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
Devialet Mania review: The high-end portable speaker that's big on bass
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The orb-shaped Devialet Mania Bluetooth speaker is a luxury portable aimed at high-quality audio fans. It delivers great sound and powerful bass, but there's a big catch.
7 features I want to see on all wireless headphones
By Alex Bracetti last updated
A high price tag should land you a one-of-a-kind experience, which is why we’re calling for all luxury headphones to carry these features.
Hurry! Beats Studio 3 are over 50% off in early Prime Day deal
By Lee Dunkley published
Beats Studio 3 are a fast-charging pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones — and this early Prime Day deal is a great price.
Act fast! Get 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free
By Lee Dunkley published
For a limited time only, Amazon Music Unlimited is offering free access to 100 million songs for 4 months. Now that's music to my ears!
I test headphones for a living and these are the wireless earbuds I'm most excited for in 2023
By Lee Dunkley published
My favorite wireless earbuds from last year are about to be upstaged by two new models from Denon using the same sound tech for the ultimate personalized listening experience.
One of my favorite Spotify features is coming to Apple Music with iOS 17
By Lee Dunkley published
Apple Music gets a boost with new free features expected to arrive on the lossless streaming service later this year.
This portable projector made my outdoor movie night — here's what happened
By Lee Dunkley published
The XGIMI Halo+ portable projector turned out to be the ultimate home theater movie experience for my backyard.
The Sonos Era 300 speaker sounds great, but the flagship Five is better — here's why
By Lee Dunkley published
I love the spatial audio capabilities of the new Sonos Era 300, but the flagship Five is still my favorite Sonos speaker.
AirPods Pro 2 are getting the Sony WH-1000XM5's best features with iOS 17
By Lee Dunkley published
Conversation Awareness is a speak-to-chat technology coming to AirPods Pro 2 that automatically recognizes when you need to listen and engage with the world around you.
These noise-canceling headphones beat Sony's WH-1000XM5 — here's why
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones deliver amazing battery life and great audio for less than Sony's signature cans.
Forget smartphones, this portable music player is an iPod on steroids
By Lee Dunkley published
Smartphones aren't made with music in mind, and a dedicated player is a must-have if you care about audio quality.
Apple Adaptive Audio for AirPods — what it is and how it works
By Lee Dunkley published
Everything we know about the enhanced audio features coming to AirPods later this year.
This hidden AirPods Pro 2 feature is a game-changer
By Lee Dunkley published
Apple's AirPods are stacked with useful features to deliver a rich experience with every day activities, but the Announce Notifications feature is the most powerful I've discovered so far.
Sony's best-ever noise-canceling earbuds just crashed to their lowest price on Amazon
By Lee Dunkley published
The Sony WF-1000XM4 buds are some of the best noise-canceling earbuds you can buy, and are at their lowest ever price right now.
I test headphones and these $149 Sony noise-cancelers are really all you need
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Sony's WH-CH720N wireless noise-canceling over-ear headphones deliver a big-brand experience at an attainable price, and have better battery life than many flagships.
Audio-Technica's radical Sound Burger portable turntable gets re-released
By Lee Dunkley last updated
40 years after it originally launched, this portable record player is refreshed with modern features and comes in a choice of colors.
5 wireless earbuds that beat the AirPods Pro 2 on sound
By Alex Bracetti published
Apple's AirPods lead many categories, but sound quality isn’t one of them. Here are 5 wireless earbuds that make the grade for audiophiles.
I test headphones and these 5 wireless earbuds have the best battery life
By Lee Dunkley published
These wireless earbuds have the best battery life so you can spend more time listening to your favorite music and less time on power top ups.
Samsung's latest Dolby Atmos soundbar package looks set to be a big Sonos rival
By Lee Dunkley published
Samsung unveils 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar with room tuning to compete with Sonos Arc.
I just tried Beats earbuds for the first time — here's what happened
By Lee Dunkley published
I've tested dozens of wireless earbuds over the years, but the Beats Studio Buds+ are my first proper encounter with the brand. Here's what I think.
Technics' flagship noise-cancelling earbuds beat AirPods on all-day comfort
By Lee Dunkley published
I've been wearing the EAH-AZ80 noise-cancelling earbuds all day for working from home, here's what happened.
Amazon unveils cheapest Alexa-enabled Echo Buds yet at just $49
By Lee Dunkley published
Amazon's newly designed Echo Buds are the pocket-friendly way to take Alexa with you anywhere you go.
Apple hasn't announced them yet, but Beats Studio Buds+ are already showing up in stores
By Lee Dunkley published
There's nothing official from Apple yet, but new transparent Beats Studio Buds+ noise-cancellers have been spotted in-store at Best Buy.
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