
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

Are Dolby Atmos soundbar systems killing affordable home cinema speaker packages?
By Alastair Stevenson published
Convenience often trumps performance for most people, but is that a good thing for home cinema fans?

New Cambridge Audio hi-fi, five-star PMC speakers, celebrating a Sonos classic and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
It was another hectic week at What Hi-Fi? Towers

We asked if you care who owns a hi-fi brand – your answers got heated but revealed one key concern
By Alastair Stevenson published
It turns out people do care about ownership when it comes to AV brands

We’ve spotted huge savings on audiophile headphones, five-star Dolby Atmos Sonos soundbars and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Prime Day is the horizon, but there are already some fantastic AV deals doing the rounds

I'm predicting huge savings on five-star Mini LED TVs – these are the two I'd keep an eye on
By Alastair Stevenson published
We’ve got a big line forming outside our viewing rooms…

Sometimes a four-star product is still the perfect fit, and these headphones are a great example why
By Alastair Stevenson published
These four-star Beyerdynamics have become my go-to wireless headphones for jazz

Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2025: our reviewers' 5 recommendations
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.

Valuable vinyl, special edition B&W hi-fi speakers, new wireless earbuds and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the top hi-fi and home cinema news explained by our team of experts

Now Showing: 3 movies we've been obsessed with in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Robyn Quick published
Wondering what films are best to test out your home cinema setup? We have got you covered

Our experts handpick the week's best deals on OLED TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars, five-star B&W headphones and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
This week’s top hi-fi and home cinema deals, direct from our team of experts

I’ve used the same Technics streaming amp for years – and it’s all to do with vinyl
By Alastair Stevenson published
As Bob Dylan said, the times they are a-changing, but I still want my hi-fi to have one key feature

When is the best time to buy a five-star LG C5? Here's what OLED TV price history tells us
By Alastair Stevenson published
LG’s latest C5 OLED TV has had its price cut, but it’s not the set we recommend right now. Here’s when we expect that to change

The Technics hi-fi system I use every day – and wholeheartedly recommend – is back down to a great price
By Alastair Stevenson published
This repeat Award-winner is an easy recommendation for hi-fi newbies and music fans on a strict budget

Announcing the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 – all the details and key dates revealed
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our 43rd What Hi-Fi? Awards are happening, these are the key dates and deadlines

The LG C5 has had its price slashed – but this five-star OLED and Dolby Atmos combo is even better
By Alastair Stevenson published
In home cinema, newer isn’t always better, at least from a value for money perspective

Dolby Atmos home systems are getting a key upgrade – but not where you would expect
By Alastair Stevenson published
It’s all about building a bassline for audio quality

This classic superhero movie is turning 20 – and it's still a great test disc, particularly if you have an OLED TV
By Alastair Stevenson published
This moody action movie is where it all began for me as a home cinema reviewer

New Bose QuietComfort earbuds, a minimalist Cambridge Audio hi-fi amp, JBL’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news explained by our crack team of experts

Cambridge Audio’s new MXW70 amplifier reminded me why less can be more with hi-fi
By Alastair Stevenson published
We’re yet to test it, but I always love a minimalist approach to hi-fi design

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.

JBL's new Dolby Atmos soundbars look great – but I want one small addition
By Alastair Stevenson published
JBL’s new soundbars look great but I can’t help but wish there was one more option in its 2025 portfolio

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation)
By Lewis Empson published
Amazon’s latest generation Fire TV Stick 4K Max impresses, especially for the price. So, should it be your new streamer?

We all love Dolby Atmos – but I'm making a smarter surround-sound investment instead
By Alastair Stevenson published
In a lot of instances two subwoofers are better than one, but not for the reason you think
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