Articles by Alastair Stevenson, Editor in Chief

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.

Articles by: Alastair Stevenson

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 speaker package grouped together against a grey background

Best surround sound systems 2024: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test

By Lewis Empson last updated 20 November 24

best buys Looking for the perfect home theater set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, follow our guide to the best surround sound systems from budget to premium.

Sony’s flagship Dolby Atmos speaker package is cheaper than ever – but I’ve spotted a better Black Friday bargain

By Alastair Stevenson published 20 November 24

The Sony Bravia Theatre Quad’s had a healthy discount, but the older wireless system is even cheaper.

Best Sony earbuds 2024: 5 top options for every budget tried and tested

By Alastair Stevenson last updated 19 November 24

Best Buys Love Sony but don't want a pair of on- or over-ear headphones? How about a pair of brilliant Sony earbuds?

Best OLED TV 2024: our reviewers have 3 strong recommendations

By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated 18 November 24

Best Buys Our TV reviewers detail the top-scoring OLED TVs they'd personally recommend for every budget and type of viewer.

Rewind: What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 Product of the Year winners revealed, our verdict on the Sonos Arc Ultra and more

By Alastair Stevenson published 18 November 24

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema new to break over the past week in one handy place.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: our 25 Product of the Year winners revealed!

By Alastair Stevenson published 14 November 24

It was a huge year in hi-fi and home cinema

This JBL Dolby Atmos soundbar deal looks great – but there's a better one on our 2024 Samsung award-winner

By Alastair Stevenson published 14 November 24

Two early Black Friday Dolby Atmos soundbar deals are live right now – but we’d only recommend one of them.

The 5-star Q Acoustics speakers I use every day are back to their best price ever

By Alastair Stevenson published 13 November 24

I'd strongly recommend this Q Acoustics deal to any hi-fi bargain hunter or newbie.

There's less than 48 hours to go until we reveal the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024 Products of the Year

By Alastair Stevenson published 12 November 24

Which products will come out on top in this year’s hi-fi and home cinema battle royale?

Philips OLED809 77in on white background

Move over LG C4, there’s another 77-inch OLED TV selling for its best price ever

By Alastair Stevenson published 11 November 24

The price of the 77-inch Philips OLED809 TV has dropped to its best ever.

Rewind: LG’s OLED TVs keep getting cheaper, Pro-Ject's new stereo amp and more

By Alastair Stevenson published 11 November 24

All the big hi-fi and home cinema headlines ahead of this year’s What Hi-Fi? Awards.

I love my five-star OLED TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar – but I have one big regret about my home cinema set-up

By Alastair Stevenson published 9 November 24

And it has nothing to do with my hardware

Looking to pick up an LG C4 OLED TV this Black Friday? Wise, but you’ll want to act fast

By Alastair Stevenson published 8 November 24

Any time a decent LG C4 deal appears, stock is drying up fast.

Three of the best TVs with ocean waves on-screen, all on a colourful background

Best early Black Friday OLED TV deals: top savings on Sony, Samsung, LG sets we’ve reviewed and recommend

By Alastair Stevenson last updated 8 November 24

Deals There are loads of huge savings on OLED TVs from all the biggest brands, including some What Hi-Fi? favourites.

Sony Bravia 8 65-inch OLED TV in corner of testing room on wooden AV rack with insects on screen

Sony Bravia 8 (K65XR80) review

By Alastair Stevenson last updated 4 November 24

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?

LG C4 (OLED48C4) 48-inch TV on wooden TV bench straight on view with F1 cars on screen

LG C4 (OLED48C4) review

By Lewis Empson last updated 4 November 24

We had plenty of nice things to say about the 65-inch C4, but how does it’s little brother fare in our TV testing room?

Speaker package: Bowers & Wilkins 606 & 607 S3 surround speaker package

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: British icons dominate our speaker package category for yet another year

By Alastair Stevenson published 4 November 24

It was yet another great year for British speaker makers...

Rewind: our verdict on KEF’s entry-level Meta speakers, Ruark’s new CD player and more

By Alastair Stevenson published 4 November 24

A lot happened in the world of hi-fi and home cinema last week. Here’s what you need to know.

What Hi-Fi? Pick of the Month October 2024

Pick of the month: KEF’s Q Concerto Meta delight, while Bose’s earbuds and Panasonic’s OLED TV earn top marks

By Alastair Stevenson published 2 November 24

A record-breaking 14 hi-fi and home cinema products earned perfect scores from our reviewers last month. Here’s what you need to know.

The Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 soundbar photographed in front of the Bravia 9 TV

We combined 2 amazing Sony OLED TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar deals to create a 5-star movie set-up

By Alastair Stevenson published 31 October 24

We’ve tested the Bravia 8 and Theatre Bar 9 together and can personally confirm that they’re a winning combo, especially at these prices

Panasonic Z95A 65-inch MLA OLED TV on wooden AV rack with whale on TV

Panasonic Z95A (TV-65Z95A) review

By Alastair Stevenson published 29 October 24

Panasonic’s first flagship OLED to make it to the US is its best to date.

Rewind: McIntosh's $35k subwoofer, vinyl's high street comeback and TV colours explained

By Alastair Stevenson published 28 October 24

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news in one handy digest

OLED TV prices make no sense this year – and I have a conspiracy theory why

By Alastair Stevenson published 26 October 24

For this week’s Adventure in AV our editor goes down the OLED TV rabbit hole, tin foil hat firmly in place.

65-inch LG C4 TV photographed straight-on on a wooden stand. On the screen is an image of a golfer celebrating.

Which LG C4 OLED TV should you buy?

By Alastair Stevenson published 23 October 24

We have reviewed multiple sizes of LG’s Award-winning OLED, and this is our advice.

Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2024: our reviewers curated recommendations

By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated 23 October 24

Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.

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