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

CES 2020: Sorry, but we actually like this shower head with an Alexa speaker
By Joe Cox published
CES 2020 This smart shower is music (and water) to our ears.

Shure AONIC 215: wireless earbuds that double as wired earphones
By Joe Cox published
ces 2020 Shure has revealed its new AONIC range, featuring its first true wireless earbuds and new over-ear noise-cancelling cans.

Jabra launches Elite Active 75t wireless earbuds and Elite 45h on-ears at CES 2020
By Joe Cox published
CES 2020 There are a new pair of wireless earbuds designed for sport and fitness and a pair of wireless on-ear headphones.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note10 Lite deliver flagship on a budget
By Joe Cox published
CES 2020 Samsung has two affordable Galaxy phones for CES 2020, offering some of headline-grabbing specs from the S10

Samsung frameless 8K QLED TV leaks ahead of CES 2020
By Joe Cox published
CES 2020 Leaked images show Samsung's 2020 8K TV, the Q900T or Q950T, and a new soundbar, possibly the Q800T.

Sonos explains why 'Recycle Mode' bricks old speakers
By Joe Cox published
The way Sonos Recycle Mode works has come in for some negative press

100 years of hi-fi – and we’ve never had it so good
By Joe Cox last updated
Features The form and function of a hi-fi system may have changed but there's no need to compromise on quality or convenience in 2020.

Sky delays HDR video update until late 2020
By Joe Cox published
A Sky employee has posted on a community forum to confirm the HDR delay, claiming the broadcaster is focusing on other priorities.

Bowers & Wilkins to launch enhanced Home app for Formation range in 2020
By Joe Cox published
The updated Home app promises a better wireless streaming experience across the Formation speaker range.

Should you buy TaoTronics headphones? Are they any good?
By Andrew Murphy, Joe Cox published
Do TaoTronics headphones represent the good value they promise? And what are the cheapest TaoTronics deals?

The best TVs of the year, from 43-inch to 65-inch
By Joe Cox published
Awards 2019 Samsung takes the spoils but there are What Hi-Fi? Awards for LG, Panasonic and Sony, too.

Sony confirms PlayStation 5 will have a 4K Blu-ray player
By Joe Cox published
Sony has confirmed the name, release date and a little bit more on the eagerly-awaited PS5 console.

Sound United ends plan to buy Onkyo and Pioneer
By Joe Cox published
The owner of Denon and Marantz is no longer acquiring Onkyo and Pioneer.

Amazon launches Echo Studio speaker with Dolby Atmos
By Joe Cox published
Amazon takes aim at audiophiles with new Echo Studio speaker.

Huawei Vision is a 4K Quantum Dot TV packed full of AI
By Joe Cox published
The Huawei Vision TV comes in a choice of sizes from 55 to 85 inch, and offers a whole host of AI features.

Roon Nucleus and Nucleus+ get new look, new features
By Joe Cox published
If you're thinking about buying a Roon core to drive your system, you'll be glad to hear they've just had an upgrade.

CEDIA Expo 2019: news and highlights from the CEDIA show
By Joe Cox published
CEDIA Expo CEDIA Expo has returned to Denver, Colorado this year and is once again the place to be for the home-tech industry.

CEDIA 2019: GoldenEar reveals Bookshelf Reference X speakers
By Joe Cox published
cedia expo The BRX speakers feature a folded ribbon tweeter and are due on sale early 2020 at $699 each.

LG Transparent OLED brings the wow factor to CEDIA 2019
By Joe Cox published
cedia expo Take a closer look at LG's transparent OLED signage, because why not?

CEDIA Expo: LG launches HU70LA CineBeam LED 4K projector
By Joe Cox published
cedia expo The projector delivers 1500 Lumens and 150,000:1 contrast ratio, and supports voice control and HDR10 video.

Polk Audio showcases new Legend Series speaker range at CEDIA Expo
By Joe Cox published
cedia expo "The best speakers Polk has ever made" also have a height module option for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

CEDIA: Epson launches LS-500 4K ultra short-throw Laser Projection TV
By Joe Cox published
cedia expo Here's one way to get a big 4K HDR image from a short distance

Now you can have a $1 million 16K Sony Crystal LED display in your home
By Joe Cox published
cedia expo If you can afford it, and you have the space, this might just be the most jaw-dropping screen you can buy.
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