Articles by James Holland, Freelance writer

James Holland loves checking out gadgets of all sorts, whether it's audio equipment, laptops, or vacuums (especially of the robot variety), and does so for a number of Future Publications including TechRadar, Top Ten Reviews, Homes & Gardens, and T3. He's built up an expertise for in-depth reviewing over the last four years. When he's not putting in the work on the latest tech, he loves to travel, play music, and eat questionable food.

Articles by: James Holland

Why Goldenear's hybrid T44 tower speakers somehow boast the best of powered and passive worlds

By James Holland Published 23 August 26

The Goldenear T44 are both powered and passive speakers (depending on the driver and frequency you want to talk about), allowing for some truly unique blending of sound.

How Trinnov's Altitude CI AV processor showed me the importance of flagship 3D room correction in elite home cinema setups

By James Holland Published 22 August 26

The Trinnov Altitude CI AV processor is a magical piece of equipment you didn’t know you needed. Its 3D room correction, software-based processing, and modularity are all next level.

A wide shot of the Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X

How hearing the Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X made me fall in love with the surpreme detail and clarity in electrostatic speakers

By James Holland Published 20 August 26

One of this year's Audio Advice Live's biggest surprises is the Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X speakers, and their detailed sound at a somewhat reasonable price.

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4 of the most detailed and sonically stellar elite hi-fi speakers I heard Audio at Audio Advice Live

By James Holland Published 16 August 26

This year's Audio Advice Live has brought with it some of the best new stereo speakers from Bowers & Wilkins, Focal, Klipsch, and JBL, redefining what a great HiFi speaker is.

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The best video doorbell: security for your home, wherever you are

By James Capell Last updated 1 July 26

Updated We've spent months testing video doorbells from big and small brands to help you make the right choice.

The Klipsch The Nines II are great for use with a TV

I reviewed Klipsch's The Nines II powered stereo speakers, and they're definitely keepers — great sound and nice features in a compact size (though it helps if you're feeling strong)

By James Holland Published 20 June 26

Recommended

The Klipsch The Nines II are a great-sounding set of speakers that come with a surprising price bump.

I spent a week with the budget-friendly Creative Pebble Pro and was impressed by its solid sound and petite form factor

By James Holland Published 13 April 26

Great Value

The Creative Pebble Pro is very, very affordable and it sounds pretty good for the price. Of course, it comes with plenty of compromises due to its low price.

I spent 2 weeks testing the H2O Audio Sonar 2 Pro, and found them to be the perfect headphones for swimming

By James Holland Published 23 March 26

Between the form factor and features, this is one of the best bone conduction headphone options for the pool.

Zygo Z2 bone conduction swimming headphones

Zygo Z2 review: more than swimming headphones — they’re the Peloton of the pool

By James Holland Published 17 March 26

Radio waves over Bluetooth, and onboard workout classes — the Zygo Z2 are swimming headphones with a 'deep ecosystem' of features.

The Cadillac Lyric, with emphasis on the AKG Dolby Atmos speaker array

'God-tier audio in a car’ — I heard the new Cadillac’s AKG Dolby Atmos sound system and I’m never going back

By James Holland Published 15 March 26

Long and dark, shiny and black: why AKG’s new Optiq EV Dolby Atmos sound system made me want to drive straight to the Cadillac ranch

The Fluance Ri91 speakers together, in front of a TV

I reviewed Fluance's Ri91 wireless active stereo speakers, and I loved them for the price — except for a couple of concerns

By James Holland Published 4 February 26

Recommended

The Fluance Ri91 are fantastic in most regards, especially for the price – but I wobble on quality control concerns

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Bose Smart Soundbar vs Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is right for you?

By James Holland Published 6 December 25

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 and the Bose Smart Soundbar are great Dolby Atmos soundbars, but for very different reasons.

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I spent a month testing the new Roku Pro Series (2025), and it’s a solid upgrade on an already high-value TV

By James Holland Published 15 November 25

Recommended

The Roku Pro Series TV (2025) is an excellent lower-cost TV with a unique design and upgraded picture and audio.

Fluance Ri71 bookshelf powered speakers on a windowsill, with trees outside the window.

Fluance's chic powered bookshelf speakers offer impressively detailed, almost neutral sound – with very few drawbacks

By James Holland Published 15 November 25

Recommended

The Fluance Ri71 are great for mid-range powered bookshelf speakers, offering detailed sound with an almost neutral, polite quality.

Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 headphones on a wooden table

I really like Beyerdynamic's newest on-ear headphones, but more for their looks, battery life, and portability than their sound quality

By James Holland Published 2 November 25

The Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 look good, are portable, and have superb battery life. Oh, and they sound pretty good, too.

I review computers for a living and I was wowed by the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27 as soon as I started using it

By James Holland Published 1 November 25

Recommended

The Lenovo Yoga AIO 27 is a great-looking all-in-one that has very flexible ergonomics, not to mention it can be used as a monitor with other computers.

Dell Tower Plus desktop resting on a desk in front of a window

After a couple weeks of using the Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250), I’m as impressed as I am perplexed by it

By James Holland Published 29 October 25

The Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250) can be so many things, a budget productivity machine or gaming powerhouse, depending on the configuration. Regardless, it’s worth your attention.

Klipsch Flexus Core 300 on stand with TV in background

Klipsch Flexus Core 300 review: a seriously immersive soundbar system with Dirac Live room correction

By James Holland Published 27 September 25

Editor's Choice

The Klipsch Flexus Core 300 soundbar sounds great and comes with an almost unparalleled feature set, including Dirac Live room correction.

I tested Creative's 2.1-channel soundbar – it's impressive for the money, and can be used with a TV or a computer

By James Holland Published 10 September 25

It does have a trick or two up its sleeve, but the Creative Stage Pro’s best asset is its low price.

The LG Ultragear GX9 Gaming Monitor engulfed me with its ultrawide, immersive OLED screen, and I don't want to give it back

By James Holland Published 26 August 25

Recommended

The LG Ultragear GX9 is a wonderful gaming monitor that comes with an ultrawide, immersive OLED screen and a price to match.

A Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i sitting on a picnic table outside

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i has just about everything you'd want in a Windows laptop, but falls short of perfection

By James Holland Published 26 August 25

Recommended

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i has just about everything you'd want – minus an audio jack – and it also has a premium price.

The best HP laptop in 2025: our top picks from this trusted laptop brand

By Christian Guyton Last updated 12 August 25

We've come to trust HP for its reliability and quality when it comes to laptop hardware - these are our picks for the best HP laptops money can buy.

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LG S95AR vs LG S95TR: which is the better Dolby Atmos soundbar to pair with your LG OLED TV?

By James Holland Published 27 July 25

The LG S95AR and S95TR are different, but they might not be different enough to justify you buying the newer, more expensive model.

I spent weeks testing the LG S95AR soundbar, and it's a full Dolby Atmos home theater experience

By James Holland Published 20 July 25

Editor's Choice

The LG S95AR is a pricey, but feature-filled soundbar that delivers impressively immersive sound.

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A Lenovo Legion Pro 7i on a table playing a game

After a couple of weeks testing the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, I found its performance and screen impressive, but its battery life? Not so much

By James Holland Published 18 July 25

Recommended

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a powerful gaming laptop that’s an ideal desktop replacement but has weak battery life and a high price tag.

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