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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The best AirPods Max cases and covers 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Here are the best AirPods Max cases and covers we’ve tested to keep your Apple headphones safe and looking their best.
![Listing image for best Apple AirPods alternatives showing Jabra Elite 10 listing image shot in charging case held in hand with lid open](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hyboM4MmZLyCK9bS2ZNUH8-320-80.jpg)
Best Apple AirPods alternatives: Top picks of 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best Apple AirPods alternatives: rival earbud designs tested and ranked for sound quality and features.
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Best Bluetooth speakers 2024: Top models for great sound
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best Bluetooth speakers we've tested for home and outdoor sounds — rated for style, audio quality, connectivity, battery life and value.
![Listing image for best cheap wireless earbuds showing OnePlus Buds 3 in charging case held in hand in outdoors](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jks27GkCmfpxhZCXc7uYcE-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Listing image for best headphones with a mic buying guide showing call quality testing on the Sennheiser Accentum](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M2AnfbHBWfsVSkjX7FGePe-320-80.jpg)
Best headphones with a mic for voice and video calls 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Stay connected to voice calls and video conversations with the best headphones with built-in mics, based on our real-world testing.
![Listing image for best microphones showing Blue Yeti Nano press shot showing mic on a desktop next to a monitor screen and a green plant](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7S9BmJjBEATJvkbHNFzZCb-320-80.jpg)
The best microphones in 2024: Boost voice quality at home
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Whether you’re working from home or just want to upgrade your video calls, the best microphones will help you get the best audio quality.
![Sony WF-1000XM5 in black held in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DfsreFpR5LkZbdY4C3QdX3-320-80.jpg)
Best wireless earbuds 2024 — tested and rated
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.
![Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Umg7LQ4eRcsge39TVGEzg4-320-80.jpg)
The best noise-cancelling earbuds in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
These are the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now, ranked and rated by our audio experts.
![Listing image for best outdoor speakers showing Polk Atrium 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fwj9poYDW5jZKc72294hGT-320-80.jpg)
Best outdoor speakers 2024: Tested in our own backyards
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Here's our top outdoor speakers whether you're working in the garden or hanging out at the beach or park.
![Ultimate Ears Everboom series group shot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fMDHLkB6frnZGqAtRPmCr-320-80.jpg)
Forget Bose — Ultimate Ears just unveiled Everboom speaker that's big on sound and costs less
By Lee Dunkley published
New Ultimate Ears Everboom challenges Bluetooth speaker rivals with 360-degree sound, IP67 dust and water protection, and 20-hour playback for $249.
![Beats PowerBeats Pro worn by female runner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZpjE4KAVvq8ETdDnA9B5T8-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Listing image showing reviewer wearing Focal Bathys for best audiophile headphones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ita9EcdkgpNtXrkK2EK3SP-320-80.jpg)
The best audiophile headphones in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best audiophile headphones deliver a top-flight audio experience — whether you're seeking a pair of wired over-ear cans or wireless in-ears, these are the best we've listened to.
![JBL L42ms on table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qsny5Z35JasuU8K7zW2afJ-320-80.jpg)
I just tested JBL's new retro-style speaker — and the sound is stunning
By Lee Dunkley published
Retro styling, hi-res audio and Apple AirPlay... JBL's luxury speaker system is a thoroughly modern music maker that looks and sounds great.
![Listing image for best AV receivers showing Denon AVR-X4800 AV receiver](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QDc6U5eLRWCvKgNeUszroW-320-80.jpg)
Best AV receivers 2024: Top amps tested by home theater experts
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best AV receivers tested for power, sound and connectivity — these amps deliver on movie night
![Listing image for best Bose headphones showing Bose QuietComfort headphones held up against a blue sky](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MwSL28MbxFN7bzc9BgL3v4-320-80.jpg)
The best Bose headphones in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
From over-ear to in-ear, we’ve tested the best Bose headphones to determine the right ones for you.
![AirPods Max 2 rumors](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PKWiMkno2x5p2hpDh4TK9H-320-80.jpg)
Apple AirPods Max 2: Everything we know so far
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here are AirPods Max 2 rumors we've heard so far, plus the top features we want to see from the second-gen Apple AirPods Max.
![Kanto Ora speakers on a desktop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oxDmMrmYifg43dDakgwNqj-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Listing image for the best cheap earbuds showing the JLab Go Air Pop held in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8k4ht4BJim9fsxaWigDgLE-320-80.jpg)
The best cheap earbuds 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best cheap earbuds you can buy for $50 or less based on our testing — great sound without shelling out.
![Best cheap soundbars listing image showing the Creative Stage V2 placed in front of a TV](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MLu89jjwnKMgThVC7zzL4j-320-80.jpg)
Best cheap soundbars 2024: Low-cost ways to upgrade your TV sound
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Cut-price soundbars tested and rated for sound quality, connectivity and ease of use. Find out which of these great budget buys is best at boosting TV sound.
![JBL Flip 6 vs Sony ULT Field 1](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iYryTQU9ME4cDNuEfcVqt3-320-80.jpg)
JBL Flip 6 vs. Sony ULT Field 1: Which Bluetooth speaker wins?
By Lee Dunkley published
Sony is shaking up the portable speaker market with its bass-heavy ULT series, but how does its smallest model compare to JBL's Bluetooth champ?
![Listing image for best noise-cancelling headphones showing 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)
The best noise-cancelling headphones in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best noise-cancelling headphones around today — from over-ear cans to wireless earbuds, we test the lot.
![The Klipsch Flexus sound system at CES 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NbxgzzDVoisd8CCg8RtHc3-320-80.jpg)
I test speakers for a living, and this Klipsch Dolby Atmos soundbar blew me away
By Lee Dunkley published
This Klipsch Flexus Core 200 soundbar powered by Onkyo is one of the best Dolby Atmos speaker systems I've heard, and it costs just $499.
![Listing image for best headsets and headphones for working from home showing Sony WH-1000XM5, AirPods Pro 2 placed on a MacBook laptop at a desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bBTNjjp3voMcuEnHHaBCCd-320-80.jpg)
Best headsets and headphones for working from home 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best headsets and headphones for working from home offer crystal-clear audio for voice and video calls. Here are our picks based on our extensive testing.