
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

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

These stylish, super sounding Monitor Audio standmounts are nearly £600 off in the January sales
By James Cook published
Beat the January blues with £580 off the Studio 89

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?

Seeking new speakers in 2026? These refined, full-bodied Focal floorstanders have sunk to a new low price
By Harry McKerrell published
The Focal Aria Evo X No3 drop from £3499 to 2789

This formerly Award-winning Marantz amp is the cheapest we’ve seen it for Boxing Day
By James Cook published
Get £140 off the five-star PM6007

Amazon's new smart speaker is the cheapest we’ve seen it for Boxing Day, but we’d still recommend this one instead
By James Cook published
You can’t go wrong with the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)

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

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

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
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