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

19 of the best Bowers and Wilkins products of all time
By Joe Cox last updated
The British speaker company's history is littered with iconic product ranges, such as Nautilus, Diamond and Zeppelin.

Best budget hi-fi speakers 2025: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.

29 of the best tracks for testing bass
By Joe Cox last updated
This genre-spanning selection of brilliant basslines will find out just how good your system is at handling bass.

Best multi-room speakers 2025: whole-home wireless speakers tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Kiss those cables goodbye and start your whole home sound system with one of these excellent multi-room speakers.

Best multi-room wireless systems 2025: all tested by expert reviewers
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Want to play all the music in the world at the touch of a button, all around your home? You want a wireless multi-room system.

Should you buy a TCL TV? Our verdict on TCL, Roku TVs and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Updated TCL 4K TVs can be super-cheap, but should you buy one if there's a good deal to be had? Read on for some sage advice...

Should you buy a Hisense TV in 2025? The best models worth considering
By Lewis Empson last updated
Does a Hisense 4K TV represent good value? Or should you be looking elsewhere for a TV bargain?

Best wireless earbuds deals 2024: lowest prices ever for five-star Bose, Sony and more
By Andy Madden last updated
We've highlighted the biggest and best price drops on some fantastic pairs of true wireless earbuds.

The 16 best Cyber Monday headphones deals still live
By Joe Cox published
You can still get lowest-ever prices on AirPods, Sony headphones, Bose and more

Cyber Monday UK deals 2024: hi-fi, home cinema, speakers, headphones and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday 2024 is upon us, with fresh prices drops on our favourite products.

Not a typo! You can still save £520 (!) on these hi-fi headphones with this Cyber Monday deal
By Becky Roberts published
There is a new low price on the excellent Focal Elegia headphones

The best Black Friday 2024 UK deals: LG OLEDs, Sony headphones, soundbars, speakers and more
By Andy Madden, Joe Svetlik last updated
Black Friday The Black Friday sales are up to full speed and our team of experts is bringing you only the best deals.

Don't buy the Beats Studio Pro this Black Friday – get these five-star headphones instead
By Joe Cox published
Amazon is offering a huge discount on the Beats Studio Pro in its Black Friday sale but we think there are better options

I'm a tech expert who has covered every Black Friday and these are the 14 best hi-fi, headphone and home cinema deals
By Joe Cox published
20 years of tech journalism means I know a good Black Friday deal when I see one – and these are my picks for 2024.

No, it's not Black Friday today – but here's why you should shop today instead
By Joe Cox published
You'd be forgiven for thinking the big day had already arrived as many top-rated products have dropped to their lowest-ever price.

"Pleasingly mature" Q Acoustics speakers win our Readers Award 2024, as voted by you
By Joe Cox published
The Readers’ Award allows you to vote for your favourite product of the year from our shortlist.

The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best hi-fi and home cinema products of all time
By Joe Cox last updated
Updated The best What Hi-Fi? products of all time, from turntables to speakers to televisions.

The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best tech products of the 2020s
By Joe Cox, Joe Svetlik last updated
The latest instalment of the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame features the most influential products since 2020...

Which Sonos speaker should you buy in 2025?
By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts last updated
Got your heart set on a Sonos speaker or soundbar but not sure which product is right for you? Here's our guide to help you decide.

Best Elac speakers 2025: tested and reviewed by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The best Elac speakers we've heard deliver maximum performance for minimum money. Here are our favourites.

I've covered every Prime Day and these are the 9 best hi-fi, headphone and home cinema deals still live today
By Joe Cox last updated
Many of the best Prime Day deals have now ended but we've found a few remaining deals on TVs, turntables, soundbars and more.

The best Day 2 October Prime Day headphones and wireless earbuds deals
By Joe Cox last updated
Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is live until the end of Wednesday and there are fresh price drops on earbuds and headphones.

5 new dance music albums that every audiophile should listen to this weekend
By Joe Cox published
A selection of excellent electronic albums to give your hi-fi system a workout.
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