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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

The wait is over – Rega's 'groundbreaking' Naia reference turntable is here

By Kashfia Kabir published 21 September 23

Rega's highly anticipated flagship Naia turntable is now officially available and it looks suitably impressive.

The iPhone 15 has USB-C, but is it the hi-res audio upgrade we've all been waiting for?

By Kashfia Kabir published 12 September 23

The iPhone 15's move to USB-C could be a game-changer in portable hi-fi, with an easier path for using DACs and wired headphones.

Technics revolutionises direct drive design with new SL-1200GR2 turntable

By Kashfia Kabir published 7 September 23

Technics' new SL-1200GR2/1210GR2 turntable features an innovative approach to direct drive design for improved vinyl performance.

Sonos Move 2 speaker features stereo sound, Era-style upgrades and a hefty price tag

By Harry McKerrell published 6 September 23

Sonos Move 2 portable Bluetooth speaker has been upgraded inside and out, but will it justify its hefty weight and even heftier price tag?

Rega's radical Aya speakers combine glass and cement for a striking design

By Kashfia Kabir published 4 September 23

Rega's premium Aya floorstanders are ten years in the making, and use a unique new material for the cabinet design.

Cyrus launches BluOS hi-res music streamers with support for MQA and Roon

By Kashfia Kabir published 31 August 23

Cyrus has launched two hi-res music streamers, one for the Classic range, another for the premium XR range.

Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 vs 606 S3: which B&W speakers should you buy?

By Joe Svetlik published 30 August 23

Stuck between standmounters? Let us help you choose which B&W 600 S3 speaker is best.

Marshall Motif II ANC with charging case

Marshall’s new ANC wireless earbuds get battery life boost to rival the AirPods Pro 2

By Kashfia Kabir published 30 August 23

Marshall refreshes its wireless ANC earbuds model with longer battery life, improved noise-cancelling and BT connectivity, while retaining its rock'n'roll aesthetic

Ruark's gorgeous retro-modern all-in-one system is a new Naim Mu-so rival

By Kashfia Kabir published 25 August 23

Ruark Audio's stunning R410 all-in-one streaming system has hi-fi heritage, extensive features and a premium price tag – and could seriously rival Sonos and Naim.

Sony WF-1000XM5 with Headphones Connect app

5 sound settings you shouldn't ignore on the Sony WF-1000XM5

By Kashfia Kabir published 17 August 23

Sony's five-star XM5 wireless earbuds sound fantastic, but follow these tips to get the very best audio quality out of them.

I spoke to Sony's audio experts about how they tune the WF-1000XM5 earbuds' stunning sound

By Kashfia Kabir published 15 August 23

A new driver design and unique approach to tuning – Sony's audio experts spill the beans on how they achieved the new XM5's superb sound quality.

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Apple AirPods Pro 2: which premium earbuds are better?

By Kashfia Kabir published 27 July 23

Two very different flagship earbuds are put to the test, but which is best for you?

Apple AirPods Pro 2 on a bench next to the iPhone

Quick! I think there's one killer Apple AirPods deal you need to grab before Prime Day ends

By Andy Madden published 12 July 23

The AirPods Pro 2nd generation wireless earbuds' price has never dropped lower, now's a great time to bag a big saving.

Wharfedale adds compact Elysian 3 floorstander to flagship speaker range

By Kashfia Kabir published 30 June 23

The three-way Elysian 3 aims to deliver the impressive high-end, large-scale performance of the five-star Elysian 4 in a smaller footprint.

Sony's latest Walkman could replace my iPhone if it wasn't for one major issue

By Kashfia Kabir published 15 June 23

Sony's new NW-A306 Walkman is a great example of an affordable, compact, dedicated hi-res music player. So why does it act just like another Android phone?

Netflix and Disney Plus might be convenient, but I will never part with my DVD collection

By Kashfia Kabir published 12 June 23

With Netflix shutting down its postal DVD service and Disney Plus getting rid of TV shows entirely, owning physical media that you'll never have to part with has never felt more important.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with Adaptive Audio ANC

Apple Adaptive Audio explained and tested: AirPods Pro latest ANC feature

By Harry McKerrell last updated 19 September 23

Apple Adaptive Audio offers a new ANC level for iOS 17-updated AirPods Pro 2nd generation wireless earbuds

These are the four-star products I use every single day

By Kashfia Kabir published 2 June 23

Five-star products may grab the headlines, but four-star equipment can be just as enjoyable to use for many.

Chord unveils its most affordable stereo power amplifier yet with the new BerTTi

By Harry McKerrell published 1 June 23

Chord’s new compact BerTTi power amplifier replaces the five-star TToby, with more power and higher-end technology thrown into the mix.

The best AirPods deals: cheapest US AirPods prices September 2023

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 11 September 23

Deals There are solid savings to be made on the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 3 and even the AirPods Max.

Hands on: Yamaha HA-L7A review

By Kashfia Kabir published 24 May 23

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Yamaha's upcoming HA-L7A headphone amplifier is designed to be the perfect partner for the exceptional high-end YH-5000SE headphones. Here are our first impressions.

12 of the best hi-fi separates at High End Munich 2023

By Kashfia Kabir published 22 May 23

The High End Munich 2023 show was packed with hi-fi separates to dazzle and delight – here's a list of our highlights.

iFi's new iCan Phantom has a clever feature for electrostatic headphones fans, and I love it

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 21 May 23

The flagship iCan Phantom headphone amplifier is a mad box of delights, with a fun, ingenious design catering to electrostatic headphones fans.

HiFi Rose RS130 packs extensive streaming smarts into a stylish package

By Harry McKerrell published 19 May 23

HiFi Rose's flagship RS130 network player is an enticingly swanky prospect from the Korean manufacturer.

JBL L100 Classic MkII, JBL L82 Classic MkII

JBL remasters its retro-modern L100 Classic speakers for a second edition

By Kashfia Kabir published 18 May 23

The L100 Classic MkII and L82 Classic MKII loudspeakers have seen upgrades to their drivers and crossover designs to deliver "higher performance levels"

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