Lewis Empson
Lewis Empson is a Senior Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.
Latest articles by Lewis Empson

What to expect from Sony in 2026: RGB Mini LED takes on OLED, and it could be a quiet year for audio
By Lewis Empson published
And should we expect a new OLED?

Looking to get serious about home cinema sound? JBL's five-star flagship AVR has had a huge price reduction
By Lewis Empson published
Save a staggering £3300

What to expect from LG in 2026: RGB Mini LED, OLED and Dolby Atmos Flex Connect
By Lewis Empson published
LG has a big year coming up

Hisense unveils two new 4K laser projectors ahead of CES 2026 with higher brightnesses and purer colours
By Lewis Empson published
Plus, the PX4-Pro builds on an Award-winning formula

Samsung HW-QS700F
By Robyn Quick published
Can Samsung’s mid-range soundbar keep up with the tough competition?

The 42 best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema surround sound system
By Robyn Quick, Tom Parsons, Lewis Empson last updated
We run down our favourite film scenes that need to be heard in Dolby Atmos.

Subwoofers have been the MVPs of 2025; here are three examples of subs that wowed us this year
By Lewis Empson published
Give it up for these bass-boosting boxes

LG announces world-first Dolby Atmos Flex Connect soundbar system, and it could be a serious threat to Samsung
By Lewis Empson published
This modular sound system has got our attention

Samsung has revealed one of its most important TVs for 2026 early, and it could be a sign of things to come
By Lewis Empson published
RGB Mini LED is coming to the masses

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
By Esat Dedezade published
A remarkable engineering achievement that delivers a premium phone and tablet in one beautifully-made, pocketable device.

Philips OLED910 (65OLED910)
By Tom Parsons published
Don’t sleep on this plucky OLED underdog

Loewe announces that it will bring its premium, hand-built OLED TVs to the US in 2026
By Lewis Empson published
These pricey designer TVs are heading across the pond

The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is still reduced to its Black Friday price – could this be a hint towards a next-gen soundbar for 2026?
By Lewis Empson published
Could Sonos be clearing the decks for a Beam Ultra?

Netflix wants to buy Warner Bros – and it could spell trouble for 4K Blu-ray
By Lewis Empson published
This could be the biggest nail in the coffin yet...

I dropped Netflix Premium in favour of Apple TV, and I haven't looked back since
By Lewis Empson published
It's a quality over quantity situation

BenQ W5850
By Tom Parsons published
Can a new lens promote BenQ’s latest 4K projector from bridesmaid to bride?

Stranger Things creator Ross Duffer urges fans to set their TV up properly, including avoiding vivid mode like the plague
By Lewis Empson published
"Garbage, turn it off", says Ross Duffer

These 7 films have been dazzling us in our test room this month – and will give your home cinema system a workout
By Robyn Quick published
From nail-biting horror to superb superheroes

Cyber Monday OLED TV deals continue to impress, but this is the best option for anyone dead set on Mini LED
By Lewis Empson last updated
TCL's impressive mid-range model has an ace up its sleeve

A new piece of information about Sony's secretive 2026 flagship TV might have just been revealed, and it's making a big claim
By Lewis Empson published
The new panel technology could have a name

Which TV is right for you this Black Friday? I've distilled my buying advice and am recommending three top-tier models
By Lewis Empson published
TCL, LG and Sony take the podium

Our five-star home cinema reference system is on sale for Black Friday – save over £4800 in total
By Lewis Empson published
Watch movies like a What Hi-Fi? AV expert with these deals

I own this 4K Blu-ray player, and I think it's a better and cheaper option than Netflix Premium this Black Friday
By Lewis Empson published
Plus, start your 4K Blu-ray collection with these Black Friday savings
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