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

Our Price is back, and it's having a hi-fi sale to celebrate
By Joe Svetlik published
The Pro-Ject Jukebox E1 has dropped to £540 in the Our Price sale. But it's not the retailer's only deal...

Monitor Audio's new speakers bring hi-fi sound to the great outdoors
By Joe Svetlik published
The Monitor Audio Climate Series 3G are built for indoor or outdoor use, and promise hi-fi-quality audio.

Which JBL speaker should you buy? Flip 6, Charge 5, Xtreme 4 and more compared
By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell last updated
UPDATED JBL makes some exceptional budget Bluetooth speakers and we're here to help you choose the right speaker for you.

Is this our first look at the iPhone 16 range?
By Joe Svetlik published
Dummy models of all four expected iPhone 16 handsets potentially reveal quite a lot about the new iPhones...

The Award-winning Sony XM5 and XM4 hit new low prices – here's where to look if you missed these deals
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Deals The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are now just $198 thanks to Amazon Prime Day – that's a discount of $150, and $100 cheaper than the new XM5.

The best Naim Mu-so 2 deals
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Deals Naim's Gen 2 wireless speaker boasts premium sound and a price tag to match, but you can grab a hefty discount at various retailers.

The Denon Home Amp is a cheaper take on its cousin, the Marantz Model M1
By Joe Svetlik published
Denon has launched a more affordable rival to the Marantz Model M1, a just-add-speakers streaming amplifier.

Quick! You can still get 5 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free – but the offer ends today
By Ainsley Walker last updated
Prime members can get five months’ free Music Unlimited, while non-Prime members can get three months free.

I've found a clever trick to see the lowest 'hidden' prices this Prime Day
By Joe Svetlik published
You can make serious savings on some great tech if you follow this handy piece of shopping advice.

MLA vs QD-OLED: which TV tech is better?
By Joe Svetlik published
MLA and QD-OLED are two of the most exciting TV technologies around – but which will serve you better?

Early Prime Day deals see 2 pairs of AirPods hit their lowest prices ever
By Joe Svetlik published
There's $60 off the AirPods gen 2 and $150 off the AirPods Max, and Prime Day hasn't even started yet.

You can now buy FiiO's portable cassette player in a trendy transparent finish
By Joe Svetlik published
FiiO's CP13 launched at the start of the year, but is now available to buy, including in a natty transparent finish.

Which TVs have the best sound (as well as great pictures)?
By Joe Svetlik published
TV speakers can be underwhelming, so which TVs break the mould and deliver high-quality audio?

Cambridge Audio's first over-ear headphones trounce the Sony XM5 in this key area
By Joe Svetlik published
The Cambridge Audio P100 boast an industry-leading battery life, sleek design and same tech as its Award-winning amps.

The iPhone 16 Pro's super bright OLED screen could be unveiled a month early
By Joe Svetlik published
Samsung Display's M14 screen is rumoured to feature in another phone ahead of the iPhone 16 Pro...

Prime Day comes early! Save £500 on this 5-star CD player and amp duo
By Joe Svetlik published
It's sale time at Richer Sounds. The retailer has hundreds off a five-star Musical Fidelity CD player and amp as well.

Sony, steal this Sonos Ace feature to make the XM6 the ultimate home cinema headphones
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony has the sound quality and the ecosystem to make the best home cinema headphones around. It just needs some inspiration from Sonos...

5.1 vs 7.2 surround sound: which is better?
By Joe Svetlik published
Will a 5.1 system suffice? Or would you be better off with a 7.2 surround sound setup?

LG C4 vs G4: which 2024 OLED TV should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
LG's two most high-profile OLED TV models are better than their excellent predecessors – but which is right for you?

Samsung S95D vs S95C: which flagship OLED TV should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik published
Last year's S95C was a solid four-star effort. Is this year's upgrade worth the extra cost?

NAD's latest streaming amp adds a better DAC and advanced vinyl skills
By Joe Svetlik published
The NAD C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is even more versatile than its predecessor.

iPhone 16 case video shows possible new design from all angles
By Joe Svetlik published
This leak comes courtesy of reliable tipster Ice Universe, lending it considerable credence.

Sonos Arc vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2): which Dolby Atmos soundbar is best?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
These two Sonos soundbars are very different propositions, so which is right for you?
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