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

20 of the best dance and electronic music tracks to test speakers
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.

Netflix to lower streaming quality in Europe to reduce internet traffic
By Joe Cox published
After the EU commissioner asked for Netflix's help during the coronavirus pandemic, the streaming giant has responded.

Microsoft retracts its own Xbox Series X release date confirmation
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.

Record Store Day 2020 postponed until June due to coronavirus
By Joe Cox last updated
Coronavirus disease has claimed another event, with Record Store Day 2020 officially delayed until June.

High End Munich 2020 show cancelled due to coronavirus
By Joe Cox last updated
The biggest high-end hi-fi event in Europe, and arguably in the world, has been cancelled.

Bowers & Wilkins confirms restructure and Eva Automation split
By Joe Cox published
B&W remains bullish about the company's overall performance as statement confirms leadership changes.

The Rega System One is an easy all-in-one vinyl solution
By Joe Cox last updated
The Rega System One will cost £999 for a turntable, amplifier, speakers and even cables.

Bowers & Wilkins CEO resigns, restructuring expert appointed
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.

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2020 report: all the news and highlights
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.

Leema Acoustics to demo Pulse IV and Stream IV at Bristol Hi-Fi Show
By Joe Cox published
Bristol Hi-Fi Show The products, in various incarnations, have been part of the Welsh company's line-up for almost two decades.

ISE 2020: NAD showcases flagship M33 streamer and T 778 AV receiver
By Joe Cox last updated
Two big NAD products are on the way, with the T 778 holding equal appeal for the custom install and consumer markets.

JBL to showcase L82 Classic speakers at Bristol Hi-Fi Show
By Joe Cox published
Bristol Hi-Fi Show A UK premiere for the UK's premier hi-fi show, the L82 Classic speakers are based on the bigger brother, L100.

ISE 2020: all the news and highlights
By Joe Cox published
ISE 2020 We're on the ground at ISE 2020 in Amsterdam to bring you all the news and pictures from the world's biggest pro AV show.

ISE 2020: Dali showcases Rubicon 2 C active system and in-wall speakers
By Joe Cox published
We spotted Dali's latest active wireless speakers on display at the ISE show in Amsterdam.

The Funktion One F5 is company's smallest ever speaker
By Joe Cox published
A new compact speaker from the pro audio veterans, the F5 is just under 24cm tall and has an angled design for desktop use

ISE 2020: Audio Pro adds SP-3 to custom install speaker range
By Joe Cox published
The latest addition to the Audio Pro Business range sports a robust design and integrated mount.

ISE 2020: Elac showcases Debut Reference, Vertex 2 speakers and more
By Joe Cox published
Elac has new consumer and custom install speakers and amplifiers on display at ISE in Amsterdam.

Naim adds Control4 support to Mu-so, Uniti and ND streamers
By Joe Cox published
You can now get full Control4 support across a range of Naim network music players.

ISE 2020: Samsung now has a 583-inch 8K microLED version of The Wall
By Joe Cox published
Samsung is expanding its display offering at ISE 2020, with a huge 8K microLED modular screen and 8K QLED screens.

ISE 2020: Devialet launches Phantom Reactor Custom surround sound system
By Joe Cox published
Now you can have a 5-speaker Devialet home cinema system, complete with all the necessary custom install connectivity.

ISE 2020: Sonus Faber showcases Gravis III subwoofer, Palladio 5 speakers
By Joe Cox published
The high-end Italian speaker manufacturer is launching a new sub inside an 11.2-channel, McIntosh-powered demo room.

LG pulls out of ISE and MWC due to coronavirus
By Joe Cox published
The Korean giant has pulled out of two big European tech conferences

T+A launches ultra high-end Solitaire P headphones and HA 200 headphone amp
By Joe Cox published
The high-end electrostatic specialist has revealed its first headphones and headphone amplifier/DAC.
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