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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.

Articles by: Tom Parsons

Best HDR TVs 2022: the ultimate high dynamic range TVs

By Tom Parsons published 17 January 22

best buys High Dynamic Range (HDR) is the TV technology to have right now, but you'll need a compatible TV to make the most of it.

Best 40, 42 and 43-inch TVs 2022: these 'small' TVs are great value

By Tom Parsons published 17 January 22

Best Buys If you're in the market for a more manageable TV screen size, then something around the 43-inch mark could be just right.

Sony announces 2022 TV range, including Master Series A95K QD-OLED model

By Tom Parsons published 4 January 22

Sony is first out of the gates with a QD-OLED TV, and there are also 8K, Mini LED, standard OLED and LCD models in the range.

Samsung's new QD-OLED TV has leaked early at CES 2022

By Tom Parsons published 4 January 22

Samsung's QD-Display TV has been given a CES Innovation Award, despite not having been announced by Samsung itself.

Wireless in-ear headphones: Apple AirPods 3

How the AirPods 3 were made – and how Apple plans to make them even better

By Tom Parsons published 29 December 21

We sat down with Gary Geaves, Apple's VP of Acoustics, to talk all things AirPods 3.

Cyber Monday TV deals: 10 best discounts on 4K TVs, OLED, smart TVs and more

By Tom Parsons published 29 November 21

We've found the very best Cyber Monday TV deals, featuring cheap 4K TVs, smart TVs, OLED and QLED TVs.

The 9 best Cyber Monday TV deals still live: cheap 4K TVs, smart, OLED

By Tom Parsons published 29 November 21

We've found the very best Cyber Monday TV deals, featuring cheap 4K TVs, smart TVs, OLED and QLED TVs.

This 55-inch TCL 4K TV is just $700 in the Amazon Cyber Monday sale

By Tom Parsons published 29 November 21

A neat saving on this TCL Roku TV makes this one of the best Cyber Monday TV deals we've seen so far.

Hisense muscles in on the What Hi-Fi? Awards TV category for the first time

By Tom Parsons published 27 October 21

But LG, Philips, Sony and Samsung are also all winners in a seven-way category.

Apple HomePod Mini will soon be available in orange, red and blue

By Tom Parsons published 18 October 21

Monochrome no more: Apple's orb-like HomePod Mini smart speaker is getting a selection of new colours.

Apple confirms iPhone 13 event for 14th September

By Tom Parsons published 7 September 21

New iPhones, iPads and AirPods could be just a week away.

Philips 2021 TV lineup: everything you need to know

Philips 2021 TV lineup: prices and everything you need to know

By Tom Parsons published 3 September 21

MiniLEDs, new OLEDs and HDMI 2.1 features galore in the Philips 2021 TV range.

Where can you buy hi-res music? Here are the top download sites

By Tom Parsons, Becky Scarrott published 2 August 21

Where's the best place to buy hi-res tunes? Here's a list of the top sites and what they offer.

How to combine stereo and surround sound in one AV system

By Tom Parsons published 8 July 21

In-depth Connecting a stereo amplifier to an AV receiver for an all-conquering music and movie system isn't as hard as you might expect.

Do AV receivers and soundbars add input lag?

By Tom Parsons published 6 July 21

Do AV receivers and soundbars add input lag? Time to find out.

Samsung 2021 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Tom Parsons published 4 June 21

MicroLEDs, 'Neo QLEDs', standard QLEDs, LCD models and 8K sets – Samsung's 2021 TV range dissected.

Apple Music Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos

Apple Music Dolby Atmos will work with all headphones

By Tom Parsons published 17 May 21

You don't need AirPods to listen to Dolby Atmos Apple Music – but you do need to enable a specific option.

Apple's Colour Balance TV calibration feature is coming to older Apple TV models

By Tom Parsons published 21 April 21

The Apple TV HD and original Apple TV 4K will get the feature via a software update next week

Anti-OLED Samsung is about to start selling its own OLED TVs – pass the popcorn

By Tom Parsons published 10 April 21

I can't wait to see how Samsung tries to sell us its OLED TVs after years of campaigning against the technology.

Samsung ordering millions of OLED panels from LG, report claims

By Tom Parsons published 10 April 21

Samsung's been campaigning against OLED for years, but now looks set to change its tune in 2022.

17 of the best rock and metal songs to test your speakers

By Tom Parsons, Andrew Murphy published 1 April 21

Feature Forget classical and and give Eagles a swerve – if you really want to give your system a workout, you need to get heavy.

New Sky Q update adds voice search for Disney+ content

By Tom Parsons published 31 March 21

Plus improvements to Sky Go and new Voice Guidance for the visually impaired.

LG 2021 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Tom Parsons published 31 March 21

A new OLED panel, new processor, Mini LEDs and slimmer NanoCell models.

12 of the best Rega turntables of all time

16 of the best Rega products of all time: turntables, amps and phono stages

By Tom Parsons, Becky Roberts published 27 March 21

British Hi-Fi Week The greatest hits of Rega's storied, 48-year history, from its famous Planar decks to its excellent electronics.

Apple has discontinued the original HomePod

By Tom Parsons published 13 March 21

Apple says it's focusing on HomePod Mini, but is there more to the story?

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