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

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.

Here's how the Apple AirPods Max price makes perfect sense
By Becky Roberts, Joe Cox last updated
The price of the Apple AirPods Max over-ear headphones seems expensive... until you consider what's on offer.

Watch the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 event
By Joe Cox last updated
We revealed our Products of the Year, highlighted all the Best Buy winners, and announced five special Awards.

The final Record Store Day 2020 drop is this weekend
By Joe Cox published
Record Store Day 2020 takes the form of three drops of limited edition vinyl records, the third of which is this Saturday.

iPhone 12 launch: all the Apple Event news as it happened
By Joe Cox last updated
The new iPhone 12 is official, joined by an iPhone 12 mini, new Pro phones and a compact (and cheap) HomePod mini.

Sound United completes acquisition of Bowers & Wilkins
By Joe Cox published
Originally announced in June, the deal has now been completed

Apple confirms iPhone 12 launch event for 13th October
By Joe Cox published
The next Apple event is official, with invites for a 13th October iPhone launch event arriving featuring the tagline, "Hi, Speed"

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2021 cancelled due to Covid-19
By Joe Cox published
The continued uncertainty has forced the organisers to make the difficult decision, but there are plans for a virtual event.

Pixel 5 pre-orders go live with free Bose QC 35 II headphones offer
By Joe Cox last updated
You can bag a free pair of Bose wireless headphones when you pre-order a Google Pixel 5

12 of the best Pro-Ject turntables of all time
By Joe Cox last updated
Pro-Ject has made a habit of brilliant turntables and not just with entry-level excellence.

14 of the best live streams and online virtual concerts
By Joe Cox published
Get your live music fix with these online concerts, this weekend featuring the Notting Hill Carnival Access All Areas.

Technics releases 210 more SL-1210GAE limited edition turntables
By Joe Cox published
The original 1000 units have sold out but there will be 210 more all-black Technics SL-1210GAE record players available

7 reasons to buy a hi-fi system (and not a wireless speaker)
By Joe Cox published
The quality vs convenience debate is an obvious one, but there are plenty more reasons why a hi-fi system might make more sense for you than a wireless speaker.

LG's 2020 soundbars deliver Bluetooth, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
By Joe Cox last updated
There are seven new LG soundbars in total, from affordable wireless models to top-of-the-range Dolby Atmos speakers.

LG launches self-cleaning wireless earbuds with Meridian Audio
By Joe Cox published
LG’s industry-first UVnano case claims to eliminate bacteria and germs as the earbuds charge – and there's Meridian Audio, too.
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