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

Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless vs Sennheiser HDB 630: which current five-star wireless headphones is the brand’s best?
By Harry McKerrell Published
How do you choose between Sennheiser’s finest?

These premium wireless headphones boast Bose noise-cancelling, signal processing and spatial sound – but there's a twist
By Harry McKerrell Published
Hint: it rhymes with 'nose'

The new Sonos app hits its public beta phase – but will it be enough to win back fans?
By Harry McKerrell Published
The new Sonos app arrives in public beta

Sivga's wired earbuds are designed to sing as sweetly as a bird thanks to their four-driver array
By Harry McKerrell Published
Sivga's Lyrebird take flight – but will their audio soar?

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

Sony's latest wired earbuds are billed as the perfect partners for artists and performers
By Harry McKerrell Published
The Sony IER-M500 are built for the stage

Ruark's celebratory all-in-one hi-fi system houses an extensive streaming suite in an exclusive, luxurious package
By Harry McKerrell Published
Ruark celebrates 40 years with its R410 Anniversary Edition system

Still missing your old iPod Nano? Shanling's small, affordable portable music player might be just the ticket
By Harry McKerrell Published
The Shanling M0 Pura is more than a little Nano-esque

Samsung looks set to jump on the clip-on earbuds trend – but it isn't short of competition
By Harry McKerrell Published
The 'Galaxy Able' have been spotted in Samsung's Wearable app
Nothing’s noise-cancelling earbuds are affordable and colourful – and they have a unique feature that could divide opinion
By Harry McKerrell Published
Nothing shoots for cheap ’n’ cheerful with the Ear (3a)

Now Playing: supercharge your summer listening with the 7 best tracks we’ve been using to test hi-fi
By Harry McKerrell Published
Red-hot tunes for a red-hot summer

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

Focal's latest high-end floorstanders are "an ode to the art of listening at home”
By Harry McKerrell Published
Focal reveals its Scala Utopia Evo M towers

Philips Fidelio FA3
By Harry McKerrell Last updated
Updated Philips’ active speakers offer ample features, including Bluetooth, HDMI ARC and optical inputs, but can their sound performance trouble the class leaders?

Sound first, comfort second: is Grado's rugged design philosophy starting to wearing thin?
By Harry McKerrell Published
An uncomfortable truth

Best budget hi-fi speakers 2026: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir, Harry McKerrell Last updated
Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.

FiiO's noise-cancelling wireless headphones want to challenge Sony for entry-level supremacy
By Harry McKerrell Published
Are the EH13 able to tackle the Sony WH-CH520?

Topping’s affordable DAC teases impressive versatility and “audiophile quality” sound in a compact, portable package
By Harry McKerrell Published
Promising big performance at a small price

I awarded this Bluetooth turntable five stars earlier this year, so I know just how great this mega Prime Day deal is
By Harry McKerrell Published
The PS-LX5BT falls from £399 to £307

Get them before they're gone! Grab these affordable Q Acoustics standmounts for a whopping £150 off this Prime Day
By Harry McKerrell Published
A great Prime Day deal that won't last forever

Forget the Sony WH-1000XM6 – grab these five-star Bowers & Wilkins headphones at their lowest-ever price this Prime Day
By Harry McKerrell Published
The B&W Px7 S3 are just £255 at Amazon

Starting a vinyl collection? This affordable Bluetooth turntable keeps dropping this Prime Day – get it before it goes
By Harry McKerrell Published
£76 off the excellent Sony PS-LX3BT

Get on the trend! Enter your audiophile era with these five-star wired earbuds – just £35 this Prime Day
By Harry McKerrell Published
Become Gen Z with the SoundMagic E11C
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