Lee Dunkley

London

Contributing Editor at Audiograde

Passionate about high-quality audio and mindfulness.

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Articles

Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G standmount loudspeaker review

Jan 25, 2025 | audiograde.uk | Lee Dunkley

This Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G bookshelf loudspeaker is the second model I’ve auditioned from the Essex-based loudspeaker specialist in the last few months. While I thoroughly enjoyed the company’s reimagined ‘studio monitor-quality at home’ Studio 89 bookshelf speaker with its modern MTM (mid-tweeter-mid) driver arrangement and slender front baffle when I reviewed it last year, the new Gold 100 6G is arguably a more interesting design.
iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2 portable headphone amp/DAC review

Nov 29, 2024 | audiograde.uk | Lee Dunkley

As desktop hifi solutions go, iFi Audio’s iDSD Diablo 2 DAC/headphone amp is one of the most versatile battery-powered devices I’ve encountered. We already rate the audio specialist as a master of mini hifi for its Zen and Zen Air phono stages, and I’ve enjoyed experience with several of its outstanding digital home audio solutions in former editorial roles.
Volumio Rivo music streamer review

Oct 24, 2024 | audiograde.uk | Lee Dunkley

The Volumio Rivo streaming transport is one of the most flexible networked music solutions I’ve tried. Launched in 2022, the Rivo isn’t the Italian maker’s newest streaming model, but is a purist audio approach to networked music with all the benefits of the company’s extensive customisation control (via the robust Volumio app), and impressive system integration capabilities.
Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 turntable review

Sep 13, 2024 | audiograde.uk | Lee Dunkley

The Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 is the latest ‘evolution’ in the Austrian company’s popular entry-level hifi turntable series. It’s priced at £599.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 in-ear true wireless earbud review

Aug 21, 2024 | audiograde.uk | Lee Dunkley

The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 wireless in-ear headphone is the new flagship model of two noise-cancelling earbuds unveiled today (21st August) by the British audio specialist. The Pi8 joins the new entry-level Pi6 wireless earbuds with an all-new design that prioritises comfort and sound quality. The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 in-ear headphone costs £349, which is exactly the same price as its predecessor. It’s available to preorder from select retailers and is expected to be on full sale from 28th August.
Monitor Audio Studio 89 loudspeaker review

Aug 7, 2024 | audiograde.uk | Lee Dunkley

You won’t have missed that vintage loudspeaker designs are making a comeback as hifi heritage brands, including JBL and Wharfedale, revive selected popular classic loudspeakers with modern iterations.
Forget Bose - Ultimate Ears just unveiled Everboom speaker that's big on sound and costs less

Jun 26, 2024 | tomsguide.com | Lee Dunkley

There's been a flurry of portable speaker launches in recent months, and the Ultimate Ears Everboom unveiled today (June 26) is the latest to join the ranks. With portable sound systems at differing price points vying to be among the best Bluetooth speakers we've tested, including the Sony ULT Field 1 ($129), Beats Pill ($149) and Bose SoundLink Max ($399), it's been a busy summer for outdoor speakers. But few look more promising than the new mid-priced Ultimate Ears Everboom.
I just tested JBL's new retro-style speaker - and the sound is stunning

Jun 23, 2024 | sg.news.yahoo.com | Lee Dunkley

Lee Dunkley22 June 2024 at 3:01 am·6-min readJBL is on a roll with wireless speaker systems right now, and the retro-styled JBL L42ms integrated music system announced earlier this year is the latest to go on sale. It joins the company's larger JBL L75ms ($1,500) as a more compact and affordable option ($999 / £999) in its high-end Harman Luxury Audio Group speaker line, and I've been lucky enough to be among the first to try it out at home.
I just tested JBL's new retro-style speaker - and the sound is stunning

Jun 22, 2024 | tomsguide.com | Lee Dunkley

JBL is on a roll with wireless speaker systems right now, and the retro-styled JBL L42ms integrated music system announced earlier this year is the latest to go on sale. It joins the company's larger JBL L75ms ($1,500) as a more compact and affordable option ($999 / £999) in its high-end Harman Luxury Audio Group speaker line, and I've been lucky enough to be among the first to try it out at home. We've seen several new speaker systems arrive from the maker in the last few months.
JBL Flip 6 vs. Sony ULT Field 1: Which Bluetooth speaker wins?

Jun 20, 2024 | sg.news.yahoo.com | Lee Dunkley

This JBL Flip 6 versus Sony ULT Field 1 face-off puts two of the best Bluetooth speakers on the market in a head-to-head to see which is the better performer overall. Each model hails from a brand with a strong reputation and audio know-how to deliver great sound from the smallest of speaker systems. Both are portable models with strong durability and are closely matched in price, capabilities, and features.