
Joe Cox
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

User review competition: £3500+ of Award-winning products up for grabs!
By Joe Cox published
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Apple hi-res audio rumours return for 2016
By Joe Cox published
It's not the first time we've seen rumours about Apple and hi-res music, and it probably won't be the last...

LG to launch wireless soundbars and all-in-one systems at CES 2016
By Joe Cox published
CES is a matter of weeks away and, as is customary, the first new products are breaking cover ahead of the official start to the show.

Tannoy reveals Eclipse and Mercury 7 budget speaker ranges
By Joe Cox published
The two new speaker ranges will be given an official UK launch at the Bristol Show in 2016 but they should be in shops by the end of this year.

Qobuz goes into receivership – but hopes to be rescued by one of two potential buyers
By Joe Cox published
The French lossless streaming service has slipped into receivership, but the company says there are two offers for the business on the table which could save it.

BBC iPlayer launches on Apple TV
By Joe Cox published
The BBC has confirmed that its hugely-popular iPlayer service has finally landed on Apple TV

Maiden Audio: Iron Maiden and Onkyo 'ED-PH0N3S' now on sale
By Joe Cox published
It's not just rappers that can put their name to audio products: British heavy metal band Iron Maiden has partnered with Onkyo to launch a range of headphones.

Dolby confirms 60-speaker Atmos system for Ministry of Sound
By Joe Cox published
The Atmos residency will see the famous nightclub use more than 60 speakers and 22 channels to deliver music mixed in Dolby Atmos for a series of shows beginning in January 2016.

Rdio to shut down as Pandora buys "key assets" for $75 million
By Joe Cox published
The streaming landscape looks set to claim another victim following the acquisition of Rdio by US streaming radio giant, Pandora.

BBC launches download store for 60 years of BBC programmes
By Joe Cox published
The BBC Store launches today and allows you to pay to download individual shows and complete series, from never-before-seen content to classic series and the very latest episodes of your favourite BBC shows.

The best stereo amplifiers on the market, from £200 to £2000
By Joe Cox published
A stereo amplifier is the powerhouse of any good hi-fi separates system and we picked out four of the best to be on the receiving end of a 2015 What Hi-Fi? Award.

Sonos announces BBC Radio fix, reveals podcast plans
By Joe Cox published
Sonos has announced a software update to support HLS streaming, which will improve BBC Radio audio quality and resolve issues around content restrictions.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2015 winners revealed
By Joe Cox published
There are 104 Best Buy winners across 26 categories, recognising the standout hi-fi, home cinema and portable products of the year.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2015 winners to be revealed tonight!
By Joe Cox published
Our annual reveal of the best tech products of the year takes place this evening...

3D sound format approved for TV and radio broadcasts
By Joe Cox published
Following in the three-dimensional footsteps of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, a new audio format means 3D audio could also soon be part of your favourite TV and radio programmes.

Behind the scenes at the Dynaudio speaker factory
By Joe Cox published
How do you stand out in a crowded speaker market? Dynaudio thinks you do it by manufacturing pretty much every part of its speakers in-house at the company's HQ. We went to take a look.

B&O H7 headphones are wireless with touch sensitive controls
By Joe Cox published
The new Bang & Olufsen H7 headphones join the B&O Play range and sit between the wired B&O H6 and flagship B&O H8 earphones.

Quad reveals Artera Play and Artera Stereo: "Classics for the modern age"
By Joe Cox published
Two brand new products from Quad aim to combine the hi-fi brand's arguably unrivalled heritage with the latest audio electronics.

9 things to expect from the new Dynaudio
By Joe Cox published
Dynaudio has big plans for the future, following a takeover that has brought fresh investment and management changes. We travelled to Denmark to find out more.

Audeze launches flagship LCD-4 headphones and King amp
By Joe Cox published
The $3995 LCD-4 headphones aim to set a new benchmark for the high-end headphone brand, while the King amp is launching with an Indiegogo campaign and aims to be the "best headphone amp available".

Sonos reveals new Play:5 speaker and Trueplay audio tuning
By Joe Cox published
The new Sonos Play:5 wireless speaker is a complete redesign, with a new style to better match the rest of the family, and new features to set it apart from its predecessor.

How to turn off automatic renewal on Apple Music
By Joe Cox published
If you signed up for your free three-month Apple Music trial around the time of launch, then your paid subscription is about to start...

Star Wars Ultimate editions bring soundtracks to vinyl and high-def download
By Joe Cox published
Sony Classical is releasing three 'Ultimate' editions of the Star Wars soundtrack, including a six-strong vinyl release featuring original artwork and a "high-definition" download package.
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