
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

UK music sales hit a 20-year high in 2024 as streaming dominates
By Kashfia Kabir published
We spent £2.39bn on recorded music last year, with vinyl sales rising once again

Pro-Ject's affordable turntable range promises high-fidelity sound and versatile features
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Promising to deliver high-fidelity sound on a budget, the T1 Evo range comprises three models offering three different feature sets.

These tiny, desktop-friendly speakers aim to offer "exceptional sound clarity" in an affordable package
By Kashfia Kabir published
Kanto Audio's UKI are tiny, desktop-friendly and affordable speakers coming later this year.

Technics celebrates 60th anniversary with AZ100 flagship wireless earbuds
By Kashfia Kabir published
Technics' new flagship AZ100 wireless earbuds aim to deliver "authentic sound" from a revamped design with updated ANC

Onkyo returns to hi-fi with the launch of Icon Series electronics at CES 2025
By Kashfia Kabir published
Consisting of a streaming amp, a network preamp and a power amp

CES 2024 news and highlights – LG and Samsung's groundbreaking TVs, and more
By Ainsley Walker last updated
All of the latest news from CES 2024, from flagship LG and Samsung TVs to transparent OLEDs and wireless turntables...

The best films and TV shows of 2024 to test your TV or home cinema system
By Lewis Empson published
Top-notch 2024 releases that are worthy of your home cinema

9 hi-fi product sequels I'd love to see become a reality in 2025
By Kashfia Kabir published
The next-gen sequels from hi-fi brands that are on my wishlist for 2025 and beyond

2024 was the year I finally set up my turntable system – but has it been worth it?
By Kashfia Kabir published
I stream, I buy CDs, but vinyl has reignited my love for music

Christmas Gift Guide 2024: top gift ideas for music, film and tech fans
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Our hand-picked guide to over 30 Christmas gift ideas for music, film and tech fans

Treat your music system to the 17 best alternative Christmas songs
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Throw away that tiresome festive compilation CD and enjoy these alternative Christmas tracks instead.

Denon's premium CD/SACD player aims to deliver "truest sonic reproduction" from your digital audio collection
By Kashfia Kabir published
The DCD-3000NE promises pristine playback of SACDs and DSDs

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.
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