
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

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

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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