
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

Fyne Audio F502S
By Harry McKerrell published
Fyne’s next-gen F502S floorstanders tease significant audio upgrades to deliver an authoritative, entertaining sound at this premium level.

Best AirPlay speakers 2025: wireless streaming for Apple devices tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Got an iPad, iPhone or Mac? Our in-house experts have tested the best AirPlay speakers for easy music streaming.

Violectric's powerful headphone amp wants to be the only companion your cans will ever need
By Harry McKerrell published
A small amp with big talent?

Neat Mystique Classic
By Harry McKerrell published
Neat’s compact floorstanders prove just as entertaining and likeable as their five-star Petite Classic standmount siblings.

Shokz's clip-on sporty earbuds are the brand's smallest and its "most revolutionary"
By Harry McKerrell published
Shokz reveals the OpenDots One

Fiio's flagship portable player harnesses precision engineering in pursuit of "uncompromising sonic performance"
By Harry McKerrell published
Fiio unveils the M27

Buying second-hand CDs is my favourite way of discovering new music sustainably
By Harry McKerrell published
CD doesn't have to stand for 'Climate Damage'

Best budget hi-fi speakers 2025: 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.

Google pledges "unreal value" from its aggressively priced ANC wireless earbuds – but will they challenge Sony's finest?
By Harry McKerrell published
Can Google make its mark with the Pixel Buds 2a?

Samsung bolsters its Galaxy Buds range with its new affordable, AI-powered noise-cancelling earbuds
By Harry McKerrell published
The Galaxy Buds 3 FE are here

Pro-Ject's valve-based phono stage blends high-end technologies with a wide range of connectivity options
By Harry McKerrell published
The Tube Box S3 B debuts alongside the more affordable Tube Box E

Best on-ear headphones 2025: our expert pick of wired and wireless pairs
By Becky Roberts last updated
Our expert picks of the best on-ear headphones for features, style and sound, including pairs from Sony and Grado.

Acoustic Energy's outstandingly capable standmounts have entered our guide to the best hi-fi speakers we recommend
By Harry McKerrell published
Understated but supremely capable

Cheap thrills! These five-star Sony headphones have dropped to just £33 – a stellar bargain
By Harry McKerrell published
Latest price drop makes them a Bluetooth no-brainer

Audiophiles alert! Save £300 on these stunning five-star Focal open-back headphones
By Harry McKerrell published
The entertaining, expressive Focal Clear Mg have fallen from £1399 to £1099 at Richer Sounds.

These rival floorstanders have impressed us in our test rooms – but for entirely different reasons
By Harry McKerrell published
Similar price, very different speakers

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4
By Harry McKerrell published
The FreeBuds Pro 4 aim to be the best-performing buds we’ve yet heard from Huawei, but do they offer enough sonically?

Cheap wireless earbuds are a great idea, but they still need to improve in one key area
By Harry McKerrell published
Let's make cheap cheerful again

At last! Could our five-year wait for the Apple HomePod Mini 2 finally be at an end?
By Harry McKerrell published
Rumours suggest a second-gen Mini is coming this year

From the AirPods Max 2 to the Sony WF-1000XM6, these are the wireless headphones we're keen to see in 2025
By Harry McKerrell published
The year's not over yet!

B&W's five-star wireless headphones are discounted for the first time – but should you wait for a better deal?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
£20 off the excellent Px7 S3 is tempting...

Bose’s portable Bluetooth speaker teases “crisp, clear audio” and “enough bass to fill any room”
By Harry McKerrell published
Plus, an official release date for the SoundLink Micro 2

Forget Taylor Swift's new album – Depeche Mode's new concert film is coming to cinemas and IMAX screens
By Harry McKerrell published
Screening worldwide from October 28th
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