium wireless active noise-canceling headphones with audiophile emphasis on sound.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Sennheiser IE 600 earbuds are a charm and delight, but at $699 you'll need to have very pockets.

By Simon Lucas Published
Expectations are high given the brand's headphone heritage, but with mediocre ANC performance these earbuds are beaten by price rivals elsewhere.

By Simon Lucas Published
A fitting entry into the world of true wireless in-ear headphones — except for one thing…

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The Oppo Enco Free2 have an impressive feature-set — but is that enough to put them in contention?

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Bowers & Wilkins' PX7 over-ear headphones may be more expensive, but when it comes to getting the best sound quality, sometimes you get exactly what you pay for.

By Simon Lucas Published
Sennheiser HD 560S over-ear headphones are built for budget-conscious audiophiles — because taking music listening seriously shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg.

By Simon Lucas Published
Sennheiser's next-gen flagship true wireless earbuds have a smaller design, are more affordable, have better ANC, and the same great sound

By Simon Lucas Published
Astell & Kern's first pair of wireless earbuds deliver top-tier sound, but in terms of features they're not quite the full package.

By Simon Lucas Published
The Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 comes with Dolby Atmos support and delivers audiophile sound with movies and music
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