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 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 last updated 12 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).

Panasonic JZ1000 4K OLED TV review

By Simon Lucas last updated 11 October 21

Recommended

The Panasonic JZ1000 could be better for sound and upscaling, but when it's good it’s very good indeed

Philips OLED806 (55OLED806) review

By Simon Lucas published 29 September 21

Editor's Choice

If any model in the Philips OLED806 range is in your budget, you simply have to audition it.

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.

Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless review

By Simon Lucas last updated 15 July 21

Recommended

Sennheiser finally engages with the true wireless earbuds mainstream – with fairly predictable results.

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.

Devialet Gemini review

By Simon Lucas last updated 28 June 21

The Devialet Gemini sound fantastic – as long as you don't turn off the active noise cancellation.

The Sony A90J OLED on a TV unit in a minimalist living room with a plant nearby.

Sony A90J OLED TV review

By Simon Lucas published 24 June 21

Editor's Choice

The Sony A90J is far from the most affordable OLED TV around, but you absolutely get what you pay for.

Huawei Vision S review

By Simon Lucas published 15 June 21

Review If the UK’s version of the Vision S is the same as this one, and it costs as much as Huawei thinks it will, then it makes for an intriguing first attempt at (not quite) a television.