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 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.

This new TV trend championed by Hisense and Samsung is a huge win for sustainability – now I wish every TV manufacturer would join in
By Lewis Empson published
LG isn't far behind either

Hey Google, where is the Pixel Tablet 2 music fans have been waiting for?
By Lewis Empson published
A new audio-first tablet would be a perfect addition to the new range

Panasonic Z95B (TV-65Z95B)
By Lewis Empson published
Can Panasonic’s highly anticipated OLED TV live up to the lofty expectations?

The best soundbar deals: 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 bites back against TCL and Hisense by launching its own 115-inch Mini LED TV
By Lewis Empson published
Big screens with big price tags

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.

Do you really need a new TV? These 3 simple tips are eco-friendly solutions that could also save you money
By Lewis Empson published
Stop! Try these before you bin your TV

Fancy a £600 saving on this stunning Hisense 4K ultra-short throw projector? Right this way...
By Robyn Quick published
Hisense's latest UST projector is a bargain with this deal.

This Award-winning 4K projector delivers a fuss-free cinematic image that you'll love – and it's £150 off right now
By Lewis Empson published
The W1800 is a gem of a projector, and it's even cheaper than usual

I set up a garden cinema with Xgimi's latest portable projector – it was going so well, before one thing let it down
By Lewis Empson published
Its big portable feature is also a bit of a letdown

A new Apple TV 4K could finally be on the way – these are the upgrades I'd like to see
By Lewis Empson published
Complete with a powerful processor that supports AI features

Apple Music is great, but it could be even better if it swiped this one key streaming feature from Spotify
By Lewis Empson published
AirPlay could learn a thing or two from Spotify Connect

IFA 2025 is fast approaching – here's what we're hoping to see
By Lewis Empson published
Hopes are high for new TVs, headphones and projectors

Panasonic Z90B (TV-48Z90B)
By Alastair Stevenson published
Can Panasonic bring its “as the director intended” magic to small OLED TVs with the Z90B?

PS4 support could finally be coming to an end – but don't worry if you're still using one to play Blu-ray discs
By Lewis Empson published
The PS4 should still soldier on as a Blu-ray player

Samsung's new super-premium TV features an all-new panel technology that could dethrone OLED – though it doesn't come cheap
By Lewis Empson published
Say hello to Micro RGB

I spent 10 hours on trains listening to the Sony WH-1000XM6 – and it convinced me to upgrade my beloved XM4 headphones
By Lewis Empson published
A noisy train journey was all it took...

Yamaha, LG and Onkyo: the five biggest AV and hi-fi announcements that have caught our attention this month
By Lewis Empson published
And Cambridge Audio's revised noise-cancelling headphones

This outstanding projector saving is a contender for the best home cinema deal of the year – but it's only available for a limited time
By Lewis Empson published
Save a jaw-dropping £900

Xgimi's latest portable projector is discounted for a limited time – don't miss out!
By Lewis Empson published
Get £80 off this plucky portable projector

Yamaha True X Surround 90A
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedYamaha's new soundbar system proves you can teach an old dog new tricks

Yamaha has gone back to its very first soundbar for its latest Dolby Atmos system, and I think that's a brilliant idea
By Lewis Empson published
It's marking 20 years of soundbars by blending old and new
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