Lee Neikirk
Former Editor, Home Theater
@Koanshark | lneikirk@reviewed.com
Lee was Reviewed's point person for most television and home theater products from 2012 until early 2022. Lee received Level II certification in TV calibration from the Imaging Science Foundation in 2013, and at the time went on to rework Reviewed's display evaluation methodology and test labs to reflect the latest industry standards for 4K and High Dynamic Range displays.
In 2016, Lee gave a presentation on the importance of HDR benchmarking during CE Week's annual TV Shootout. He brought at least three stray CRTs (tube TVs) into Reviewed's Cambridge office for safe-keeping, and wants to make sure you recycle yours.
Originally from Kentucky, Lee holds a Bachelor's in Music Performance (classical guitar) with a minor in Literature from Westfield State University. In his free time, Lee moonlights as a guitarist and composer, and occasionally combines his passion for screens and music via long-winded reviews of video game soundtracks. He seems to enjoy sharks.
Articles & Reviews by Lee Neikirk
Televisions
Sharp Enters 2013: Huge TV, Little Semi-Conductor
Sharp is on the bigger-is-better, 4K-or-bust bandwagon.
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Hands-On With Vizio's 2013 TV Line
Vizio's know for quantity, but the company's focus this year is on quality.
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LG's 2012 Smart TV Platform: Explained
LG's smart platform is much more intuitive and simple thanks to the implementation of the Magic Remote.
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Panasonic Viera TC-L42U5 LCD HDTV Review
This is a budget TV, but that doesn't mean it's a good value.
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Westinghouse CW40T8GW LCD HDTV Review
While you might be attracted to its cheap price tag, watch out. This TV is a poor performer.
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Toshiba 40E220U LCD HDTV Review
The E220U may not do much, but takes its singular job seriously.
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Panasonic Viera TC-P50XT50 Smart 3D Plasma HDTV Review
We highly recommend the XT50 as a strong core performer with a touch of high-end frills.
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