
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

Musical Fidelity's new stereo amplifier houses HDMI ARC and a built-in phono stage
By Harry McKerrell published
Musical Fidelity unveils a dual drop at this year's Bristol Hi-Fi Show, and we've got the key details before the 'official' launch.

Meze's open-back Poet cans arrive, and they want to bring your music alive
By Harry McKerrell published
Meze Audio's open-backed headphones tease big performance at a luxury price.

Piega's latest loudspeaker duo teases cutting-edge performance no matter where you put them
By Harry McKerrell published
Pieaga has launched the Premium Gen 2 line of loudspeakers which consists of the Premium 301 Gen 2 standmounts and the Premium 701 Gen 2 floorstanders.

The affordable iPhone 16e is all well and good, but where's my new HomePod, Apple?
By Harry McKerrell published
There's still no sign of a new HomePod, and that's a great shame for smart speaker lovers everywhere.

AirPods Pro 3: everything we know so far and 5 features we want from Apple's next flagship wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Could Apple's next flagship earbuds arrive this year?

The B&W Zeppelin Pro Edition makes a glaring omission – but it doesn't detract from its five-star performance
By Harry McKerrell published
There are no physical connections with the Zeppelin Pro Edition, but does that really make a difference to most users?

Grado's open-back headphones boast upgraded drivers and Brazilian walnut earcups for a "refined, balanced sound"
By Harry McKerrell published
Grado debuts its open-backed Signature S950 cans, featuring updated drivers and Brazilian Walnut casings.

Fyne Audio F501E
By Ketan Bharadia published
Fyne’s new F501E entry-level floorstanders focus on engineering and performance with terrific results.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin (2021) vs Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro: what are the differences?
By Harry McKerrell published
Should you stick with the older version or go for the Pro? We've pitted two Zeppelins against each other to determine which is right for you.

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.

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?

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.

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 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.

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.

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...

Now Playing: 6 songs we've been listening to in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Our new monthly playlist includes fresh releases from The Weather Station and Coheed And Cambria, as well as go-to classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Macklemore.

HiFi Rose's latest music streamer uses across-the-board improvements to achieve "a new level of sound"
By Harry McKerrell published
The RS151 music streamer uses a new DAC design and a new CPU, among other improvements, in pursuit of reference-level sound.
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