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

BBC 4K iPlayer: everything we know about UHD on the BBC
By Joe Cox published
4K Ultra HD video content is now being streamed by the BBC but it's a case of slow and steady when it comes to content.

AirPlay 2 update brings multi-room streaming to KEF LSX speakers
By Joe Cox published
AirPlay 2 brings enhanced functionality to the KEF wireless music system.

Apple reportedly set to kill iTunes
By Joe Cox published
Apple will reportedly close iTunes in favour of dedicated apps on Mac for Music, Podcasts and TV.

Bose adds Google Assistant voice control to speakers and soundbars
By Joe Cox published
A software update will bring Google Assistant to the Bose Home Speaker 500, plus the Bose Soundbar 500 and 700.

KLH speaker brand reborn and heading to Europe
By Joe Cox published
The classic American brand is in the hands of new owners, and has a fresh range of speakers and headphones.

Sound United to acquire Onkyo and Pioneer consumer audio divisions
By Joe Cox published
The parent company of Denon and Marantz looks set to add Onkyo and Pioneer to its portfolio.

Richer Sounds founder hands control of business to employees
By Joe Cox published
Julian Richer is stepping back from the day-to-day running of the business and creating an Employee Ownership Trust.

High End Munich 2019: Show report and pictures
By Joe Cox published
From the sublime to the ridiculous, the High End show in Munich was a happy place for lovers of outlandish hi-fi.

iFi Aurora is a bamboo and aluminium streaming system
By Joe Cox published
The Aurora even comes with room correction using six microphones and ultrasonic sound.

Wharfedale Evo 4 promise evolution of affordable hi-fi speakers
By Joe Cox published
Sitting above the legendary Diamond range, the new Evo 4 range aim to set a new bar at a budget price.

Wharfedale's flagship Elysian speakers set for August release
By Joe Cox published
The Elysian speakers sport eye-catching AMT tweeters.

High End Munich: Audio-Technica AT-OC9X is an update to a classic cartridge
By Joe Cox published
The Audio-Technica AT-OC9X is the fourth generation model of the company's long-running cartridge series.

How to watch 4K video online and on TV
By Becky Roberts, Joe Cox published
Updated 4K content can now be found on BBC iPlayer, Amazon, Netflix and YouTube, 4K Blu-ray discs, and more.

Piega: Putting premium Swiss ribbon speakers on the map
By Joe Cox published
Features We visited Piega’s Zurich HQ to see how its ultra-high-end speakers are made

B&W Formation promises true hi-fi sound from a wireless multi-room system
By Joe Cox published
Wireless multi-room sound "without compromise" is the promise of the five-strong B&W Formation range.

Record Store Day 2019: A week of special features and reviews
By Joe Cox published
Record Store Day From the history of the turntable to how to get the best vinyl sound, this week we're celebrating the vinyl record.

Amazon deals: Save on Sony 4K TVs, Blu-ray players, soundbars
By Andy Madden, Joe Cox published
Deals You can make savings on a wide range of Sony products, including 4K TVs, to Blu-ray players, soundbars and more

Piega Premium Wireless offers hi-res streaming and high-end speakers
By Joe Cox published
There are three active speaker systems in the high-end company's first wireless range.

AKG releases K175, K245, K275 foldable studio headphones
By Joe Cox published
AKG aims for foldable, affordable, studio-quality headphones.

4K TV deal: Five-star 50-inch Philips TV now just £399
By Joe Cox published
Deals This Award-winning Philips TV is a budget bargain

Save up to £50 on Sonos Beam, Playbar and Playbase
By Joe Cox published
Deals You can save on Sonos speakers when you buy a new TV.

Klipsch updates classic horn speaker with La Scala AL5
By Joe Cox published
The "mini Klipschorn" combines a retro design with modern technology.

Now you can buy a vinyl record of complete silence
By Joe Cox published
Two sides of silence on translucent vinyl.
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