James Cook

James Cook

Staff writer

James Cook is a former 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

This Bluetooth speaker upgrade is so good it feels like Christmas already

By James Cook Published

This Bluetooth speaker is making things sweeter

Wireless Speakers
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

Vinyl
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

Wireless Speakers
These Award-winning Røde wired headphones are nearly half off for Christmas

By James Cook Published

The NTH-100 are less than £90

Wired Headphones
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

Turntables
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
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?

Wireless Headphones
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

Wireless Headphones
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

Phono Preamps
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

Hi-Fi Speakers
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

TV & Home Cinema
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

Hi-Fi
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

Hi-Fi
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

Hi-Fi Speakers
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

Turntables
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

DACs
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

Smartphones
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

Music Streamers
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

Wireless Earbuds
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

Wireless Earbuds
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

Hi-Fi Speakers
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

Stereo Amplifiers
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

Wireless Speakers
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

Hi-Fi Speakers
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

AV
These Award-winning Sony wireless earbuds have dropped to their lowest ever price for Black Friday

By James Cook Published

The Sony WF-C710N are under £75!

Wireless Earbuds
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