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

How to connect headphones to your TV
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Wired or wireless, with or without a dongle, here's how to watch TV solo without disturbing the rest of the room.

Zeitgeist branches out with a range of headphones made from trees
By Joe Svetlik published
By using parts of old trees, Zeitgeist has created a range of audiophile earbuds in which no two pairs are alike.

Apple's much-rumoured HomePod with a screen could be delayed, analyst says
By Joe Svetlik published
Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reckons the device won't appear until after Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2025.

The lowest ever price on this Award-winning 85in TV is a great deal – and I'll fight anyone who says it isn't
By Joe Svetlik published
Forget TCL, you'll need some TLC if you're going to argue with me about this deal.

I've found the best Cyber Monday deal on this five-star Arcam AVR
By Robyn Quick published
This amplifier can take your home cinema set up to the next level.

Save £400 on this hidden gem of a soundbar
By Joe Svetlik published
It might not be as well known as a Sonos or Sony, but this JBL model gets the job done.

Black Friday movie night, anyone? This Marantz AVR is £800 off
By Joe Svetlik published
Marantz's home cinema amp is a whopping £800 off. Break out the popcorn.

Best LG C3 OLED deals: get the superb LG TV at the lowest price possible
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Whatever the screen size, there's a deal for you. Here's where to find the lowest prices on LG's 5-star C3 OLED TV.

The affordable (and adorable) Sonos Ray soundbar drops to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday
By Lewis Empson published
The Sonos Ray has hit its lowest ever price for Black Friday at just £135.

The best Sony WH-1000XM5 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 deals: lowest prices on five-star wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our favourite wireless earbuds and can be found at some bargain prices

Sonos Arc Ultra vs Samsung HW-Q990D: which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The Arc Ultra is the new soundbar on the home cinema block, but would you be better off with the Award-winning Samsung instead?

Would sir like a 3D audio KEF headrest to go with his Lotus supercar?
By Joe Svetlik published
Because if you're buying a supercar, the least you can ask for is a binaural headrest.

Which Sonos soundbar should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Sonos' soundbar range continues to expand, with options for all budgets.

Best Bose QuietComfort deals 2024
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Bose's QuietComofort noise-cancelling headphones don't come cheap, but you can make savings with these great deals.

How to spot fake records: 10 tips to avoiding counterfeit vinyl
By Joe Svetlik published
Looking for some bargain vinyl this Black Friday? Here are 10 tips on how to avoid buying a fake by mistake.

iFi Go Link Max adds more power and 'purer audio' to a 5-star DAC recipe
By Joe Svetlik published
The iFi Go Link Max offers more power, and an upgraded sound on last year's 5-star Go Link.

Sonos Arc Ultra vs Sonos Arc: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is better?
By Esat Dedezade, Joe Svetlik last updated
The new Sonos Arc Ultra costs more than the original Arc – is it worth it?

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which ANC headphones are better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
B&W's latest over-ear headphones are some of its best yet, but how do they compare to the mighty Sony XM5?

The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best tech products of the 2020s
By Joe Cox, Joe Svetlik last updated
The latest instalment of the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame features the most influential products since 2020...

What are the best Bluetooth codecs? aptX, AAC, LDAC and more explained
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Do you know your aptX from your LDAC? Or your AAC from your elbow? Here's the full guide to Bluetooth codecs...

Richer Sounds partners with Just Eat to bring tech to your door in under 30 minutes
By Joe Svetlik published
Need an amp, stat? Richer Sounds' new collaboration with Just Eat will bring kit to your door in under 30 minutes.

Which Amazon Fire TV Stick should you buy in 2025?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Our thoughts on Amazon's extensive range of affordable video streamers and which ones you should really consider.
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