Kashfia Kabir

Kashfia Kabir

Hi-Fi and Audio Editor

Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand 12 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.

Articles by: Kashfia Kabir

Beats Pill 2024 in red

Remember the Beats Pill? The Bluetooth speaker is reportedly bouncing back as a Sonos Roam rival

By Kashfia Kabir published

The Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker is being resurrected by Apple, with longer battery life, USB-C port and updated drivers and sound to take the fight to the Sonos Roam and JBL rivals.

Marants Model M1 streaming amp on wooden shelf

Marantz's compact streaming amplifier is a "magical music box" ideal for small spaces

By Kashfia Kabir published

Marantz's Model M1 just-add-speakers streaming amplifier boasts HDMI eARC, HEOS streaming and 100W per channel in a stylish, compact design.

A screenshot of TruePlay in the updated Sonos app on iPhone

Sonos Trueplay: What is it? How can you use it?

By Verity Burns last updated

Sonos's audio calibration technology aims to tune your Sonos system to your room to deliver the best possible sound. Here's what you need to know.

Q Acoustics 3000c all speakers in range on display

Hands on: Q Acoustics 3000c series review

By Kashfia Kabir published

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Q Acoustics' third-gen 3000c speaker series features trickle-down and new technologies, and promises clear, spacious and punchy sound for appealingly entry-level prices.

Quad 33 preamp and 303 power amp on display

7 of the best hi-fi separates at High End Munich 2024

By Kashfia Kabir published

Super high-end kit, affordable units, retro designs – we pick our favourite hi-fi separates we saw at the High End Munich show 2024.

FiiO TT13 turntable on display

Fiio's fully automatic Bluetooth turntable promises a modern, fun design

By Kashfia Kabir published

A fresh take on turntable design, Fiio's automatic Bluetooth record player has multiple buttons and comes with a remote.

Mission 778CDT, Mission 778X, Mission 778S

Mission's 778 series CD transport and music streamer could be half-width hi-fi heroes

By Kashfia Kabir published

Mission expands its 778 series with compact CD transport and network audio player to join the entry-level 778X five-star integrated amplifier.

High End Munich 2024 showroom floor

High End Munich 2024 news and highlights: Arcam, Burmester, Focal and more

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Over 1000 audio brands are exhibiting at the 41st annual High End Munich show, and we are bringing you the latest launches, news and highlights on all things hi-fi...

Meze Audio Alba in-ear wired headphones with A&K player

Meze Audio's trio of new headphones includes affordable in-ears with USB-C adaptor

By Kashfia Kabir published

Meze Audio surprised us with a trio of new headphones at High End Munich, including affordable in-ears and a new over-ear model.

WiiM Ultra streamer with touchscreen display

WiiM Ultra and WiiM Amp Pro are updated, versatile, multi-tasking streaming units

By Kashfia Kabir published

With updated DACs, versatile connections and streaming features, the two new WiiM products promise a lot and are still on the right side of affordable.

Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 floorstanding speaker in living room with turntable and McIntosh amp

Sonus Faber brings flagship driver technology to stylish Sonetto G2 speakers

By Kashfia Kabir published

Sonus Faber's seven-strong Sonetto G2 speaker lineup features new driver technology and materials used in the flagship Suprema speaker system.

Q Acoustics 3000c speaker range in wood finish

Q Acoustics 3000c is the entry-level speaker range we've been waiting six years for

By Kashfia Kabir published

With new mid/bass driver technology and four new finishes, the Q Acoustics 3000c is the successor to a successful line of five-star entry-level speakers.

WiiM Ultra streamer with touchscreen display

WiiM Ultra streamer with touchscreen and improved DAC teased for High End Munich launch

By Kashfia Kabir published

WiiM has teased an Ultra version of the Award-winning Pro Plus streamer, with excellent connectivity and a touchscreen display, launching at High End Munich 2024.

Sonos app screenshots

Redesigned Sonos app lets you access all your music from one customisable screen

By Kashfia Kabir published

The redesigned Sonos S2 app update includes a customisable, one-stop home page to access all music, more powerful search and a new web-based app.

Gant All Night Long vinyl cover in front of records

The What Hi-Fi? team on the first vinyl records they ever bought

By Kashfia Kabir published

As we celebrate Record Store Day 2024 today, team What Hi-Fi? recalls the first time they spent their own money on a vinyl record.

Vinyl Week 2024 graphic

Vinyl Week 2024: reviews, features, advice and more on all things vinyl and turntable-related

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

A week dedicated to new turntable reviews, vinyl-related features, advice and interviews building up to Record Store Day 2024 on Saturday 20th April.

Pro-Ject Primary E1 turntable with a hand putting the needle on a vinyl

I would love to have a turntable system at home, but there are two things stopping me

By Kashfia Kabir published

The usual grumbles about inconvenience and expense aren't my deterrents to a turntable system; it's the time and space needed to fully enjoy vinyl records at home.

Bowers & Wilkins headphones next to iPhone playing podcast

17 of the best podcasts for music lovers

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

We recommend our favourite music podcasts that cover various genres, artist interviews, music culture and history. Best listened to with a great pair of headphones.

Cambridge Audio CXA81 Mk II in moody lifestyle setting on wooden shelf

Cambridge Audio CXA81 Mk II is a surprising replacement for two Award-winning stereo amplifiers

By Kashfia Kabir published

The Cambridge Audio CXA81 Mk II is an updated model with "re-tuned" sound, replacing both Award-winning CXA61 and CXA81 integrated stereo amplifiers.

Cambridge Audio M100 How High Edition next to standard M100 earbuds

6 sound settings you shouldn't ignore on the Cambridge Audio M100 wireless earbuds

By Kashfia Kabir published

Employ these Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 tips and settings to get the best sound quality and experience from these likeable wireless ANC earbuds.

Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 buds

Cambridge Audio brings hi-fi credentials to its first noise-cancelling earbuds, the Melomania M100

By Kashfia Kabir published

Cambridge Audio's Melomania M100 wireless earbuds feature ANC for the first time, with aptX Lossless codec, Class A/B amplification and long battery life.

Cambridge Audio CXN (V2) vs Cambridge Audio CXN100 against red and grey background

Cambridge Audio CXN100 vs CXN (V2): which music streamer is better?

By Kashfia Kabir published

Which of Cambridge Audio's five-star music streamers should you buy? We weigh the pros and cons of the new CXN100 against the Award-winning CXN (V2).

Musical Fidelity LS3/5A speakers with Naim Nait 50 amp

Musical Fidelity's LS3/5A and the enduring appeal of BBC-inspired small speakers

By Kashfia Kabir published

We delve into the history of the iconic BBC LS3/5A small speakers and spend time experimenting with amplifier pairings with the Musical Fidelity LS3/5A speakers.

Eight album covers in a grid on a white background

12 of the best British indie and alternative tracks to test your hi-fi system

By Lewis Empson published

We've rounded up our favourite British indie and alternative tracks that we use to test hi-fi kit and headphones

A collage of British music album covers

65 great British albums to test your hi-fi system

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

British Hi-Fi Week We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite music the UK has ever produced. Dig in and give your hi-fi system a very British workout.

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