Harry McKerrell

Harry McKerrell

Staff writer

Harry McKerrell is a staff writer at What Hi-Fi?. He studied law and history at university before working as a freelance journalist covering TV and gaming for numerous platforms both online and in print. When not at work he can be found playing hockey, practising the piano or forcing himself to go long-distance running.

Articles by: Harry McKerrell

Gorillaz

15 best Gorillaz tracks to test your system

By Harry McKerrell published

We’ve curated the finest tracks from the most successful virtual band ever so that you can get the best out of your hi-fi.

FiiO JW1 sports earbuds

FiiO's new sporty earbuds are here to make your workouts a breeze

By Harry McKerrell published

The FiiO JW1 feature a hook design for a secure fit, as well as Bluetooth 5.3 and 13 hours of battery life.

Beats Studio Pro

5 things the new Beats Studio Pro need to excel in to rival the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones

By Harry McKerrell published

A string of middling sonic performances has left us wondering what Beats can do to be a real competitor in the current market.

Bose QuietComfort 45

6 key features for the perfect travel headphones

By Harry McKerrell published

Make sure to do some proper research before you end up taking the wrong headphones on your next holiday abroad.

Elton John

11 best Elton John songs to test your speakers

By Harry McKerrell published

Elton may not be touring anymore, but his legacy lives on through his vast collection of irreplaceable hits.

Beats Studio Pro

Beats Studio Pro wireless headphones will feature 24-bit hi-res support, but there’s a catch

By Harry McKerrell published

Beats will have to deliver on its promises of a premium design and upgraded sound to compete with the best in the business.

spotify 3

I love Spotify but I’m desperate to see this one great feature added

By Harry McKerrell published

Spotify could improve its five-star performance with the addition of one seemingly trivial, but incredibly handy, feature.

Steve Jobs original iPhone launch

Got an original iPhone? It could be worth a small fortune

By Harry McKerrell published

A first edition iPhone has recently sold for more than $190,000, so it could be time to scour you homes for some tech treasure.

Beyerdnamic Blue BYRD ANC

Beyerdynamic's upgraded neckband earbuds combine ANC with built-in Alexa control

By Harry McKerrell published

Beyerdynamic’s second-gen earbuds feature ANC, sound personalisation, Alexa built-in and 14-hour battery life.

JBL Flip 6 white

JBL's five-star Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker is nearly half-price with this better-than-Prime Day deal

By Harry McKerrell published

As long as you're happy to have it in white, this JBL Flip 6 discount really is one of the best post-Prime Day deals you'll come across.

Volumio Integro integrated amp

Volumio’s all-in-one integrated amp wants to be the only hi-fi system you’ll ever need

By Harry McKerrell published

Volumio’s Integro looks to be the complete package, boosted by some rather clever AI-powered Supersearch technology.

Sony WF-1000XM4

Hurry! Sony's exceptional WF-1000XM4 earbuds return to lowest-ever price for Prime Day

By Kashfia Kabir published

Deals Don't miss this chance to save big on Sony's Award-winning true wireless earbuds with this fantastic Prime Day deal.

Amazon Music Unlimited offer

Time to ditch Spotify – get 4 months of lossless streaming FREE this Prime Day

By Harry McKerrell published

Until July 13th, new subscribers can get Amazon's streaming platform for absolutely nothing for four whole months.

Disney Plus

Disney+ is great but I wish it would fix these two really irritating issues

By Harry McKerrell published

I love Disney+, but it would do well to look to its rivals for some nifty little tweaks that could make it even better.

FiiO FW3

FiiO's new wireless earbuds look great - but they're missing a key popular feature

By Harry McKerrell published

These affordable buds pack in aptX Adaptive and LDAC 24-bit codecs, Bluetooth 5.2 and even a low latency gaming mode.

Sony HT-AX7

Hands on: Sony HT-AX7 review

By Harry McKerrell published

Not yet rated

Sony's HT-AX7 fills an odd niche, but it could be a very nifty all-in-one solution to your home audio needs.

Sony HT AX7

Sony's new 'soundbar' is tiny but features detachable surround speakers

By Harry McKerrell published

The HT-AX7's two detachable satellites promise cinematic, engrossing sound in any room of your home.

iFi Go Link DAC connected to iPhone 12 Mini

I used a DAC for the first time and it’s a game-changer for my music library

By Harry McKerrell published

I’ve never had much inclination to buy a portable DAC before, but having used one recently, I understand the appeal.

Sharp SUMOBOX

Sharp partners with high-end Devialet to produce a sumo-sonic portable Bluetooth speaker

By Harry McKerrell published

Sharp has teamed up with French high-end audio brand Devialet to produce a Bluetooth speaker with plenty of bassy heft.

In-ear headphones: Apple AirPods Pro 2

Apple's AirPods Pro will switch from Lightning to USB-C, just like upcoming iPhone 15

By Harry McKerrell published

Apple is preparing to launch a USB-C case for the flagship AirPods Pro earbuds to coincide with the iPhone 15’s launch this autumn.

Tidal is changing its pricing, and it’s bad news for HiFi subscribers

Tidal is changing its pricing, and it’s bad news for HiFi subscribers

By Harry McKerrell published

Tidal is planning to increase the price of HiFi Tidal from 1st August, leaving many audiophiles set to pay more for their lossless music.

Pure Woodland Portable speaker

Pure’s new rugged Bluetooth speaker with radio could be ideal for summer listening

By Harry McKerrell published

The Woodland features 14 hours of battery life, radio and Bluetooth streaming, and a charming design, but it enters a hugely competitive portable market

Bose QuietComfort 45

Quick! Save £100 on Bose's QuietComfort 45 noise-cancelling headphones

By Harry McKerrell published

Bose's QuietComfort 45 wireless headphones have had their price slashed by 32% in this super summer deal.

PlayStation Earbuds

PlayStation earbuds: 9 things we want to see from Sony's wireless gaming in-ears

By Harry McKerrell published

Sony's dedicated PS5 buds are on the way, so what could they offer to tempt buyers into a purchase?

Beats Studio Pro

Beats Studio Pro wireless headphones set to launch in July with spatial audio support, according to reports

By Harry McKerrell published

The headphones will offer USB-C charging, upgraded mics, optimised sound profiles and proper Android support.

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