Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas is a technology journalist, with a strong emphasis on the audio/video side of consumer electronics and home entertainment, and has been since 2003. He worked for more than 14 years at What Hi-Fi?, the last six of which were spent as the editor of the magazine and website. Since then he's written for Wired, The Guardian, TechRadar, Stuff, GQ and many more besides.
In the course of his career he's developed a pretty deep understanding of the way both the publishing and the electronics industries function, as well as the sort of intimate knowledge of audio products (both specific and general) that can make people very wary of him at parties.
Latest articles by Simon Lucas

By Simon Lucas Published
Monitor Audio's new soundbar is a shadow, physically, of the company's previous offering...

By Simon Lucas Published
Innuos has developed a second generation of Zen music servers, and they're almost ready to go.

By Simon Lucas Published
The Ultra High Definition Alliance's criteria are pretty stringent, but Panasonic's 2016 flagship screen meets them all in some style.

By Simon Lucas Published
Onkyo's has five new wireless speakers, with portable, compact models and a flagship, hi-res audio certified speaker.

By Simon Lucas Published
Onkyo's IFA 2015 launch of a new range of headphones puts Bluetooth connectivity to the fore.

By Simon Lucas Published
Aiming to combine cutting-edge performance with innovative design, Philips has announced its most innovative, technology-heavy range of televisions ever at IFA in Berlin.

By Simon Lucas Published
Two speakers and a subwoofer can be a 5.1 system, says Philips at IFA.

By Simon Lucas Published
The Technics Tracks high-resolution download site has gone live today, offering 24-bit album downloads from as little as £7.49, alongside curated playlists and artist spotlights.

By Simon Lucas Published
Samsung announces a 'new era' for TVs thanks to new technology and a new interface.

By Simon Lucas Published
Meridian says this brand new technology "is really about the future of recorded music", with MQA promising to more efficiently package studio master quality files in order to take up less space and allow for streaming as well as downloading high-resolution audio

By Simon Lucas Published
The German brand has had an interesting 12 months, but is back on solid financial ground and now has a new entirely 4K TV range.

By Simon Lucas Published
Samsung and Sony dominate our list of the best 2014 TVs, with Award-winners at every size and price, and featuring our first 4K TV Award-winners.

By Simon Lucas Published
Cambridgeshire-based manufacturer Meridian Audio intends to redefine the state of the wireless art after announcing a new partnership with Imagination Technologies.

By Simon Lucas Published
The new UHD 880 is a compact device that will stream 4K content to all 2013 and 2014 Philips ultra high-def TVs.

By Simon Lucas Published
Energised by parent company TPVision, Philips’ newest screens are at the cutting edge.

By Simon Lucas Published
Home cinema flexibility the aim in the company’s latest range

By Simon Lucas Published
Flushed with recent successes in this area of the market, Philips has refreshed its range of headphones

By Simon Lucas Published
A refreshed line-up – and it’s wireless all the way, with the a new multi-room speaker range, the SW700M and SW750M, both of which incorporate Spotify Connect.

By Simon Lucas Published
Five of Paul McCartney's best 70s albums have been given the app treatment

By Simon Lucas Published
Forget overdubs or re-takes – if you're going to make a record for Record Store Day, cut it directly to the vinyl

By Simon Lucas Published
The Akurate Exakt system, comprising an Akurate Exakt DSM (a digital streamer/pre-amp) and a pair of Exakt Akubarik floorstanding speakers, will set you back £25,500
The latest hi-fi, home cinema and tech news, reviews, buying advice and deals, direct to your inbox.



