
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

Sony’s latest flagship OLED TV, a ‘proper’ projector, PMC floorstanders and more earn five stars
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our reviewers were busy in June but only six products impressed them enough to earn top marks

13 of the best musical movies to test your surround sound system
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Top films with awesome tracks to test your 5.1, 7.2 or Dolby Atmos TV system

Sony's latest flagship OLED TV out-muscles its rivals in an often overlooked area
By Alastair Stevenson published
There’s a new best-sounding OLED TV in town, but you should probably still get a soundbar

After hours of measuring, I have come to the conclusion that full-fat Dolby Atmos doesn't work in normal homes
By Alastair Stevenson published
And the reason why isn’t just to do with audio quality

Best OLED TV 2025: our reviewers' 5 top picks for serious movie fans
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.

After six months of hell, I can confirm this former home cinema heavyweight does not deserve a 'vinyl revival'
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Sometimes the memory is better than the reality.

Are Dolby Atmos soundbar systems killing affordable home cinema speaker packages?
By Alastair Stevenson published
Convenience often trumps performance for most people, but is that a good thing for home cinema fans?

New Cambridge Audio hi-fi, five-star PMC speakers, celebrating a Sonos classic and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
It was another hectic week at What Hi-Fi? Towers

We asked if you care who owns a hi-fi brand – your answers got heated but revealed one key concern
By Alastair Stevenson published
It turns out people do care about ownership when it comes to AV brands

We’ve spotted huge savings on audiophile headphones, five-star Dolby Atmos Sonos soundbars and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Prime Day is the horizon, but there are already some fantastic AV deals doing the rounds

I'm predicting huge savings on five-star Mini LED TVs – these are the two I'd keep an eye on
By Alastair Stevenson published
We’ve got a big line forming outside our viewing rooms…

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

Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2025: our reviewers' 5 recommendations
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.

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
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