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

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.

19 of the best British speakers of all time
By Becky Roberts last updated
British Hi-Fi Week To celebrate British Hi-Fi Week we've updated our round up of some of the best speakers from the British talent pool since the early '80s.

16 of the best Rega products of all time: turntables, amps and phono stages
By Becky Roberts last updated
The greatest hits of Rega's storied, 50-year history, from its famous Planar decks to its excellent electronics.

Dual's fully automatic Bluetooth turntable comes with a world-first app
By Kashfia Kabir published
Dual showcased two different turntable designs with clever features, including Bluetooth streaming and a world-first app that lets you control all features of a fully automatic deck.

The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024: pictures, news, highlights and latest products
By Verity Burns last updated
Take a look at the highlights from the 2024 Bristol Hi-Fi Show, including Rega, Wharfedale, Epos and PMC.

Epos ES7N bookshelf speakers make their debut at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show
By Kashfia Kabir published
The smaller standmounter sibling of the large ES14N, the new Epos ES7N speakers are optimised to sound good whether on stands or placed inside your standard IKEA bookshelf.

PMC launches Twenty5i Active speaker range at the Bristol Show
By Kashfia Kabir published
PMC has announced its Twenty5i Active series of speakers, featuring four two-way speakers with 200W per channel amplification built-in. An upgrade kit is available for passive Twenty5 speakers too.

Leak's two new Sandwich speakers look very well bred – see them at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Leak's modernised versions of a 63-year-old speaker design will make their debut at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024.

Hear Acoustic Energy's new Corinium floorstanding speakers at the Bristol Show
By Ainsley Walker last updated
The Corinium speakers aim combine all the best that standmounts and floorstanders have to offer, and honour the history of the Cotswolds.

Chord’s Ultima Integrated amp with spaceship looks will be on demo at the Bristol Show
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Unveiled at this year’s High End Munich show, the new 125-watt amplifier features dual-feed-forward error-correction technology housed in an aircraft-grade aluminium case.
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