
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

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.

Best LG C4 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...

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?

Bluesound's new Powernode promises more power and less distortion
By Joe Svetlik published
The new generation Bluesound Powernode promises 100W per channel of amplification with lower distortion.

Don't screw up: 5 mistakes you're making with your TV
By Joe Svetlik published
From poor positioning to using the wrong modes, we'll help you avoid these mistakes and elevate your viewing.

Nothing's first over-ear headphones to be tuned by KEF, according to leaked pictures
By Joe Svetlik published
Nothing's first over-ear headphones are due to launch on 1st July, but leaked photos show what to expect.

Stop! Don't buy these five-star Bose wireless earbuds
By Joe Svetlik published
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the best noise-cancellers around, but there's a very good reason not to buy them.

Netflix to carry live TV channels for first time
By Joe Svetlik published
Netflix has inked a deal with French broadcaster TF1 to carry its live TV channels, in a world first.

Bluetooth 6.0: everything you need to know about its new audio and features for phones and earbuds
By Joe Svetlik published
A new version of Bluetooth is in the offing – so what new features will it bring? Here's everything you need to know.

The Wilson Audio Sabrina V is a redesign of its smallest floorstanding speaker
By Joe Svetlik published
And it introduces a baffling new material...

6 of the best genre-swerving tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Joe Svetlik published
Forget staying in your lane, use these genre-hoppers to give your system a workout.

These Sony earbuds are my pick for Prime Day – but unfortunately there's one small problem
By Joe Svetlik published
Could Sony's five-star WF-C710N get their first discount next month?
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