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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.

Yamaha True X SR-X50A review: Does X truly mark the spot? When it’s good it’s very very good, but the Yamaha SR-X50A is not quite the complete article

£799

Simon Lucas 22 September 2023
Sennheiser Ambeo Mini review: Spatially unconvincing There’s a lot to admire about the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini, but at this price its spatial audio needs to be more convincing

£699

Simon Lucas 30 August 2023
Montblanc MTB 03 review: Exclusivity doesn't come cheap They’re not perfect, but the Montblanc MTB 03 true wireless earbuds are no dilettantes either

£345

Simon Lucas 17 August 2023
Orange Box: The speaker Led Zeppelin would have used The Orange Box has the looks and the sound to delight, but its portable credentials are more than a little questionable

£275

Simon Lucas 16 August 2023
recommended

Focal Bathys: Deeply impressive over-ear noise-cancellers Ordinary active noise-cancellation aside, Focal’s first foray into the world of wireless over-ear headphones is deeply impressive

£699

Simon Lucas 24 July 2023
The best record players for any budget Whether you’re a vinyl veteran or a recent record convert, we’ve got a selection of turntables that will get you spinning

Simon Lucas 13 July 2023
Amazon Echo Studio review: Amazon’s bassiest smart speaker It’s an impressive device in any number of respects, but unruly bass leaves the Amazon Echo Studio sounding a little wonky

£190

Simon Lucas 13 July 2023
Sony NW-A306 review: Big sound from a compact Walkman Given the right stuff to work with, the Sony NW-A306 can sound bigger and more expensive than it is

£349

Simon Lucas 15 June 2023
Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus: Chatting ain’t cheap The Conversation Clear Plus boost speech and cancel noise effectively, but a number of issues see them fail to justify their hefty price tag

£749

Simon Lucas 21 April 2023
recommended

Bluesound Pulse M review: Little speaker, great big sound The Bluesound Pulse M is guaranteed to get your pulse racing with its combination of attractive design and engaging performance

£449

Simon Lucas 3 April 2023
Sennheiser HD 660S2 review: Wired for sound Treat them with consideration where your source of music is concerned, and the Sennheiser HD 660S2 have plenty going for them

£499

Simon Lucas 15 March 2023
recommended

Yamaha SR-C30A review: A little soundbar with big ambitions Small but perfectly formed, the Yamaha SR-C30A is a diverting option for those who desire an unobtrusive upgrade to their TV sound

£299

Simon Lucas 24 February 2023
Panasonic OLED: Bring home the Hollywood experience From the flawless display to the sumptuous sound, Panasonic's best-ever television delivers Tinseltown quality

Simon Lucas 23 July 2019
Why your next TV should be an LG NanoCell How the LG NanoCell TV delivers vivid visuals from every angle

Simon Lucas 16 July 2019
Here's why your next TV should be a Sony AG8 or AG9 Jaw-dropping OLED panels and groundbreaking audio combine to provide a truly cinematic experience

Simon Lucas 25 June 2019