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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

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

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

By Harry McKerrell Published 13 July 26

Despite some promise on paper, we’re struggling to figure out where Bose’s premium Lifestyle Ultra Speaker fits into the current wireless market.

Wireless Speakers

Sony's latest wired earbuds are billed as the perfect partners for artists and performers

By Harry McKerrell Published 10 July 26

The Sony IER-M500 are built for the stage

Wired Earbuds

Ruark R410 Anniversary Edition all-in-one music system lifestyle shot on a countertop

Ruark's celebratory all-in-one hi-fi system houses an extensive streaming suite in an exclusive, luxurious package

By Harry McKerrell Published 9 July 26

Ruark celebrates 40 years with its R410 Anniversary Edition system

Hi-Fi

Trio of Shanling M0 Pura portable music players with some IEMs

Still missing your old iPod Nano? Shanling's small, affordable portable music player might be just the ticket

By Harry McKerrell Published 8 July 26

The Shanling M0 Pura is more than a little Nano-esque

Portable Music Players

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro wireless earbuds next to a Samsung S25 smartphone

Samsung looks set to jump on the clip-on earbuds trend – but it isn't short of competition

By Harry McKerrell Published 8 July 26

The 'Galaxy Able' have been spotted in Samsung's Wearable app

Wireless Earbuds

Nothing’s noise-cancelling earbuds are affordable and colourful – and they have a unique feature that could divide opinion

By Harry McKerrell Published 8 July 26

Nothing shoots for cheap ’n’ cheerful with the Ear (3a)

Wireless Earbuds

Agnes Obel The Curse album cover with WHF Now Playing roundel

Now Playing: supercharge your summer listening with the 7 best tracks we’ve been using to test hi-fi

By Harry McKerrell Published 7 July 26

Red-hot tunes for a red-hot summer

Music Streaming

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro

By Harry McKerrell Published 7 July 26

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro keep pace with their rivals in terms of comfort and features, but their sound quality lags behind.

Wireless Headphones

Focal Scala Utopia Evo M floorstanding speaker in a living room

Focal's latest high-end floorstanders are "an ode to the art of listening at home”

By Harry McKerrell Published 2 July 26

Focal reveals its Scala Utopia Evo M towers

Hi-Fi Speakers

Philips Fidelio FA3

By Harry McKerrell Last updated 1 July 26

Updated Philips’ active speakers offer ample features, including Bluetooth, HDMI ARC and optical inputs, but can their sound performance trouble the class leaders?

Updated