Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand 14 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 away from spinning records.
Latest articles by Kashfia Kabir

There was no sign of the rumoured AirPods with camera at the iPhone 18 Pro launch, and I'm not-so-secretly happy
By Kashfia Kabir Published
AirPods should focus on audio performance, not unnecessary features

"Modern, musical, luxurious" – Marantz's compact streaming system with CD player is elevated in every way
By Kashfia Kabir Published
The MCR 60n DAB gains plenty of new features, sound improvements, a refreshed design, and a higher price than before

We have a "Rega Special" turntable, a new Dolby Atmos soundbar and TCL's flagship Super QLED in for testing this month
By Kashfia Kabir Published
A handful of highlights of the products we have in for review

“We know the home, we know audio, we know music” – we speak to Sonos about its operating system rebrand, its "customer-led" focus and app updates
By Kashfia Kabir Published
Diving into the details and thinking behind the Sonos 27 ecosystem rebrand

Sonos Ace Ultra feature all-new drivers, updated ANC, and a "direct connection" to the current Sonos ecosystem
By Kashfia Kabir Published
The Ace Ultra wireless headphones will cost £399 / $449

“Uniti Star Lite is not simply the original Uniti Star without a CD drive” – Naim says its new streaming amp sounds better, too
By Kashfia Kabir Published
Naim has confirmed that the Star Lite will offer "better audio performance"

Naim's Uniti Star Lite streaming amplifier launches with extensive features – but it is missing one key ingredient
By Kashfia Kabir Published
The CD player and ripper from the original Star is now gone, due to supply issues

Eversolo brings streaming, downloads and physical CD playback together in one multitasking product
By Kashfia Kabir Published
The DMP-A8 Master Edition Gen 2 has a top-loading CD player, while the DMP-A8 shares the same streaming features

From legendary turntables to cutting-edge DACs: 33 debut products that defined hi-fi history
By Becky Roberts Published
As What Hi-Fi? turns 50, we take a nostalgic walk down memory lane at some of the great early hi-fi successes that defined generations of products since.

TAD ME1TX
By Ketan Bharadia Published
TAD’s ME1TX delivers breathtaking resolution and insight from a compact, beautifully made package.

Technics’ latest turntable, Bose’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar, and Cambridge's most powerful streaming amp are all in for review this month
By Kashfia Kabir Published
It’s the start of the 2026 Awards season…

Quiz! Can you name the first audio product from these 12 iconic hi-fi brands?
By Kashfia Kabir Published
What was Bowers & Wilkins’ first speaker called? What about the first Technics turntable? Take our quiz to test your hi-fi knowledge

The best hi-fi and home cinema products of 2026 so far: our 13 favourite five-star speakers, headphones and TVs
By Daniel Furn Published
We are officially halfway through the year – and this year’s Awards are looking to be a close contest

The defining TV formats of the 21st century – 1080p, OLED, 3D, 4K, 8K and beyond – and the first time What Hi-Fi? reviewed them
By Kashfia Kabir Published
We look back at the first instances we reviewed brand-new TV tech from the 2000s to present day

Acoustic Energy AE Active
By Kashfia Kabir Published
Acoustic Energy’s updated active speakers boast 200W of Class A/B amplification in an all-analogue, well-integrated and superb-sounding design.

KEF teases new luxury speakers with "stunning sound clarity, sharper details and an expanded soundstage"
By Kashfia Kabir Published
Designed by Ross Lovegrove and featuring a Uni-Q driver

Volumio's ultra hi-res streamer and DAC promises to "preserve the full fidelity of your music system"
By Kashfia Kabir Published
The Primo V3 packs ample streaming functionality in a tiny form

We’ve got Sony’s next-gen TVs, Denon’s flagship AVR, Roksan’s range-topping amplifiers and exclusive hi-fi in for testing right now
By Kashfia Kabir Published
Six of the most exciting new hi-fi and AV products we’re reviewing this month

Gryphon Audio Ethos
By Ketan Bharadia Published
Gryphon Audio’s high-end Ethos CD player combines a stunning sense of style with build and performance to match.

5 game-changing iPod docks that shaped the modern wireless speaker market
By Kashfia Kabir Published
The dawn of a new millennium, the advent of the iPod, and a speaker for the masses was born

Best speakers 2026: budget to premium models tested by our expert reviewers
By Kashfia Kabir Last updated
Best Buys Upgrade your home music system with our pick of the best hi-fi speakers on the market right now, across all budgets.

Sonus Faber's high-end Olympica G3 speakers feature flagship technology and promise "exceptional sound and beautiful design"
By Kashfia Kabir Published
The luxury Italian brand's new range doesn't come cheap

Best active speakers 2026: our experts pick the top pairs with integrated amplifiers
By Kashfia Kabir Last updated
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.
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