
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

Best cheap wireless headphones 2025, tested by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Save money without sacrificing sound quality with our pick of the best cheap wireless headphones around.

Best Elac speakers 2025: tested and reviewed by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The best Elac speakers we've heard deliver maximum performance for minimum money. Here are our favourites.

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

Sony WF-1000XM6: release date and price predictions, plus 6 features on our wishlist
By Harry McKerrell last updated
We muse on what could be in store for Sony's next flagship wireless earbuds

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

Best multi-room speakers 2025: whole-home wireless speakers tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Kiss those cables goodbye and start your whole home sound system with one of these excellent multi-room speakers.

Best budget wireless earbuds 2025: top affordable pairs tested by our experts
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Our expert picks of the best budget wireless earbuds from the likes of JBL, Sony and Apple.

Best headphone amplifiers 2025: expert picks to boost your personal listening
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Our expert pick of the best headphone amps includes affordable, portable models as well as premium units for home listening.

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.

Best iPhone headphones 2025: budget to premium, tested by experts
By Joe Svetlik, Andy Madden last updated
best buys Make the most of that excellent sound quality with our pick of the best iPhone headphones on the market right now.

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

Amazon Prime Day 2025: the best deals on earbuds, TVs, speakers and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Amazon Prime Day The sale is now on

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.

Best LG C4 Amazon Prime Day deals 2025: get the 5 star OLED TV at the lowest price
By Tom Parsons last updated
LG's step-down is still one of the best OLED TVs you can buy. Here's where to find the best deals for Amazon Prime Day

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

Best AirPods Max alternatives 2025: amazing options picked by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys You don't need Apple's premium headphones to have a great wireless, noise-cancelling experience.

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...

Best bookshelf speakers 2025: top standmounts for every budget tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
best buys We've highlighted the best bookshelf speakers for all budgets, with each model tested by our experienced reviews team.

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.
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