Harry McKerrell

Harry McKerrell

Senior staff writer

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

Pro-Ject E1.2 BT Bluetooth turntable on a white background
Pro-Ject adds aptX Bluetooth powers to its entry-level, plug-and-play turntable

By Harry McKerrell Published

The E1.2 BT arrives alongside a ‘Phono’ edition

Turntables
A white Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar photographed on a white desk in front of an OLED TV
Reports suggest that Sonos could launch a major product in September – and it isn't the Ace Ultra headphones

By Harry McKerrell Published

Could the Ultra be joined by a new soundbar?

Soundbars
Samsung Galaxy H1 headphones design concept render
Sony and Bose beware! Reports suggest Samsung is working on a pair of wireless over-ear headphones

By Harry McKerrell Published

Recent reports would suggest so...

Wireless Headphones
Sony WF-C710N earbuds in transparent blue in their charging case
£31 off! Sony's Award-winning noise-cancelling earbuds are back to their joint-lowest price

By Harry McKerrell Published

The Award-winning WF-C710N drop back to £69

Wireless Earbuds
Triangle AIO Twin with turntable
£100 off! Triangle's Award-winning speaker system plummets back to its joint-lowest price

By Harry McKerrell Published

Get a five-star system for under £600

Stereo Systems
Philips The Roller wireless speaker
Philips The Roller

By Harry McKerrell Published

Philips’ quirky Bluetooth speaker harks back to the company’s 1980s Moving Sound boombox range, updated with contemporary tech and a modernised feature set.

Wireless Speakers
Goldmund Telos 9800 amplifier wide shot
Goldmund's "most advanced amplifier ever" is packed with cutting-edge tech and costs more than a Ferrari

By Harry McKerrell Published

Think of a price. Nope, not even close

3 Comments
Stereo Amplifiers
Snowsky Echo Nano portable music player
Missing your old MP3 player? This budget brand is bringing the early 2000s nostalgia with this tiny portable model 

By Harry McKerrell Published

FiiO sub-brand Snowsky introduces the titchy Echo Nano

Portable Music Players
Sony PS-LX3BT turntable on wooden hi-fi rack with blue vinyl on platter
Sony's five-star Bluetooth turntable is the perfect way to start your vinyl journey – and now it's cheaper than ever

By Harry McKerrell Published

More than £60 off Sony's plug-and-play PS-LX3BT

Turntables
KEF LS Luxe versus KEF LS50 Wireless II: which five-star wireless speaker system is better?

By Harry McKerrell Published

Two outstanding KEF stereo systems do battle

5 Comments
Stereo Systems
CMF Clip Pro wireless earbuds in various colours being worn by a man
Nothing sub-brand CMF's first open earbuds promise a listening experience "that feels as natural as it sounds"

By Harry McKerrell Published

CMF debuts the Clip Pro

Wireless Earbuds
Hans Zimmer Dune soundtrack image with the WHF Now Playing roundel
Now Playing: beat the heat with the 6 best tracks we have been using to test headphones and hi-fi

By Harry McKerrell Published

You look hot. We can’t fix that.

Music Streaming
A blue pair of Sony WH-CH720N over-ear headphones propped up against a colourful backdrop.
Sony's Award-winning budget headphones could be getting a long-awaited sequel

By Harry McKerrell Published

It's about time!

Wireless Headphones
KEF LS Luxe active speakers
“Active speakers have huge advantages, which allow us to make systems that can outperform a traditional hi-fi system of the same price” – we speak to KEF’s chief technology officer about the LS Luxe

By Harry McKerrell Published

Dr Jack Oclee-Brown sheds light on KEF’s latest creation

10 Comments
Hi-Fi
KEF LS Luxe wireless speaker system speakers in Titanium Grey
I tested the KEF LS Luxe for two weeks – here’s how to get the most out of the five-star system

By Harry McKerrell Published

Get the (de)Luxe experience

Wireless Speakers
KEF LS Luxe active speakers
KEF LS Luxe

By Harry McKerrell Published

Thanks to its immense talent and impressive versatility, the LS Luxe could be the best wireless speaker system KEF has ever made

28 Comments
Hi-Fi Speakers
PlayStation 4 and 5 games on a wooden table
The death of PlayStation’s physical discs extends far beyond how you actually play your games – it's even worse than you think

By Harry McKerrell Published

The joy of Cex

Gaming
Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro wired over-ear headphones on a mixing desk
Beyerdynamic's new wired headphones promise sonic clarity and enduring comfort at an entry-level price

By Harry McKerrell Published

Beyerdynamic introduces the affordable DT 275 Pro

Wired Headphones
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless and HDB 630 on a table
These are the five best headphones I have heard so far this year – and the one pair that disappointed me

By Harry McKerrell Published

It’s been a good year for your ears

Headphones
Best noise-cancelling headphones 2026 – 6 sensational pairs picked by our expert reviewers

By Joe Svetlik Last updated

Best Buys The best ANC headphones to silence the outside world

Best Buys
I've finally given in to HBO Max – but does it merit the hype?

By Harry McKerrell Published

A home run for the Home Box Office?

TV Streaming Services
KEF teaser image of a speaker shrouded in shadows
KEF's latest teaser reveals more of its upcoming speakers' curved, "luxury" design

By Harry McKerrell Published

KEF's new product lands July 30th

Hi-Fi
Monitor Audio Hyphn floorstanding speakers
This £10k Monitor Audio Hyphn speaker upgrade has nothing to do with audio

By Harry McKerrell Published

But it could leave your friends green with envy

Hi-Fi Speakers
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) in cream / white campaign poster image
Bose's second-gen QuietComfort Headphones leak, teasing improved sound, more features, and a refreshed look

By Harry McKerrell Published

Bose is back, back again

Wireless Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X wired headphones
Best over-ear headphones 2026: wired and wireless pairs tested by our in-house experts

By Joe Svetlik Last updated

Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...

Best Buys
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