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 Published
The iPhone 12 rumour mill is stepping up a gear, and there's news on a familiar design as well a prototype foldable iPhone.

By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts Last updated
Bowers & Wilkins and the parent company to Denon, Marantz and Polk Audio are in talks to consolidate their offerings...

By Tom Parsons, Joe Cox Published
Make the most of Google’s streaming tech with our essential guide.

By Joe Cox Last updated
England is coming out of lockdown slowly, with non-essential shops permitted to open from Monday, including some hi-fi favourites.

By Joe Cox Published
We welcome improvements to sound quality, of course, but is the appearance of Dolby Atmos in soundbars, phones and other kit watering down the message?

By Joe Cox Published
The organisers of CES have said planning is underway for 2021 and they include an in-person event as well as more virtual sessions.

By Joe Cox Last updated
The new Technics amplifier is scheduled to launch by the end of 2020 and is described as a "typical Technics amplifier".

By Joe Cox Last updated
Some of the biggest names in high-end audio, all under one roof. We found out how that works and what's coming next.

By Joe Cox Published
From the McIntosh family in the US, but designed and built in Japan, comes the Sumiko Songbird high-end moving coil cartridge

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The striking design is built from more than 65kg of aluminium and promises to be the "most complete and powerful digital loudspeaker" ever built for the home.

By Joe Cox Published
With new Sonos products on the way, there's a chance to save on the excellent Play:5 multi-room speaker

By Joe Cox Published
This weekend was the original Record Store Day date, and there's still a way to celebrate vinyl and support record shops.

By Joe Cox Published
There are deals on Amazon's Fire TV sticks, the Echo Dot, Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8.

By Joe Cox Published
More time at home? More time to get the record collection in order, as the Discogs vinyl database ports record submissions

By Joe Cox Published
From house and techno to drum and bass, here's our pick of some of the best dance music tracks to test your system.

By Joe Cox Published
After the EU commissioner asked for Netflix's help during the coronavirus pandemic, the streaming giant has responded.

By Joe Cox Published
Microsoft has reverted back to "Holiday 2020" for the Xbox Series X release date, having briefly posted "Thanksgiving 2020" on the official Xbox website.

By Joe Cox Last updated
Coronavirus disease has claimed another event, with Record Store Day 2020 officially delayed until June.

By Joe Cox Last updated
The biggest high-end hi-fi event in Europe, and arguably in the world, has been cancelled.

By Joe Cox Published
B&W remains bullish about the company's overall performance as statement confirms leadership changes.

By Joe Cox Last updated
The Rega System One will cost £999 for a turntable, amplifier, speakers and even cables.

By Joe Cox Published
Gideon Yu, who headed-up the recent Eva Automation, has resigned from his role at B&W, along with the recently-appointed CEO.

By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts Published
Bristol Hi-Fi Show It was another busy Bristol Hi-Fi Show with plenty of product launches to report on and some impressive demo rooms.
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