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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 Presidents' Day sale 4K TV deals 2020

By Joe Cox Published 17 February 20

Deals The best 4K TV deals in the Presidents' Day sale, featuring TV deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and more.

Deals

ISE 2020: all the news and highlights

By Joe Cox Published 14 February 20

ISE 2020 We're on the ground at ISE 2020 in Amsterdam to bring you all the news and pictures from the world's biggest pro AV show.

ISE 2020

ISE 2020: Dali showcases Rubicon 2 C active system and in-wall speakers

By Joe Cox Published 14 February 20

We spotted Dali's latest active wireless speakers on display at the ISE show in Amsterdam.

Hi-Fi Speakers

The Funktion One F5 is company's smallest ever speaker

By Joe Cox Published 12 February 20

A new compact speaker from the pro audio veterans, the F5 is just under 24cm tall and has an angled design for desktop use

Speakers

ISE 2020: Audio Pro adds SP-3 to custom install speaker range

By Joe Cox Published 12 February 20

The latest addition to the Audio Pro Business range sports a robust design and integrated mount.

Wireless Speakers

ISE 2020: Elac showcases Debut Reference, Vertex 2 speakers and more

By Joe Cox Published 12 February 20

Elac has new consumer and custom install speakers and amplifiers on display at ISE in Amsterdam.

Speakers

Naim adds Control4 support to Mu-so and Uniti streaming systems

Naim adds Control4 support to Mu-so, Uniti and ND streamers

By Joe Cox Published 11 February 20

You can now get full Control4 support across a range of Naim network music players.

Music Streamers

Samsung now has a 583-inch 8K version of The Wall

ISE 2020: Samsung now has a 583-inch 8K microLED version of The Wall

By Joe Cox Published 11 February 20

Samsung is expanding its display offering at ISE 2020, with a huge 8K microLED modular screen and 8K QLED screens.

Televisions

ISE 2020: Devialet launches Phantom Reactor Custom surround sound system

By Joe Cox Published 11 February 20

Now you can have a 5-speaker Devialet home cinema system, complete with all the necessary custom install connectivity.

Wireless Speakers

ISE 2020: Sonus Faber showcases Gravis III subwoofer, Palladio 5 speakers

By Joe Cox Published 11 February 20

The high-end Italian speaker manufacturer is launching a new sub inside an 11.2-channel, McIntosh-powered demo room.

Speakers

LG pulls out of ISE and MWC due to coronavirus

By Joe Cox Published 6 February 20

The Korean giant has pulled out of two big European tech conferences

Tech Events

T+A reveals Solitaire P "planar-magnetostatic" high-end headphones

T+A launches ultra high-end Solitaire P headphones and HA 200 headphone amp

By Joe Cox Published 31 January 20

The high-end electrostatic specialist has revealed its first headphones and headphone amplifier/DAC.

Headphones

Apple posts record results thanks to AirPods and iPhone

Apple posts record results thanks to iPhone and AirPods

By Joe Cox Published 29 January 20

Another record quarter for Apple, thanks to sales of the iPhone 11, AirPods and Apple Watch in particular.

Smartphones

Super Bowl TV bargain! Save $800 on LG 4K OLED

Super Bowl TV bargains! Save up to $800 on LG 4K OLED TVs

By Joe Cox Published 23 January 20

A Super Bowl special TV deal will see you save big on this five-star 55-inch LG OLED, which is now almost half price.

Televisions

Samsung Galaxy S20 leak confirms no headphone jack, 120 Hz display

Samsung Galaxy S20 leak confirms 120Hz display and no headphone jack

By Joe Cox Published 15 January 20

A fresh leak of Samsung's new flagship phone confirms the Galaxy S20 will finally ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Smartphones

The best products of CES 2020: TVs, headphones, speakers and more

Best of CES 2020: TVs, headphones, speakers and more

By Joe Cox Published 10 January 20

ces 2020 The best CES 2020 products, featuring 8K TVs, wireless earbuds, Dolby Atmos speakers and a surround sound car.

ces 2020

Esoteric N-01XD is a network DAC with DSD and MQA support

By Joe Cox Last updated 8 January 20

ces 2020 High-end digital audio at CES 2020

ces 2020

5 key highlights from Samsung at CES 2020

By Joe Cox Published 8 January 20

ces 2020 From making 8K TV a realistic proposition to delivering better TV sound.

ces 2020

Now you can have Alexa inside your Lamborghini

By Joe Cox Published 7 January 20

ces 2020 Lamborghini is the first car manufacturer to feature Amazon Alexa in-car control, as seen in the Huracán EVO at CES 2020

ces 2020

TEAC reveals PE-505 phono preamplifier at CES 2020

By Joe Cox Published 7 January 20

ces 2020 It might just be the first dedicated TEAC phono preamplifier we've seen.

ces 2020