Articles by Simon Lucas

Simon Lucas is a freelance technology journalist and consultant, with particular emphasis on the audio/video aspects of home entertainment. If it's involved in the production of sound or visual images, Simon will have written about it during the course of what will soon be a 20-year career.

Before embracing the carefree life of the freelancer, Simon was editor of What Hi-Fi? magazine and whathifi.com – a stint that lasted nearly six years and coincided with the website becoming the planet's leading source of audio/visual buying advice for consumers. Since then, he's written for titles including (but not limited to) to Wired, Metro, the Guardian, HiFi+ and GQ, and has acted as an audio consultant for some of the world's most high-profile consumer electronics brands. All from what he likes to call 'The English Riviera' but what is more commonly known as 'Brighton'.

Despite an invariably packed schedule, Simon likes to make time during the working week to publish (and invariably then hastily delete) tweets about the state of the nation (in general), the state of Aston Villa (in particular) and the state of his partner's cat via @OnlySimonLucas.

Articles by: Simon Lucas

the technic-s eah-a800 noise-cancelling headphones

Technics EAH-A800 review

By Simon Lucas published 8 April 22

Recommended

The Technics EAH-A800 noise-cancelling headphones offer an outstanding battery life and excellent sound.

the philips fidelio t1 true wireless earbuds

Philips Fidelio T1 review

By Simon Lucas published 4 April 22

There's a lot to like about Philips' latest wireless earbuds, but there's an elephant in the room...

Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 review

By Simon Lucas published 31 March 22

Recommended

The widescreen sound is what the Panorama 3 soundbar is shooting for - is it third time lucky for Bowers & Wilkins?

the denon true wireless earbuds in black

Denon AH-C830NCW review

By Simon Lucas published 7 March 22

Denon goes all-in on sound quality for its first true wireless earbuds, offering another alternative to Apple’s AirPods Pro.

the shure aonic free true wireless earbuds

Shure AONIC Free review

By Simon Lucas published 7 February 22

Recommended

Shure's AONIC Free true wireless earbuds are big and clever - even if the battery life leaves something to be desired.

the denon home sound bar 550 underneath a tv

Denon Home Sound Bar 550 review

By Simon Lucas published 7 February 22

Think the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is just the ticket? Denon invites you to think again.

the chord mojo 2 portable dac connected to a tablet and earphones

Chord Mojo 2 review

By Simon Lucas published 1 February 22

Editor's Choice

The Chord Mojo 2 swipes the title of the best portable DAC you can buy today.

the bose soundlink flex bluetooth speaker

Bose SoundLink Flex review

By Simon Lucas published 24 January 22

Another day, another very listenable portable Bluetooth speaker from Bose.

a closeup of the sennheiser cx plus true wireless earbuds

Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless review

By Simon Lucas published 18 January 22

By adding active noise cancellation and aptX Adaptive compatibility to a proven formula, Sennheiser wants to snatch your ‘true wireless’ money from its rivals.

the astell & kern sp2000t portable music player

Astell & Kern A&ultima SP2000T review

By Simon Lucas published 17 January 22

Editor's Choice

If you’re not prepared to compromise on your portable audio experience, you don’t have to. Just know that it’ll cost you.

the cleer audio alpha headphones in black

Cleer Audio ALPHA review

By Simon Lucas published 13 January 22

Recommended

A diverting and accomplished alternative to the more obvious choices.

What is mini-LED? The TV display tech explained

By Simon Lucas published 4 January 22

In Depth Mini-LED is at the fore of this year's TV ranges, but what exactly is it, and why should you even care?

the audio pro a36 floorstanding speakers either side of a TV

Audio Pro A36 review

By Simon Lucas published 6 December 21

The Audio Pro A36 are the biggest-sounding little speakers around.

the technics eah-az60 wireless earbuds in their charging case

Technics EAH-AZ60 review

By Simon Lucas published 3 December 21

Recommended

Technics piles on the features but manages to keep the price of its flagship true wireless earbuds realistic.

the technics eah-az40 true wireless earbuds in their charging case

Technics EAH-AZ40 review

By Simon Lucas published 9 November 21

Technics serves up some of the most enduringly comfortable true wireless in-ears we’ve ever experienced.

Micro LED TV: the premium display tech explained

By Simon Lucas published 8 November 21

In Depth Will Micro LED take the crowning spot for premium TV technologies? Here's what you need to know and what the future of Micro LED TVs looks like.

the bowers & wilkins zeppelin wireless speaker

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin (2021) review

By Simon Lucas published 8 November 21

Editor's Choice

After more than six years away, the Zeppelin is back – and it means business.

the urbanista los angeles self charging headphones

Urbanista Los Angeles review

By Simon Lucas published 14 October 21

Let your headphones take care of charging themselves with the Urbanista Los Angeles.

Yamaha YH-L700A review

By Simon Lucas published 13 October 21

Yamaha's AirPods Max rivals are big (definitely) and clever (mostly).

Samsung Q950TS 8K QLED TV hanging on wall while man watches over table

Samsung Q950TS 8K QLED TV (75Q950TS) review

By Simon Lucas published 10 September 21

Editor's Choice

The Samsung Q950TS is no longer the latest 8K flagship, but it still packs some impressive specs – if you can afford it.

Sony XH90/X900H on a TV unit in a minimalist room.

Sony X900H/XH90 4K HDR TV review

By Simon Lucas published 21 July 21

Editor's Choice

Running from ‘quite large’ to ‘absolutely huge’, Sony’s X900H/XH90 range is an accomplished watch no matter where your pictures are coming from.

the bang & olufsen beoplay hx over-ear headphones on a desk

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX review

By Simon Lucas published 14 July 21

By resisting the usual urge to chuck the kitchen sink at a product, Bang & Olufsen has delivered a deeply satisfying pair of headphones. They still cost you a tidy sum, mind you.

The Samsung QN85A Neo QLED 4K TV in a grey room showing a football match

Samsung QN85A Neo QLED 4K TV review

By Simon Lucas published 2 July 21

Recommended

REVIEW The compromises Samsung has made to ensure its Mini LED technology is a more affordable proposition are hardly visible, and the QN85A is a very accomplished television.