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
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

Prime Day bargain! These five-star Bowers & Wilkins earbuds have crashed by over £70
By Harry McKerrell Published
Outstanding quality for more than £70 off

Trust me, £100 off these Sony noise-cancelling headphones isn't worth it – choose one of these five-star alternatives instead
By Harry McKerrell Published
The ULT Wear aren't worth your cash

Want a five-star turntable this Prime Day? One of our favourite Bluetooth decks is back to its joint-lowest price
By Harry McKerrell Published
£399 for five-star quality

This five-star Marantz amp could be the beating heart of your new budget hi-fi system – now £100 off!
By Harry McKerrell Published
The five-star Marantz PM6007 stereo amplifier is an excellent entry-level option, and now it's even cheaper

This pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker costs as much as a takeaway for two – and is much better for you
By Harry McKerrell Published
Great sound for 0 calories

I've tested dozens of headphones – these are the 6 best Prime Day headphones deals I recommend for under £150
By Harry McKerrell Published
Snap up some great pairs for low prices

Forget Bluetooth! Graduate to true hi-fi with Grado's Award-winning wired headphones
By Harry McKerrell Published
All-time greats for an all-time low price of £199

If you only snap up one Bluetooth speaker deal for Prime Day 2026, make sure it's this one
By Harry McKerrell Published
The JBL Charge 6 sinks to a new low

Searching for outstanding mid-level floorstanders? Save £300 on these Award-winning Q Acoustics towers
By Harry McKerrell Published
Our mid-price pick has become a bit more affordable
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