
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

US cinephiles assemble: Panasonic's Hollywood-approved OLED TVs are finally coming your way
By Tom Parsons published
Panasonic's 2024 OLED TVs and its new Mini LED model are now available in the States.

This 43-inch Hisense is the perfect cheap 4K TV for your uni house
By Tom Parsons published
4K, HDR, a great smart platform and low input lag for games make this budget Hisense a great choice for a dorm or shared house.

I’ve had a top-secret listen to the future of Samsung’s Dolby Atmos soundbars, and it sounds deeply impressive
By Tom Parsons published
I’m one of the first non-Samsung people to hear the brand’s new prototype soundbar tech, and it could be a game-changer when it arrives.

One of the best features of the Apple TV 4K is one you might not know about
By Tom Parsons published
I use this Apple TV Siri feature all the time, but it seems that lots of people don’t know about it.

Should you buy an Amazon Fire TV?
By Tom Parsons last updated
Is Amazon's Fire TV line actually any good? We take a closer look at Fire TV 2-Series, 4-series, Omni Series, and Omni QLED Series.

Hisense U8N (65U8N)
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons published
Hisense has long championed Mini LED over OLED, and this year’s U8N is a solid step forward.

Google Pixel 9 Pro: release date, price and specs for Google's iPhone 15 Pro rival
By Tom Parsons published
Could the Pixel 9 Pro XL be the Google picture and sound powerhouse we've been waiting for?

As a user of the Sony HT-A9 Dolby Atmos system, I'm both disappointed and relieved by the imperfect Bravia Theatre Quad
By Tom Parsons published
I was expecting to feel the need to upgrade, but now I can be happy with what I've already got.

3 new Apple TV+ movies and TV shows I can't wait to watch over the next month – and one came out today
By Tom Parsons published
A Damon/Affleck action movie, a Vince Vaughn comedy that actually looks good and the fourth series of of an awesome crime thriller.

LG C4 (OLED65C4)
By Tom Parsons last updated
A minor upgrade on paper but a big step up in reality, the C4 puts LG’s C-series back on top.

JBL’s new cinema system costs the same as a premium soundbar – but has a few sound advantages
By Tom Parsons published
I've been ears-on with the JBL MA310 and Stage 2 speakers, and the system does some things that a soundbar never could.

Will there ever be a replacement for the Sony A95L? I believe so, but it could be a long way off
By Tom Parsons published
Sony has gone back to backlighting for 2024, but I don't think it's done with QD-OLED.

Quick! It's the last day of Prime Day and this incredible LG C4 deal won't last long
By Verity Burns published
Grab this massive discount while stocks last, Prime Day ends today!

This 2016 'box-office bomb' is a must-watch if you love Dolby Atmos as much as I do
By Tom Parsons published
If you’ve got an Atmos setup and want to see what it can really do, fire up this overlooked Mark Wahlberg gem.

The 11 best punk tracks even audiophiles should listen to
By Alastair Stevenson published
Hi-fi fan looking to get into punk? Here’s the tracks our team recommend trying first

14 best prog rock tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Our team of product experts detail the top prog rock tracks they use to test hi-fi and audio kit

I watched Inside Out 2 at an Onyx LED cinema and now my local cinema is ruined
By Tom Parsons published
It has its issues, but cinema-scale HDR is a thing of beauty.

LG C3 vs LG G3: which 2023 OLED TV should you buy?
By Tom Parsons last updated
Both of LG's C- and G-series 2023 OLEDs are about to be replaced, but which one is the better buy?

TCL 32SF540K
By John Archer published
TCL adds Fire TV to its long list of supported smart systems without losing its knack for great value.

Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-Series (HD32N200U)
By John Archer published
Amazon’s 2-Series TV is super-smart and mega-cheap – but does that make it a bargain?

Sony KD-32W800
By John Archer published
Sony’s seemingly immortal 32-inch W800 TV boasts some intriguing features and specs, but performs like a blast from the past.

LG G4 (OLED65G4)
By Alastair Stevenson published
LG’s second generation MLA OLED, the G4, improves on the original in nearly every way, save one.

Testing the Marantz Cinema 30 has reminded me how much I miss my AV receiver
By Tom Parsons published
Soundbars and wireless speakers are great, but they can’t compete with an AVR and Dolby Atmos speaker system.
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