
Alastair Stevenson
Alastair is What Hi-Fi?’s editor in chief. He has well over a decade’s experience as a journalist working in both B2C and B2B press. During this time he’s covered everything from the launch of the first Amazon Echo to government cyber security policy. Prior to joining What Hi-Fi? he served as Trusted Reviews’ editor-in-chief. Outside of tech, he has a Masters from King’s College London in Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion, is an enthusiastic, but untalented, guitar player and runs a webcomic in his spare time.
Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson

We rarely see five-star surround sound systems as cheap as this Q Acoustics package
By Alastair Stevenson published
It may be long in the tooth, but at this price we’re happy to recommend the Award-winning Q Acoustics 3010i 5.1 Cinema Pack

The award-winning Technics hi-fi system I use every day is still selling at its Black Friday price
By Alastair Stevenson published
This just add speakers system is a fantastic option for any hi-fi fan, especially at its current price

Five-star Bowers & Wilkins headphones, revisiting Yamaha’s hi-fi history, levitating turntables and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news in one handy digest

Bruce Springsteen's new track shows why music and hi-fi can be a love, hate relationship
By Alastair Stevenson published
If it is recorded badly, it is not going to get you dancing in the dark, even on a decent hi-fi system

These award winning Q Acoustics speakers are still on a deal and an easy recommendation
By Alastair Stevenson published
Five-star, Award-winning floorstanders at a great price

Here's how the ultimate hi-res wireless audio experience could be just a few years away
By Alastair Stevenson published
It won't be long until we can stream at maximum quality on phones and wireless headphones, according to one key audio chip manufacturer

Sony TV and earbuds win big, hi-fi price hikes, and a cool new feature from Spotify
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our team detail the top hi-fi and home cinema stories to break over the past week

Sony has finally cracked my big problem with Mini LED – but should OLED TVs be worried?
By Alastair Stevenson published
It is all about control over razzmatazz

4 movies and shows the What Hi-Fi? AV team has been using in the test rooms this April
By Robyn Quick published
From dystopian hellscapes to vengeful exes, these are our top picks

This five-star Panasonic OLED TV is at its lowest price ever if you use this discount code
By Robyn Quick published
The Panasonic Z95A is a five-star OLED well worth considering, especially with this tempting discount.

Best Sony earbuds 2025: five recommendations for music fans
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Best Buys Love Sony but don't want a pair of on- or over-ear headphones? How about a pair of brilliant Sony earbuds?

A key audio brand has confirmed it is raising prices – and others may soon follow
By Alastair Stevenson published
Uncertainty, fear of price hikes and more dominate hi-fi brands' reactions to tariffs

A celebration of vinyl, a fix for a key OLED TV, a surprise HDMI rival and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Record Store Day, new Sony launches and a massive LG software update dominate the headlines.

After weeks of testing, I've identified the biggest problem I have with UST projectors
By Alastair Stevenson published
And it has nothing to do with picture quality

We tested two new LG OLED TVs, but only one earned a place in our buying guide
By Alastair Stevenson published
Two new LGs, only one earned a place on our Best Buy list, for now at least.

We asked three record store owners what vinyl young people are buying – and their answer wasn't Taylor Swift
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Swifties are buying vinyl at scale, but what impact is that having on independents?

LG G5 (OLED65G5)
By Lewis Empson last updated
LG’s latest flagship OLED TV aims to dazzle with its next-generation OLED panel, but does it succeed?

Tom Petty, Motörhead, The Doors, plus some big surprises: we reveal 10 top music journalists’ most treasured vinyl records
By Alastair Stevenson published
10 of the world's top music journalists reveal their most cherished records as part of our Vinyl Week special event

Best OLED TV 2025: our reviewers' four top picks for serious movie fans
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our TV reviewers detail the top-scoring OLED TVs they would personally recommend for every budget and type of viewer.

I interviewed three independent record store owners – and they have one big piece of advice for vinyl newbies
By Alastair Stevenson published
New to vinyl? Here are some top tips from three record store owners to help

Sony's follow up to one of our favourite OLED TVs, new JBL speakers, Yamaha headphones and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
A sea of new hardware from Sony, JBL and Yamaha dominate this week’s hi-fi and home cinema news digest

Two wins for JBL, a cracking new LG OLED TV, a devilishly good integrated amp and more earn five stars
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the facts on the top products our reviewers gave top marks to in March

Best cheap TVs 2025: 6 fantastic value sets for movie fans tested
By Tom Parsons last updated
best buys For very little money you can buy a 4K HDR TV with a great smart platform and decent gaming specs.
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