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

FiiO S15 music streamer
FiiO S15

By Ketan Bharadia Published

FiiO’s S15 hi-res music streamer is packed full of features, but does it have the performance to match?

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Music Streaming
New leaks suggest Sony XM6 wireless earbuds are just weeks away

By James Cook Published

Supposed timings and pricing have hit the internet

Wireless Earbuds
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

Wireless Earbuds
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?

Wireless Earbuds
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

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Portable Music Players
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

Portable Music Players
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
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
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
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
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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