
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

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

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

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

Apple WWDC 2025 live: all the TV, music and AirPods news direct from our hi-fi and home cinema experts
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Our TV and audio experts are reporting live on Apple's WWDC keynote

Bang & Olufsen’s latest speaker tested, a successor to a repeat hi-fi Award-winner, new tiny 4K projector and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news explained by our experts

I'm super excited about Ruark's dinky new desktop speakers – but not for the reason you think
By Alastair Stevenson published
The world needs more small, great-sounding hi-fi products

This forgotten classic has finally hit home streaming – and it proves that remasters don't always need 4K and HDR
By Alastair Stevenson published
Sure, 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos would be nice, but this HD, DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 remaster is such a huge improvement on what has come before

Fyne hi-fi speakers, new Sony wireless headphones, a top LG OLED TV and more earn five-stars
By Alastair Stevenson published
Everything you need to know about the top hi-fi and home cinema products we reviewed in May

Best surround sound systems 2025: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test
By Lewis Empson last updated
best buys Looking for the perfect home theatre set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, our experts have tested the best for all budgets.

7 tracks we've been enjoying in our test rooms over the past month
By Harry McKerrell published
This month's edition features Elbow's latest, and a Tom Waits heartbreaker.
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