Latest articles by Lewis Empson
KEF R Meta 5.1 Speaker System
R Meta speakers look perfectly matched on paper, but can they deliver a truly cohesive home cinema experience?
Adventures in AV: The lines of home cinema have become blurred – and I’m here for it
It's not traditional, but who cares?
Denon AVR-X2900H
Has the four-year wait for Denon’s new mid-range home cinema amplifier been worth it?
The best Dolby Atmos movies of the decade (so far) to test your home cinema
Here are some of our favourite films released this decade that are best experienced in Dolby Atmos.
Behind the scenes in our AV testing facility – here are the reference home cinema products we use every single day
Our AV testing room is home to some of the best home cinema reference products.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra
Not yet ratedSamsung's foldable lineup takes a surprising turn
Denon AVC-A1H
Does Denon’s flagship home cinema amplifier justify its sizeable price tag?
Q Acoustics 3050c 5.1 with Q SUB100
Q Acoustics affordable new speaker package is promising on paper, but can it deliver the cinematic goods?
The new Apple tvOS beta is available now – get an early audio upgrade for your Apple TV 4K
It's still in beta, so install at your own risk
Sony Bravia 7 II (K55XR75M2)
Sony’s step-down RGB Mini LED TV challenges a key OLED head-on, but can it take the crown?
Sony Bravia 9 II (K65XR95M2)
Sony has built the best backlit TV we've ever tested – but is it the best TV you can buy?
Apple has quietly given nearly 50 TV shows the 4K treatment with this huge free upgrade
Check your Apple TV library ASAP
Best outdoor projectors 2026: top models reviewed and rated
Best Buys Want to bring big-screen thrills to your backyard? Here's our pick of the best outdoor projectors for 2025.
I've been helping people buy TVs for over 4 years – here are my 4 free tips that will make your TV feel (almost) brand new
These simple tips can breathe new life into your TV
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Subtle tweaks make Samsung’s flagship smartphone an even better choice for on-the-go cinephiles.
Sony has waged war on physical media, and I think it’s terrible news for consumers and 4K Blu-ray alike
Sony’s latest announcement is the biggest nail in 4K Blu-ray’s coffin to date
Sony announces an all-digital future for PlayStation games, dealing a critical blow to physical media
No more PlayStation discs from 2028 onwards
Apple just raised the prices of its best hi-fi and home cinema products – here’s how to beat the price hikes this Prime Day
Hurry, these Apple TV 4K and HomePod prices won’t be sticking around for long
My Prime Day prediction has come true – this Award-winning Fire TV streaming stick is cheap as chips right now
I called it. This streamer is a Prime Day bargain
Sick of streaming services? This Prime Day 4K Blu-ray deal lets you watch your movies in higher quality and keep them for life
Choose physical media this Prime Day
This truly ridiculous Samsung soundbar saving proves that you have to look way past Amazon for the best Prime Day deals
Save over £1000 by checking out... a DIY shop?
Get GTA 6 ready with this cinephile worthy 4K OLED TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar setup – and save over £2000 this Prime Day
LG, Samsung and Sony's finest come together for a next-level setup
“I don't have room for a home cinema setup” – nonsense! This pint-sized Prime Day combo gets you OLED and Dolby Atmos for well under £1000
This LG, Hisense and Amazon trio is the complete package
