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

Samsung The Premiere 5
By Lewis Empson published
Can Samsung’s feature-rich portable UST projector live up to the hype?

Sky Glass Gen 2
By Tom Parsons published
A big upgrade and a very compelling all-in-one TV, soundbar and TV service solution – but the costs soon mount up.

I refuse to use my Apple TV 4K without this free feature applied – it takes 2 minutes to set up and makes my streamer look even better
By Lewis Empson published
This Apple TV 4K feature is buried in the settings menu, but it could seriously improve your picture quality.

My favourite Reddit community could save you from an expensive and embarrassing TV disaster
By Lewis Empson published
In this case, Reddit does have all the answers

Samsung launches its 4K HDR cinema screens in Europe – and they sound game-changing in terms of picture performance
By Lewis Empson published
The company's new Onyx displays will officially launch in Europe

JBL, Bose and Cambridge Audio: these are the 5 freshly announced products that are on our radar
By Lewis Empson published
Bose, JBL, Hisense and Cambridge Audio led the charge with new reveals within the last month.

Two five-star Hisense projectors are on sale – but this is the one I would buy
By Lewis Empson published
The Hisense PL2 and PX3-Pro are discounted, but which should you choose?

Save £500 on JBL's nifty wireless Dolby Atmos soundbar system ahead of its successor's launch
By Lewis Empson published
Save over £450 on this JBL 11.1.4 soundbar package at Peter Tyson

Hisense just did something with its 2025 TV range that Sony and Panasonic have been getting wrong for years
By Lewis Empson published
Hisense has included a feature on the upcoming U8Q that puts it ahead of the competition for gamers.

Xgimi MoGo 4
By Robyn Quick published
While the sound quality leaves us wanting more, this pick-up-and-go projector pleases with its impressive picture and simple set-up.

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.

There's one thing that streaming devices can't quite perfect – unless we're talking about the Apple TV 4K
By Lewis Empson published
Streaming music is just as important as movies and TV shows in my books.

Best LG C4 deals: resist the new C5 and get the Award-winning C4 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.

JBL's super-powerful new Dolby Atmos soundbar system has the Samsung Q990F in its sights
By Lewis Empson published
JBL's new 2025 soundbar range includes a swarm of feature-packed Atmos-equipped models

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation)
By Lewis Empson published
Amazon’s latest generation Fire TV Stick 4K Max impresses, especially for the price. So, should it be your new streamer?

3 audio and home cinema announcements that we wanted, but didn't get at WWDC
By Lewis Empson published
Apple announced a lot last night, but we're still left wanting these things.

Apple announces tvOS 26 with a new look and better AirPlay speaker integration
By Lewis Empson published
tvOS 26 gets a "Liquid Glass" makeover and an AirPlay speaker upgrade.

Apple announces iOS 26 with a new "Liquid Glass" design and an upgraded Apple Music app
By Lewis Empson, Joe Svetlik published
Apple's new operating system upgrade adds new Apple Music features and a new translucent design.

LG G5 vs G4: is LG's new flagship OLED worth the extra money?
By Tom Parsons last updated
LG's new flagship TV has Primary RGB Tandem OLED technology. But is it actually a better TV?

Nebula X1
By Robyn Quick published
Nebula’s hefty 4K projector delivers powerful audio and easy usability in a semi-portable package

Looking for a convenient all-in-one projector for the summer? This feature-packed Hisense "home cinema in a box" is £1000 off right now
By Lewis Empson published
The Hisense C1 is an easy recommendation for those looking for a convenient home cinema solution, especially at this price.

Best LG TVs 2025: 4 top sets tried, tested and recommended by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Pick the right LG TV and you'll be treated to some of the best pictures on the market. Here's our pick of LG's current crop.

Here are the 3 big home cinema and audio announcements we're hoping to see at Apple's WWDC event
By Lewis Empson published
WWDC is just a couple of days away; here is what we'd like to see.
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