Lewis Empson
Lewis Empson is a Senior Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.
Latest articles by Lewis Empson

Philips Hue lights now work with LG OLED TVs for an Ambilight-like experience at a considerable cost
By Lewis Empson published
The Philips Hue Sync app comes to LG TVs to add an Ambilight-like effect.

Sony's Award-winning native 4K projector drops to its lowest price since Black Friday thanks to this incredible deal
By Lewis Empson published
Our favourite projector is down to a Black Friday-worthy price with this deal.

Save over £800 on LG's Award-winning compact OLED TV
By Lewis Empson published
The 42-inch LG C4 OLED TV is now at its lowest-ever price, thanks to a sale at Amazon. With an extra discount at checkout, it's better than Black Friday.

Sony Bravia Projector 8 (VPL-XW6100ES)
By Lewis Empson published
The final projector in Sony’s native 4K projector series has landed in our test room – can it score Sony the hat-trick?

Now Showing: 7 discs we’ve been using to test out the latest TV and AV kit
By Robyn Quick published
This is what the What Hi-Fi? team have been watching to put TV and AV kit to the test

Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED (ML65F700)
By Alastair Stevenson published
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED is the firm’s most premium TV to date, but can it compete with its Samsung, Hisense and TCL rivals?

Apple officially unveils the affordable iPhone 16e complete with an OLED display and Dolby Atmos support
By Lewis Empson published
The iPhone 16e is a cheaper alternative to the 16 with many of the same features.

Google TV's latest update adds a secret feature that could hint towards new hardware
By Lewis Empson published
Google TVs latest update hints towards backlit remote support coming soon.

Best soundbars 2025: options for every need, recommended by our experts
By Robyn Quick, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our experts pick the very best soundbars to help you boost your home cinema sound, no matter your budget.

I watched the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Spatial Audio, now I'm convinced Dolby Atmos concerts are the future
By Lewis Empson published
Kendrick Lamar's Halftime show in Dolby Atmos is a perfect example of how to stream an immersive performance.

Best projectors 2025: budget, 4K and ultra-short-throw
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys There's nothing quite like a huge picture from a great projector – we've rounded up the best around.

LG's feature-packed budget OLED TV just got even cheaper
By Lewis Empson published
At £599, the LG B4 offers a lot of features for very little money.

Best AV receivers 2025: the top home cinema amplifiers we've tested
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys From Dolby Atmos to HDMI 2.1, get the surround sound system you deserve with our list of the top AV amplifiers we've tried and tested.

The best soundbar deals 2025: Sonos, Sony, JBL, Bose and more
By Lewis Empson last updated
Deals A decent soundbar can elevate your TV's sound to a whole new level – and with these deals, it needn't cost a packet.

If you want a Sonos Arc, then this is the best price right now
By Lewis Empson published
5-star Sonos Arc Soundbar drops in price, potentially for one last time.

How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.

The Sky Glass Gen 2 is here, and Sky is promising a major Dolby Atmos upgrade
By Lewis Empson published
Sky has unveiled two new TVs, including the second generation Sky Glass.

Apple's next cheap iPhone could launch this week according to new rumours
By Lewis Empson published
Apple's new affordable iPhone is rumoured to launch later this week with a new design and major upgrades.

If Panasonic does sell its TV business, I know who should buy it
By Lewis Empson published
Panasonic is reportedly willing to sell off its TV business if needed, and we're nominating a notable company to take over.

Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2025: budget to premium disc players
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best Blu-ray players guarantee awesome picture quality and excellent sound from Full HD and 4K Blu-rays.

Now TV to receive a major overhaul with new features and a fresh look later this month
By Lewis Empson published
Now is getting a fresh new look with an update slated for February 18th.

Best streaming services for movies and TV shows 2025
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys Amazon Prime Video? Disney+? Netflix? We put them all to the test to find the best streaming service all-rounder.

I’ve had a sneak peek at some of 2025's biggest next-generation OLEDs – and they're a huge step up
By Lewis Empson published
MLA OLED has been replaced, and its successor is shaping up to be an upgrade in every way.
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