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Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas is a freelance technology journalist with over 20 years of experience writing about the audio and video aspects of home entertainment. He was the editor of What Hi-Fi? Magazine before going freelance and has since contributed to a huge range of titles, including Wired, Metro and GQ. He’s also acted as an audio consultant for some of the world’s highest-profile consumer electronics brands and has been to IFA and CES more times than he’d care to remember.
- What are bone-conduction headphones? They’re making waves in the headphone industry and among fitness fans – we lift the lid on audio’s latest trendSimon Lucas
- What are Bluetooth codecs? We unlock the mysteries of Bluetooth codecs, and explain why you should know your aptXes from your LDACsSimon Lucas
- JBL Tour ONE M3: One unique feature sets these headphones apart Genuinely impressive in some respects, and with a functionality party-piece too, the JBL Tour ONE M3 are nevertheless giving a bit too much away to the class leaders£382Simon Lucas
- 7 mistakes runners make when buying headphones Looking for some headpones for your long run? Don't make these crucial mistakes when considering your next purchaseSimon Lucas
- Where to position a subwoofer in relation to a soundbar A subwoofer can help enhance a soundbar’s performance but only if it’s correctly placed. Here are our expert tips for optimal audio qualitySimon Lucas
- Mistakes people make when buying a soundbar Soundbars can improve your TV’s audio output enormously but there’s lots to consider before buying one if you don’t want buyer’s remorseSimon Lucas
- Sky Glass Gen 2 vs Sky Glass: How do they compare? Sky has unveiled the Sky Glass Gen 2, but how big an upgrade is it on its predecessor and should it be at the top of your TV wishlist?Simon Lucas
- The best ANC headphones you can buy The best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy – of every style, and at every price – tested and selected by audio expertsAndy White
- Nothing Ear (2024): ANC earbuds with one glaring issue The Nothing Ear have a lot going for them but are hamstrung by noise cancellation that completely changes how they sound£129Simon Lucas
- recommendedCambridge Audio Melomania M100: First-rate mid-range earbuds The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 sound great, are very well specified and very much worthy of your attention£169Simon Lucas
- Hisense AX5100G: Cheap but not very cheerful The Hisense AX51000G is an eminently affordable surround-sound system but its audio performance disappoints in a number of areas£259Simon Lucas
- Bose Smart Soundbar 600: What you want versus what you need The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers big, immersive Dolby Atmos audio but is less convincing when handling non-Atmos content£500Simon Lucas
- best buySennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: Better, and more affordable Outstanding battery life, impressive audio quality and startlingly aggressive pricing makes the newest Momentum the most competitive yet£300Simon Lucas
- recommendedSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review A great combination of ergonomics, specification and performance make the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 a genuine contender£259Simon Lucas
- Samsung HW-Q600C: Very capable but short on Atmos impact The Samsung HW-Q600C is confident and accomplished in most ways but isn’t quite the finished spatial audio article£549Simon Lucas