Latest articles by Tom Parsons
There’s nothing wrong with buying vinyl and never listening to it
Buying vinyl is great for a band and gives you a lovely, physical copy of the music you love – listening to it is just a bonus.
Sony has chosen Mini LED over OLED for its 2024 flagship TV, but is that a big deal?
Is this the beginning of the end for Sony OLEDs, or a practical decision of little long-term consequence?
There's no new small OLED TV from Sony this year, and I'm gutted
The A90K is good, but its long overdue a replacement.
Sonos Beam Gen 2 vs Beam Gen 1: should you upgrade?
Updated We pit the current Dolby Atmos-toting, eARC-wielding Sonos soundbar against its predecessor.
Is there any point in buying an 8K TV when there’s no 8K content?
The new Samsung QN900D makes a compelling case that there is – at least for some people.
Samsung's QN900D isn't great out of the box, but it is if you change these settings
Samsung's new 8K QLED is good in its Standard preset but great in Movie mode.
Warning: just because a TV is great at one size doesn't mean it will be at another
The model number might be the same, but the performance could be very different.
LG G3 OLED vs Samsung S95C QD-OLED: should you choose MLA or QD-OLED?
The 2023 flagship 4K OLEDs from the biggest TV brands in the world do battle to be the best and the brightest.
LG B3 (OLED55B3)
LG’s entry-level OLED isn’t quite as good as the C3, but it is still all the TV that most people will ever need.
LG B4
Not yet ratedCould LG’s 2024 entry-level OLED TV replace the C series in our hearts?
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED QL43F601
After impressive scores for its 50-inch and 65-inch siblings, can the 43-inch Omni QLED continue the family tradition?
Get a 42-inch LG C3 OLED TV with an Xbox Series X for under £1000 with this deal
This match made in gaming heaven has never been cheaper, but you can buy the TV on its own for £799 if you prefer.
Samsung refuses to deny OLED 'panel lottery' reports
Samsung is causing huge confusion by apparently mixing OLED and QD-OLED panels under the same model number.
12 of the best British indie and alternative tracks to test your hi-fi system
We've rounded up our favourite British indie and alternative tracks that we use to test hi-fi kit and headphones
The best home cinema kit made by British hi-fi brands
Home cinema can be just as British as your hi-fi.
11 of the best Arcam products of all time
Arcam has produced some sensational hi-fi and home cinema products over the years – here are just a few highlights.
16 of the best Rega products of all time: turntables, amps and phono stages
The greatest hits of Rega's storied, 50-year history, from its famous Planar decks to its excellent electronics.
LG 2024 OLED TV range: everything you need to know
LG's latest lineup of OLED TVs has been officially announced, with updates to the four core models coming in 2024.
TCL C745K (55C745K)
TCL is on a mission to rewrite the TV value rulebook with this ridiculously well-featured but aggressively priced mid-ranger.
Hisense 65U6KQTUK
Hisense’s cheapest Mini LED range is an interesting addition to the TV world – but it comes with strings attached.
Philips OLED908 (65OLED908)
Philips’ OLED908 is a fantastic value, great sounding next-generation OLED, but its time in the sun may be brief.
Super-bright TVs make no sense, according to these Hollywood heavyweights
The colourists at the busiest post-production studio in Hollywood say there's no demand to master movies over 1000 nits.
10 of the best anti-love songs to test your hi-fi system
Our team details the best anti-Valentine's Day tracks to test your hi-fi system or headphones.
