Articles by: Kashfia Kabir

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Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand over 10 years ago. During her time in the consumer tech industry, she has reviewed hundreds of products, 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 catching up with TV shows, tending to an ever-growing houseplant collection and hanging out with her cat Jolene.

Articles by: Kashfia Kabir

Deezer added to Cambridge Audio's five-star music streamers

By Kashfia Kabir published 22 September 22

All of Cambridge Audio's five-star streaming products now have native Deezer support for CD-quality streams.

Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 speakers offer flagship Diamond technology at more affordable prices

By Kashfia Kabir published 21 September 22

The third generation of B&W's 700 range is redesigned and updated with key technologies trickled down from the flagship 800 Series Diamond.

Focal's new flagship Utopia headphones deliver high-end luxury and a price to match

By Kashfia Kabir published 16 September 22

Focal's high-end headphones have been updated, along with a much higher price tag.

Best active speakers 2022: budget to premium

By Kashfia Kabir published 14 September 22

Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you're adding to a TV, turntable or streamer

Anker's new wireless headphones offer Sony-rivalling flagship features at budget prices

By Kashfia Kabir published 12 September 22

Anker offers premium audio and noise-cancelling features and huge battery life at very affordable prices.

Best record players - Rega Planar 1 Plus

Best record players 2022: best turntables for every budget

By Kashfia Kabir published 9 September 22

Best Buys Treat your vinyl record collection with a brilliant budget turntable or a premium, high-end record player.

Exposure adds mono power amplifiers to its 3510 hi-fi range

By Kashfia Kabir published 9 September 22

Exposure completes its 3510 series of hi-fi separates with a pair of powerful mono amplifiers.

The one big feature missing from the AirPods Pro 2: hi-res audio playback

By Kashfia Kabir published 8 September 22

The AirPods Pro 2 have plenty of improved features throughout, but there's one missing link for hi-res music fans.

The new Apple AirPods Pro 2 (2022) promise better sound, improved ANC and longer battery life

By Kashfia Kabir published 7 September 22

Apple's new AirPods Pro 2 earbuds have a more powerful chip, 2x more effective ANC and longer battery life - for the same price as originals

Best subwoofers 2022: deep bass for music and movies

By Kashfia Kabir published 7 September 22

Best Buys Whether it's for extra rumble in those movie scenes or more low-end from your favourite beats, a dedicated subwoofer is what you need.

Best computer speakers 2022: upgrade your desktop audio

By Joe Cox, Kashfia Kabir published 7 September 22

Best Buys The best desktop speakers will deliver great sound without taking up too much space, ideal for a small room or home office.

Best floorstanding speakers: Wharfedale Evo 4.4

Best floorstanding speakers 2022: budget to premium

By Kashfia Kabir published 7 September 22

Best Buy Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant-sounding floorstanding speakers.

Where can you buy hi-res music? Here are the top download sites

By Tom Parsons, Kashfia Kabir published 6 September 22

Where's the best place to buy hi-res tunes? Here's a list of the top sites and what they offer.

Jabra Elite 5 wireless earbuds offer hybrid ANC on a budget

By Kashfia Kabir published 1 September 22

Jabra's new wireless earbuds claim 7-hour battery life, clearer call quality and better ANC performance for all-day use.

The best AirPods deals: cheapest UK AirPods prices September 2022

By Joe Cox, Kashfia Kabir published 1 September 22

Deals Save on the AirPods 3, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, with our round-up of the best AirPods deals right now.

Philips A7607 bone conduction sports headphones

Philips' new bone conduction wireless headphones are designed for sports

By Kashfia Kabir published 31 August 22

The new open-ear, bone conduction sports headphones have an LED strip for security, 5-hour battery life and IP66 rating

JBL Tour PRO 2 true wireless earbuds with smart charging case

JBL's flagship Tour PRO 2 wireless earbuds have the world’s first smart charging case

By Kashfia Kabir published 30 August 22

Adaptive hybrid ANC, Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio, long battery life and JBL Pro-tuned drivers promise better-than-ever performance

Cyrus Audio Classic AMP integrated amplifier

Cyrus Audio launches "new and improved" Classic series of hi-fi separates

By Kashfia Kabir published 17 August 22

The new range includes an integrated amplifier and preamplifier with upgraded circuitry, with more to follow...

Loved The Sandman on Netflix? Here's what you should watch next

By Kashfia Kabir published 12 August 22

If you loved seeing Neil Gaiman's epic graphic novel adaptation come to life on Netflix, here are TV shows on a similar dark and devilish fantasy theme that will be right up your street.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro wireless earbuds unveiled with "24-bit HiFi" support

By Kashfia Kabir published 10 August 22

The new Samsung Galaxy earbuds boast 24-bit high-res audio support, improved active noise cancellation and an all-new design

Vertere unveils new DG-1 S record player with updated technology and even better performance

By Kashfia Kabir published 1 August 22

The award-winning DG-1's tonearm has been refined to deliver even better performance

Exposure adds preamplifier and stereo power amp to its 3510 series of hi-fi separates

By Kashfia Kabir published 27 July 22

Exposure completes its new 3510 series with upgraded pre and power amplifiers

Musical Fidelity MX-Stream aims to bring high-quality music streaming to your digital hi-fi system

By Kashfia Kabir published 27 July 22

The MX-Stream connects to any DAC with USB 2.0 and adds online streaming, hi-res audio support and "bit-perfect audio performance"

Best Bluetooth turntables 2022: wireless record players for streaming vinyl

By Kashfia Kabir published 26 July 22

Best Buys Whether you're after a cheap Bluetooth record player or a complete just-add-speakers vinyl system, we have you covered...

Vertere updates award-winning phono stage with 'subtle but significant' improvements

By Kashfia Kabir published 22 July 22

The high-end turntable maker has made tweaks to the circuit board layout and user experience of the new Phono-1 MkII L phono stage

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