Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson
Cheap soundbars are getting better – but I’d take the Dolby Atmos part with a pinch of salt
There’s one thing stopping cheap soundbars from achieving new heights of performance
Hi-fi micro systems dominated the ’90s – and I’m all for Philips’ modern take on them
Stereo micro systems are a gateway to proper hi-fi, and I’m up for their resurgence
Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2026: our reviewers' five recommendations
Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.
Rewind: new Rotel Michi hi-fi, a world first for wireless headphones, next-gen OLED TVs and more
This week's most exciting AV news
Adventures in AV: I can't stand it when TVs have this basic design flaw
I’m putting my foot (or feet) down on this one…
Want to get paid to test the latest and greatest hi-fi products? We have some good news
We’re looking for a discerning staff writer to join our audio team
An ode to the sound card – you were the beating heart of my DIY home cinema setups
Nostalgia is a wonderful thing
Samsung and Sony need to up their game if they want to beat our new recommended OLED TV
Despite a modest specification bump, the LG’s 65-inch step-down OLED is a big hit with our reviewers
Best OLED TV 2026: 5 incredible sets for serious movie fans reviewed by our experts
The OLEDs our reviewers recommend for every budget
Rewind: An exclusive OLED TV review, new Sonos speaker, big change for Naim and Focal and more
A lot happened last week…
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED (QL65F602U)
Can Amazon keep its place in the competitive budget TV market?
What's in a Naim? Why are so many big hi-fi and home cinema brands being bought right now?
There’s a lot of cash changing hands in the world of hi-fi and home cinema
I asked when the KEF XIO Dolby Atmos soundbar is getting a key upgrade – and the answer gave me pause for thought
We know KEF’s doing it; the question is when?
Hands in the air, I was wrong about Dolby Atmos FlexConnect – at least in one respect
Our testing shows FlexConnect delivers in a key area we were worried about – but we’re not out of the woods yet
Rewind: 4K Blu-ray fights back, LG’s next-gen Dolby Atmos system tested, a £160,000 “mid-range” speaker and more
Another week, another entry into our regular hi-fi and home cinema news digest
Pick of the Month: KEF’s vinyl-focused speakers, Yamaha's high-end hi-fi and Sony’s five-star headphones
It takes a lot to impress our reviewers, but these products made the cut last month
This underrated gem from Prince is turning 20 – and every hi-fi fan should have it
If you need an excuse to visit your record store, this 20-year-old album from Prince should suffice
Rewind: the end of an era for OLED TVs, Samsung’s finest earbuds yet, a WiiM hi-fi challenger and more
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news in one handy digest
Ask The Reader: we asked if bigger is better in hi-fi, and your answers left little “room” for doubt
There’s a speaker-shaped elephant in the room…
Ask The Reader: do you care who makes your TV?
Some big-name TV brands are at a crossroads, but does the name on the chassis matter?
Adventures in AV: Apple is in a prime position to make Dolby's next-gen tech the actual "future of home cinema"
Apple controls its entire ecosystem, so if anyone can do it justice, it can…
The Award-winning OLED TV maker favoured by cinephiles is about to go through some big changes
But will it all go as scripted for the new “partners”?
Rewind: Pro-Ject’s “most accomplished” turntable yet, a retro hi-fi system and Apple's tech tease
It was a busy week at What Hi-Fi? towers
