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
![Apple AirPods Max review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SLeVBajsNPW4c3bVUEXuxm-320-80.jpg)
Apple AirPods Max review
By Kate Kozuch last updated
As Apple's flagship design, the AirPods Max noise-canceling headphones don’t disappoint, even if the high price is hard to stomach.
![Bowes & Wilkins Px8 in cream and tan on white carry case](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cJQBpmC6QjyDdMwN25WjRK-320-80.jpg)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 review: A luxurious alternative to Sony and Bose's flagship headphones
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 are $699 luxury Bluetooth headphones aimed at those who take music listening seriously.
![Bose QC Ultra Headphones listing image shown in smoke white held aloft in daylight on an urban street](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8zbndSSA58pwPNLRMttFa6-320-80.jpg)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Bose's flagship noise-canceling headphones are best yet
![Sony WH-1000XM5 Black and ecru (off-white) color versions against a office window](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vi2wGRxkSHN8mbGjLAcdmX-320-80.jpg)
Sony WH-1000XM5 review
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.
![Sennheiser Accentum in black and white](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UX8zFne5YD3XqtYkjQ7oBS-320-80.jpeg)
Sennheiser Accentum review: Powerful battery life and top-class noise canceling for less
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.
![KEF KC92 lifestyle with R11Meta speakers in a lifestyle setting](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8qZ4iuDeopaZBo5MYNNFzU-320-80.jpg)
My favorite KEF speakers just got a big bass boost with 5 new subwoofers that integrate with all kinds of audio setups
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.
![JBL L42ms on a table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JSQQMAQcDbeEeaSCxekr7a-320-80.jpg)
JBL's 200W wireless speaker with hi-res streaming is a luxury music system I'd buy
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.
![Q Acoustics M40 speakers in lifestyle shot with record player](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bcPvzyyW4e8PT3mbjCpJ5H-320-80.jpg)
One of the best Bluetooth speaker systems just got a big upgrade for 2024
By Lee Dunkley published
My favorite bookshelf speaker system morphs into a pair of wireless towers — now that's music to my ears.
![The Beats Fit Pro propped atop its charging case](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6eWhH7JCYH59nKF8A4TN4j-320-80.jpg)
Beats Fit Pro review: Apple's best workout headphones
By Alex Bracetti, Lee Dunkley last updated
The Beats Fit Pro is an exceptional sporty model that merges brand staples with high-end Apple features.
![JBL Authentics 300 wireless speaker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gTqhgQ8oZht2q9ghfD9tJY-320-80.jpg)
Amazon has a massive sale on JBL wireless speakers, and my favorite portable is $100 off
By Lee Dunkley last updated
This JBL speaker deal is the one I'd go for right now
![JBL Authentics 300 speaker on floor near a wooden crate](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3HFkeLYHv2SgSZroHRrrbG-320-80.jpg)
JBL Authentics 300 review
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.
![Cambridge Audio CXN100 on a shelf with phone placed to the right](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ueWrTYaKU9ARezQncpe6ph-320-80.jpg)
Cambridge Audio unveils new CXN100 audiophile-grade music streamer — and I want one
By Lee Dunkley published
The first new CX-series music streamer since 2018, this supercharged player looks like another great audiophile solution.
![Sennheiser Accentum worn be reviewer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/94tomdhn5KP9r2BsoNA8Gd-320-80.jpg)
I test headphones for a living, and these are my favorite noise cancelers under $200
By Alex Bracetti published
The $179 Sennheiser Accentum are the year’s biggest audio surprise and the best headphone deal around.
![KEF LSX II wireless speakers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DzaxQ6ir9hvvYqMLxXnjsg-320-80.jpg)
My favorite audiophile wireless speakers just got a whole lot more affordable
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.
![Listing image for Sony WF-100XM5 vs. Jabra Elite 10 face-off showing bot earbuds in charging case held between finger tips.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BrzxcibK4zWMXQD9brUJb-320-80.jpg)
Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Jabra Elite 10: Which wireless earbuds win?
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?
![OnePlus Buds 3 in black and blue color options](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BaKhpXdJwDBLuuu2ARQyjL-320-80.jpg)
OnePlus Buds 3 $99 wireless earbuds look like serious AirPods rivals
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?
![Sonus faber Omnia with Amy WineHouse LP and record player](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YoNGRM4bCG7VuQ2HEjLrWj-320-80.jpg)
5 best audiophile music systems for style
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.
![Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e with Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones on a cream background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3VtmzgtMUHV3pbgQ7fP3uB-320-80.jpg)
Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e: Which noise-canceling headphones win?
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?
![Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e held in the air above a dining room table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gMkUqvEthoxFi2qwXWXVDS-320-80.jpg)
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e review
By Lee Dunkley published
These 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.
![Listing image for best fake AirPods showing Nothing Ear (2) in charging case in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BG7qUp7e9H9wLxTS7AE7SH-320-80.jpg)
Best fake AirPods of 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
We test the best fake AirPods that bring you Apple's iconic drop-stem style for less
![Listing image showing Grado SR325 headphones worn by reviewer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/syUDN2AhB7B5YkWuhcrtkd-320-80.jpg)
I test headphones for a living and these throwback headphones are some of the best I've heard
By Alex Bracetti published
Grado’s SR325x wired headphones enrich the music listening experience in ways that most wireless earbuds can’t, and are some of the best I’ve tried.
![Sennheiser Accentum headphones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zHPCHgJhNthahthjY94ZW6-320-80.jpg)
5 best cheap headphones for travel
By Lee Dunkley published
These low-cost headphones are great options for all kinds of travel
![FiiO R9 lifestyle image showing desktop setup](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dTMXacwpdrL8QkwhijMEVC-320-80.jpg)
7 best audio products at CES 2024
By Lee Dunkley published
My pick of the top audio highlights to look out for in the year ahead
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