
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

Two five-star surround sound system deals are doing the rounds: here's which you should get
By Alastair Stevenson published
And both give you plenty of room for growth

The best OLED TV deals 2025: our experts' curated picks of the top savings
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.

A Dolby Atmos-ready rival to the Sonos Arc Ultra, iFi hi-fi travel gadgets, top end streamer and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our hi-fi and home cinema experts detail the top stories to break over the past week

Here’s why audiophiles still love Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms 40 years on
By Alastair Stevenson published
Now look at them yo-yos, that's the way you do it

Best OLED TV 2025: 4 top picks for serious movie fans direct from our reviewers
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.

High End Munich 2025 live: news and pictures direct from the high-end hi-fi show
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Expect brand new speakers, turntables, amplifiers and more, and we'll be bringing it to you live from the High End show

High End hi-fi galore, the Sony XM6 arrive in style, new OLED TVs and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our team of experts detail the top hi-fi and home cinema stories from last week

Sony's neckband Dolby Atmos speaker sounds good, but I still don’t understand who it's for
By Alastair Stevenson published
The Sony Bravia Theatre U is the best sounding neckband speaker we’ve tested, but I still can’t see myself using it

4 movies we have been watching non-stop in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Robyn Quick published
Barbie, Sisu, and more

Bowers & Wilkins finds a new home, what to expect from High End Munich, a new B&O speaker and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our experts detail the top hi-fi and home cinema highlights from last week

Don't make this simple mistake if you want to hear your Dolby Atmos soundbar at its best
By Alastair Stevenson published
If you want good audio, you need to give your soundbar room to breathe

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?

Best headphones with a mic 2025: top options for music and calls tested
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Want a great pair of headphones for phone calls and video chats? These are the best options we've tested.

3 key reasons I’m optimistic that Harman ownership will be good for Bowers & Wilkins
By Alastair Stevenson published
B&W is not struggling, but being owned by an audio, not medical, company is a healthy development

Vinyl has infiltrated my local pub, and even the West Ham fans agree it is a match made in heaven
By Alastair Stevenson published
Turns out crate digging and a pint of IPA pair surprisingly well

8 tracks we've been using to test in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month
By Harry McKerrell published
This month's edition features early 2000s nostalgia, a nu-metal masterpiece, Lorde's latest banger and an Arcane-inspired tale of vengeance.

Rega’s latest amp tested, 3 excellent Dolby Atmos shows, Nagagoka’s new cartridge and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our hi-fi reviewers were particularly busy last week

Hisense PL2
By Alastair Stevenson published
Hisense's follow-up to one of our favourite UST projectors is a holistic improvement that is well worth considering.

B&W headphones, an affordable hi-fi amp, a stellar Sony TV and more earn five stars
By Alastair Stevenson published
Top end amps, turntables, wireless earbuds, Mini LED TVs and more tried and tested by our team of experts.

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
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