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

Sony’s latest TVs, five-star Sennheiser headphones, Neat new hi-fi speakers and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, explained by our experts

When should you stop feeding your hi-fi addiction?
By Alastair Stevenson published
Is an audiophile's work never done? We want to know your thoughts!

Yes, there is an ultimate prog rock album for testing hi-fi – at least according to What Hi-Fi? readers
By Alastair Stevenson published
We asked and, surprisingly, your answer was loud and clear

Sony’s Bravia Theatre Trio Dolby Atmos system has a very different approach to “authentic” surround sound
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
The premium home theatre system is atypical in a variety of ways

Naim’s five-star amplifier, a Reel-y unexpected revival, new flagship Sony headphones fall short and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the top hi-fi and home cinema news, direct from our experts

We're waiting on a small but important detail about the TV industry’s new “OLED killer”
By Alastair Stevenson published
I asked all the big names about RGB Mini LED on small TVs, and the responses left me concerned

With our first review in, OLED TV's latest rival is off to a strong start – but is its destiny really in the high-end?
By Alastair Stevenson published
As it stands, there are still some areas a backlit TV can’t match OLED

Dolby Atmos AVRs unveiled, our first next-gen TV tested, the portable CD player returns, and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the top hi-fi and home cinema stories detailed by our experts

Making an outdoor home cinema? I have one big tip for better movie nights under the stars
By Alastair Stevenson published
In the great outdoors, isolation is key

On The Radar: Subwoofers on wheels, a premium CD player, hi-fi firm revival and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
The five new launches our hi-fi and home cinema experts are most excited about right now

LG has asked us to re-test the four-star flagship G6 OLED TV – here's why
By Alastair Stevenson published
Apparently, LG has fixed some of our issues…

This new Irish horror is a terrifyingly good example of what Dolby Atmos can do
By Alastair Stevenson published
There’s no Hokum here; Damian McCarthy’s latest frightfest is the real deal

Bose’s new Sonos rival, a 360-degree David Bowie experience, surprise high-end hi-fi launch and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, in one handy digest

Best Sony earbuds 2026: the top sets recommended by our reviewers
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Best Buys Love Sony but don't want a pair of on- or over-ear headphones? How about a pair of brilliant Sony earbuds?

A load of five-star OLED TVs we recommend are disappearing – and no one will tell us if they’re coming back
By Alastair Stevenson published
If you want a current-generation Panasonic OLED, you may want to buy it sooner rather than later

Rewind: Apple’s hot take on lossless, an inside look at how Dolby Atmos music is made, NAD’s latest CD player and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our experts could really do with a day off at this point…

Best OLED TV deals: our experts’ picks of the top discounts
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Deals There are loads of huge savings on OLED TVs from all the biggest brands, including some What Hi-Fi? favourites.

“If you’re passionate about music, you’ll hear the difference” – Apple’s lossless audio claims have riled our readers
By Alastair Stevenson published
Apple Music’s boss has started an audiophile vs “normal people” war on our site

Ask The Reader: what's your favourite prog album for testing hi-fi?
By Alastair Stevenson published
We showed you ours, now it's time for you to reveal your favourite prog albums!

Pick of the Month: a shining star OLED TV, twin Sony turntable treats, five-star high-end hi-fi speakers and more, tested
By Alastair Stevenson published
It was a really busy month for our hi-fi and home cinema experts

We have a new recommended small OLED TV – but it's not all good news
By Alastair Stevenson published
We need more small OLED TVs, not fewer

Best OLED TV 2026: 5 top sets for serious movie fans, fully reviewed
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
The OLEDs our reviewers recommend for every budget

Rewind: an OLED TV intervention, high-end JBL speakers reviewed, Dolby Atmos BMW system and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
It was another busy week for our hi-fi and home cinema experts
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