
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

Hisense PX3
By Alastair Stevenson published
Hisense’s strong track record in the UST projector space continues, but the PX3 is an odd release for a couple of reasons.

Bowers & Wilkins finds a new home, what to expect from High End Munich, a new B&O speaker and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our experts detail the top hi-fi and home cinema highlights from last week

Don't make this simple mistake if you want to hear your Dolby Atmos soundbar at its best
By Alastair Stevenson published
If you want good audio, you need to give your soundbar room to breathe

LG G5 (OLED65G5)
By Lewis Empson last updated
LG’s latest flagship OLED TV aims to dazzle with its next-generation OLED panel, but does it succeed?

Best headphones with a mic 2025: top options for music and calls tested
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Want a great pair of headphones for phone calls and video chats? These are the best options we've tested.

3 key reasons I’m optimistic that Harman ownership will be good for Bowers & Wilkins
By Alastair Stevenson published
B&W is not struggling, but being owned by an audio, not medical, company is a healthy development

Vinyl has infiltrated my local pub, and even the West Ham fans agree it is a match made in heaven
By Alastair Stevenson published
Turns out crate digging and a pint of IPA pair surprisingly well

8 tracks we've been using to test in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month
By Harry McKerrell published
This month's edition features early 2000s nostalgia, a nu-metal masterpiece, Lorde's latest banger and an Arcane-inspired tale of vengeance.

Rega’s latest amp tested, 3 excellent Dolby Atmos shows, Nagagoka’s new cartridge and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our hi-fi reviewers were particularly busy last week

Hisense PL2
By Alastair Stevenson published
Hisense's follow-up to one of our favourite UST projectors is a holistic improvement that is well worth considering.

B&W headphones, an affordable hi-fi amp, a stellar Sony TV and more earn five stars
By Alastair Stevenson published
Top end amps, turntables, wireless earbuds, Mini LED TVs and more tried and tested by our team of experts.

We rarely see five-star surround sound systems as cheap as this Q Acoustics package
By Alastair Stevenson published
It may be long in the tooth, but at this price we’re happy to recommend the Award-winning Q Acoustics 3010i 5.1 Cinema Pack

The award-winning Technics hi-fi system I use every day is still selling at its Black Friday price
By Alastair Stevenson published
This just add speakers system is a fantastic option for any hi-fi fan, especially at its current price

Five-star Bowers & Wilkins headphones, revisiting Yamaha’s hi-fi history, levitating turntables and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news in one handy digest

Bruce Springsteen's new track shows why music and hi-fi can be a love, hate relationship
By Alastair Stevenson published
If it is recorded badly, it is not going to get you dancing in the dark, even on a decent hi-fi system

These award winning Q Acoustics speakers are still on a deal and an easy recommendation
By Alastair Stevenson published
Five-star, Award-winning floorstanders at a great price

Here's how the ultimate hi-res wireless audio experience could be just a few years away
By Alastair Stevenson published
It won't be long until we can stream at maximum quality on phones and wireless headphones, according to one key audio chip manufacturer

Sony TV and earbuds win big, hi-fi price hikes, and a cool new feature from Spotify
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our team detail the top hi-fi and home cinema stories to break over the past week

Sony has finally cracked my big problem with Mini LED – but should OLED TVs be worried?
By Alastair Stevenson published
It is all about control over razzmatazz

4 movies and shows the What Hi-Fi? AV team has been using in the test rooms this April
By Robyn Quick published
From dystopian hellscapes to vengeful exes, these are our top picks

This five-star Panasonic OLED TV is at its lowest price ever if you use this discount code
By Robyn Quick published
The Panasonic Z95A is a five-star OLED well worth considering, especially with this tempting discount.

Best Sony earbuds 2025: five recommendations for music fans
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Best Buys Love Sony but don't want a pair of on- or over-ear headphones? How about a pair of brilliant Sony earbuds?

A key audio brand has confirmed it is raising prices – and others may soon follow
By Alastair Stevenson published
Uncertainty, fear of price hikes and more dominate hi-fi brands' reactions to tariffs
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