Simon Lucas
Recent articles by Simon Lucas
Creative Sound Blaster X5: Functionality over sound quality
Audio
No desktop device has such extensive functionality as the Creative Sound Blaster X5 - but any number have better outright sound quality
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus review: Less is “Plus"
SoundbarsOffering power and scale in a relatively compact package, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus only seems expensive until you hear it
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: The sound is all around
HeadphonesThe Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are very impressive in quite a few ways but don’t look or feel as premium as they sound
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar: A decent option but no sure thing
SoundbarsThere's lots to like about the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar but it's held back by a few frustrating foibles
Sennheiser Accentum review: An easy recommendation
HeadphonesThe Sennheiser Accentum offer a bit of high-end cachet and a bit of high-end performance, without the high-end price tag
Denon DHT-S316: Upgrade your sound on the cheap
SoundbarsThe Denon DHT-S316 will bring your TV’s audio into line with its picture quality but is hardly your only choice at this sort of money
Devialet Gemini II review: Earbuds for the individualist
HeadphonesThe Devialet Gemini II are just as left-field a choice as any other Devialet product. That’s not to suggest they’re without charm, however
Yamaha True X SR-X50A review: Does X truly mark the spot?
SoundbarsWhen it’s good it’s very very good, but the Yamaha SR-X50A is not quite the complete article
Sennheiser Ambeo Mini review: Spatially unconvincing
SoundbarsThere’s a lot to admire about the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini, but at this price its spatial audio needs to be more convincing
Montblanc MTB 03 review: Exclusivity doesn't come cheap
HeadphonesThey’re not perfect, but the Montblanc MTB 03 true wireless earbuds are no dilettantes either