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

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 series
By Kashfia Kabir published
Not yet ratedQ Acoustics' third-gen 3000c speaker series features trickle-down and new technologies, and promises clear, spacious and punchy sound for appealingly entry-level prices.

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'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'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 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'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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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'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.

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

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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