
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

Bowers & Wilkins has added stylish new colourways for two of its most popular pairs of wireless headphones
By Harry McKerrell published
Red-dy or not, there's new finishes for the Px7 S3 over-ears and Pi8 buds

Yamaha YH-4000
By Ketan Bharadia published
Yamaha’s YH-4000 open-back headphones are comfortable, well-made and set impressive sonic standards for the price.

Denon boasts that its first-ever Bluetooth turntable is "as stylish as it is capable" – but there's a catch
By Harry McKerrell published
Denon unleashes the DP-500BT Bluetooth spinner

Spotify's new 'Exclusive Mode' gives you "bit-perfect" playback from the Windows desktop app
By Harry McKerrell published
Good news for Windows users

Best over-ear headphones 2026: wired and wireless pairs tested by our in-house experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...

Best wireless speakers 2026: tried and tested by our expert team
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Whether you're spending big or currently coin conscious, these are the best wireless speakers on the market

Philips' do-it-all micro system boasts AirPlay 2 and Tidal Connect alongside a built-in CD player
By Harry McKerrell published
Also launching are the Fidelio L5 wireless ANC headphones

Activo's affordable wired buds feature a five-driver array for "full-bodied" bass and "articulate highs"
By Harry McKerrell published
Activo gives you the Scoop

Forget the Oscars, this wildly underrated western has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard
By Harry McKerrell published
The Wild West's best

They're here! The AirPods Max 2 have arrived, teasing improved ANC, better sound and a raft of cutting edge features
By Harry McKerrell published
The long wait is over!

Best Bluetooth speakers 2026: 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.

Cleer Audio's open earbuds are packed with features, including Dolby Atmos and THX spatial audio support
By Harry McKerrell published
The Arc 5 blend an open design with a bulging feature set

Focal has a new owner – and I'm worried and excited in equal measure
By Harry McKerrell published
Belgian firm Barco is set to take control of the brand

Onkyo, Ruark and Philips are all vying for desktop speaker supremacy – so which pair should you pick?
By Harry McKerrell published
It's Philips vs Onkyo vs Ruark in a titanic triple tussle

Philips Fidelio FA3
By Harry McKerrell published
Philips’ active speakers offer ample features, including Bluetooth, HDMI ARC and optical inputs, but can their sound performance trouble the class leaders?

Burson’s new premium head-fi range is built to shine a spotlight on your headphones’ sonic talents
By Harry McKerrell published
Burson’s Stellar Series comprises the Conductor and Soloist

Best floorstanding speakers 2026: budget to premium models tested by our experts
By Kashfia Kabir, Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buy Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant-sounding floorstanding speakers.

Meze shoots for the sonic stars with its "full-bodied" Astru premium wired in-ear monitors
By Harry McKerrell published
Teasing "top-of-the-line" performance

This stylish music streamer blends "state-of-the-art" streaming powers with suave vintage looks
By Harry McKerrell published
The TruStream is Leak's first-ever music streamer

Nothing's colourful wireless over-ears offer a staggering 130 hours of playback on a single charge
By Harry McKerrell published
Colourful cans with marathon battery life

The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are the best sign yet that Samsung can compete with Sony and Apple
By Harry McKerrell published
Is Samsung closing the gap with its flagship wireless earbuds?

Now Playing: discover the 6 test room bangers soundtracking our March
By Harry McKerrell published
The year Marches on...

Grado’s latest Signature wired headphones tease a “warm, relaxed" listen thanks to their walnut-clad earcups
By Harry McKerrell published
Grado's premium line finds its fourth member
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