Harry McKerrell
Harry McKerrell is a senior staff writer at What Hi-Fi?. During his time at the publication, he has written countless news stories alongside features, advice and reviews of products ranging from floorstanding speakers and music streamers to over-ear headphones, wireless earbuds and portable DACs. He has covered launches from hi-fi and consumer tech brands, and major industry events including IFA, High End Munich and, of course, the Bristol Hi-Fi Show. When not at work he can be found playing hockey, practising the piano or trying to pet strangers' dogs.
Latest articles by Harry McKerrell

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: dates, tickets and what to expect
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
With only a handful of days to go, here are all the details for this year’s Bristol Hi-Fi Show

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2025 – tested by our in-house experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Leave the noisy world behind and immerse yourself in music with our expert pick of the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy...

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition
By Harry McKerrell published
The Pro Edition builds on the 2021 Zeppelin’s sonic performance with improved drive units and boosted streaming support, resulting in a wireless speaker that soars to delightful new heights.

Wharfedale's latest Heritage stereo speakers aim to excel across all music genres – but hurry, they're limited edition!
By Harry McKerrell published
The limited production Wharfedale Aston aim for serious sound in a small speaker, but only 500 pairs will be made.

Treat your hi-fi system to these 11 incredible albums celebrating their 30th birthday this year
By Harry McKerrell published
We've compiled 11 iconic albums from 1995 that are enjoying their 30th anniversary this year.

Audio-Technica's novel wireless headphones aim for high-quality audio and a comfortable fit wherever you go
By Harry McKerrell published
The ATH-CC500BT2 use cartilage conduction technology to transmit "high-quality" audio without the intrusion of in-ear buds.

The best AirPods alternatives 2025: choice pairs reviewed by our experts
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys AirPods are a great shout for anyone in Apple's ecosystem, but rival brands boast some excellent alternative models.

Beats' latest running headphones promise a lighter fit, improved sound and the brand's "best-ever" noise-cancelling
By Harry McKerrell published
Beats' sporty Powerbeats 2 offer a lighter weight, more features and can even double as a heart rate monitor.

These stunning five-star Dali wireless headphones omit one major feature – but don't suffer for it
By Harry McKerrell published
The Dali IO-8’s exceptional performance and decent usability pose an interesting question: do headphones really need an app after all?

Best AirPods Max alternatives 2025: amazing options picked by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys You don't need Apple's premium headphones to have a great wireless, noise-cancelling experience.

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.

I use this acclaimed album for testing all the time – you should use it to rock your system's world
By Harry McKerrell published
Drop your preconceptions about certain genres and dive into a test record that you might not have considered before.

Best Bose headphones 2025: noise-cancelling and wireless models tested by our experts
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Bose offers an impressive range of headphones, including noise-cancelling and Bluetooth earbuds and over-ears.

Best Apple iPod Touch alternatives 2025: budget and premium models tested by our experts
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys If you miss the iPod Touch or want to up your portable music player game, we've got plenty of iPod alternatives on this list...

AirPods Pro 3: release date rumours, price predictions, and 5 features we want
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Apple's next flagship earbuds are expected to arrive this year

Apple's latest patent teases major usability upgrades for the AirPods Pro line of wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell published
A recent filing at the U.S Patent and Trademark Office suggests that Apple is making significant improvements to its AirPods Pro line.

Best Bluetooth speakers 2025: tried and tested for every budget
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Looking for a Bluetooth speaker? These are the best home and portable speakers money can buy, from budget wonders to burly boomboxes.

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.

Best Sony headphones 2025: top pairs recommended by our expert reviews team
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys Sony has some truly remarkable headphones at its disposal – here are the best we've tested that you can buy.

Best Google Assistant speakers 2025: best Google smart speakers tested and rated
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Find your voice with our pick of the best speakers with Google Assistant for your home.

Getting into fitness? Save over £50 on Sony's stellar, super-secure sporty wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell published
If you're searching for some of the best sporting earbuds around, you could do far worse than the now-discounted Sony LinkBuds Fit.

Best DAB radios 2025: portable, Bluetooth and digital radio systems tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Want to get a whole host of tunes for free, over the airwaves and hiss-free? A digital DAB radio is a great shout.

AirPods Max 2: everything you need to know about the 2024 Apple headphones
By Becky Roberts, Harry McKerrell last updated
Updated Apple's second-gen over-ear headphones have been rumoured for years, and finally we have an update...
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