Latest articles by Lewis Empson
Adventures in AV: I had a crash course in home cinema custom-install – and now I want to drill holes in my ceiling
In-wall and in-ceiling speakers are my latest AV obsession
Best AV receivers 2026: the top home cinema amplifiers we've tested
Best Buys From Dolby Atmos to HDMI 2.1, get the surround sound system you deserve with our list of the top AV amplifiers we've tried and tested.
Loewe's new premium LCD TVs save on space – but cost as much as an OLED
Small screen sizes, big price tags
Denon and Marantz took me to hi-fi and home cinema heaven with its £200,000 reference system, and it sounded out of this world
I'd better start saving…
Denon AVR-X2900H
Not yet ratedThe mid-range AVR we've been waiting for is finally here
Google announces two major picture and sound-focused updates coming to Android Auto
In-car entertainment is about to get more immersive for Android users
Best 50-inch TVs 2026: 3 fantastic sets tried, tested and recommended
Best Buys Our expert advice on the best 48-inch, 49-inch and 50-inch TVs around right now, delivering 4K pictures, the latest features, streaming apps, and more.
Hisense UR9 (65UR9STUK)
Can the first mainstream RGB Mini LED TV dethrone OLED?
Adventures in AV: wireless soundbar systems are in vogue, but are they just a rehash of a previous home cinema trend?
Are home cinema in a box systems back?
REL's unconventional new subwoofer is a statement piece for your home cinema or hi-fi system
Ever seen a subwoofer on wheels?
Best Samsung TVs 2026: budget to premium, 4K, 8K, QLED, QD-OLED
Best Buys Looking for a new TV and prefer a Samsung? No one would blame you. Take a look at the best Samsung TVs our in-house experts have tested and reviewed...
What Hi-Fi? is now officially on Reddit: discuss everything hi-fi and home cinema on r/whathifi
Find the latest news, reviews and buying guides in our official subreddit
Best projectors 2026: the best options tested by our home cinema experts
Best Buys There's nothing quite like a huge picture from a great projector – we've rounded up the best around.
I’ve seen Samsung’s 2026 lineup early: there’s one TV I can’t stop thinking about – and it’s not an OLED
Samsung's new range is brighter and bolder than before
Adventures in AV: I'm a home cinema expert, and even I get caught out by this simple cable issue
Not all HDMI cables are made equal
TCL's new frame-style TV hopes to beat Samsung and Hisense with better panel tech and more picture features
The A400 Pro looks to balance style and substance
Acer's compact new projector can beam a 100-inch image onto your wall without breaking the bank
It promises an affordable design and portable convenience
Best outdoor projectors 2026: top models reviewed and rated
Best Buys Want to bring big-screen thrills to your backyard? Here's our pick of the best outdoor projectors for 2025.
Hisense showed me its dazzling flagship TV at a luxury London retailer, and it could signify a promising future for Micro LED
Prepare yourself for the price tag
Samsung HW-Q990H
Samsung’s refined its Award-winning soundbar system yet again, but is it a big enough upgrade?
Disney announces its own answer to IMAX, and it comes with a major advantage
And The Avengers are helping to launch it
If you’re a fan of 4K Blu-ray, then there’s an underappreciated sector of vinyl that you should explore
Forget Dolby Atmos, it's all about two channel here
Sony's new gaming headset borrows a key ingredient from the brand's high-end MDR-MV1 studio headphones
Could this headset appease gamers and audiophiles?
