Latest articles by Tom Parsons
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?
AWOL Vision Aetherion Max
Triple laser optics, 3300 lumens of brightness and universal HDR support are just the start of the Aetherion Max’s charms
What is home cinema? Perhaps this is controversial, but I think it’s anything you want it to be
The best home cinema isn’t the only home cinema
Hisense XR10
Dressed for success and packed with premium features, Hisense’s XR10 blurs traditional projector lines with outstanding results
Best 55-inch TVs 2026: 4K HDR OLED, Mini LED and LCD sets, tried and tested
best buys These are the best 55-inch TVs around right now, featuring smart, 4K, HDR and OLED 55-inch TVs.
LG G6 (OLED65G6)
LG’s 2026 flagship OLED leaves a strong impression that will delight many viewers, but disappoint others.
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?
I auditioned a bunch of AirPods Max replacements, but none could match Apple's secret AV weapon
There are lots of great headphones for music, but for movies, the AirPods Max are uniquely gifted
Sony has leaked its new OLED TV, and I’m excited and disappointed in equal measure
While not the OLED I was hoping for, perhaps this is the OLED we need
We’ve got Sony’s next-gen TVs, Denon’s flagship AVR, Roksan’s range-topping amplifiers and exclusive hi-fi in for testing right now
Six of the most exciting new hi-fi and AV products we’re reviewing this month
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Subtle tweaks make Samsung’s flagship smartphone an even better choice for on-the-go cinephiles.
The turntable and hi-res music streamer I use at home are both on sale – build a best of both worlds system like mine
Analogue, digital or both – the choice is yours
I test TVs for a living, and I know the Sony Bravia 8 II is the best TV out there – but I recommend this other OLED deal right now
I love my Bravia 8 II, but this rival deal is impossible to ignore
There's still time to get that stadium feeling for England v Panama with this cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar deal
A full, five-star system delivered tomorrow – and not from Amazon!
“What’s the best 55-inch OLED deal?” I asked our Instagram followers to send us their Prime Day questions – here’s what they wanted to know
Sonos soundbars, standmount speaker upgrades and Sony XM5 savings were on the agenda this Prime Day
I've tested TVs for nearly 20 years – these are the 3 cheap 65-inch TV deals I recommend on Prime Day
One big cheap TV to rule them all
The "unbelievable" LG OLED TV deal I wrote about two days ago has been beaten – time to buy!
The Award-winning 42-inch C5 is now even cheaper than it was before
The KEF speakers I use with my Bluetooth turntable aren't discounted for Amazon Prime Day – but I highly recommend them anyway
A Bluetooth turntable led me to build a surprisingly brilliant minimalist hi-fi system
I already own the best OLED available, so why am I thinking of buying this other TV on Amazon Prime Day?
The ultimate second TV deal?
I tested every major way to watch the World Cup live – here's which one lags the least
Is Sky Real Time your saviour from spoiled goals?
Sony Bravia Theatre Trio
Sony’s deconstructed Dolby Atmos soundbar is a tasty triple threat.
