
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

Best headphone amplifiers 2025: expert picks to boost your personal listening
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Our expert pick of the best headphone amps includes affordable, portable models as well as premium units for home listening.

Best wireless speakers 2025: 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
Why this iconic Tom Waits song is a regular in our test rooms – and can unveil the true essence of hi-fi
By Harry McKerrell published
Tom Waits' Martha is one of our go-to test tracks, and if you can handle its emotional punch, it should be one of yours, too.

This Bluetooth speaker is super-small and super-cheap – but it's up against a five-star JBL rival
By Harry McKerrell published
Tribit launches the StormBox Mini Plus, a portable Bluetooth speaker with a small price and even smaller dimensions.

Beyerdynamic brings vintage '70s style to its mid-range noise-cancelling headphones
By Harry McKerrell published
Joining the premium Aventho 300 over-ears

I watched every Star Wars film ever made – here's what I learned
By Harry McKerrell published
To discover whether they're worthy of their titanic reputation, I've watched every Star Wars movie ever made for Home Cinema Week.

Dyson's novel headphones aren't worth your Prime Day cash – but five-star alternatives are out there
By Harry McKerrell published
Don't be a sucker this Prime Day

This wireless speaker deal looks spicy – but a five-star alternative is positively scorching
By Harry McKerrell published
Ouch, these Audio Pro deals are scorching

Don't follow the crowd? This Bose wireless earbuds deal is perfect for adventurous listeners
By Harry McKerrell published
Pick up something different this Prime Day

Q Acoustics 5010
By Harry McKerrell published
Q Acoustics has found great sonic success with its 5040 and 5050 floorstanders. Can it manage the same results with its 5010 standmounts?

I've tested dozens of Bluetooth speakers – here are the 5 deals I recommend for Amazon Prime Day
By Harry McKerrell published
I've tested a raft of Bluetooth and wireless speakers during my time at What Hi-Fi?, and these are the best ones I'd recommend during this year's Prime Day.

The best Sony WH-1000XM5 Amazon Prime Day deals 2025
By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell last updated
All the best discounts on Sony's flagship, Award-winning wireless noise-cancelling headphones.

Love running? Trust me, this is a great early Prime Day deal on Sony's ultra-comfy sporty buds
By Harry McKerrell published
Sprint to get an early Prime Day treat on the discounted Sony LinkBuds Fit, a solid pair of wireless earbuds that are perfect for your sporting endeavours.

The best Sony WF-C700N Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The C700N are a superb-sounding, affordable pair of ANC earbuds, so keep track of the best deals right here.

The best Sony WF-1000XM5 Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our favourite wireless earbuds and can be found at some bargain prices

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.

Nothing Phone (3): 3 things about Nothing's latest flagship smartphone that I'm excited for
By Harry McKerrell published
Nothing's best flagship yet? Here's hoping...

Marshall's second-gen Middleton speaker aims for a sound that's fit for royalty
By Harry McKerrell published
The Middleton II challenges the might of JBL, offering over 30 hours of battery life alongside device-charging capabilities and a more powerful performance than the first-gen model.

Best free music apps 2025: free ways to stream music on Android and iPhone
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys All the free music and radio streaming apps you need for listening on your Android or iPhone.

Nothing's latest flagship smartphone teases smoother performance, a snappier camera and reimagined glyphs
By Harry McKerrell published
Nothing unveils the Nothing Phone (3)

Nothing Headphone (1)
By Harry McKerrell published
Not yet ratedOur first listen to Nothing's first-ever over-ear headphones

Nothing's first over-ear headphones are tuned by KEF and tease stunning battery life
By Harry McKerrell published
Nothing's first over-ear headphones are packed with features and offer sound tuned by KEF.

7 tracks we've been using in our test rooms over the past month
By Harry McKerrell published
Muse's latest alongside Wolf Alice wonderfulness and some tasty Tunng
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