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

Nothing Ear (3a) wireless earbuds in various colours on a grey background
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)

Wireless Earbuds
Agnes Obel The Curse album cover with WHF Now Playing roundel
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

Music Streaming
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro in-ear headphones
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.

Wireless Headphones
Focal Scala Utopia Evo M floorstanding speaker in a living room
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

Hi-Fi Speakers
Philips Fidelio FA3 desktop speakers
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?

Updated
Grado SR325 Classic over-ear headphones
Sound first, comfort second: is Grado's rugged design philosophy starting to wearing thin?

By Harry McKerrell Published

An uncomfortable truth

Wired Headphones
Dali Kupid speakers in blue finish on desktop
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.

Best Buys
FiiO EH13 wireless headphones: one pair in white, one in black
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?

Wireless Headphones
Topping DX1 II compact DAC
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

DACs
Sony PS-LX5BT turntable on wooden hi-fi rack with red vinyl on platter
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

Turntables
Q Acoustics 5010 standmount speakers
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

Hi-Fi Speakers
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 over-ear headphones
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

Wireless Headphones
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

Turntables
SoundMagic E11C on a red backdrop
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

Wired Earbuds
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8
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

Wireless Earbuds
Sony ULT Wear over-ear headphones
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

Wireless Headphones
A Pro-Ject T1 Evo BT turntable on a white surface, with a Ruark speaker in the background
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

Turntables
Marantz PM6007 on wooden rack
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

Stereo Amplifiers
JBL Go 5 speaker in purple finish
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

Wireless Speakers
Over-ear headphones: Sony WH-CH720N
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

Wireless Headphones
Grado SR325x wired on-ear headphones on a red fabric surface
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

Wired Headphones
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

Wireless Speakers
Q Acoustics 5050 floorstanding speakers
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

Hi-Fi Speakers
JBL SA550 Classic amplifier
Deal of the year! This handsome, smooth-sounding stereo amplifier is £1250 off – but not at Amazon

By Harry McKerrell Published

The SA3550 Classic is unfathomable value

Stereo Amplifiers
Sennheiser HDB 630 over-ear headphones
Forget the rest – these are the premium wireless headphones I'm recommending to everyone this Prime Day

By Harry McKerrell Published

No, it's not the Sony WH-1000XM6

Wireless Headphones
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