Kashfia Kabir
Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand 13 years ago. During her time in the consumer tech industry, she has reviewed hundreds of products (including speakers, amplifiers, turntables and headphones), been to countless trade shows across the world and fallen in love with hi-fi kit much bigger than her. In her spare time, Kash can be found tending to an ever-growing houseplant collection and shooing her cat Jolene away from spinning records.
Latest articles by Kashfia Kabir

Should you buy AirPods? Are Apple's headphones worth it?
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Which AirPods are the right ones for you, and are they the best options for the price?

What is Apple Spatial Audio? What devices support it, and is it like Dolby Atmos?
By Tom Parsons last updated
Everything you need to know about Apple’s immersive audio tech, how it works and which devices support it.

Best Apple HomePod 2 and HomePod Mini deals 2025
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
DEALS Find the lowest prices on Apple's HomePod 2 and HomePod Mini smart speakers.

Which Bose headphones should you buy?
By Becky Roberts last updated
Heart set on Bose headphones but unsure which is the best pair for you? Our handy guide is here to help...

Rega's Planar 3 RS Edition turntable brings premium updates to the standard model
By Kashfia Kabir published
The RS Edition features technology used in the premium Planar 8 and 10 models

Esoteric's sensational SACD/CD player wins our 2024 Temptation Award
By Ketan Bharadia published
The high-end Esoteric K-05XD delivers exceptional performance for CD/SACD die-hards

Naim's exceptional Nait XS3 amplifier enters the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame
By Ketan Bharadia published
The superb Naim Nait XS3 integrated amplifier is the recipient of the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame Award 2024.

Naim Audio's Roy George wins our Outstanding Contribution Award 2024
By Ketan Bharadia published
Roy George's time at Naim resulted in some legendary products and is a well-deserved recipient of the Oustanding Contribution 2024 Award.

Rega's founder Roy Gandy hands over full ownership of the company to its employees
By Kashfia Kabir published
The aim is to ensure the hi-fi brand's core values are protected long into the future

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: Audiolab dethrones Naim as Cambridge Audio dominates in the music streamers category
By Kashfia Kabir published
Audiolab, Cambridge Audio and WiiM take the spoils in the hotly contested hi-fi category

Fell Audio is a new hi-fi brand that aims to entice hi-fi fans with affordable, British-made separates
By Kashfia Kabir published
Aiming to appeal to budget-conscious music fans, new hi-fi brand Fell Audio is launching with entry-level separates made in the UK.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: legendary Rega turntable is back with a vengeance as vinyl's popularity continues
By Kashfia Kabir published
Rega leads the five winners of the best turntables category as the vinyl revival shows no sign of stopping

TEAC's fully analogue headphone amplifier aims to deliver "highest level of sound quality"
By Kashfia Kabir published
The premium headphone amp also has versatile preamp abilities

Netflix too pricey? Here are 9 horror movie hits you can stream for free this Halloween weekend
By Becky Roberts, Kashfia Kabir last updated
What Hi-Fi?'s two scream queens highlight 9 horror movies on video streaming service Tubi, which doesn’t cost a penny and takes only a minute to register free for.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Apple AirPods Max: which flagship wireless headphones are better?
By Kashfia Kabir, Joe Svetlik last updated
UPDATED Apple and Bose have excellent noise-cancelling wireless headphones for a premium price, but which five-star performer is best for you?

Audio-Technica celebrates 50 years of headphones-making with the open-back ATH-ADX3000
By Kashfia Kabir published
The fully open-back ATH-ADX3000 cans celebrate 50 years of Audio-Technica's expertise in headphones.

Which Sonos speaker should you buy in 2025?
By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts last updated
Got your heart set on a Sonos speaker or soundbar but not sure which product is right for you? Here's our guide to help you decide.

I've covered every Prime Day and these are the 9 best hi-fi, headphone and home cinema deals still live today
By Joe Cox last updated
Many of the best Prime Day deals have now ended but we've found a few remaining deals on TVs, turntables, soundbars and more.

Cambridge Audio's EX Series of hi-fi promises "new heights of excellence", versatile features and HDMI
By Kashfia Kabir published
Cambridge Audio's new EX Series features a class AB integrated amplifier and a hi-res music streamer, both promising to deliver a new level of performance along with extensive features.

HiFi Rose's high-end DAC looks stunning and promises accurate, pure and natural sound
By Kashfia Kabir published
HiFi Rose RD160 is a sophisticated, high-end DAC and preamplifier that aims for accuracy and purity of signal.

Sony just launched the one feature we all thought Sonos Ace would have
By Kashfia Kabir published
Sony's new 'auto-switching' feature between its LinkBuds range of speaker and earbuds aims to make music listening between two devices seamless.

Goldring's first turntable in nearly 20 years marries hi-fi credentials with modern convenience
By Kashfia Kabir published
Goldring's first turntable in nearly 20 years aims to combine audiophile-level performance with modern conveniences.

Focal's Diva high-end wireless active speakers are powered by Naim and promise "outstanding" quality
By Kashfia Kabir published
The Focal Diva Utopia are high-end active wireless speakers with hi-res streaming and Naim-developed electronics powering the system.
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