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

By Lee Dunkley Last updated
These low-cost EarFun Air 2 wireless earbuds really surprised me and are my new budget favorite.

By Alex Bracetti Published
Creative’s Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds with xMEMS drivers offer better sound quality than dynamic driver buds, but they lack certain fundamentals.

By Kate Kozuch Last updated
Editor's ChoiceAs Apple's flagship design, the AirPods Max noise-canceling headphones don’t disappoint, even if the high price is hard to stomach.

By Lee Dunkley Last updated
Editor's ChoiceBowers & Wilkins Px8 are $699 luxury Bluetooth headphones aimed at those who take music listening seriously.

By Lee Dunkley Last updated
Editor's ChoiceBose's flagship noise-canceling headphones are best yet

By Simon Lucas Last updated
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.

By Lee Dunkley Last updated
$179 Sennheiser Accentum over-ear headphones deliver strong ANC and signature sound performance with lengthy playtimes for budget-conscious buyers.

By Lee Dunkley Published
KEF boosts its active bass speaker systems with a new 9-inch force-canceling KC92 sub offering 1,000W power output, plus four all-new 300W Kube MIE subwoofers.

By Lee Dunkley Last updated
The JBL L42ms music system is a luxury futureproof wireless speaker inspired by classic design with 24-bit/96kHz hi-res audio support and modern streaming smarts.

By Lee Dunkley Published
My favorite bookshelf speaker system morphs into a pair of wireless towers — now that's music to my ears.

By Alex Bracetti, Lee Dunkley Last updated
Editor's ChoiceThe Beats Fit Pro is an exceptional sporty model that merges brand staples with high-end Apple features.

By Lee Dunkley Last updated
This JBL speaker deal is the one I'd go for right now

By Lee Dunkley Published
One of the best-looking and sounding portable speakers I've tried, but when it comes to stronger battery life and durability some rivals do it better.

By Lee Dunkley Published
The first new CX-series music streamer since 2018, this supercharged player looks like another great audiophile solution.

By Alex Bracetti Published
The $179 Sennheiser Accentum are the year’s biggest audio surprise and the best headphone deal around.

By Lee Dunkley Last updated
Legendary wireless speaker maker, KEF, just added a new 'lite' version to its class-leading LSX II series, making one of the best music systems better value and even more attractive.

By Lee Dunkley Published
Jabra's wireless earbuds have a big fanbase, but how does its Elite 10 flagship design compare to Sony's vaunted WF-1000XM5?

By Lee Dunkley Published
New OnePlus Buds 3 cost less than their predecessor and have more powerful Adaptive ANC and longer battery life. Could they be the best cheap wireless earbuds ever?

By Lee Dunkley Last updated
I've experienced some of the coolest audio systems in the world, and these are the most elegant music setups tried.

By Lee Dunkley Last updated
Bowers & Wilkins has a renowned Hi-Fi heritage but how do its updated Px7 S2e headphones compare to Sony's all-conquering WH-1000XM5?

By Lee Dunkley Published
Editor's ChoiceThese Bowers & Wilkins wireless headphones boast 24-bit audio and a retuned acoustic architecture. Surprisingly, they're more similar to the company's flagship Px8 than I expected.

By Lee Dunkley Published
These low-cost headphones are great options for all kinds of travel

By Lee Dunkley Published
My pick of the top audio highlights to look out for in the year ahead
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!

