
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

Ta-da! TAD's luxury standmounters tease magical sound – but all your money might disappear
By Harry McKerrell published
TAD has announced its high-end TAD-ME1TX standmount speakers, featuring a three-way design and "superior materials".

Musical Fidelity's integrated amp strives for a sweet, powerful sound thanks to its "reference-level" tech
By Harry McKerrell published
The Nu-Vista 600.2 is an analogue integrated amplifier that packs in updated tech for "huge power and sonic transparency".

There's a new music streaming service in town – and it promises to pay artists a lot more
By Harry McKerrell published
Presto Music is a new music streaming service focusing on jazz and classical records which pays artists by the second rather than per stream.

Unsure if your hi-fi is shipshape? This classic Hans Zimmer score is a treasure trove of terrific test tracks
By Harry McKerrell published
If you're after test track after test track to shiver your system's timbers, the Pirates Of The Caribbean score will help you discover whether everything is in order.

Is it a toy? Is it a music player? No, it's a portable DAC disguised as a tape deck!
By Harry McKerrell published
A charmingly quirky portable DAC and headphone amplifier to boost your headphone listening.

Audio-Technica's open-back reference headphones blend sonic precision with all-day comfort
By Harry McKerrell published
Audio-Technica's latest pairs of headphones, the ATH-R70ax and ATH-R50x, promise exceptional sonic clarity and precision.

Does this leak confirm that the Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones will launch this year?
By Harry McKerrell published
The much-anticipated Sony WH-1000XM6 show up on an FCC certification document, indicating that new headphones are likely on their way this summer 2025.

Beyerdynamic’s new in-ear monitors promise ultimate sonic precision for your music
By Esat Dedezade published
Four IEMs arrive alongside two pairs of updated wired headphones.

Magico's luxury floorstanders tease "awe-inspiring power" at a bank-busting price
By Harry McKerrell published
Magico's S5 loudspeakers are packed with cutting-edge tech and promise serious sonic performance. If you have the cash to pay for it, of course...

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 vs Pi6: which B&W wireless earbuds should you choose?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Bowers & Wilkins' two newest pairs of earbuds look almost identical, so what are the differences when it comes to performance?

Bluesound adds Dirac Live room correction software to its latest duo of music streamers
By Harry McKerrell published
Room-correcting technology DiracLive comes to the Bluesound Node (2024) and Bluesound Icon, but not the Node Nano.

Campfire Audio and Nine Inch Nails' high-end IEMs want to bring you closer to sonic joy
By Harry McKerrell published
Made in collaboration with Nine Inch Nail's Alessandro Cortini, the Clara strive to bring you sonic joy.

Best Beats headphones 2025: top pairs tested by experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys These are the best Beats headphones on the market right now, from true wireless to sporty designs.

Best KEF speakers 2025: budget, premium, bookshelf and wireless systems
By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys British audio maker KEF makes a fine array of speakers, from bookshelf to tower speakers. Here's our pick of the bunch.

The best Sony WH-1000XM4 deals in 2025
By Andy Madden published
The Sony XM4 headphones may no longer be brand new but they're better than ever in terms of value.

CES 2025: all the latest news from the world's biggest tech show
By Joe Svetlik last updated
This year we're covering all of the happenings at CES 2025, from wireless earbuds to mega-buck OLED TVs.

Record Store Day date confirmed! RSD 2025 returns this April to support UK indie record stores
By Harry McKerrell published
The biggest celebration of vinyl and indie record shops returns for its 18th edition on Saturday, April 12th.

Forget the rest, these are the two pairs of wireless headphones I'm most excited about from CES 2025
By Harry McKerrell published
While plenty of wireless earbuds launched at CES 2025, it's pairs from Technics and JBL that have interested me the most.

Pro-Ject's affordable turntable range promises high-fidelity sound and versatile features
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Promising to deliver high-fidelity sound on a budget, the T1 Evo range comprises three models offering three different feature sets.

These affordable open wireless earbuds combine all-day comfort with a "cinematic" listening experience
By Harry McKerrell published
Soundpeats has revealed its PearlClip Pro at CES 2025 which utilise a "cuff-like" design for enhanced user comfort.

JLab's eye-popping budget earbuds pack a raft of features in a colourful, inexpensive package
By Harry McKerrell published
The colourful Go Pop ANC earbuds arrive alongside the Go Lux over-ears and the Lux Lab Edition wireless headphones.

LG's partnership with will.i.am launches three Bluetooth speakers and a pair of noise-cancelling wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell published
LG has partnered with Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am to create three new Bluetooth speakers and a pair of wireless earbuds.

Earfun unveils four pairs of budget headphones, from sporty types to noise-cancelling over-ears
By Harry McKerrell published
Earfun has gone big for the start of 2025, serving up four new pairs of headphones at this year's CES.
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