
Joe Svetlik
Joe has been writing about tech for 20 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine (now defunct), Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more. His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.
Latest articles by Joe Svetlik

I tested the Sonos Arc Ultra with the Ace headphones – here are four things I like, and two things I don't
By Joe Svetlik published
The perfect home cinema combination?

This future AirPods feature could make them the headphones of choice for vinyl lovers
By Joe Svetlik published
A new Apple patent reveals a touchscreen AirPods case that connects to a turntable.

LG OLED48C5 vs OLED48C4: which small OLED TV is better?
By Joe Svetlik published
The C5 is another five-star winner, but is it much better than the cheaper model from last year?

Marshall Heston 120 vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9: which soundbar should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Marshall's first soundbar squares up against Sony's Award-winning flagship

Best gaming TVs 2025: ideal companions for the PS5, Xbox and PC put to the test
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Take your gaming to the next level with these awesome gaming TVs.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which five-star earbuds should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik published
Bose's second-gen QC Ultra Earbuds earned five stars, but are they better than Sony's reigning pair?

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs QC Ultra Earbuds (1st Gen): which noise-cancelling buds are better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
More advanced noise cancellation comes to these second-gen Bose buds. But are they worth the extra?

Sony Bravia 8 II vs Bravia 9: what's new with Sony's latest TV?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
How does Sony's new step-down model compare to its range-topper? And which should you buy?

Check out the 6 movies and TV shows on repeat in our test rooms right now
By Robyn Quick published
From Star Wars to K-Pop, this is quite the mix

CEDIA Expo 2025 opens Best of Show Award nominations
By Joe Svetlik published
Could your company stand apart from others in the industry?

Pro-Ject's pocket-sized Head Box E headphone amp costs just £89
By Joe Svetlik published
Yet Pro-Ject claims it can power even the most demanding headphones.

IKEA's new Bluetooth speaker looks Nattbad, Nattbad at all
By Joe Svetlik published
The retro-styled speaker has Spotify Tap for instant playing

The best Sony WH-1000XM5 Amazon Prime Day deals 2025
By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell last updated
All the best discounts on Sony's flagship, Award-winning wireless noise-cancelling headphones.

The best Sony WF-1000XM5 Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our favourite wireless earbuds and can be found at some bargain prices

Lorde's new transparent CD doesn't work, fans say
By Joe Svetlik published
Lorde's fourth studio album comes on a cool transparent CD, but fans say their players can't read it.

I spent the day listening to Oasis in Spatial Audio, and heard the tech at its best and worst
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Oasis are perfect for Spatial Audio, but the tech is not without its faults...

Yes, you can get a decent TV for around £100 this Prime Day
By Joe Svetlik published
If you're after a new TV this Prime Day, but don't have a lot to spend, you still have some pretty good options...

How to calculate the right viewing distance for your TV
By Verity Burns last updated
These quick calculations could help you choose the right size of TV for your room, and where you should be sitting for the best experience.

Which TVs have the best sound (as well as great pictures)?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
TV speakers can be underwhelming, but which TVs break the mould and deliver high-quality audio?

Iconic British firm Orange Amps has launched its own record player
By Joe Svetlik published
Featuring the Voice of the World crest, the O Turntable is like something out of Austin Powers' bachelor pad.

Yoto wants to be the YouTube of kids' audio – with one crucial difference
By Joe Svetlik published
Yoto is opening up its audio marketplace, but this brings its own issues for parents.

5.1 vs 7.2 surround sound: which is better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Will a 5.1 system suffice? Or would you be better off with a 7.2 surround sound setup?

I need to buy a soundbar this Prime Day – here are the ones I'll be watching
By Joe Svetlik published
It's time to give my TV a sonic upgrade. But which soundbar will be the best value this Prime Day?
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