Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson
The Linn LP12, Mission Cyrus One or a humble WiiM Pro Plus: what product got you into hi-fi?
We want to know what product started your never-ending quest for better audio quality
The What Hi-Fi? readers have spoken and the age of streaming is not a golden one for home cinema – all hail the Blu-ray
Forget 4K – when you "shuffled into town to hire or buy a video" was the real golden age of home cinema
Bogus vinyl, “talented and adaptable speakers”, a special-edition Technics turntable and more
All the top hi-fi and home cinema stories explained by our experts
10 years on, this underrated horror is still a masterclass in surround sound – and proves you don’t always need Dolby Atmos
I revisit an old favourite for testing home theatre systems as it turns 10
AI will shape the future of wireless headphones – and we’ll all love it, according to these 5 audio execs
I asked experts from Sony, Technics, B&W, Harman Luxury and Sennheiser to predict the future of portable audio, and they all had one thing in common
Samsung Z Fold 8 Ultra
Samsung’s Ultra foldable wants to be the top option for power users and AV aficionados, and it occasionally comes close.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung has redesigned the Z Fold with a more movie-friendly design, but has it succeeded?
Goldmund’s most advanced amp yet, something new from Sonos, 21st Century boombox reviewed and more
All the biggest hi-fi and home cinema news, explained by our experts
Save the dates! All the details for the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026
It's our 50th birthday, so we also have a surprise or two in the works
Best surround sound systems 2026: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test
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.
Robots invade vinyl, a key TV upgrade launches, studio monitors vs hi-fi speakers and more
All the hi-fi and home cinema news, direct from our experts
A Dali Sonik treat, double wins for KEF, premium CD player and more – the 10 top products we reviewed last month
Our reviewers reveal the best hi-fi and home cinema hardware they tested last month
We asked the big headphone brands about a critical wireless audio quality milestone – and they were less than enthused
Outside the high-end, many brands aren’t convinced people want fully scalable, lossless 24-bit/192kHz wireless audio quality (yet)
Best OLED TV 2026: three top options for serious movie fans
The OLEDs our reviewers recommend for every budget
Settle the argument for us: are we really in a golden age of home cinema?
The What Hi-Fi? team can’t agree, so we’re giving you the deciding vote
Marantz’s new CD player and amp reviewed, KEF unveils LS Luxe, new Dolby Atmos soundbars and more
All the top hi-fi and home cinema developments, explained by our experts
Samsung S85H (QE55S85H)
Samsung’s entry-level OLED offers a bombastic performance that will find it fans.
Denon's flagship AVR tested, CD overtakes vinyl, why Marantz's latest hi-fi is skipping the US and more
All the hi-fi and home cinema news explained
Are 8K TVs dead? I asked the industry heavyweights, and the silence was deafening
It’s like content creators and tech are having a game of chicken
Denon AVC-A1H
Does Denon’s flagship home cinema amplifier justify its sizeable price tag?
Our reviewers' picks of the best music videos to test your home cinema hardware – from 4K Peter Gabriel remasters to Pomme’s modern classic
Our team of reviewers list the top music videos to give your surround sound system, or shiny new OLED TV, a workout
Why do so many people make this rookie mistake with their TV?
If you’re going to spend money on a new set, you really should position it correctly
14 of the best musical movies to test your 5.1, 7.2 or Dolby Atmos surround sound system
Top films with awesome tracks to test your 5.1, 7.2 or Dolby Atmos TV system
