Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson
Samsung S85H (QE55S85H)
Samsung’s entry-level OLED offers a bombastic performance that will find it fans.
Denon's flagship AVR tested, CD overtakes vinyl, why Marantz's latest hi-fi is skipping the US and more
All the hi-fi and home cinema news explained
Are 8K TVs dead? I asked the industry heavyweights, and the silence was deafening
It’s like content creators and tech are having a game of chicken
Denon AVC-A1H
Does Denon’s flagship home cinema amplifier justify its sizeable price tag?
Our reviewers' picks of the best music videos to test your home cinema hardware – from 4K Peter Gabriel remasters to Pomme’s modern classic
Our team of reviewers list the top music videos to give your surround sound system, or shiny new OLED TV, a workout
Why do so many people make this rookie mistake with their TV?
If you’re going to spend money on a new set, you really should position it correctly
14 of the best musical movies to test your 5.1, 7.2 or Dolby Atmos surround sound system
Top films with awesome tracks to test your 5.1, 7.2 or Dolby Atmos TV system
New Marantz hi-fi, a tiny vinyl update, a key moment for Sonos and more
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, explained by our experts
Reviewing KEF’s new 5.1 surround sound system reminded me of a key home cinema truth people forget all too often
It’s not just about the speakers
LG G6 (OLED65G6)
LG’s 2026 flagship OLED leaves a strong impression that will delight many viewers, but disappoint others.
An exclusive listen to B&W’s Diamond D5 speakers, Dali’s five-star floorstanders, good news for Blu-ray fans and more
Our reviewers were very busy last week…
As a home cinema fan, I hate the summer – and it’s not just the heatwave making me say that
Equipment overheating, background aircon noise ruining the Atmos-phere and sticky-fingered sprogs all kill the magic
Focal’s premium floorstanders, a fresh KEF LSX II rival, our experience repairing vintage hi-fi and more
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news explained
Sony’s Dolby Atmos system, Fyne’s first active speakers, a Samsung flagship OLED TV and more, all earn five stars
Seven lucky products earned top marks from our reviewers last month
“Hi-fi is like gardening; it’s never really done” – our readers discuss their life-long quest for audio nirvana
We asked when it’s time to stop upgrading; your answers surprised us
Apple price hikes, a blast from What Hi-Fi?’s past, retrospective on Mission’s iconic hi-fi speakers and more
Another week, another entry to our hi-fi and home cinema news digest
You can ignore all the Prime Day cheap-turntable deals – these two five-star record players are the only ones to consider
Every sales event, we always get asked “are there any good cheap turntables?”
Prime Day warning: Samsung and LG’s five-star OLEDs are great examples of why we don’t recommend new flagships very often (at least right away)
It’s all about return on investment…
LG’s best step-down OLED TV is at its lowest-ever price – but I have a controversial bit of advice
Save your pennies and invest in this key upgrade
The wireless headphones I use every day are at their lowest price ever – but I’d recommend these five-star Sonys to most people
Unless you have very specific sonic tastes, you’ll be better off with the XM6
If you want a proper home cinema, I built a wireless Dolby Atmos, native 4K system for serious movie fans using Sony deals
And you won’t find any of it this heavily discounted on Amazon
I built a five-star Samsung cinema setup using Prime Day OLED TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar deals – save £2361 and get ready for the World Cup
It’s always worth checking the price of last year’s products during Prime Day
I've waited over half a decade for a decent discount on these five-star Dali speakers – and Prime Day has delivered
Dali’s stellar floorstandres aren’t my first choice anymore, but if you’re short on cash, they’re an absolute steal right now
