Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand 14 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 away from spinning records.
Latest articles by Kashfia Kabir

By Andy Madden last updated
Sony's automatic record players share a lot of the same features, but is the step-up model worth it?

By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Apple Music's 100-million+ library has lossless tracks and Spatial Audio, but most AirPods lack key hi-res audio features.

By Kashfia Kabir Published
The EarFun Clip 2 are yours for £70 / $80

By Kashfia Kabir Published
The C 589 features Qrono d2a filtering technology for a more natural musical performance

By Ketan Bharadia Published
JBL’s Summit Ama is a hugely capable standmounter that’s a truly entertaining listen.

By Kashfia Kabir Published
We speak to CEO Heinz Lichtenegger about the design and engineering behind the Artist Collection series

By Kashfia Kabir Published
Mixx extends an olive branch in the vinyl vs CD format war by integrating them both in one affordable, never-before-seen design. Does it work?

By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Join us in a week-long celebration of all things vinyl and turntable-related in the lead-up to Record Store Day 2026

By Kashfia Kabir Published
More consistent quality and beautiful packaging than new music pressings

By Kashfia Kabir Published
6 highly-anticipated products we're excited to test in April

By Kashfia Kabir Published
Apple’s premium AirPods Max 2 wireless headphones promise fresh features and sonic improvements in a classy, luxury-clad design – but is it enough to remain on par with class-leaders?

By Kashfia Kabir Published
I spoke to Apple's Tim Millet and Eric Treski about the AirPods Max 2, and the challenges of implementing existing in-ear features into an over-ear model

By Ketan Bharadia Published
Meters, toggles and switchable between Class A/B and Class A operation – this Unitra integrated looks to be an enthusiast’s dream.

By Kashfia Kabir Published
Spotify's dedicated Listening Lounge in London features a spectacular sound system for "deeper, intentional listening sessions" for artists and fans

By Kashfia Kabir Published
Quad’s retro-inspired stereo amplifier is packed with modern features like HDMI ARC and Bluetooth, but is its sound quality as appealing as its aesthetic?

By Ketan Bharadia Published
Rotel’s DX-5 is a modestly powered, premium compact integrated amplifier of huge ability.

By Kashfia Kabir Published
The Quad Platina CDT is designed to match the Platina Integrated amp

By Kashfia Kabir Published
The Prestige Facet II 6 Active BT is yours for £599

By Daniel Furn last updated
Deals Check out the latest deals on all AirPods headphones and wireless earbuds.

By Kashfia Kabir Published
Four-strong product range in bold yellow colours

By Kashfia Kabir Published
With massive 40-hour battery life and an integrated light show

By Kashfia Kabir Published
WiiM enters the wireless speaker market with a HomePod-rivalling design, ample streaming features and the promise of powerful and detailed sound.

By Kashfia Kabir Published
From the early Philips prototype to the eleven inaugural CD players we reviewed in 1983
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