Latest articles by Joe Cox
I switched my old Sonos Playbar for the Arc soundbar – but 24 hours later the Arc was back in the box
Careful what you wish for – newer isn't always better
5 mistakes to avoid when setting up your record player
A little knowledge goes a long way
The 10 most valuable records sold on Discogs last month
From the Fab Four to far more obscure choices, and even a vinyl record pressed with the artist's tears
Best budget hi-fi speakers 2025: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested
Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.
7 tracks we've been enjoying in our test rooms over the past month
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
Is it it worth going to the cinema in the age of streaming?
Which Sonos speaker should you buy in 2025?
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
It seems Spotify is having playback issues
Best multi-room speakers 2025: whole-home wireless speakers tried and tested
Best Buys Kiss those cables goodbye and start your whole home sound system with one of these excellent multi-room speakers.
Best multi-room wireless systems 2025: all tested by expert reviewers
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.
Best Elac speakers 2025: tested and reviewed by our experts
The best Elac speakers we've heard deliver maximum performance for minimum money. Here are our favourites.
19 of the best Bowers and Wilkins products of all time
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
This genre-spanning selection of brilliant basslines will find out just how good your system is at handling bass.
Should you buy a TCL TV? Our verdict on TCL, Roku TVs and more
Updated TCL 4K TVs can be super-cheap, but should you buy one if there's a good deal to be had? Read on for some sage advice...
Should you buy a Hisense TV in 2025? The best models worth considering
Does a Hisense 4K TV represent good value? Or should you be looking elsewhere for a TV bargain?
Best wireless earbuds deals 2024: lowest prices ever for five-star Bose, Sony and more
We've highlighted the biggest and best price drops on some fantastic pairs of true wireless earbuds.
The 16 best Cyber Monday headphones deals still live
You can still get lowest-ever prices on AirPods, Sony headphones, Bose and more
Cyber Monday UK deals 2024: hi-fi, home cinema, speakers, headphones and more
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday 2024 is upon us, with fresh prices drops on our favourite products.
Not a typo! You can still save £520 (!) on these hi-fi headphones with this Cyber Monday deal
There is a new low price on the excellent Focal Elegia headphones
The best Black Friday 2024 UK deals: LG OLEDs, Sony headphones, soundbars, speakers and more
Black Friday The Black Friday sales are up to full speed and our team of experts is bringing you only the best deals.
Don't buy the Beats Studio Pro this Black Friday – get these five-star headphones instead
Amazon is offering a huge discount on the Beats Studio Pro in its Black Friday sale but we think there are better options
I'm a tech expert who has covered every Black Friday and these are the 14 best hi-fi, headphone and home cinema deals
20 years of tech journalism means I know a good Black Friday deal when I see one – and these are my picks for 2024.
No, it's not Black Friday today – but here's why you should shop today instead
You'd be forgiven for thinking the big day had already arrived as many top-rated products have dropped to their lowest-ever price.
