
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 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.

Pro-Ject's Debut Evo 2 is a stylish, updated turntable with technology borrowed from Award-winning model
By Kashfia Kabir published
Pro-Ject has updated one of its most popular and affordable turntable models, with a new cartridge, new platter, improved design and 10 finishes available.

This terrific trio from Apple, Grado and Ruark epitomises the modern-day music system
By Kashfia Kabir published
An all-in-one audio system complete with an iPad and headphones for social and personal listening...

5 affordable audio products I wish I had when I was a student, and can now recommend
By Kashfia Kabir published
We've compiled five affordable audio products that are versatile, entertaining and great value for music-loving students heading to university.

B&W's premium wireless earbuds are ambitious, luxury designs with high-end performance promised
By Kashfia Kabir published
B&W's new premium wireless earbuds feature technology derived from successful high-end over-ear models to deliver new heights in performance.

If you’re fed up with streaming algorithms and miss the human touch, I have the perfect solution
By Kashfia Kabir published
Streaming services may be ubiquitous, but radio DJs have the upper hand with music curation and discovery compared with algorithm-led platforms like Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal.

Victrola goes fully Automatic with its affordable Bluetooth turntable
By Kashfia Kabir published
Fully automatic operation, Bluetooth streaming and built-in phono stage – this is a versatile and affordable turntable.

Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro 2: Google's new wireless earbuds take on Apple's best?
By Kashfia Kabir published
Google's new Pixel Buds Pro 2 flagship wireless earbuds promise improved ANC and audio quality, but can it beat Apple's best?

10 iconic albums celebrating their 30th anniversary this year
By Harry McKerrell published
1994 was a sublime twelve months for music, and we're celebrating the 30th anniversary of some of the year's finest releases.

Dyson, Sonos and the three-star problem: what first-time wireless headphones are getting wrong
By Kashfia Kabir published
Innovation is great, but getting the basics right is more important

Victrola's Sonos and Roon-supporting wireless turntable can stream vinyl sound all round your house
By Verity Burns last updated
Victrola's new flagship wireless model can stream your vinyl in hi-res FLAC quality and is compatible with Sonos and Roon Ready, available this autumn.

Pro-Ject updates Award-winning turntable with balanced connection and new cartridge
By Kashfia Kabir published
Pro-Ject is updating its Award-winning turntable with balanced connections, a new cartridge and new price.

Rega launches a trio of cartridge options for its five-star Planar turntables
By Kashfia Kabir published
Rega's new range of moving magnet cartridges promises innovative tech and improved performance.

The Award-winning Sony XM5 and XM4 hit new low prices – here's where to look if you missed these deals
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Deals The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are now just $198 thanks to Amazon Prime Day – that's a discount of $150, and $100 cheaper than the new XM5.

The best Pro-Ject Primary E deals
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Deals You'll find the best deals on the Award-winning Pro-Ject Primary E turntable right here.

The Dyson OnTrac wireless headphones are eye-catching, but can they compete with Apple AirPods Max?
By Kashfia Kabir published
Dyson has launched its first premium wireless headphones with a unique design and boasting cutting-edge tech.

Hi-fi deal alert! Save over $40 on a five-star music streamer this Prime Day
By Kashfia Kabir published
If you’re looking to add streaming to your hi-fi setup without breaking the bank, you need to check out this WiiM deal.

This minimal and modular hi-fi rack could be the stable support your system needs
By Kashfia Kabir published
Blok Stax 2G is a new hi-fi rack range offering three finishes, a modular, seamless design and stable support for your hi-fi system.
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