Ketan Bharadia
Ketan Bharadia is the Technical Editor of What Hi-Fi? He's been been reviewing hi-fi, TV and home cinema equipment for over two decades, and over that time has covered thousands of products. Ketan works across the What Hi-Fi? brand including the website and magazine. His background is based in electronic and mechanical engineering.
Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia
How to get the best from your Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 and 607 S2 speakers
By Ketan Bharadia published
Have you got a pair of Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 or 606 S2 standmounters? Here's how to get the best performance from them...
That Was Then... Sonus Faber Extrema
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Travel back in time to 1991, the birth date of Sonus Faber's distinctive high-end standmounters, the Extrema...
That Was Then... Marantz CD-7
By Ketan Bharadia published
We revisit Marantz’s last dedicated flagship CD player from 1999, the glorious CD-7.
Rega's Roy Gandy: "I don’t think I’ve ever been interested in hi-fi"
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Interview Roy Gandy, the co-founder of Rega Research and designer of the evergreen Planar 3 turntable, tells us his hi-fi story.
Six of the best turntables win What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020
By Ketan Bharadia published
There's a record player for every budget here and they all perform superbly for their price.
11 sensational stereo speakers win at this year's What Hi-Fi? Awards
By Ketan Bharadia published
What Hi-Fi? names its favourite speakers on the market, from budget standmounters to premium floorstanders.
B&W 606 vs 607 speakers: which should you buy?
By Ketan Bharadia published
We compare and contrast B&W's 606 speakers with their little brothers, the 607s, to find out which is the better buy.
Dirac Live: what is it? How do you use it?
By Ketan Bharadia published
Everything you need to know about Dirac's sophisticated room equalisation software and how to use it.
That Was Then... Eclipse TD-A502
By Ketan Bharadia published
Eclipse's first hi-fi amplifier offers stunning styling, fabulous build and class-leading sound.
Nagra: the military, movies, spying – and serious hi-fi
By Ketan Bharadia published
Updated Nagra has a formidable high-end hi-fi reputation built on premium recording equipment for the broadcast and film industries.
7 examples of high-end audio engineering to savour
By Ketan Bharadia published
Hi-fi with clever engineering solutions that leave us applauding in admiration.
Projector screens: everything you need to know
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
A projector screen is essential if you want the best image from your projector. Here's a guide on how to choose the right one.
That Was Then... Classé CDP-202 review
By Ketan Bharadia published
This high-end CD player from 2006 still looks the part today
That Was Then... ProAc Response Two review
By Ketan Bharadia published
ProAc's original high-end standmounter speakers turned out to be a star
That Was Then... Nagra PL-P review
By Ketan Bharadia published
Nagra's first hi-fi product set sky-high standards
Touraj Moghaddam: the man behind Roksan and Vertere talks turntables and cables
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Features We speak to Touraj Moghaddam about Roksan Audio, Vertere Acoustics, and his hi-fi design philosophy.
5 things we learnt watching BT Sport's live 8K broadcast
By Ketan Bharadia published
Live 8K broadcasts are coming sooner than you think: here's what we learnt from watching BT Sport's first 8K trial.
A history of KEF speakers, from the K1 to the Concept Blades
By Ketan Bharadia published
British Hi-Fi Week KEF has been making speakers for almost 60 years – and it has a museum packed with classic speakers to prove it.
10 of the best hi-fi and AV products of the decade
By Ketan Bharadia published
As the decade comes to an end, What Hi-Fi? looks back at the best 10 pieces of hi-fi kit produced during the 'tens'.
Ken Ishiwata, legendary hi-fi figure, dies aged 72
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Ishiwata, who was brand ambassador for Marantz, was a tireless champion for high-fidelity sound.
What Hi-Fi? turntable Awards: Technics triumphs as Rega dominates
By Ketan Bharadia published
Awards 2019 What Hi-Fi? names the 6 best turntables on the market, from £159 to over ten times that price.
12 pairs of spectacular speakers scoop What Hi-Fi? Awards
By Ketan Bharadia published
Awards 2019 What Hi-Fi? has today named the best speakers on the market, and there's something for every budget and living room.
Naim Audio launches Nait XS3 and Supernait 3 integrated amplifiers
By Ketan Bharadia published
Naim Audio releases upgraded versions of its long-running Nait and Supernait integrated amplifiers.
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