
Ketan Bharadia
Ketan Bharadia is the Technical Editor of What Hi-Fi? He has been reviewing hi-fi, TV and home cinema equipment for almost three decades and has covered thousands of products over that time. Ketan works across the What Hi-Fi? brand including the website and magazine. His background is based in electronic and mechanical engineering.
Latest articles by Ketan Bharadia

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
By Harry McKerrell published
Look past their elegant design and you’ll discover that the Px7 S3 are exceptional over-ears that can challenge the best in class.

Taking a stroll down Innovation Road: the 10 best hi-fi and home cinema products we saw at Yamaha's museum
By Lewis Empson, Ketan Bharadia published
We select 10 products from Yamaha's Innovation Road museum to highlight the company's heritage

Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2
By Ketan Bharadia published
Sonus Faber’s Sonetto V G2 deliver a likeable performance from an elegant and beautifully made package.

Rubber, wood and rectangles – the reasons why Yamaha's new hi-fi listening room is ace
By Ketan Bharadia published
What Hi-Fi? visits Yamaha's new reference listening room in Japan

They say you should never meet your heroes, but hearing my 5 hi-fi idols was far from disappointing
By Ketan Bharadia published
Some classic hi-fi products still make me smile today...

Austrian Audio Hi-X20
By Harry McKerrell published
The Austrian Audio Hi-X20 do a stellar job of putting you in the sonic picture at a sensible price.

Sony WF-C710N
By Andy Madden published
Sony’s new wireless earbuds are amazing all-rounders and offer a great mix of features and performance for a very reasonable price.

The 20 very best turntables of What Hi-Fi?'s lifetime
By Becky Roberts, Ketan Bharadia last updated
We reminisce on five decades of extraordinary record players...

Audio-Technica Sound Burger (AT-SB727)
By Kashfia Kabir published
Audio-Technica’s Sound Burger isn’t just an ’80s novelty; it’s a well-made Bluetooth turntable whose compact form and lively sound have plenty of charm.

How to change the cartridge on your turntable
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Ever thought about fitting a new cartridge to your record player to upgrade the sound? We explain exactly how to do it.

Pro-Ject T1 Evo BT
By Harry McKerrell published
It’s a lot to ask of a turntable to combine ease of use with great sound and Bluetooth capabilities, but Pro-Ject’s T1 Evo BT has pulled it off.

How to set up a turntable and get the best sound
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Setting up a turntable can be a tricky business, so here are some simple tips on how to get the best out of your deck.

Vertere SG-1/XtraX
By Ketan Bharadia published
The Vertere SG-1/XtraX package is beautifully built, packed with innovative engineering and gets more out of the record groove than almost anything else we have heard.

JBL Charge 6
By Kashfia Kabir published
JBL’s Charge 6 is a hugely entertaining portable speaker with user-friendly design and feature improvements, and a clearer, more powerful sound.

JBL Flip 7
By Harry McKerrell published
JBL’s Flip series of Bluetooth speakers has been with us for well over a decade, but the Flip 7 could be the best instalment yet.

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar
By Robyn Quick published
Amazon's soundbar isn't what you'd expect of a 'Fire TV' device – but does it sound any good?

JBL SA550 Classic
By Andy Madden published
JBL’s stereo amplifier has a lot going for it, including attractive retro styling and a fun, entertaining sound.

Why sound (or picture) quality is our testing priority – but not our only concern
By Ketan Bharadia published
Getting a great review from What Hi-Fi? needs more than just a good performance from the product.

iFi Zen Phono 3
By Kashfia Kabir published
Versatile features and a refined, big-scale sound from a compact unit make the iFi Phono 3 a decent, affordable option if you’re looking to upgrade your vinyl system.

Elac Debut 3.0 DB53
By Harry McKerrell published
Elac has reinvented its Debut range with its third-generation standmounts, resulting in a new sonic direction that prioritises clarity, detail and lower-end punch.

The perfect hi-fi streamer exists only in our imagination – here’s how it looks
By Becky Roberts published
Our ideal music streamer is a mash-up of many existing models.

iFi Zen DAC 3
By Ketan Bharadia published
iFi’s third-gen Zen DAC returns with a USB-C input, greater file compatibility and a clearer, if safer, sound.

Sennheiser HD 505
By Kashfia Kabir published
Sennheiser does what it does best: offering a smooth, detailed, easy-going listen in a comfortable, open headphone design.
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