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

There’s no such thing as a perfect TV and there never will be (but that’s ok)
By Tom Parsons published
Forget looking for the perfect TV and just focus on getting the right TV for you.

Best Sonos Beam Boxing Day deals: save big on the small-but-mighty Dolby Atmos soundbar
By Tom Parsons published
You can get a big discount on the Sonos Beam Gen 2 in the Boxing Day sales.

14 of the best Grand Theft Auto radio songs to test your headphones or hi-fi system
By Harry McKerrell published
Radio stations are integral to immersing you into the whacky world of GTA. Here are some of the best tracks to be found across the virtual airwaves.

14 best grunge tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Chris Burke published
Dig out that flannel and put your hi-fi system through its paces with our playlist of favourite grunge test tracks.

Best of 2023: from top-tier OLEDs to retro revivals, our team picks its favourite products
By Alastair Stevenson published
2023 has been a busy year, but these are the What Hi-Fi? review team's personal highlights.

Philips OLED808 (55OLED808)
By Tom Parsons published
It’s taken a while to get here, but the Philips OLED808 has been worth the wait.

Treating yourself to a new TV this Christmas? These are the sets I recommend
By Tom Parsons published
These are the TVs I'm personally recommending to friends and family this year.

How to use Sonos as a home cinema system
By Ainsley Walker published
Sonos produce several wireless speakers creating its own ecosystem. Here's our guide on how to put them to use and bring TV and movies to life

Panasonic MZ980 (TX-55MZ980B)
By Alastair Stevenson published
Panasonic’s entry-level OLED TV delivers a wonderfully authentic picture, but there’s a key compromise.

The hi-fi keyboard DAC is something I never imagined would exist and now I must have one
By Tom Parsons published
Dear Santa, please bring me a FiiO KB3, for I do love hi-res music and RGB keys.

Black Friday hasn’t delivered the LG OLED TV deal I was hoping for
By Tom Parsons last updated
Last year, you could get a 42-inch C2 for just £699, but prices this year aren't even close.

Sony says that in the future, content creators will calibrate your TV for you
By Tom Parsons published
Next-gen ‘Creator Calibrated Mode’ will apparently automatically change settings for individual movies.

Sony’s new 4000-nit mastering monitor could be bad news for OLED TVs
By Tom Parsons published
More content creators will soon be able to master movies to 4000 nits – to fully appreciate them, you’ll need a TV that goes similarly bright.

Panasonic MZ2000 (TX-65MZ2000B)
By Tom Parsons published
Panasonic’s all-singing OLED flagship gets a brightness-boosting MLA upgrade.

Panasonic MZ1500B (TX-65MZ1500B)
By Alastair Stevenson published
A reliable OLED TV for movie fans who value authenticity over flashy tricks.

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?

If you’re gaming on a 2023 Sony OLED TV, make sure you change this one setting
By Tom Parsons published
Sony’s implementation of game HDR isn’t ideal, but it’s easy to get right once you know how.

Sky Stream vs Sky Q: what are the differences? Which is better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
UPDATED Sky Stream offers you Sky without the dish – but is it a real alternative to the full Sky Q experience?

Sony A95L (XR-65A95L)
By Tom Parsons published
It's finally here, and Sony's second-generation QD-OLED TV is every bit as good as it seemed ahead of launch.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023: Sonos Arc misses out in an all-Atmos soundbar category
By Tom Parsons published
The Sony HT-A7000 is now cheaper than ever – great news for you but bad news for the Arc.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023: TCL provides the surprise of the year in the OLED-heavy TV category
By Tom Parsons published
Sony and LG OLEDs rule at the premium end, but TCL and Amazon bring the budget belters.

Sure, you could buy a 42-inch LG C3 OLED TV, but why not grab a 48-inch C2 for less?
By Tom Parsons published
The C2 and C3 are very similar, so buy the bigger, cheaper model while you still can.

The ultimate Prime Day 2 OLED TV deal? The 83-inch LG G2 is now £2500 off
By Tom Parsons published
An extra £500 discount has taken the cinematically massive 83-inch G2 down to its lowest-ever price.
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