
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

Paradigm's revamped speaker lineup vows to set "a new standard for affordable high-performance audio"
By Harry McKerrell published
Paradigm launches the Premier Series v2

A limited vinyl pressing of Queen's most iconic track is up for auction – and it isn't going cheap
By Harry McKerrell published
Is this the real price? Is this just fantasy?

Revel's new loudspeaker series packs next-generation tech to deliver music "with the utmost purity"
By Harry McKerrell published
Revel introduces the six-strong Performa4 lineup

Spendor A7.2
By Ketan Bharadia published
Spendor’s revised version of the Award-winning A7 floorstanders has changed more than expected.

Now Playing: the 6 stellar test tracks soundtracking our spring listening
By Harry McKerrell published
Tracks to put a spring in your step

One of our favourite budget Bluetooth speakers is getting a much-awaited upgrade
By Harry McKerrell published
The Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 is here!

Merlin Tarantula
By Ketan Bharadia published
Merlin’s new Tarantula is an unshowy but carefully designed speaker cable that ticks all the boxes.

Leak expands its Sandwich speaker range with new compact and affordable standmounts
By Harry McKerrell published
Are the Sandwich 100 a tasty snack, or an acquired taste?

These long-lasting wireless headphones are on a tasty discount – but can you do better?
By Harry McKerrell published
There's always a better deal...

Bang & Olufsen adds to its super-high-end, super-exclusive series of limited edition speakers
By Harry McKerrell published
But only 10 pairs are available

Best active speakers 2026: our experts pick the top pairs with integrated amplifiers
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.

JBL upgrades two of its five-star Bluetooth speakers with more bass power and some rather clever-sounding features
By Harry McKerrell published
Upgrades abound for JBL's fifth-gen Bluetooth speakers

I'm super excited for the Apple AirPods Max 2 – but a few things are worrying me
By Harry McKerrell published
Will Apple's luxury flagship wireless headphones outdo their predecessors?

Best outdoor speakers 2025: portable, wireless, waterproof models tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Up your leisure game and head into the great outdoors with our pick of the best outdoor speakers.

Want to get the most out of the new Sonos Play wireless speaker? These top tips will help you out
By Harry McKerrell published
Get your Sonos playing nice

Sonos Play
By Harry McKerrell published
The Sonos Play has a lot of bases covered, offering robust Bluetooth portable performance alongside wireless streaming and a veritable avalanche of features.

Best budget hi-fi speakers 2026: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir 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.

Grado upgrades some of our favourite wired headphones with its brand new X2 driver
By Harry McKerrell published
Exciting news coming out of Grado Labs...

Best bookshelf speakers 2026: top standmounts for every budget tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
best buys We've highlighted the best bookshelf speakers for all budgets, with each model tested by our experienced reviews team.

Best budget wireless earbuds 2026: top affordable pairs tested by our experts
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Our expert picks of the best budget wireless earbuds from the likes of JBL, Sony and Apple.

I've heard Denon's new range of multi-room wireless speakers – and Sonos should be worried
By Harry McKerrell published
Denon's new speakers make a good first impression

Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2026: expert-tested recommendations
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.

Bowers & Wilkins has added stylish new colourways for two of its most popular pairs of wireless headphones
By Harry McKerrell published
Red-dy or not, there's new finishes for the Px7 S3 over-ears and Pi8 buds
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