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
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 can upgrade recording quality boost.
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.
Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: Which wireless earbuds win?
By Lee Dunkley published
Cambridge Audio's Melomania M100 wireless earbuds offer a lot for a lot less than Sony's top model with top-quality sound, strong ANC and battery life, but which one wins overall?
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 review
By Lee Dunkley last updated
I'm hooked on the Melomania M100's Hi-Fi sound with lossless audio support, superb noise-canceling and class-leading battery life.
The best gaming microphones in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Our best gaming microphones are a serious upgrade from your headset's built-in mic.
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.
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.
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.
Beats Solo 4 release date, specs and price — everything you need to know
By Lee Dunkley published
Beats Solo 4 headphones pack re-engineered sound, USB-C and 50-hour battery — they will cost $199 when they arrive in May.
Best podcasting microphones in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Our picks for the best podcasting microphones will make you and your guests sound better whether you're a podcasting pro or a just getting into it.
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.
The best Sony headphones in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
We've tested and ranked Sony's top headphones and earbuds to find the best model for you.
I worked at Sennheiser's factory to find out how it builds audiophile headphones
By Lee Dunkley published
Sennheiser put me to work to discover how its elite headphones are made at its factory in Tullamore, Ireland — here's what I learned.
Best Sonos speakers in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best Sonos speakers and soundbars you can buy right now
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.
Last chance! My favorite wireless earbuds for personalized sound are $70 off in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Denon's PerL Pro noise-canceling buds with aptX Lossless audio support have dropped to their lowest-ever price.
Sonos Roam 2 reportedly coming in June — 3 biggest upgrades
By Lee Dunkley published
Sonos' smallest go anywhere speaker could introduce new touch sensitive controls, better battery life and a new app.
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
JBL Go 3 review: A punchy, pocket-sized waterproof speaker
By James Archer last updated
The JBL Go 3 is an impressive little Bluetooth speaker with full waterproofing, plenty of bass and better-than-expected battery life.
The best cheap soundbars in 2024: Low cost TV speakers tested by experts
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Low-cost 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.
I'm a headphone expert and Sony's WH-1000XM4 with $100 off at Amazon is the deal I'd go for
By Lee Dunkley published
I've tested dozens of ANC headphones and Sony's WH-1000XM4 are hard to beat with almost a third off their full price in Amazon's Big Spring Sale right now.
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.