Kashfia Kabir

Kashfia Kabir

Hi-Fi and Audio Editor

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

New JBL Endurance Peaks are truly wireless in-ears for £130

By Kashfia Kabir published

The sporty Endurance Peaks are waterproof, come with a charging case, and can last for 28 hours.

JBL announces four Link products with Google Assistant at IFA 2018

By Kashfia Kabir published

IFA 2018 Built-in Google Assistant and Chromecast lets you ask questions and stream music across JBL's new soundbar, smart speaker with display and two headphones.

Harman Kardon reveals Citation Series home cinema speaker system with Google Assistant

By Kashfia Kabir published

IFA 2018 A fully-connected, multi-room streaming, voice-controlled AV speaker system? The eight-strong Citation Series certainly looks the part...

LG shows off 88in 8K OLED and giant 173in MicroLED display at IFA 2018

By Kashfia Kabir published

IFA 2018 LG joins Samsung in showcasing MicroLED panels as the next-gen TV technology.

HTC unveils midrange U12 Life smartphone with Bluetooth 5 and aptX HD

By Kashfia Kabir published

The U12 Life has a 6in, Full HD+ screen, stereo speakers, and a big battery for its budget price tag.

Ultimate Ears launches Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 Bluetooth speakers

By Kashfia Kabir published

The third-gen portable Bluetooth speakers have been redesigned, come in four new colours and have a new one-touch playlist feature.

B&W unveils new entry-level 600 Series speaker range

By Kashfia Kabir published

The new 603, 606 and 607 speakers all feature B&W's Continuum cone and elements from the 700 Series and flagship 800 Series Diamond.

10 of the best Blu-ray discs to test your system

10 of the best Blu-ray discs to test your system

By Kashfia Kabir published

Feature We've rounded up 10 of our favourite Blu-rays - including crisp 4K HDR images and absorbing Dolby Atmos soundtracks - to put your home cinema system to the test.

The complete What Hi-Fi? guide to World Cup 2018

By Kashfia Kabir published

This year's World Cup has reached its end...

HTC launches U12+ flagship smartphone

By Kashfia Kabir published

The squeezable phone is back, with HTC's latest flagship smartphone offering quirky features and dual cameras for £699.

Munich High End Show 2018 in pictures

By Kashfia Kabir published

​Missed out on the Munich High End Show? Don’t worry, we've rounded up all our favourite products on one handy page...

Burmester unveils trio of Signature series products

By Kashfia Kabir published

Got half a million to spend? Burmester's new high-end products - including its first flagship power amplifier since the 909 - will dig into your savings...

T+A celebrates 40th anniversary with new Criterion speakers and mono power amplifier

By Kashfia Kabir published

Three-strong loudspeaker line-up and valve mono amp reflect 40 years of high-end electronics development from German brand T+A.

PMC launches £45k flagship Fact Fenestria speakers

By Kashfia Kabir published

Also known as "the loudspeaker you will never hear"...

Celebrating Record Store Day 2018 with a week of vinyl features and reviews

By Kashfia Kabir published

Feature Circle Saturday 21st April on your calendar: it's Record Store Day, and we've an entire week dedicated to all things vinyl leading up to that day…

Behind the scenes at the Pro-Ject Audio turntable factory

By Kashfia Kabir published

What makes a good turntable? For Pro-Ject, it’s all about ensuring you have the best quality materials…

Rega unveils new P1 Plus turntable with built-in phono stage

By Kashfia Kabir published

Due out in April, the P1 Plus is a Planar 1 deck equipped with a moving magnet phono stage - all for £328.

Chord Company launches 'revolutionary' speaker cable plugs

By Kashfia Kabir published

The silver-plated ChordOhmic plugs aim to improve performance across Chord's speaker cables, and can be used with other brands too.

75in 4K HDR TV for under £1.5k: is this Hitachi the bargain of the year?

By Kashfia Kabir published

Fancy watching the 2018 World Cup on a giant 4K screen without emptying out your life savings? This might be the TV for you...

3 of the best hi-res audio systems

By Kashfia Kabir published

Tempted by high-res audio? We’ve put together three versatile systems - portable, desktop and traditional hi-fi - to get you started on your new adventure in hi-fi…

The 8K TV state of play, according to LG, Samsung, Sony and more

By Kashfia Kabir published

Forget 4K if you can - these are the most impressive 8K TVs we spotted at CES 2018.

Audeze iSine LX are the company’s most affordable in-ear headphones

By Kashfia Kabir published

Launched at CES 2018, the eye-catching planar magnetic in-ears cost $200 and can be used with the optional Cipher Lightning cable.

Sony unveils 'world's first' 3.1ch Dolby Atmos soundbar with virtual surround sound

By Kashfia Kabir published

The HT-ZF9 is joined by another soundbar, the HT-XF9000.

Sony WF-SP700N earbuds are the first noise-cancelling and splash-proof wireless in-ears

By Kashfia Kabir published

The WF-SP700N earbuds have a sporty nature, thanks to the splash-proof design, and will also be compatible with Google Assistant.

LG Display teases rollable 65in 4K OLED screen

By Kashfia Kabir published

From the company that brought us a "Wallpaper" OLED TV, this 65in display can be rolled up like a carpet...

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