James Cook

James Cook

Staff writer

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

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”

Wired Earbuds

This versatile all-in-one music system from Cambridge Audio is enjoying a huge £300 Black Friday discount

By James Cook published

The Evo One drops below £1000 for the first time

Stereo Systems

This multiple Award-winning portable audio player is back to its lowest-ever price – save £200

By James Cook published

Pick up the excellent Astell & Kern SR35 for a great deal

Portable Music Players

Foraging for new floorstanders? Save over £500 on these imposing Focal speakers

By James Cook published

If your priority is refinement and composure, you’ll love this deal

Hi-Fi Speakers

This five-star Naim wireless speaker sounds as good as it looks – it’s now plunged to its lowest-ever price

By James Cook published

An early Black Friday deal that you don’t want to miss

Wireless Speakers

Want £500 off stunning five-star standmount speakers? This early Black Friday deal has you covered

By James Cook published

A sizable discount on speakers that sound as good as they look

Hi-Fi Speakers

This early Black Friday turntable deal on the Pro-Ject T1 is good – but is the Award-winning Primary E better?

By James Cook published

Why settle for less than the budget best?

Turntables

Early Black Friday speaker deal: grab these budget Elac Debut bookshelf speakers for just £219

By James Cook published

Some solid standmounts for an affordable hi-fi setup

Hi-Fi Speakers

These detailed and comfortable Sennheiser wired headphones are less than £90 – get an early Black Friday bargain!

By James Cook published

A solid pair of cans that just got more affordable

Wired Headphones

Quick! These Award-winning KEF speakers are less than half their original price in the run up to Black Friday

By James Cook published

The KEF Q350 are great at £530, let alone £269

Hi-Fi Speakers
Fyne Audio F55E floorstanding speaker in a black finish in a living room

Fyne Audio’s affordable speakers aim to blend the delicacy of a standmount with the weight and scale of a floorstander

By James Cook published

Fyne adds to its excellent F500E series

Hi-Fi Speakers

Looking for standout standmount speakers at a great price? The Q Acoustics 5010 are the cheapest we’ve seen them

By James Cook published

Enjoy £150 off as Black Friday approaches

Hi-Fi Speakers

This old but gold Audiolab amplifier is a whopping £350 off thanks to a stellar early Black Friday deal

By James Cook published

Five-star amp for £300 less than the next cheapest retailer

Stereo Amplifiers

Save £150 on five-star B&W standmount speakers in this early Black Friday deal

By James Cook published

A former Award-winner at a great price

Hi-Fi Speakers

Bluesound revamps its most affordable multi-room wireless speaker

By James Cook published

Will the Pulse Flex remain its most popular option?

Wireless Speakers
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