Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson
The LG C5’s brightness boost is welcome – but it’s not what makes the OLED TV great
It’s the little, subtle details that differentiate the good OLEDs from the great ones
The LG C5 OLED TV tested, a world first for headphones, new hi-fi speakers and more
Welcome to the latest entry into our weekly hi-fi and home cinema news digest
I have reviewed TVs for a decade and there's one big reason OLED remains the front runner for cinephiles
Will an LED backlit TV ever beat OLED?
WiiM strikes again, the B&W Zeppelin Pro impresses while Technics' latest turntable earns five-stars
The five top products our testers gave perfect marks to last month
The LG C5 and G5 prove step-down OLEDs are stagnating – here’s why we still recommend them
Performance-per-pound / dollar remains a key metric, even in the top-end TV market.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung’s flagship smartphone for 2025 promises a key AV upgrade, but can it deliver?
Best OLED TV 2025: our reviewers' 3 recommendations for every budget
Best Buys Our TV reviewers detail the top-scoring OLED TVs they'd personally recommend for every budget and type of viewer.
The LG C5 is a great example of why I want OLED TV makers to ditch built-in speakers
Do it right, or not at all
LG C5 (LG OLED55C5)
Not yet ratedAs expected, the latest C-series OLED from LG delivers an excellent picture experience and unrivalled gaming specs, but there is a key piece of missing information.
Best surround sound systems 2025: 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.
The 'benchmark setting' T+A Solitaire T wireless headphones have a boozy new look
New look, higher price, same hardware
7 test tracks that have been playing on repeat in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
This week's instalment of our monthly playlist includes fresh tracks from Doechii and Lady Gaga alongside deep cuts from Radiohead and Thundercat.
You can save on Samsung and Sonos Dolby Atmos soundbars – here's which one we would pick
Both are fantastic performers, but the flexibility of a wireless system is hard to ignore
In for Review: Google’s latest streamer, a Pro-Ject turntable, Cyrus' premium CD player and more
Let us know if you have any questions!
Rewind: our verdict on the WiiM Ultra, ProAc D20R, Sony Bravia Projector 8 and more
The hi-fi and home cinema news flooded in last week; here’s what you missed.
OLED TVs are awesome, but you shouldn’t write off 4-star Mini LEDs – here’s why
Mini LED TVs get huge price drops over time, so it’s worth keeping an eye on them, even if they’re four-star products at launch.
Is OLED burn-in a problem? We want your input on one of TV’s hottest topics
Massive problem? Urban myth? OLED burn in remains a hot topic in the world of top-end TVs.
TCL C855K (65C855K)
Can TCL’s follow-up to one of its best value Mini LED TVs live up to the hype?
We asked if hi-fi is getting better and ignited a vinyl vs CD format war
The readers have spoken, and the answer is a resounding yes!
2 of our favourite Dolby Atmos soundbars have had amazing discounts: but which should you get?
We offer our advice on which award-winning bar is best for your specific needs
After months of searching, we have a new value-for-money Mini LED TV champion
Amazon’s latest Fire TV Mini LED continues its run of delivering solid value, but it’s still not quite perfect.
Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: pictures, highlights, and all the latest products from Musical Fidelity, Rega, WiiM, Quad and more
Hi-fi goodies galore
Rewind: Rega’s latest amp, a treat from Neat, surprise iPhone 16e launch and more
It was another busy week in the world of hi-fi and home cinema, here’s what you need to know
