Lee Dunkley
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 covers 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
The best record players 2024: Top turntables for any budget
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Dust off your vinyl collection, or start a new one — these are the best turntables you can buy, at any budget.
Nothing Ear hands-on: New flagship buds with smart ANC and incredible sound personalization
By Lee Dunkley published
Not yet ratedLook out Apple, these next-gen Nothing Ear wireless earbuds are serious AirPods Pro rivals with adaptive features and smart sound personalization at a mid-market price.
Marshall unveils next-gen Bluetooth headphones and buds with major battery life and connectivity upgrades
By Lee Dunkley last updated
New Marshall Major V headphones and Minor IV buds introduce improved sound and stronger battery life in the same classic design.
Best JBL speakers in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
These are the best JBL speakers you can buy right now, tested for a portable life indoors and out.
Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which is the best music app?
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Our Apple Music vs. Spotify comparison puts the titan music apps head-to-head to find out which is better.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: Which audiophile earbuds win?
By Lee Dunkley published
Sennheiser and Cambridge Audio wireless earbud flagships go head-to-head to find out how they compare.
Best AirPods 2024: Top Apple models tested and rated
By Lee Dunkley last updated
We compare the best iOS features and performance to find the right Apple AirPods for you.
Sony's new Ult headphones and Bluetooth speaker series blew me away with powerful bass
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Sony unveils new bass-heavy ULT-series with a four-strong lineup of models including new headphones and portable Bluetooth speakers that will shake the room as well as your ears.
Tidal review: An unbeatable hi-fi music streaming experience
By Alex Bracetti last updated
If audio quality is important to you along with clear artist remuneration, then there’s only one music streaming service worthy of your money.
Best music streaming services in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Our guide to the best music streaming services compares functionality, sound quality, and price.
Tidal just made its hi-res music subscription as cheap as Apple Music
By Lee Dunkley published
My favorite music streaming service just rolled all its premium hi-res features into a new $11/month plan.
The best USB microphones in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best USB microphones are plug-and-play solutions that are great for pros and novices alike. Here are the best models we’ve tested.
The best microphones in 2024: Boost voice quality at home
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Whether you’re working from home or just want to upgrade your video calls, the best microphones can upgrade recording quality boost.
Best Apple AirPods alternatives: Top picks of 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best Apple AirPods alternatives: rival earbud designs tested and ranked for sound quality and features.
Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: Which wireless earbuds win?
By Lee Dunkley published
Cambridge Audio's Melomania M100 wireless earbuds offer a lot for a lot less than Sony's top model with top-quality sound, strong ANC and battery life, but which one wins overall?
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 review
By Lee Dunkley last updated
I'm hooked on the Melomania M100's Hi-Fi sound with lossless audio support, superb noise-canceling and class-leading battery life.
The best gaming microphones in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Our best gaming microphones are a serious upgrade from your headset's built-in mic.
Best headsets and headphones for working from home 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The best headsets and headphones for working from home offer crystal-clear audio for voice and video calls. Here are our picks based on our extensive testing.
Beats Solo 4 release date, specs and price — everything you need to know
By Lee Dunkley published
Beats Solo 4 headphones pack re-engineered sound, USB-C and 50-hour battery — they will cost $199 when they arrive in May.
Best podcasting microphones in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Our picks for the best podcasting microphones will make you and your guests sound better whether you're a podcasting pro or a just getting into it.
The best noise-cancelling earbuds in 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
These are the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now, ranked and rated by our audio experts.
Apple AirPods Max 2: Everything we know so far
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here are AirPods Max 2 rumors we've heard so far, plus the top features we want to see from the second-gen Apple AirPods Max.
I worked at Sennheiser's factory to find out how it builds audiophile headphones
By Lee Dunkley published
Sennheiser put me to work to discover how its elite headphones are made at its factory in Tullamore, Ireland — here's what I learned.