Latest articles by Lewis Empson
The 40 best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema surround sound system
We run down our favourite film scenes that need to be heard in Dolby Atmos.
Sony Bravia Projector 7 (VPL-XW5100ES)
Sony’s latest entry in its Bravia Projector series is another compelling way to bring the cinema home.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: a new smart stick joins our favourite 4K streaming box
Plus, Sky Stream joins the party
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Can Sony deliver another smartphone that’s focused on delivering a top-notch AV experience?
Best streaming services for movies and TV shows 2025
Best Buys Amazon Prime Video? Disney+? Netflix? We put them all to the test to find the best streaming service all-rounder.
Best soundbars 2025: options for every need, recommended by our experts
Best Buys Our experts pick the very best soundbars to help you boost your home cinema sound, no matter your budget.
Best smartphones 2025: the best phones for music and movies
Best Buys The best phones on the market for music, video, games, photography and more...
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: Tidal celebrates a decade as our favourite music service, while Apple claims a spot previously held by Disney
Two services, but there can only be one Product of the Year winner
2025 has been an exceptional year for TVs at all different prices – and our Awards list proves it
Flagship OLEDs and budget Mini LEDs have both seen huge improvements
We've just given this compact 4K projector a What Hi-Fi? Award – but it's already hundreds of pounds off
In the market for a five-star coffee table projector?
KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System
KEF makes a glorious return to our AV testing room with a new 5.1 surround-sound system.
Almost all of our home cinema Awards categories are full of exciting new entries – apart from two I really care about
Two core home cinema categories remain stagnant for 2025
Apple just launched a new iPad Pro and Vision Pro – but where's the real home cinema announcement I've been waiting all year for?
But there could be a silver lining
Apple has renamed its streaming service as rumours of a new Apple TV 4K accelerate
Apple drops the "+" just in time for F1 The Movie
Apple iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 brings a handful of new features, but do they make it a better handset for music and movies?
Apple, KEF and Yamaha: these are the latest hi-fi and AV announcements that our on our radar
Plus, a pricey new Moon streaming amplifier
Epson EH-LS9000
Epson’s more affordable home cinema laser projector delivers movie (and game) magic.
Hisense M2 Pro
Hisense’s smallest coffee table projector offers an impressive big-screen home cinema experience.
I've tested a bunch of 4K projectors for the What Hi-Fi? Awards – and it's taught me an important lesson about pixel shifting
It may not be native, but it's got a whole lot better recently
Disney Plus' latest update brings a fan favourite US streaming service to the UK and Europe
It also gets a design refresh in the process
Apple TV
Six years on from launch, Apple TV has blossomed into one of the best streaming services around.
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Apple’s latest iPad Air is a familiar affair, though it boasts a portable AV experience that is practically unrivalled for the money.
Epson EF-72
Sleek and flexible, Epson’s latest lifestyle projector is a strong entry to the market.
