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

Pro-Ject launches X1 B and X2 B 'True Balanced Connection' turntables
By Joe Cox published
The Pro-Ject X1 B and X2 B are making their debut at High End in Munich

Andy Clough, 1962-2020
By Joe Cox last updated
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of our friend and colleague, Andy Clough.

The trouble with all-in-one turntables (and what to buy instead)
By Joe Cox published
You certainly can make listening to vinyl convenient nowadays, but there's only so much you should compromise.

I watched a 4K Blu-ray for the first time in years – and was left disappointed
By Joe Cox published
Does an Ultra HD Blu-ray still deliver a better viewing experience than Netflix?

15 of the best documentaries on Netflix UK
By Jonathan Evans last updated
Finding yourself with more time in front of the TV? Here's our pick of the best Netflix documentaries to keep you entertained.

How to set up an outdoor projector cinema system in your garden
By Dan Sung published
Our handy guide to turning your garden or outside space into a summer big-screen cinema with a projector.

Want the best cheap iPhone deal? It isn’t the new iPhone SE 3 (2022)
By Joe Cox last updated
The new iPhone SE looks like a bargain compared to many flagship phones but if you want a cheap iPhone, we think there are arguably better options.

Building a hi-fi system? Don't forget this crucial element (which so many people do)
By Joe Cox published
You should spend around 10% of your overall budget on this crucial aspect of any hi-fi system.

We bought the best-selling headphones on Amazon for £5 and here's our verdict
By Joe Cox published
Some of the best-selling headphones on Amazon are incredibly cheap earbuds from China. Are they as good as some people say?

Tidal tips: how to download music, play it offline, and more
By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts published
Make the utmost use of your subscription to our favourite music streaming service...

The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best tech products of the 2010s
By Joe Cox last updated
This instalment of the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame features the most influential products since 2010...

Inside the Bowers & Wilkins factory to see the new 800 D4 speakers
By Joe Cox published
We took a tour of B&W's factory in Worthing, England to see the latest 800 Series Diamond speakers being manufactured.

Build your own speaker stack with Soundots modular speakers
By Joe Cox last updated
Here's one way to have a speaker for every occasion...

Ultra HD Blu-ray: everything you need to know
By Joe Cox, Mary Stone published
Ultra HD Blu-ray is the ultimate in AV performance. But what's so great about it? What equipment do you need? And what films can you watch? Read on...

DTS:X: what is it? How can you get it?
By Joe Cox published
DTS returned to cinema sound after more than two decades with DTS:X, an object-based sound technology that’s a successor to DTS HD and a rival to Dolby Atmos.

New iPod Touch is cheaper, faster and has more storage
By Joe Cox last updated
Apple has released the first new iPod Touch in four years, sporting a lower price, 256GB memory and new features.

Apple Music Hi-Res Lossless won't work on iPhone (natively), AirPods or HomePod
By Joe Cox published
Apple's ultimate audio quality option isn't compatible with the firm's flagship products.

22 of the best tracks for testing dynamics, rhythm and timing
By Joe Cox, Mary Stone published
From Pixies to Radiohead, The Dead Weather to Soulwax, this selection of test tracks will challenge your system to sound its best.

Samsung's latest Galaxy Book laptops deliver OLED, HDR and Dolby Atmos
By Joe Cox published
The new Galaxy Book series is designed for mobility and aims to be as thin as a smartphone and as powerful as a PC.

Spotify HiFi is missing something – but will it matter?
By Joe Cox published
Spotify HiFi is set to launch later this year, but with something missing from the spec sheet, the competition is already one step ahead.

Jack Dorsey's Square acquires Tidal majority stake for $297 million
By Joe Cox last updated
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter and Square CEO, is promising to make the streaming economy work for artists.

14 of the best documentaries on Amazon Prime Video
By Joe Cox published
A selection of the best documentaries on Prime Video to inspire, entertain and expand your mind.

Sonos adds new artist stations and music shows to Sonos Radio
By Joe Cox published
D’Angelo, FKA twigs, Björk and The Chemical Brothers are all coming to Sonos Radio HD, and there are new additions to the Sonos Sound System.
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