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

Serious about films? Our favourite 48-inch Panasonic TV is currently £400 off
By Grace Dean published
Authentic picture for a fraction of the price

Best of CES 2026: our favourite OLED TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars, projectors and hi-fi speakers from the Consumer Electronics Show
By Lewis Empson published
Here are the most exciting home cinema and hi-fi products we spotted in Las Vegas

Best LG C4 deals: get the 5-star OLED TV at the lowest price
By Tom Parsons last updated
The older C-series OLED is still a good buy now – especially at these prices

The best soundbar deals 2026: Sonos, Sony, JBL, Samsung 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.

Samsung HW-QS90H
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedSamsung's Sonos Arc Ultra rival brings some serious bass

Sony Bravia 3 65-inch (K65S35BP)
By Lewis Empson published
Can Sony’s budget Bravia take the fight to TCL and Hisense?

Best soundbars 2026: 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.

Samsung unveils its 2026 TV lineup, headlined by an eye-catching new OLED and its biggest Micro RGB model to date
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung is promising big screens packed to the brim with AI for 2026

Samsung S95H
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedSamsung's bold new OLED aims to deliver style and substance

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

Sony's Award-winning amplifier is still hugely discounted long after Black Friday – save £350
By Lewis Empson published
Sony's five-star home cinema amplifier is a post-Prime Day bargain.

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?
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