
James Cook
James Cook is a staff writer at What Hi-Fi?. He spent several years writing for various business publications, before completing a National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Diploma in Journalism. Outside of work, James spends his time playing bass guitar, watching TV and motivating himself to keep fit, often unsuccessfully.
Latest articles by James Cook

Best bookshelf speakers 2026: top standmounts for every budget tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
best buys We've highlighted the best bookshelf speakers for all budgets, with each model tested by our experienced reviews team.

FiiO S15
By Ketan Bharadia published
FiiO’s S15 hi-res music streamer is packed full of features, but does it have the performance to match?

New leaks suggest Sony XM6 wireless earbuds are just weeks away
By James Cook published
Supposed timings and pricing have hit the internet

JBL’s clip-on open earbuds could be a stylish, comfortable alternative to traditional wireless buds
By James Cook published
With five nifty translucent finishes

Anker claims its latest pair of wireless earbuds are the first of their kind
By James Cook published
Will the dual-form AeroFit 2 Pro become the new buds on the block?

My first time using a portable cassette player reminded me of what I love about listening to vinyl
By James Cook published
There’s something special about the unique charm of analogue

FiiO’s latest portable music player resembles an iPod Nano and doubles as a USB DAC
By James Cook published
The Disc joins the Echo Mini and Nano to bolster the Snowsky range

This Bluetooth speaker upgrade is so good it feels like Christmas already
By James Cook published
This Bluetooth speaker is making things sweeter

Vintage vinyl, retro radios and OLED TVs – the 10 products on the What Hi-Fi? team's wishlist this Christmas
By James Cook published
Some inspiration for your Christmas celebration

Elac’s first portable speaker aims to deliver dynamic audio from a surprising design
By James Cook published
The NAVA100 is the German speaker manufacturer's first portable Bluetooth speaker

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): which flagship wireless over-ears are best?
By James Cook published
How do Bose’s new flagship headphones compare with Sony's best?

Final brings Hybrid ANC and long battery life to two competitively priced wireless headphones
By James Cook published
The UX5000 and UX1000 bolster Final’s selection of wireless over-ears

Musical Fidelity updates its high-end Nu-Vista range with a “phono stage without limitation”
By James Cook published
The Vinyl S is directly inspired by the flagship Vinyl 2

Piega’s latest premium floorstanders promise a sound that “comes astonishingly close to a live concert”
By James Cook published
The Premium 801 feature a new ribbon and horn combined tweeter

These 7 films have been dazzling us in our test room this month – and will give your home cinema system a workout
By Robyn Quick published
From nail-biting horror to superb superheroes

Sivga launches wired in-ear headphones with newly developed planar magnetic driver
By James Cook published
The latest Nightingale model promises “natural, open and highly detailed sound”
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