
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

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.

The Sonos Arc is my favourite Dolby Atmos soundbar and it's cheap for Cyber Monday
By Tom Parsons published
It's been even cheaper before, but I can't see this price being beaten this year.

Cyber Monday deal alert! Superb savings on this five-star Sony LCD TV
By Tom Parsons published
We have unearthed another top-notch Cyber Monday TV deal with this excellent Sony LCD TV.

Our favourite AVR is a Sony, but the Denon X3800H is a much better Cyber Monday deal
By Tom Parsons last updated
A huge £800 saving makes this top-spec Denon AV amp an absolute steal.

Battle of the Black Friday LG OLED TV deals: should you buy the C3 or G2?
By Tom Parsons published
The C3 and G2 are the same price for Black Friday, so which is the best buy?

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.

The 55-inch LG C3 OLED TV is now even cheaper for Black Friday
By Tom Parsons published
One of the best performance-per-pound TVs of 2023 has never been more affordable than it is right now.

Best Black Friday PS5 deals: get a big discount on a solo console, bundle or controller
By Ruben Circelli, Tom Parsons published
Get yourself a PS5 for cheap this holiday season by checking out all the best sales live right now.

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.
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