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

Which Sonos speaker should you buy in 2025?
By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts last updated
Got your heart set on a Sonos speaker or soundbar but not sure which product is right for you? Here's our guide to help you decide.

I've covered every Prime Day and these are the 9 best hi-fi, headphone and home cinema deals still live today
By Joe Cox last updated
Many of the best Prime Day deals have now ended but we've found a few remaining deals on TVs, turntables, soundbars and more.

Cambridge Audio's EX Series of hi-fi promises "new heights of excellence", versatile features and HDMI
By Kashfia Kabir published
Cambridge Audio's new EX Series features a class AB integrated amplifier and a hi-res music streamer, both promising to deliver a new level of performance along with extensive features.

Oops! Did Amazon make a mistake? Sony XM4 headphones hit their lowest-ever price on Prime Big Deals Day
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Deals The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are now just $198 thanks to Amazon Prime Day – but they were briefly even cheaper.

HiFi Rose's high-end DAC looks stunning and promises accurate, pure and natural sound
By Kashfia Kabir published
HiFi Rose RD160 is a sophisticated, high-end DAC and preamplifier that aims for accuracy and purity of signal.

Sony just launched the one feature we all thought Sonos Ace would have
By Kashfia Kabir published
Sony's new 'auto-switching' feature between its LinkBuds range of speaker and earbuds aims to make music listening between two devices seamless.

Goldring's first turntable in nearly 20 years marries hi-fi credentials with modern convenience
By Kashfia Kabir published
Goldring's first turntable in nearly 20 years aims to combine audiophile-level performance with modern conveniences.

Focal's Diva high-end wireless active speakers are powered by Naim and promise "outstanding" quality
By Kashfia Kabir published
The Focal Diva Utopia are high-end active wireless speakers with hi-res streaming and Naim-developed electronics powering the system.

10 iconic albums from 1984 celebrating their 40th anniversary this year
By Harry McKerrell published
1984 was a big deal for music, hence we're celebrating the 40th birthday of some of the year's stellar records.

Ruark returns to its speaker roots with Sabre revival and matching music system
By Kashfia Kabir published
Combining its original hi-fi speaker roots with modern streaming tech, Ruark's Sabre-R bookshelf speakers and R610 music system promises great sound and great style.

Audio-Technica levels up with the AT-LP8X turntable, promising precision and user-friendly performance
By Kashfia Kabir published
With a direct drive design and semi-automatic operation, Audio-Technica's new range-topping turntable aims to combine precision and user-friendly performance.

Rotel's high-end Michi Q5 CD player promises to "elevate the audio experience to new heights"
By Kashfia Kabir published
The Michi Q5 is a high-end CD player, transport and DAC that is engineered to deliver the purest CD playback quality and supports high-res digital file playback.

3 questions I want answered about the Apple AirPods 4
By Kashfia Kabir published
The AirPods 4 come with plenty of upgrades and new features, but there are three burning questions I have regarding their design, specification and price that I can't wait to find out the answers to.

Best high-end record players 2025: 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.

AirPods 4 are official: release date, features and price details
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Updated Apple has launched brand-new AirPods 4, with updated audio, features, design and even included ANC for the first time.

Apple's AirPods 4 launch with two model variants: one with noise-cancelling, one without
By Kashfia Kabir published
Apple's new AirPods 4 come in two variants: one with noise-cancelling and extra features, and one without.

Bandcamp Fridays is a terrific way to support musicians directly (and buy great new music)
By Kashfia Kabir published
Join in on the Bandcamp Fridays bangwagon, where you can buy new music and support artists directly – and it's a far more rewarding alternative to streaming services.

IFA 2024 news and highlights: the latest turntables, speaker systems, headphones, projectors and more
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Europe's biggest annual consumer electronics show opens its doors as it celebrates its 100th year.

World’s first tape recorders, colour TV broadcast, MiniDisc and Einstein: 12 highlights from 100 years of IFA
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
As one of the oldest electronics trade shows turns 100, we highlight the top technology moments from IFA Berlin's history.

Technics SL-1300G turntable aims for "outstanding" rotational accuracy and "breathtaking performance"
By Kashfia Kabir published
The new Technics SL-1300G direct drive turntable employs improved technologies to deliver a cleaner, more stable and purer sound quality overall.

Technics surprises us with a KEF-rivalling wireless speaker system at IFA 2024
By Kashfia Kabir published
The Technics SC-CX700 all-in-one speaker system will go up against the Award-winning KEF LS50 Wireless II.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods 3: which wireless earbuds are better?
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Are AirPods 3 good enough, or should you buy the AirPods Pro 2? Here are the key differences in pricing, specs and features.

This trio of versatile, affordable turntables is designed for the modern vinyl fan
By Kashfia Kabir published
Lenco's trio of affordable, versatile turntables feature convenient features – Bluetooth, automatic operation, built-in phono preamp – for the modern vinyl fan.

12 of the best folk and indie songs to test your system
By Kashfia Kabir published
The folk and indie genres are wide-ranging, with beautifully intricate and subtle compositions, heartfelt vocals and emotive atmospheres that deserve a great quality system to truly shine.

NAD's M10 V3 streaming amplifier features new DAC, turntable inputs and advanced Dirac Live optimisation
By Kashfia Kabir published
NAD's third-gen M10 streaming amplifier has an upgraded DAC for improved performance, MM phono inputs and advanced Dirac room correction, all for a surprising price tag.
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