
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

My dream OLED TV is on sale with a huge discount, but I still can't afford it – can you?
By Tom Parsons published
83 inches of MLA OLED gloriousness

If you want a cheap soundbar, avoid the no-name brands and just buy this Sony – you'll thank me later
By Tom Parsons published
If you only have £100, this is the only soundbar I recommend

Last chance! Buy the LG G4 MLA OLED TV for a song now, or forever hold your peace
By Tom Parsons published
And you get a free Dolby Atmos soundbar!

One OLED TV deal to rule them all: this is the only model I would buy right now
By Tom Parsons published
A slight drop in quality for a big increase in size? Very tempting

Sometimes, waiting is great – here's why I'm not buying a new OLED TV this Prime Day
By Tom Parsons published
There are some great TV deals around, but I'm holding fire

I built an incredible Sony OLED and Dolby Atmos home cinema by combining these brilliant Prime Day deals
By Tom Parsons published
Use discounts upon discounts to build a brilliant, super-neat home cinema system

Ignore Amazon Prime Day – I've picked the best home cinema deals from specialist retailers instead
By Tom Parsons published
Amazon Prime Day isn't all about Amazon, you know...

The Sony A95L is the best TV I've ever owned, and it's discounted for Amazon Prime Day – but you shouldn't buy it
By Tom Parsons published
Cheaper options now, better options in the future

The best Amazon Prime Day LG C5 deals 2025: the lowest prices on LG's latest and greatest OLED TV
By Tom Wiggins, Tom Parsons published
Don't reach for your wallet until you've checked out these offers

KEF XIO
By Robyn Quick published
Precise and effortless, KEF’s first-ever soundbar is simply stunning.

Marshall's first soundbar, Eversolo streaming amp with CD drive, and high-end Focal wireless headphones are being tested in July
By Kashfia Kabir published
6 hi-fi, AV and headphone products we're excited to review this month

Best LG C4 Amazon Prime Day deals 2025: get the 5 star 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 for Amazon Prime Day

Welcome to What Hi-Fi?’s Home Cinema Week!
By Robyn Quick last updated
It’s time for an AV bonanza

Samsung HW-Q990F
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung’s previous generation Dolby Atmos soundbar system won a major What Hi-Fi? Award last year – can this new model continue the legacy?

Optoma UHZ68LV
By John Archer published
The UHZ68LV boasts potent specifications and features galore, but its picture abilities are too uneven for comfort.

The 36 best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema surround sound system
By Robyn Quick, Tom Parsons last updated
We run down our favourite film scenes that need to be heard in Dolby Atmos.

Canvas HiFi Canvas 65
By Lewis Empson published
Forget Dolby Atmos, this 'soundbar' is here to lure hi-fi enthusiasts into the world of home cinema.

Best OLED TV 2025: our reviewers' 5 top picks for serious movie fans
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.

BenQ W2720i
By John Archer published
Most projectors are either serious movie projectors or casual living room projectors – BenQ’s W2720i, though, somehow manages to be both.

A reader contacted me to ask why TVs always look rubbish in shops – this is what I told him
By Tom Parsons published
Is the in-your-face approach putting off potential buyers?

Sony Bravia 8 II (K55XR8M2)
By Tom Parsons published
A TV so good, it makes its awesome predecessor look a bit flat

12 albums from 2000 that are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year
By Kashfia Kabir published
From Eminem to Linkin Park, PJ Harvey to A Perfect Circle, these are the best albums from 2000 that are turning 25 this year.

Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2025: our reviewers' 5 recommendations
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.
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