Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson
Sony Bravia 8 (K65XR80)
Updated The Bravia 8 is the only new OLED TV from Sony this year, but can it fill the shoes of its Award-winning predecessor?
This 5-star Dolby Atmos soundbar's price tag has dropped by £400
The five-star Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 is selling for its lowest price ever, boasting £400 off its usual price.
Now Playing: 6 songs we've been listening to in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
Our new monthly playlist includes fresh releases from The Weather Station and Coheed And Cambria, as well as go-to classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Macklemore.
Is hi-fi getting better? The What Hi-Fi? team wants to know your thoughts!
We want to hear your thoughts on a key question plaguing many hi-fi fans minds!
In for Review: the B&W Zeppelin Pro Edition, Theatre Bar 8 and more tested
Welcome to the first entry of the What Hi-Fi? team’s In for Review column!
Rewind: Next-generation OLED TVs, our verdict on Dali’s latest speakers and more
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news in one handy digest.
One of the UK's most iconic cinemas is under threat – and it needs your help
The Prince Charles Cinema is a gem for movie lovers across the UK, and it's facing the threat of closure.
Sony's new open earbuds are good, but we are sticking with our older recommendation – for now
We’ve just tested the new Sony LinkBuds Open (WF-L910) and, while they’re an improvement, they’re too expensive right now.
Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: dates, tickets and what to expect
Our team will be at the event, but ahead of that, here’s what you need to know about the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025.
Best Sony earbuds 2025: our reviewers' 5 recommendations
Best Buys Love Sony but don't want a pair of on- or over-ear headphones? How about a pair of brilliant Sony earbuds?
Philips has finally fixed one of my biggest problems with most flagship OLED TVs
The Philips OLED950 is here, and I’m most excited about something it has taken away, rather than added to its flagship set.
Best cheap TVs 2025: 6 fantastic value sets for movie fans tested
best buys For very little money you can buy a 4K HDR TV with a great smart platform and decent gaming specs.
Rewind: Rega’s new turntable reviewed, fresh rumblings about Sony’s next-gen headphones and more
Our experts detail the top home cinema and hi-fi news to break over the past week.
Adventures in AV: The Galaxy S25 is cool, but I want Samsung to make a proper “home cinema in a hand”
Oi Samsung! Where’s the giant iPad Pro rival we’ve been waiting for?
Just tested! We have a new best value Mini LED TV
I’ve tested some of the biggest and brightest Mini LEDs available, and this four star Hisense is now the one I recommend to most people.
I wish Samsung had taken a page out of Apple's audio playbook with the Galaxy S25
Why, oh why didn’t Samsung make the Galaxy S25 the launchpad for its Dolby Atmos rival on mobile?
Panasonic's finally (half) fixed one of my biggest gripes with its flagship OLED TVs
Panasonic’s reduced the sizes of the speaker system on its flagship OLED – and I’m all for the move.
Hisense U7N (65U7N)
Hisense’s middle-child Mini LED TV is a solid option for most people.
Rewind: new Dali headphones and B&W earbuds tested, plus fresh drama at Sonos
It was another busy week in the world of hi-fi and home cinema. Here’s what you need to know.
Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2025: our reviewers' 5 recommendations
Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.
I test OLED TVs for a living – and trust me, different sizes perform differently
It’s just common sense that size makes a difference with TVs, so why do so many people think it doesn’t?
Best 8K TV 2025: we tested the big names and only two are worth considering
Best Buys If you want to be really ahead of the curve, you could consider an 8K resolution screen. Here are the best 8K TVs you can buy.
Rewind: next-generation OLED TVs, Onkyo’s return and our verdict on Sony’s new projector
CES 2025 may have dominated the headlines, but there was a lot going on in hi-fi and home cinema outside of the Las Vegas show.
