
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

Should you buy these five-star B&W wireless headphones or wait for Black Friday? Let me explain
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Hold your horses, headphone fans!

10 of the best Halloween tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Harry McKerrell last updated
We've put together some of our favourite Halloween-themed tracks that are perfect for putting your kit through its paces

10 years on, Meze is revamping its "most iconic" wired headphones with better sound, comfort and sustainability
By Harry McKerrell published
Meze celebrates 10 years of the 99 Classics

8 of the best Bruce Springsteen tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Harry McKerrell published
Prepare for the new biopic

Best sports and workout headphones 2025: top earbuds for keeping active
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys The best running companions, featuring bespoke sporting models alongside wireless earbuds that we think are as good at home as they are on the track.

Technics waves goodbye to the legendary SL-1200 turntable with super-exclusive Master Editions
By Harry McKerrell published
A £5000 victory lap for the SL-1200G

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: JBL is still the portable king, while Apple and Audio Pro cement their wireless speaker credentials
By Harry McKerrell published
The wireless world rarely stands still

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.

This French brand's new premium range of hi-fi separates promises a potent blend of "form, function and value"
By Harry McKerrell published
Is Advance Paris's 'Apex' range la crème de la crème?

Quad grows its premium Platina line with its sleek, versatile new music streamer
By Harry McKerrell published
A companion for the newly-announced Platina Integrated amp

Audio-Technica's "top-of-the-line" headphones tease boundary-pushing performance at a wallet-busting price
By Harry McKerrell published
Flagship open backs with a premium price tag

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: new faces meet old favourites as five-star CD players keep the humble disc alive and kicking
By Harry McKerrell published
The best players to keep your discs spinning

Get a bonkers £1000 off a four-star JBL stereo amplifier that sounds as warm and inviting as it looks
By Paul Hatton published
The four-star JBL SA550 Classic drops back to £749 at Peter Tyson

Bang & Olufsen’s trio of special-edition products pay tribute to 100 years in the industry
By Harry McKerrell published
Celebrating in style

Best stereo amplifiers 2025: 9 class leaders chosen by our review experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Breathe life into your hi-fi system with a new integrated amp

From budget to boundary-pushing, the standard of Award-winning wireless headphones has never been higher
By Harry McKerrell published
Wireless sound continues to push the envelope

Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2025: expert-tested recommendations
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.

We gave this five-star Cambridge Audio music streamer an award – and now it's £100 off!
By Grace Dean published
The Cambridge Audio MXN10 is one of our latest What Hi-Fi? Award winners for being one of the best music streamers money can buy at its price – and it's dropped in price by £100 at Amazon.

Arcam A5+
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Arcam’s refreshed twist on its Award-winning A5 amplifier brings updated internals and an enhanced performance.

Quick! This five-star Bose Bluetooth speaker has dropped in price, but only for a limited time
By Grace Dean published
The impressive Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth speaker is a five-star belter that's currently boasting an almost £100 discount at Amazon, if you're quick.

Our deals experts have unearthed juicy discounts on everything from 4K projectors to five-star wireless headphones
By Harry McKerrell published
Sony, Bowers & Wilkins, Bose and more

Best Apple iPod Touch alternatives 2025: budget and premium models tested by our experts
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys If you miss the iPod Touch or want to up your portable music player game, we've got plenty of iPod alternatives on this list...

Arendal's 10th Anniversary floorstanders are so exclusive, only 25 pairs will be made
By Harry McKerrell published
Blending design precision with serious exclusivity
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