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

Bose Portable Home Speaker promises class-leading 360-degree sound
By Joe Cox published
The new Bose Bluetooth speaker promises class-leading sound, plus Alexa, Google Assistant, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect

Disney Plus global launch won't include UK
By Joe Cox published
The Disney Plus streaming service will launch in five countries initially – but not the UK.

Save 56% on Philips SHP9500 over-ear headphones
By Joe Cox published
A better-than-half-price headphone bargain on these open-back, over-ear headphones.

BT Sport Ultimate will deliver HDR football... but only on phones and tablets
By Joe Cox published
BT's new home of Ultra HD sport is BT Sport Ultimate but HDR video will only be available on phones and tablets.

BT Sport Ultimate offers 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos
By Joe Cox published
BT's new home of all things Ultra HD sport is BT Sport Ultimate and it's launching in time for the new football season.

Should you buy the Samsung HW-M360 wireless soundbar?
By Joe Cox published
deals Everything you need to know about this Samsung wireless soundbar and all the best alternatives on the market.

8K TV: the good, the bad, and why it's coming sooner than you think
By Joe Cox published
Here's how and why 8K TV adoption looks set to happen faster than you might think.

Samsung says its QLED TVs should be scanned for viruses "every few weeks"
By Joe Cox published
Samsung suggested in a tweet that you should regularly run a virus-checker on your TV – and then changed its mind.

Samsung predicts fast 8K TV adoption driven by 5G networks
By Joe Cox published
The move to 8K will be "shorter and sweeter", with 5G network speeds seen as a key factor for the spread of 8K video.

Audio Analogue adds to Anniversary line with Bellini and Donizetti amplifiers
By Joe Cox published
The high-end Italian hi-fi company is expanding its range of electronics with a preamp and power amplifier.

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.

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