
Kashfia Kabir
Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand 13 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 Jolene away from spinning records.
Latest articles by Kashfia Kabir

Updating your turntable system? We compared three step-up phono stages to find out which offers the biggest upgrade
By Ketan Bharadia published
A trio of excellent phono stages on test against each other

Best internet radios 2025: modern radios with streaming smarts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
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
By Kashfia Kabir published
The FreeClip 2 are smaller, lighter and (hopefully) better

Arendal 1528 Bookshelf 8
By Ketan Bharadia published
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”
By Kashfia Kabir published
To be paired with the Quad 3 integrated amplifier

Audiolab D7
By Ketan Bharadia published
Audiolab’s D7 is a compact and well-equipped DAC that delivers a balanced and insightful performance

Apple Music vs Spotify: which is better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
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
By Kashfia Kabir published
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
By Kashfia Kabir published
Including a high-end phono stage and an affordable 4K LED TV from Sony

Sennheiser HDB 630
By Becky Roberts published
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?

The best turntable deals 2025: lowest-ever prices on five-star record players
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals Super savings on five-star decks from Sony, Pro-Ject, Technics and more

The best hi-fi deals 2025: brilliant bargains on five-star stereo speakers, amplifiers, DACs, turntables and more
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals Looking to upgrade your system or bag a great bargain? Check out these brilliant savings on stereo amps, streamers, turntables, CD players and more.

Best speaker deals: great savings on wireless and hi-fi speakers
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Deals Make big savings on the best stereo speakers, wireless and smart speakers around.

Best speakers 2025: 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.

Best turntables 2025: top record players tested by our expert reviewers
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Treat your vinyl record collection with a brilliant budget turntable or a premium, high-end record player, all tested and rated by our experienced in-house reviewers.

Deal or no deal: I’m recommending this adorable little Award-winning radio as Cyber Monday ticks towards its end
By Kashfia Kabir published
This tiny radio is a delight, even with this small saving

This Technics turntable I keep recommending has dropped even lower in price today – but hurry, this deal won't last long!
By Kashfia Kabir published
The 1500C is down to £699

The Award-winning Chord Mojo 2 gets two connection updates, but retains its price and sound quality
By Kashfia Kabir published
Updates include a 4.4 headphone output and USB-C charging

Quick! This might be the best Black Friday stereo amplifier deal, but once it's gone, it's gone
By Harry McKerrell last updated
£250 off the Arcam A5 could be the bargain of the year

This Cambridge Audio amplifier is enjoying a £200 Black Friday discount, but I've found a better alternative for the same price
By Kashfia Kabir published
Both are £799, but there is one clear choice

This stylish, compact turntable system is ideal for modern vinyl fans – I would recommend it any day of the year
By Kashfia Kabir published
Forget Black Friday, this Rega and Ruark duo is a dream combination

This Arcam A5 discount is so good, I built a great-sounding hi-fi system around it
By Kashfia Kabir published
All individually fantastic products that make a brilliant system together

This charming Naim amplifier I bought this year has crashed in price, and I can't recommend it enough
By Kashfia Kabir published
The Naim Nait 50 is now just £999 – a third of its original price!
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