
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

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

These Award-winning Røde wired headphones are nearly half off for Christmas
By James Cook published
The NTH-100 are less than £90

This brilliant budget Bluetooth turntable is its lowest-ever price in this cracking Christmas deal
By James Cook published
Shove the Sony PS-LX310BT into your stocking for £178

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

The best turntable deals 2025: lowest-ever prices on five-star record players
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals Super savings on five-star decks from Sony, Pro-Ject, Technics and more

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

Price drop! 6 five-star products that are cheaper on Cyber Monday than they were on Black Friday
By James Cook published
Further savings to satisfy your hi-fi cravings

Looking for Cyber Monday discounts on 2025 Award-winning hi-fi products only? Check out these 11 deals
By James Cook last updated
Some heavy discounts on the best products money can get

Wow! This five-star wireless speaker system is at its lowest-ever price for Cyber Monday
By James Cook published
Save up to £300 on the fantastic KEF LSX II

Need a new turntable this Black Friday? This amazing, Award-winning Pro-Ject is 10% off
By James Cook published
Get £60 off the electric Debut Evo 2

This fantastic portable DAC we highly recommend has dropped to its lowest-ever price – save nearly £150
By James Cook published
If you’ve lost your Mojo, this one will more than do instead

I think this is the best iPhone deal this Black Friday – and that's why I'm buying it
By James Cook published
Let this deal for the 16e fill you with glee

This budget-friendly, compact music streamer is £50 off in this blockbuster Black Friday deal
By James Cook published
The feature-packed WiiM Pro Plus drops to just £169

Don’t sweat the Technics – get £50 off these stylish, spacious wireless earbuds with this banging Black Friday deal
By James Cook published
The AZ40M2 have dropped to just £80

Quick! These smooth-sounding JBL wireless earbuds have fallen in price for Black Friday, but the best deal is only on one finish
By James Cook published
The JBL Live Beam 3 can be yours for under £120

Finally, I can recommend a Black Friday deal on the speakers that I actually own
By James Cook published
Come join the (un)official Wharfedale Diamond 220 fan club

Bag a Black Friday bargain on this five-star Cambridge Audio stereo amplifier
By James Cook published
Grab the budget AXA35 for less than £300

This bassy Beats Bluetooth speaker is nearly half price in this brilliant Black Friday deal!
By James Cook published
The Beats Pill is down from £150 to £89

Two five-star KEF standmount speakers are down to £899 for Black Friday – but which should you pick?
By James Cook published
The Q Concerto Meta and LS50 Meta are £200 and £400 off respectively

Looking for budget bargains? These are the top 12 Black Friday deals under £100 on headphones, Bluetooth speakers and soundbars
By James Cook last updated
Plenty of five-star products at prices that won't break the bank
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