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

Best soundbars 2025: options for every need, recommended by our experts
By Robyn Quick, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our experts pick the very best soundbars to help you boost your home cinema sound, no matter your budget.

I watched the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Spatial Audio, now I'm convinced Dolby Atmos concerts are the future
By Lewis Empson published
Kendrick Lamar's Halftime show in Dolby Atmos is a perfect example of how to stream an immersive performance.

Best projectors 2025: budget, 4K and ultra-short-throw
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys There's nothing quite like a huge picture from a great projector – we've rounded up the best around.

LG's feature-packed budget OLED TV just got even cheaper
By Lewis Empson published
At £599, the LG B4 offers a lot of features for very little money.

Best AV receivers 2025: the top home cinema amplifiers we've tested
By Lewis Empson last updated
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.

The best soundbar deals 2025: Sonos, Sony, JBL, Bose and more
By Lewis Empson last updated
Deals A decent soundbar can elevate your TV's sound to a whole new level – and with these deals, it needn't cost a packet.

If you want a Sonos Arc, then this is the best price right now
By Lewis Empson published
5-star Sonos Arc Soundbar drops in price, potentially for one last time.

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.

The Sky Glass Gen 2 is here, and Sky is promising a major Dolby Atmos upgrade
By Lewis Empson published
Sky has unveiled two new TVs, including the second generation Sky Glass.

Apple's next cheap iPhone could launch this week according to new rumours
By Lewis Empson published
Apple's new affordable iPhone is rumoured to launch later this week with a new design and major upgrades.

If Panasonic does sell its TV business, I know who should buy it
By Lewis Empson published
Panasonic is reportedly willing to sell off its TV business if needed, and we're nominating a notable company to take over.

Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2025: budget to premium disc players
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best Blu-ray players guarantee awesome picture quality and excellent sound from Full HD and 4K Blu-rays.

Now TV to receive a major overhaul with new features and a fresh look later this month
By Lewis Empson published
Now is getting a fresh new look with an update slated for February 18th.

Best streaming services for movies and TV shows 2025
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys Amazon Prime Video? Disney+? Netflix? We put them all to the test to find the best streaming service all-rounder.

I’ve had a sneak peek at some of 2025's biggest next-generation OLEDs – and they're a huge step up
By Lewis Empson published
MLA OLED has been replaced, and its successor is shaping up to be an upgrade in every way.

Philips OLED910
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedPhilips' latest premium OLED TV leverages the latest screen tech and pairs it with an impressive sound system.

Philips unveils its 2025 Ambilight OLED TVs with substantial brightness upgrades and AI aplenty
By Lewis Empson published
Upgrades, AI plus a powerful Bowers & Wilkins sound system for one of the new models

LG G5
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedLG debuts its latest super-bright OLED panel tech on this highly anticipated flagship TV

Best smartphones 2025: the best phones for music and movies
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best phones on the market for music, video, games, photography and more...

Sony announces that it will officially end production of recordable Blu-ray discs in February
By Lewis Empson published
Sony announced it will end production of Blu-ray discs in February of this year.

My favourite feature from Samsung's 8K TVs is coming to its smartphones – here's why I'm so excited
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung's new ProScaler feature borrows an awesome feature from its 8K TVs.

Samsung announces a mysterious fourth version of the Galaxy S25 at Unpacked 2025
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung has teased a mysterious Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone with a super-thin design.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is here, so what do we think of it so far?
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