
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

£80 off these Award-winning Grado headphones is the easiest decision you'll make all year
By Harry McKerrell published
The SR325x drop from £329 to £249, and as our current Award-winners in their price and category, that's a no-brainer.

Bang & Olufsen has given its iconic Beogram 4000 Series turntable a stylish rebirth – but good luck getting one!
By Harry McKerrell published
Bang & Olufsen has teamed up with fashion house Saint Laurent to create a resurrected, limited edition of the Beogram 4000 Series turntable.

7 test tracks that have been playing on repeat in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
This month's instalment of our monthly playlist includes fresh tracks from Doechii and Lady Gaga alongside deep cuts from Radiohead and Thundercat.

Activo's wired in-ear headphones aim for an explosive sound that won't break the bank
By Harry McKerrell published
Activo debuts its affordable Volcano wired in-ear headphones featuring a triple driver array and a stable, comfortable fit.

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.

Never worry about your smartphone running out of juice again: these earbuds' charging case has a super-useful feature
By Harry McKerrell published
The HMD Amped Buds boast a colossal 95-hour battery life, as well as ANC and IP54 waterproofing.

Best headphones 2025: tested by our experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Our expert in-house reviews team picks the very best headphones you can buy, featuring wired and wireless earbuds and over-ears for every price.

Lumin U2 Mini
By Ketan Bharadia published
Lumin’s U2 Mini is a fine way to stream digital files into your system, but you will need a DAC to get a sound.

Best free music apps 2025: free ways to stream music on Android and iPhone
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys All the free music and radio streaming apps you need for listening on your Android or iPhone.

Cambridge Audio's Award-winning MXN10 music streamer drops to its lowest price since Black Friday
By Harry McKerrell published
The Award-winning MXN10 has fallen from £449 to £349 at Richer Sounds, its lowest price since Black Friday.

These peppy, detailed Sony WF-1000XM5 alternatives are a whopping £129 off – a new low!
By Harry McKerrell published
After dropping from £299 to £170, the Sony WF-1000XM5-rivalling Final ZE8000 MK 2 are almost half-price at Amazon.

Fyne Audio ousts Q Acoustics as our new favourite sub-£1000 floorstanding speakers
By Harry McKerrell published
Fyne Audio's outstanding value F501E have ousted the Q Acoustics 5040 as our best mid-price floorstanders.

Pro-Ject's AC/DC Turntable wants to put your vinyl on the highway to heaven, not hell
By Harry McKerrell published
Pro-Ject's AC/DC Turntable is more than a fancy colourway, offering a special edition tonearm, a new MDF plinth design and a precision sub-platter.

SoundMagic E80D
By Harry McKerrell published
The SoundMagic E80D combine a wired USB-C connection with a clear, clean sound that few alternatives can match at this budget price.

The Sony LinkBuds Speaker is at a first-time discount, but are there better alternatives out there?
By Harry McKerrell published
A fine speaker...but could you do better?

Sony WF-C700N sequel leak teases improved ANC and battery, but will they get better codec support?
By Harry McKerrell published
More information on the upcoming Sony WF-C710N has emerged, with rumoured improvements to the battery life and ANC performance.

Mega deal alert! Five-star wireless earbuds plummet to their joint lowest price – just £25
By Harry McKerrell published
The price drop on these Award-winning earbuds means they're even more of a bargain on Amazon Prime Day

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: pictures, highlights, and all the latest products from Musical Fidelity, Rega, WiiM, Quad and more
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Hi-fi goodies galore

The 7 best speakers we saw at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025 – Ruark Audio, Wharfedale and more
By Harry McKerrell published
We've whittled down our favourite pairs of speakers from the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025, including the likes of Wharfedale, Ruark and PMC.

Fyne Audio's mid-range F500S speakers aim for serious increases in sonic performance, not price
By Harry McKerrell published
Fyne Audio's F500S Series of loudspeakers claim significant upgrades without putting up the price.

Musical Fidelity's new stereo amplifier houses HDMI ARC and a built-in phono stage
By Harry McKerrell published
Musical Fidelity unveils a dual drop at this year's Bristol Hi-Fi Show, and we've got the key details before the 'official' launch.

Meze's open-back Poet cans arrive, and they want to bring your music alive
By Harry McKerrell published
Meze Audio's open-backed headphones tease big performance at a luxury price.

Looking for a pair of five-star floorstanders? Q Acoustics' Award-winning 5040 drop to their lowest price yet
By Andy Madden published
5040 floorstanders drop from £999 to £789 - save £210
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