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

By Joe Cox, Mary Stone Published
Ultra HD Blu-ray is the ultimate in AV performance. But what's so great about it? What equipment do you need? And what films can you watch? Read on...

By Joe Cox Published
DTS returned to cinema sound after more than two decades with DTS:X, an object-based sound technology that’s a successor to DTS HD and a rival to Dolby Atmos.

By Joe Cox Last updated
Apple has released the first new iPod Touch in four years, sporting a lower price, 256GB memory and new features.

By Joe Cox Published
Apple's ultimate audio quality option isn't compatible with the firm's flagship products.

By Joe Cox, Mary Stone Published
From Pixies to Radiohead, The Dead Weather to Soulwax, this selection of test tracks will challenge your system to sound its best.

By Joe Cox Published
The new Galaxy Book series is designed for mobility and aims to be as thin as a smartphone and as powerful as a PC.

By Joe Cox Published
Spotify HiFi is set to launch later this year, but with something missing from the spec sheet, the competition is already one step ahead.

By Joe Cox Last updated
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter and Square CEO, is promising to make the streaming economy work for artists.

By Joe Cox Published
A selection of the best documentaries on Prime Video to inspire, entertain and expand your mind.

By Joe Cox Published
D’Angelo, FKA twigs, Björk and The Chemical Brothers are all coming to Sonos Radio HD, and there are new additions to the Sonos Sound System.

By Becky Roberts, Joe Cox Last updated
The price of the Apple AirPods Max over-ear headphones seems expensive... until you consider what's on offer.

By Joe Cox Last updated
We revealed our Products of the Year, highlighted all the Best Buy winners, and announced five special Awards.

By Joe Cox Last updated
It may not be the most obvious combination but if you like vinyl and fancy an Echo Dot, here's a good way to do it.

By Joe Cox Published
Record Store Day 2020 takes the form of three drops of limited edition vinyl records, the third of which is this Saturday.

By Joe Cox Last updated
The new iPhone 12 is official, joined by an iPhone 12 mini, new Pro phones and a compact (and cheap) HomePod mini.

By Joe Cox Published
Originally announced in June, the deal has now been completed

By Joe Cox Published
The next Apple event is official, with invites for a 13th October iPhone launch event arriving featuring the tagline, "Hi, Speed"

By Joe Cox Published
The continued uncertainty has forced the organisers to make the difficult decision, but there are plans for a virtual event.

By Joe Cox Last updated
Pro-Ject has made a habit of brilliant turntables and not just with entry-level excellence.

By Joe Cox Published
Get your live music fix with these online concerts, this weekend featuring the Notting Hill Carnival Access All Areas.

By Joe Cox Published
The original 1000 units have sold out but there will be 210 more all-black Technics SL-1210GAE record players available

By Joe Cox Published
The quality vs convenience debate is an obvious one, but there are plenty more reasons why a hi-fi system might make more sense for you than a wireless speaker.

By Joe Cox Last updated
There are seven new LG soundbars in total, from affordable wireless models to top-of-the-range Dolby Atmos speakers.
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