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

Prime Day is well and truly over – but this Award-winning AVR is still hundreds of pounds off
By Lewis Empson published
Sony's five-star home cinema amplifier is a post-Prime Day bargain.

Philips confirms that its new OLED TV will come to the UK only in one massive size
By Lewis Empson published
We hope you don't like small OLED TVs...

Samsung HW-Q990F
By Lewis Empson last updated
Samsung’s previous generation Dolby Atmos soundbar system won a major What Hi-Fi? Award last year – can this new model continue the legacy?

Samsung, Elac and Focal: here are the five freshly announced products that we can't wait to test
By Lewis Empson published
Our favourite reveals from some of the biggest hi-fi and AV companies from the last month

I finally tried Dolby Atmos on my PS5 – and it's so immersive that I don't think I can go back
By Lewis Empson published
Dolby Atmos is great for movies, but it might be even better for gaming

Best Samsung TVs 2025: budget to premium, 4K, 8K, QLED, QD-OLED
By Lewis Empson last updated
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...

Skip this three-star portable projector Prime Day deal – this Xgimi is better and cheaper
By Lewis Empson published
Don't buy the LG CineBeam Q this Prime Day, get this portable projector instead

The Dolby Atmos soundbar I use every day is on sale this Amazon Prime Day – but I can't recommend it while this amazing alternative deal exists
By Lewis Empson published
Two five-star soundbars are on sale, but this is the one you should buy.

I've built a five-star home cinema setup with Prime Day deals, including an Award-winning 4K Sony projector and a Q Acoustics surround sound package
By Lewis Empson published
A five-star home cinema system with every component on sale for Prime Day.

Samsung unveils its latest foldable Galaxy smartphones, and they have a movie-focused trick up their sleeves
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung's new smartphones have been officially unveiled, but what's new?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedWhat are our first thoughts on Samsung's new flagship foldable?

Want Samsung's latest and greatest Dolby Atmos soundbar system at a huge discount? This Amazon Prime Day deal can save you over £550
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung's new Dolby Atmos soundbar system is discounted by £565 for Amazon Prime Day.

Hisense's five-star ultra-short throw projector crashes to its lowest ever price for Amazon Prime Day
By Lewis Empson published
The Hisense PL2 is down to its lowest ever price.

Sony's wireless Dolby Atmos speaker system is £500 off for Amazon Prime Day – which means I can actually recommend it
By Lewis Empson published
Sony's Dolby Atmos surround sound system is heavily discounted for Amazon Prime Day.

This is literally the biggest Amazon Prime Day TV deal we've seen – but you should buy this Award-winning TCL instead
By Lewis Empson published
A big TV with an equally big saving ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

Best LG C4 Amazon Prime Day deals 2025: get the 5 star OLED TV at the lowest price
By Tom Parsons last updated
LG's step-down is still one of the best OLED TVs you can buy. Here's where to find the best deals for Amazon Prime Day

I've been charmed by the experimental projectors of 2025, but I'm not willing to live with their compromises
By Lewis Empson published
Some of the quirkiest projectors we've ever seen launched this year, but there's one thing holding them back.

Does Samsung need to release a new soundbar every year? I didn't think so, until I listened to the latest version
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung is pratically the only company to refresh its flagship soundbar every year, and I think it has a good reason to do so.

24 of the best film scenes to test surround sound
By Becky Roberts, Lewis Empson last updated
Looking for the best film scenes to show off your surround sound system's potency? We have just what you need...

How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.

Canvas HiFi Canvas 65
By Lewis Empson published
Forget Dolby Atmos, this 'soundbar' is here to lure hi-fi enthusiasts into the world of home cinema.

Loewe launches its largest and most premium OLED TV to date. Is this the XL TV home cinema enthusiasts have been waiting for?
By Lewis Empson published
A huge, premium and stylish OLED TV, what's not to like?

JBL MA7100HP
By Lewis Empson published
JBL is taking the fight to Denon with its mid-range MA series of AVRs – but can this step-down model hold its ground?
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