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

Technics confirms there won't be a cheaper SL-1200 turntable
By Joe Cox last updated
The SL-1200/1210 MK7 is as cheap as the company can go but a new hi-fi turntable could be on the way.

iPhone 12 leaks promise familiar design but a foldable future
By Joe Cox published
The iPhone 12 rumour mill is stepping up a gear, and there's news on a familiar design as well a prototype foldable iPhone.

Bowers & Wilkins set to be acquired by Sound United
By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts last updated
Bowers & Wilkins and the parent company to Denon, Marantz and Polk Audio are in talks to consolidate their offerings...

What is Google Chromecast? Which apps and products are supported?
By Tom Parsons, Joe Cox published
Make the most of Google’s streaming tech with our essential guide.

Dolby Atmos is everywhere, and that's not necessarily a good thing
By Joe Cox published
We welcome improvements to sound quality, of course, but is the appearance of Dolby Atmos in soundbars, phones and other kit watering down the message?

CES 2021 to proceed as scheduled with "in-person event"
By Joe Cox published
The organisers of CES have said planning is underway for 2021 and they include an in-person event as well as more virtual sessions.

Technics teases SU-R1000 Reference Class integrated amplifier
By Joe Cox last updated
The new Technics amplifier is scheduled to launch by the end of 2020 and is described as a "typical Technics amplifier".

Harman Luxury Audio: the home of high-end audio?
By Joe Cox last updated
Some of the biggest names in high-end audio, all under one roof. We found out how that works and what's coming next.

Sumiko Songbird cartridge promises finer details from your vinyl
By Joe Cox published
From the McIntosh family in the US, but designed and built in Japan, comes the Sumiko Songbird high-end moving coil cartridge

Beolab 90 is Bang & Olufsen's striking 90th anniversary speaker
By Joe Cox last updated
The striking design is built from more than 65kg of aluminium and promises to be the "most complete and powerful digital loudspeaker" ever built for the home.

Record Store Day launches #RSDFillTheGap vinyl campaign
By Joe Cox published
This weekend was the original Record Store Day date, and there's still a way to celebrate vinyl and support record shops.

Discogs reports record numbers as people stay home and catalogue their vinyl
By Joe Cox published
More time at home? More time to get the record collection in order, as the Discogs vinyl database ports record submissions

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.
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