
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

Technics' five-star SL-1500C record player has an epic double discount if you use this secret code
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
An excellent turntable for a knockdown price

Cambridge Audio MXN10 vs WiiM Ultra: which budget music streamer offers the best value?
By Tom Wiggins published
Can the newcomer give our current favourite something to worry about?

Best turntables 2025: top record players tested by our expert reviewers
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Treat your vinyl record collection with a brilliant budget turntable or a premium, high-end record player, all tested and rated by our experienced in-house reviewers.

Vinyl Week 2025: our most valuable records, is 180g vinyl worth it, the best turntables we've ever tested and more
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Happy Record Store Day 2025!

Best internet radios 2025: modern radios with streaming smarts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.

Best Bluetooth turntables 2025: wireless record players tried and tested by experts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys If you love vinyl but value convenience and versatility, check out our guide to the best Bluetooth turntables across all budgets.

Audio-Technica Sound Burger (AT-SB727)
By Kashfia Kabir published
Audio-Technica’s Sound Burger isn’t just an ’80s novelty; it’s a well-made Bluetooth turntable whose compact form and lively sound have plenty of charm.

Best budget hi-fi speakers 2025: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.

We asked 8 of the world's top turntable designers for their favourite records – here's what they said
By Kashfia Kabir published
Top turntable designers share the vinyl records they love listening to and that had a huge impact on their lives

The best AirPods deals 2025: lowest prices on Apple headphones
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals Check out the latest deals on all AirPods headphones and wireless earbuds.

Best high-end record players: ultimate premium turntables tested by experts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Want the ultimate audiophile sound quality from your vinyl records and have an infinite budget? These high-end turntables are worth considering.

How to choose the right record player for you
By Becky Roberts last updated
Everything you need to know about buying a turntable, from what to consider pre-purchase to setting it up when it's home.

Rega's long-awaited Brio Mk7, a WiiM streaming amp, Sony's new Dolby Atmos soundbar and more are in our test rooms this month
By Kashfia Kabir published
6 of the most exciting hi-fi and AV products we're testing in April 2025

Vertere SG-1/Xtrax
By Ketan Bharadia published
The Vertere SG-1/XtraX package is beautifully built, packed with innovative engineering and gets more out of the record groove than almost anything else we have heard.

Best music streaming services 2025: free streams to hi-res audio
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.

9 stand-out tracks we've been enjoying in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Now Playing returns for its third instalment, with new bangers and some old school classics for you and your hi-fi to enjoy.

JBL Charge 6
By Kashfia Kabir published
JBL’s Charge 6 is a hugely entertaining portable speaker with user-friendly design and feature improvements, and a clearer, more powerful sound.

Best music streamers 2025: top network audio players tested by our experts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Music streamers are a convenient and versatile one-box solution for getting high-quality digital music from multiple online sources.

Nagra's Compact Phono is an 'entry-level' model with outstanding high-end expertise behind it
By Kashfia Kabir published
Stunning Swiss precision and performance for a more wallet-friendly price?

Our favourite Bluetooth turntable is back down to its lowest price in the Amazon Spring Sale – don't miss out!
By Kashfia Kabir published
Deals This fuss-free, feature-packed, five-star Sony record player is yours for just £189

Pro-Ject's fully automatic, plug-and-play turntable aims to make vinyl replay even more user-friendly
By Kashfia Kabir published
The Automat A1.2 also has a built-in phono stage, a new platter and cartridge

These cheap Sony headphones are the best deal I can recommend during the Amazon Spring Sale
By Kashfia Kabir published
For just £36, these are terrific budget cans

Klipsch updates iconic Klipschorn and La Scala high-end speakers with new drivers and active crossover module
By Kashfia Kabir published
Promising "a more natural, immersive sound experience"
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