Latest articles by Joe Cox
Spotify prices are going up again – but I think we should be paying more
The streaming model still seems like an outrageously good deal to me – but the sums don’t add up for artists.
The surprising new album that every audiophile should listen to this weekend
Do you avoid chart-topping pop music? You might be missing a trick.
PMC's 21-speaker Dolby Atmos system is the ultimate argument for spatial audio
High End Munich and PMC have delivered a stunning Dolby Atmos system worth €300,000 – and it might just change your mind on music in spatial audio.
I listened to the £1900 Meridian Ellipse wireless speaker – and you should too
Meridian has announced its first wireless DSP streaming speaker and it's quite something.
The What Hi-Fi? team on the first vinyl records they ever bought
As we celebrate Record Store Day 2024 today, team What Hi-Fi? recalls the first time they spent their own money on a vinyl record.
60 of the best hi-fi albums for audiophiles
Something old, something new, but all these albums deliver great music alongside excellent production.
12 of the best British indie and alternative tracks to test your hi-fi system
We've rounded up our favourite British indie and alternative tracks that we use to test hi-fi kit and headphones
12 of the best British stereo amplifiers of all time
British Hi-Fi Week A selection of our favourite amplifiers to have deserved a place as the beating heart of your hi-fi.
14 best grunge tracks to test your hi-fi system
Dig out that flannel and put your hi-fi system through its paces with our playlist of favourite grunge test tracks.
These are the wireless headphones I'm recommending to everyone this Christmas
If you're in the market for a brilliant pair of noise-cancelling, wireless headphones or earbuds, then look no further.
Yes, we think you should buy Sony wireless earbuds instead of AirPods this Cyber Monday
Deals You could follow the crowd and buy a pair of AirPods but we think there are better, and often cheaper, options.
Forget Amazon on Cyber Monday, these are the 13 best hi-fi deals from independent retailers
Deals Yes, Amazon has thousands of Cyber Monday deals but for serious hi-fi savings you're better off at the specialist retailers.
I've covered every Cyber Monday – and these are the 20 best tech deals
Deals Cyber Monday means the deals keep on coming and I've picked out 20 of the best offers on five-star tech products, from soundbars to wireless earbuds.
Missed Black Friday? The Sony WF-C700N are still just £75 thanks to Cyber Monday
Deals These Sony wireless earbuds were already our Product of the Year and amazing value –but Cyber Monday just made things better.
Shh! We've been told about "secret" Black Friday deals on five-star products
Deals We've had a tip-off about four of the hottest Black Friday deals for hi-fi and home cinema fans.
You could save 51% on Beats headphones this Black Friday – but we have a better idea!
Deals "They were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should..."
Readers’ Award 2023: Cambridge Audio MXN10 raises the budget streamer bar
Readers of What Hi-Fi? voted for this brilliant budget streamer in their droves as their favourite product of this year...
How to use our AI chatbot to find the best early Black Friday deals
Take the hard work out of finding the best Black Friday deals by letting our AI bot find the best deals for you.
Sonos: everything you need to know
Updated What is Sonos? How does Sonos work? And what's the best way to build a wireless multi-room Sonos system? Allow us to explain the Sonos speaker ecosystem...
19 of the best hip-hop albums to test your speakers
From Dr. Dre to DJ Shadow, Kanye West to Kendrick Lamar, a selection of the best hip-hop albums to show-off your music system.
Multi-room audio systems: everything you need to know
It's easier than ever to fill your home with music, thanks to a variety of audio products that can unite to form feature-packed, voice-controlled multi-room music systems.
How to get the best Prime Day deals without paying for Amazon Prime
Deals Amazon Prime Day 2023: You can get free access to Amazon's members-only Prime Day deals with this simple trick.
9 of the best music documentaries to watch this weekend (Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video)
Banish your Glastonbury blues by streaming a brilliant music documentary this weekend.
