Latest articles by Kashfia Kabir
Best internet radios 2025: modern radios with streaming smarts
Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.
Huawei's next-gen open earbuds promise a refined design and improved sound performance
The FreeClip 2 are smaller, lighter and (hopefully) better
Arendal 1528 Bookshelf 8
Arendal’s 1528 Bookshelf 8 is a refreshing alternative to the established class leaders.
Quad's retro-modern CD transport promises to play your discs with “uncompromised fidelity”
To be paired with the Quad 3 integrated amplifier
Audiolab D7
Audiolab’s D7 is a compact and well-equipped DAC that delivers a balanced and insightful performance
Apple Music vs Spotify: which is better?
The two giants of music streaming each offer compelling experiences, but which service deserves your monthly outlay?
IKEA's colourful Bluetooth speakers come in three different sizes and are surprisingly affordable, too
There are also two quirky lamp speakers
A Rotel first, a Cambridge Audio streaming amp, and the Philips OLED910 – these are the 5 exciting products we have in for testing
Including a high-end phono stage and an affordable 4K LED TV from Sony
Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser’s latest flagship noise-cancellers go the extra mile to improve on-the-go sound. Have Sony’s Award-winning WH-1000XM6 finally met their match?
Best speakers 2025: budget to premium models tested by our expert reviewers
Best Buys Upgrade your home music system with our pick of the best hi-fi speakers on the market right now, across all budgets.
The Award-winning Chord Mojo 2 gets two connection updates, but retains its price and sound quality
Updates include a 4.4 headphone output and USB-C charging
This Arcam A5 discount is so good, I built a great-sounding hi-fi system around it
All individually fantastic products that make a brilliant system together
Rega's flagship Mercury and Solis pre/power amplifiers are finally a reality and promise "no-compromise" audio performance
The pair for £13,900 in the UK
Lumin's high-end music streamer uses its first in-house DAC circuit and promises "unparalleled sonic performance"
The X2 boasts a fully custom discrete DAC for "precise conversion"
Is your budget turntable system in need of a sonic boost? This compact and useful vinyl accessory could be the missing link
It even has a built-in headphone amplifier
Clearaudio Compass
Clearaudio is aiming to bring its high-end performance pedigree to the more competitively priced Compass turntable.
My Spotify subscription's price is rising yet again in the new year – but will I stick with it or should I cancel?
Another £1 rise to the monthly Premium plan
The ever-reliable, superb sounding Cyrus CDi enters the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame 2025
A long-running CD player with 12 consecutive Award wins
Roberts Reva
Roberts’ handsome Reva radio has looks to die for – but can it back it up with killer sound?
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: a trio of new winners from Arcam, Bluesound and Cyrus overhaul the music streamers category
Five terrific network streamers, from affordable to premium
Best turntable speakers 2025: top options for your record player
Best Buys Looking for the best speakers for your record player? We've rounded up a versatile range of options to suit all budgets and needs.
Rotel Michi Q5
Rotel’s brutish-looking Michi Q5 CD player delivers a pleasing blend of insight and control.
