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Senior staff writer

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

A white Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar photographed on a white desk in front of an OLED TV

Reports suggest that Sonos could launch a major product in September – and it isn't the Ace Ultra headphones

By Harry McKerrell Published 18 August 26

Could the Ultra be joined by a new soundbar?

Soundbars

Samsung Galaxy H1 headphones design concept render

Sony and Bose beware! Reports suggest Samsung is working on a pair of wireless over-ear headphones

By Harry McKerrell Published 17 August 26

Recent reports would suggest so...

Wireless Headphones

Philips The Roller

By Harry McKerrell Published 11 August 26

Philips’ quirky Bluetooth speaker harks back to the company’s 1980s Moving Sound boombox range, updated with contemporary tech and a modernised feature set.

Wireless Speakers

Goldmund's "most advanced amplifier ever" is packed with cutting-edge tech and costs more than a Ferrari

By Harry McKerrell Published 10 August 26

Think of a price. Nope, not even close

3 Comments

Stereo Amplifiers

Missing your old MP3 player? This budget brand is bringing the early 2000s nostalgia with this tiny portable model

By Harry McKerrell Published 7 August 26

FiiO sub-brand Snowsky introduces the titchy Echo Nano

Portable Music Players

KEF LS Luxe versus KEF LS50 Wireless II: which five-star wireless speaker system is better?

By Harry McKerrell Published 5 August 26

Two outstanding KEF stereo systems do battle

5 Comments

Stereo Systems

CMF Clip Pro wireless earbuds in various colours being worn by a man

Nothing sub-brand CMF's first open earbuds promise a listening experience "that feels as natural as it sounds"

By Harry McKerrell Published 4 August 26

CMF debuts the Clip Pro

Wireless Earbuds

Hans Zimmer Dune soundtrack image with the WHF Now Playing roundel

Now Playing: beat the heat with the 6 best tracks we have been using to test headphones and hi-fi

By Harry McKerrell Published 4 August 26

You look hot. We can’t fix that.

Music Streaming

A blue pair of Sony WH-CH720N over-ear headphones propped up against a colourful backdrop.

Sony's Award-winning budget headphones could be getting a long-awaited sequel

By Harry McKerrell Published 3 August 26

It's about time!

Wireless Headphones

“Active speakers have huge advantages, which allow us to make systems that can outperform a traditional hi-fi system of the same price” – we speak to KEF’s chief technology officer about the LS Luxe

By Harry McKerrell Published 31 July 26

Dr Jack Oclee-Brown sheds light on KEF’s latest creation

10 Comments

Hi-Fi

KEF LS Luxe wireless speaker system speakers in Titanium Grey

I tested the KEF LS Luxe for two weeks – here’s how to get the most out of the five-star system

By Harry McKerrell Published 31 July 26

Get the (de)Luxe experience

Wireless Speakers

KEF LS Luxe

By Harry McKerrell Published 30 July 26

Thanks to its immense talent and impressive versatility, the LS Luxe could be the best wireless speaker system KEF has ever made

28 Comments

Hi-Fi Speakers

PlayStation 4 and 5 games on a wooden table

The death of PlayStation’s physical discs extends far beyond how you actually play your games – it's even worse than you think

By Harry McKerrell Published 29 July 26

The joy of Cex

Gaming

Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro wired over-ear headphones on a mixing desk

Beyerdynamic's new wired headphones promise sonic clarity and enduring comfort at an entry-level price

By Harry McKerrell Published 28 July 26

Beyerdynamic introduces the affordable DT 275 Pro

Wired Headphones

Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless and HDB 630 on a table

These are the five best headphones I have heard so far this year – and the one pair that disappointed me

By Harry McKerrell Published 27 July 26

It’s been a good year for your ears

Headphones

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2026 – 6 sensational pairs picked by our expert reviewers

By Joe Svetlik Last updated 24 July 26

Best Buys The best ANC headphones to silence the outside world

Best Buys

KEF teaser image of a speaker shrouded in shadows

KEF's latest teaser reveals more of its upcoming speakers' curved, "luxury" design

By Harry McKerrell Published 23 July 26

KEF's new product lands July 30th

Hi-Fi

Monitor Audio Hyphn floorstanding speakers

This £10k Monitor Audio Hyphn speaker upgrade has nothing to do with audio

By Harry McKerrell Published 22 July 26

But it could leave your friends green with envy

Hi-Fi Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) in cream / white campaign poster image

Bose's second-gen QuietComfort Headphones leak, teasing improved sound, more features, and a refreshed look

By Harry McKerrell Published 22 July 26

Bose is back, back again

Wireless Headphones

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X wired headphones

Best over-ear headphones 2026: wired and wireless pairs tested by our in-house experts

By Joe Svetlik Last updated 21 July 26

Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...

Best Buys

Excited for The Odyssey? This divisive Christopher Nolan movie has the perfect test score to get you in the mood

By Harry McKerrell Published 20 July 26

A soundtrack worthy of the gods

Music Streaming

Sennheiser Momentum 5 vs HDB 630 WHF versus banner image

Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless vs Sennheiser HDB 630: which current five-star wireless headphones is the brand’s best?

By Harry McKerrell Published 16 July 26

How do you choose between Sennheiser’s finest?

Wired Headphones

These premium wireless headphones boast Bose noise-cancelling, signal processing and spatial sound – but there's a twist

By Harry McKerrell Published 16 July 26

Hint: it rhymes with 'nose'

Wireless Headphones

Sonos Era 300 speaker with new Sonos app in hand

The new Sonos app hits its public beta phase – but will it be enough to win back fans?

By Harry McKerrell Published 15 July 26

The new Sonos app arrives in public beta

Wireless Speakers

Sivga Lyrebird wired earbuds on a wooden surface

Sivga's wired earbuds are designed to sing as sweetly as a bird thanks to their four-driver array

By Harry McKerrell Published 15 July 26

Sivga's Lyrebird take flight – but will their audio soar?

Wired Earbuds

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