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

I've listened to Nakamichi's new Shockwafe 11.2.6 surround sound system – and it's easily the most bonkers soundbar of CES 2025
By Lewis Empson published
Nakamichi's new soundbar package looks like it could blow the competition out of the water.

CES 2025 marked the death of MLA-OLED, but it looks like another panel technology’s days could be numbered
By Lewis Empson published
There are two new display technologies in town

Panasonic unveils its latest flagship OLED and Mini LED TVs at CES 2025
By Lewis Empson published
Panasonic has debuted two new flagship TVs as part of its 2025 TV lineup at CES; here's what's new.

LG C5 OLED TV
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedWe took an early look at the LG C5 at CES 2025, here are our first thoughts.

Samsung S95F
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedSamsung's latest QD-OLED flagship makes a dazzling first impression

Samsung HW-Q990F
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedSamsung's latest Dolby Atmos soundbar package has been officially revealed; here's what we think so far.

Samsung and Google's Dolby Atmos rival will finally launch this year, but there's a catch
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung and Google's answer to Dolby Atmos, Eclipsa Audio, will officially launch on the upcoming 2025 Samsung TVs.

LG brings Google Chromecast and a major Filmmaker Mode upgrade to its 2022 OLED TVs
By Lewis Empson published
LG has begun rolling out webOS 24 to its 2022 OLED TVs with a hanful of new features.

The best films and TV shows of 2024 to test your TV or home cinema system
By Lewis Empson published
Top-notch 2024 releases that are worthy of your home cinema

Looking for a new TV for the New Year? LG's affordable B4 OLED TV drops to a new lowest price
By Lewis Empson published
LG's entry-level TV drops to a new lowest price, making it a tempting TV for the new year.

New tech for Christmas is great – but I use 4 last-gen devices every day and refuse to upgrade
By Lewis Empson published
New gear is a treat, but I still use these previous generation devices every single day

Sky Glass gets a surprise festive update with a bundle of new features including Apple AirPlay and ad-skipping
By Lewis Empson published
Sky Glass gets a handful of new features including Apple AirPlay support and playlist enhancements.

Dynaudio's luxury Dolby Atmos soundbar crams a jaw-dropping number of speakers into an all-in-one home cinema solution
By Lewis Empson published
Dynaudio's luxury soundbar is a feature-rich all-in-one audio solution with a hefty price tag.

Best projector deals 2024: save big on portable, HD, laser and 4K projectors
By Lewis Empson last updated
Deals Here are the best 4K projector deals and a few on Full HD and portable models too.

LG unveils its 2025 series of QNED TVs ahead of CES – includes wireless connectivity, 100-inch screens and more
By Lewis Empson published
LG has revealed its first wave of new TVs for 2025; say hello to QNED Evo.

This Sonos Beam (Gen 2) sounds 'incredible' and it's closer than ever to its lowest price
By Lewis Empson published
Our favourite compact Dolby Atmos soundbar is on sale right now at Sevenoaks.

HDMI 2.2 is reportedly set to make a CES 2025 appearance – and it could be a breakthrough for 8K
By Lewis Empson published
The next generation of HDMI is set to be revealed at CES 2025, with higher bandwidth and a new cable.

Should you buy a Hisense TV in 2025? The best models worth considering
By Lewis Empson last updated
Does a Hisense 4K TV represent good value? Or should you be looking elsewhere for a TV bargain?

The best Sony Bravia 8 deals – find the lowest price on this Award-winning OLED TV here
By Lewis Empson last updated
Find our favourite OLED TV at the best price

The best Amazon Fire TV Stick deals
By Lewis Empson last updated
The deals have landed and there are big savings on the Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick Lite and more

4K Blu-ray suffers another loss as LG ends production of its players – but it might not be the end of the world
By Lewis Empson published
LG exits the 4K blu-ray market, but it's not all doom and gloom.

Sony Bravia 9 (K75XR90)
By Lewis Empson last updated
UPDATED The Bravia 9’s next-gen Mini LED backlight is a marvel, but do higher brightness and more dimming zones make for a better TV overall?

Best surround sound systems 2025: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test
By Lewis Empson last updated
best buys Looking for the perfect home theater set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, follow our guide to the best surround sound systems from budget to premium.
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