
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

Update your LP12 turntable with the first-ever plinth upgrade from Linn - but it comes at a cost
By Kashfia Kabir published
The Bedrock plinth aims to improve any LP12's performance

Now Playing: 6 songs we've been listening to in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Our new monthly playlist includes fresh releases from The Weather Station and Coheed And Cambria, as well as go-to classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Macklemore.

Apple Music lossless: which devices will (and won't) play lossless and Spatial Audio
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Apple Music's 100-million+ library has lossless tracks and Spatial Audio, but AirPods are missing out on key hi-res audio features.

Wilson Benesch's high-end Horizon floorstanders promise "extraordinary clarity, speed and detail"
By Kashfia Kabir published
With technology derived from exceptional five-star speakers

Philips' midrange ANC headphones promise cutting-edge specs and massive battery life
By Kashfia Kabir published
The TAH8000E offer 70 hours of playback and will launch in September

Philips' new range celebrates 100 years in audio by combining retro designs with modern versatility
By Kashfia Kabir published
Philips' new Century range of audio products celebrates the brand's 100-year heritage in audio development

Rotel A8 vs Marantz PM6007: which budget stereo amplifier is best for you?
By Kashfia Kabir published
We pit the Rotel A8 against the long-running Marantz PM6007 to determine the best budget amp for you.

Listen to Quad's new electrostatic speakers and retro-revived 33/303 amps at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show
By Kashfia Kabir published
Wharfedale's Super Linton will also be on demo

Technics EAH-AZ100 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which premium wireless earbuds are better?
By Kashfia Kabir published
Technics' new flagships go head-to-head with the Award-winning Sony wireless earbuds

UK music sales hit a 20-year high in 2024 as streaming dominates
By Kashfia Kabir published
We spent £2.39bn on recorded music last year, with vinyl sales rising once again

Pro-Ject's affordable turntable range promises high-fidelity sound and versatile features
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Promising to deliver high-fidelity sound on a budget, the T1 Evo range comprises three models offering three different feature sets.

These tiny, desktop-friendly speakers aim to offer "exceptional sound clarity" in an affordable package
By Kashfia Kabir published
Kanto Audio's UKI are tiny, desktop-friendly and affordable speakers coming later this year.

Technics celebrates 60th anniversary with AZ100 flagship wireless earbuds
By Kashfia Kabir published
Technics' new flagship AZ100 wireless earbuds aim to deliver "authentic sound" from a revamped design with updated ANC

Onkyo returns to hi-fi with the launch of Icon Series electronics at CES 2025
By Kashfia Kabir published
Consisting of a streaming amp, a network preamp and a power amp

CES 2024 news and highlights – LG and Samsung's groundbreaking TVs, and more
By Ainsley Walker last updated
All of the latest news from CES 2024, from flagship LG and Samsung TVs to transparent OLEDs and wireless turntables...

The best films and TV shows of 2024 to test your TV or home cinema system
By Lewis Empson published
Top-notch 2024 releases that are worthy of your home cinema

9 hi-fi product sequels I'd love to see become a reality in 2025
By Kashfia Kabir published
The next-gen sequels from hi-fi brands that are on my wishlist for 2025 and beyond

2024 was the year I finally set up my turntable system – but has it been worth it?
By Kashfia Kabir published
I stream, I buy CDs, but vinyl has reignited my love for music

Christmas Gift Guide 2024: top gift ideas for music, film and tech fans
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Our hand-picked guide to over 30 Christmas gift ideas for music, film and tech fans

Treat your music system to the 17 best alternative Christmas songs
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Throw away that tiresome festive compilation CD and enjoy these alternative Christmas tracks instead.

Denon's premium CD/SACD player aims to deliver "truest sonic reproduction" from your digital audio collection
By Kashfia Kabir published
The DCD-3000NE promises pristine playback of SACDs and DSDs

Should you buy AirPods? Are Apple's headphones worth it?
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Which AirPods are the right ones for you, and are they the best options for the price?

What is Apple Spatial Audio? What devices support it, and is it like Dolby Atmos?
By Tom Parsons last updated
Everything you need to know about Apple’s immersive audio tech, how it works and which devices support it.
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