
Tom Parsons
Tom Parsons has been writing about TV, AV and hi-fi products (not to mention plenty of other 'gadgets' and even cars) for over 15 years. He began his career as What Hi-Fi?'s Staff Writer and is now the TV and AV Editor. In between, he worked as Reviews Editor and then Deputy Editor at Stuff, and over the years has had his work featured in publications such as T3, The Telegraph and Louder. He's also appeared on BBC News, BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4 and Sky Swipe. In his spare time Tom is a runner and gamer.
Latest articles by Tom Parsons

This Apple TV 4K Dolby Atmos hack has been a game-changer for my system
By Tom Parsons published
Lip-sync issues with the AirPods Max sent me down a sound and video settings rabbit hole

Best subwoofers 2025: brilliant bass for music and movies
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Whether it's for extra rumble in those movie scenes or more bottom-end from your favourite beats, a dedicated subwoofer is what you need.

Best soundbars 2025: 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.

Best LG C4 deals: resist the new C5 and get the Award-winning C4 OLED TV at the lowest price
By Tom Parsons last updated
LG's step-down is still one of the best OLED TVs you can buy. Here's where to find the best deals.

HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: everything you need to know
By Andy Madden last updated
In-depth Ever wondered what the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) input on your TV means? And where does the newer HDMI eARC fit in?

LG G5 vs G4: is LG's new flagship OLED worth the extra money?
By Tom Parsons last updated
LG's new flagship TV has Primary RGB Tandem OLED technology. But is it actually a better TV?

This relatively niche projector category has suddenly become my favourite – and is perfect if you already own a nice TV
By Tom Parsons published
But there are a couple of problems that still need to be fixed

Nebula X1
By Robyn Quick published
Nebula’s hefty 4K projector delivers powerful audio and easy usability in a semi-portable package

Best LG TVs 2025: 4 top sets tried, tested and recommended by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Pick the right LG TV and you'll be treated to some of the best pictures on the market. Here's our pick of LG's current crop.

Marshall Heston 120 vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9: which soundbar should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade published
Marshall's first soundbar squares up against Sony's Award-winning flagship

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6
By Tom Parsons last updated
Sony’s mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar package gets you a lot of kit for your money

The best TV deals 2025: the cheapest prices on the OLEDs, Mini LEDs and LCDs that our experts love
By Tom Parsons last updated
Deals Save on 4K TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony and more, including QLED and OLED models across a range of sizes.

Marshall Heston 120 vs Sonos Arc Ultra: what are the differences between these Dolby Atmos soundbars?
By Esat Dedezade published
Marshall's rock 'n' roll heritage meets proven Sonos excellence in a premium soundbar showdown

Best OLED TV 2025: 4 top picks for serious movie fans direct from our reviewers
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our TV reviewers detail the top-scoring OLED TVs they would personally recommend for every budget and type of viewer.

Sharp HT-SB700
By Robyn Quick published
An affordable and light soundbar that packs a surprising punch.

Sharp GM6245K (43GM6245K)
By John Archer published
Sharp’s surprisingly good 43-inch TV with TiVo and Freely smarts costs less than many people pay for a pair of headphones.

tvOS 18.5 fixes an audio-delay issue that has been bugging some AirPods and HomePod users for years
By Tom Parsons published
Also works on HomePods

Optoma Photon Go
By Robyn Quick published
A UST projector that boasts a portable design and simple set-up.

Best 50-inch TVs 2025: OLED and LCD sets selected by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our expert advice on the best 48-inch, 49-inch and 50-inch TVs around right now, delivering 4K pictures, the latest features, streaming apps, and more.

What is Perfect for PlayStation 5? How does it work? Is it accurate? And does it make Sony’s TVs the best choice for PS5 gamers?
By Tom Parsons published
'Perfect' is pushing it, but ‘very good for PlayStation 5’ doesn’t have quite the same ring to it…

Hisense's 2025 TV range does feature an OLED, but Mini LED is still the big deal
By Tom Parsons published
100-inch Mini LED TVs galore!

Best Samsung TVs 2025: budget to premium, 4K, 8K, QLED, QD-OLED
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys Looking for a new TV and prefer a Samsung? No one would blame you. Take a look at the best Samsung TVs our in-house experts have tested and reviewed...

Absolute Cinema: this dream penthouse custom install system is all about the Joy of home theatre (and hi-fi)
By Daniel Sait published
When you just can't decide between native 4K home cinema and panoramic views of London Bridge
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