Ketan Bharadia
Ketan Bharadia is the Technical Editor of What Hi-Fi? He has been reviewing hi-fi, TV and home cinema equipment for almost three decades and has covered thousands of products over that time. 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

Fyne Audio F501E
By Ketan Bharadia published
Fyne’s new F501E entry-level floorstanders focus on engineering and performance with terrific results.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition
By Harry McKerrell published
The Pro Edition builds on the 2021 Zeppelin’s sonic performance with improved drive units and boosted streaming support, resulting in a wireless speaker that soars to delightful new heights.

LG S70TY
By Robyn Quick published
LG’s soundbar presents a balanced, easy-listening experience that is hard to dislike.

How to choose the right speakers and get the best sound
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
It's easy enough to part with some cash for a pair of stereo speakers, but are they the right speakers for you?

How to get the best sound from your CD player
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Advice Despite the rise of streaming services, the original digital format still has lots to give. Here's a handy guide to getting the most from your CD player...

How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.

What is DSD audio? How the format works, where to download files, and more
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
What exactly is DSD? How is it different from other music file fomats and how can you listen to it? We explain all...

Best cartridges 2025: budget and premium options for your turntable
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
best buys You can improve your turntable without buying a brand new model – upgrading the cartridge can have remarkable results.

Esoteric F-01/PS-01F
By Ketan Bharadia published
Esoteric’s 30-watt per channel Class A F-01 amplifier is something of a left-field choice but can sound magical when matched with care.

Sony Bravia 8 (K65XR80)
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Updated The Bravia 8 is the only new OLED TV from Sony this year, but can it fill the shoes of its Award-winning predecessor?

Is hi-fi really getting better? Our technical editor ponders its progression
By Ketan Bharadia published
What Hi-Fi?'s technical editor, Ketan Bharadia, ponders whether hi-fi design is truly progressing...

I heard over 150 products in 2024 and these are my 5 hi-fi highlights
By Ketan Bharadia published
What Hi-Fi?'s technical editor Ketan Bharadia reveals his favourite kit of the year.

Nick Clarke interview: Cyrus Audio's MD has an eye to the future
By Ketan Bharadia published
Cyrus MD Nick Clarke talks about his distinguished career and Cyrus Audio's future

PMC's new Prophecy range of stereo speakers looks to the future
By Ketan Bharadia published
PMC launches the five-strong Prophecy speakers range

Esoteric's sensational SACD/CD player wins our 2024 Temptation Award
By Ketan Bharadia published
The high-end Esoteric K-05XD delivers exceptional performance for CD/SACD die-hards

That Was Then... Argo and Alecto: Michell's forgotten amplifier gems
By Ketan Bharadia published
Turntable legends, Michell Engineering once built terrific amplifiers too...

Naim's exceptional Nait XS3 amplifier enters the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame
By Ketan Bharadia published
The superb Naim Nait XS3 integrated amplifier is the recipient of the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame Award 2024.

7 simple ways to MOT your speakers for free (or very little)
By Ketan Bharadia published
How to make your speakers sound better for nothing...

Naim Audio's Roy George wins our Outstanding Contribution Award 2024
By Ketan Bharadia published
Roy George's time at Naim resulted in some legendary products and is a well-deserved recipient of the Oustanding Contribution 2024 Award.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: Rotel's "budget gem" amplifier dethrones a multi-winning legend
By Ketan Bharadia published
We reveal the best-value amplifiers on the market

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: Epos crashes the speaker party as familiar favourites dominate
By Ketan Bharadia published
It’s been another great year for speakers with new arrivals from the likes of Q Acoustics and Epos shaking up the price categories for 2024.

Exposing the fallacy behind the design of small speakers
By Ketan Bharadia published
Why are so many small speakers not fit for purpose?

Closed-back vs open-back headphones: which is right for you?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Is closed-back better than open-back? We explain the differences between the two headphone designs and which ones best suit which use cases...
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