
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 have already spotted one big issue with the LG C6 OLED TV, but I’m still tempted by it
By Alastair Stevenson published
It’s all to do with a key upgrade the team and I have been waiting for in its step-down range

Sennheiser headphones, an affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar, a “proper” home cinema projector and more earn five stars
By Alastair Stevenson published
We sent 2025 off in style with six hi-fi and home cinema gems earning five-star ratings from our reviewers

KEF, Sony, Spotify and Harman all feature in our rundown of 2025’s hi-fi and home cinema highlights
By Alastair Stevenson published
Cue the Rocky montage...

LG has announced a rival to one of Samsung’s most controversial TVs
By Alastair Stevenson published
Will LG’s lifestyle TV offer style and substance?

Wi-fi headphones, multi-talented all-in-ones and a slow cassette resurgence are among our 2026 hi-fi predictions
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our audio wizards have dusted off their crystal balls…

HDR wars, an AVR resurgence and OLED's continued dominance – here are our reviewers’ home cinema predictions for 2026
By Alastair Stevenson published
New OLED tech, surprise unveilings, a milestone for LED and more are on the cards

Winners and losers of 2025: which companies and products soared this year, and which sunk?
By Joe Svetlik published
Good or bad, it's certainly been an eventful 12 months in AV tech

2025 was a great year for hi-fi fans with normal-sized wallets – long may it continue
By Alastair Stevenson published
The mid-range speaker and amp market saw a lot of awesome stuff appear this year

2025 set the foundation for a Dolby Atmos revolution – here's hoping it ignites in 2026
By Alastair Stevenson published
I really hope 2025’s great run for home cinema fans on a budget wasn’t a flash in the pan

Check out the best film of the 21st century, according to Quentin Tarantino
By Alastair Stevenson published
It's all down to the sound...

2026 should be a pivotal moment for OLED TVs – but I have my doubts
By Alastair Stevenson published
Something better may already be here

LG has unveiled a Micro RGB Evo TV for 2026 – but it's not quite what the name suggests
By Alastair Stevenson published
Could this new category of TV be an OLED-killer?

A dynamic duo of CD treats, premium OLED TV expansion, IKEA speakers and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Welcome to the latest entry of our weekly hi-fi and home cinema news digest!

An Award-winning DAC upgrade strikes a Chord, milestone for wireless headphones, Sonos soundbar rival and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Black Friday’s finally over, but the hi-fi and home cinema news is still flooding in

This high-end CD player was the only product to earn five stars from our reviewers in November
By Alastair Stevenson published
This Rotel CD player ruled the roost in What Hi-Fi?’s test rooms last month

These 7 films have been dazzling us in our test room this month – and will give your home cinema system a workout
By Robyn Quick published
From nail-biting horror to superb superheroes

This is probably the cheapest OLED you’ll find right now – but I recommend two five-star alternatives
By Alastair Stevenson published
I’d wait and see how the review goes first…

With the death knell on Black Friday sounded, I’d still recommend this Dolby Atmos upgrade to friends during Cyber Monday
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Systems are a growing category – and they’re getting cheaper

Looking for a small OLED TV? I strongly recommend one above all others right now
By Alastair Stevenson published
It’s not our Award winner, but when it’s this cheap, it’s hard not to recommend

The best Black Friday OLED TV deals 2025: the lowest prices on five-star TVs
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Deals Great savings on the top-scoring OLED TVs we have tried and tested, from 42-inch to 77-inch models.

We use this KEF system as a reference point for surround sound – and it’s discounted right now
By Alastair Stevenson published
A great surround system in one handy bundle

The KEF XIO is the best premium Dolby Atmos soundbar – regardless of Black Friday price shenanigans
By Alastair Stevenson published
Top sound and awesome features, but no Black Friday discount in sight for our latest Award-winner

“I don’t care” (unless it's an OLED) – our hi-fi and home cinema loving readers’ frank response to Black Friday
By Alastair Stevenson published
But, there are some good deals to be had, despite the negativity…
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