
Joe Cox
Joe is the Content Director for What Hi-Fi? and Future’s Product Testing, having previously been the Global Editor-in-Chief of What Hi-Fi?. He has worked on What Hi-Fi? across the print magazine and website for almost 20 years, writing news, reviews and features on everything from turntables to TVs, headphones to hi-fi separates. He has covered product launch events across the world, from Apple to Technics, Sony and Samsung; reported from CES, the Bristol Show, and Munich High End for many years; and written for sites such as the BBC, Stuff and The Guardian. In his spare time, he enjoys expanding his vinyl collection and cycling (not at the same time).
Latest articles by Joe Cox

The best Black Friday 2025 UK deals still live: OLED TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars, wireless headphones and more
By Andy Madden, Joe Svetlik last updated
Black Friday Black Friday might be over, but no one told these deals

Cyber Monday UK deals 2025: save on Blu-rays, vinyl, TVs, soundbars, headphones and more
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday 2025 brings stellar deals on everything from hi-fi to headphones

Black Friday’s vinyl deals are here – and I’m stunned (but not for the reason you might think)
By Joe Cox published
Amazon has an eye-catching vinyl offer and there are Record Store Day Black Friday deals, too – but I can't believe the prices

Best wireless earbuds deals: save big on five-star Bose, Sony and more
By Andy Madden last updated
We've highlighted the biggest and best price drops on some fantastic pairs of true wireless earbuds.

5 of the best TV and audio deals still live in the Amazon Prime sale
By Joe Cox published
Including a turntable, Bluetooth speaker and Blu-ray player

Best budget hi-fi speakers 2025: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.

Best multi-room wireless systems 2025: all tested by expert reviewers
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Want to play all the music in the world at the touch of a button, all around your home? You want a wireless multi-room system.

The 10 most valuable vinyl records sold on Discogs last month (July 2025)
By Joe Cox published
The no.1 is an audiophile release in every sense

This is what the tech world will look like in 2035, according to the experts on Tom's Guide
By Joe Cox published
Do you want an AI-powered 8K TV?

Best Elac speakers 2025: tested and reviewed by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The best Elac speakers we've heard deliver maximum performance for minimum money. Here are our favourites.

Best multi-room speakers 2025: whole-home wireless speakers tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Kiss those cables goodbye and start your whole home sound system with one of these excellent multi-room speakers.

Today's best Amazon Prime Day deals according to the What Hi-Fi? team of experts
By Joe Cox published
It's Day 2 of Amazon's Prime Day sale and this is our pick of today's best new deals

I switched my old Sonos Playbar for the Arc soundbar – but 24 hours later the Arc was back in the box
By Joe Cox published
Careful what you wish for – newer isn't always better

5 mistakes to avoid when setting up your record player
By Joe Cox published
A little knowledge goes a long way

The 10 most valuable records sold on Discogs last month (May 2025)
By Joe Cox published
From the Fab Four to far more obscure choices, and even a vinyl record pressed with the artist's tears

7 tracks we've been enjoying in our test rooms over the past month
By Harry McKerrell published
This month's edition features Elbow's latest, and a Tom Waits heartbreaker.

Is going to the cinema an “outmoded” idea? That's what the Netflix CEO thinks – and I think he might have a point
By Joe Cox last updated
Is it it worth going to the cinema in the age of streaming?

Which Sonos speaker should you buy in 2025?
By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts last updated
Got your heart set on a Sonos speaker or soundbar but not sure which product is right for you? Here's our guide to help you decide.

Spotify is down for users around the world – but a fix is on the way
By Joe Cox last updated
It seems Spotify is having playback issues

19 of the best Bowers and Wilkins products of all time
By Joe Cox last updated
The British speaker company's history is littered with iconic product ranges, such as Nautilus, Diamond and Zeppelin.

29 of the best tracks for testing bass
By Joe Cox last updated
This genre-spanning selection of brilliant basslines will find out just how good your system is at handling bass.

Should you buy a Hisense TV in 2025? The best models worth considering
By Lewis Empson last updated
Does a Hisense 4K TV represent good value? Or should you be looking elsewhere for a TV bargain?

The 16 best Cyber Monday headphones deals still live
By Joe Cox published
You can still get lowest-ever prices on AirPods, Sony headphones, Bose and more
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