
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

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

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: get your hands on all of our hi-fi and audio Product of the Year winners
By Harry McKerrell published
The market's finest, all in one place

Bang & Olufsen celebrates 100 years by reimagining its flagship loudspeakers – and that's just the tip of the iceberg
By Harry McKerrell published
Four more special editions are on the way

Roberts Reva
By Harry McKerrell published
Roberts’ handsome Reva radio has looks to die for – but can it back it up with killer sound?

Save a whopping £150 on these hugely talented five-star KEF standmounts – their lowest price ever
By Harry McKerrell published
The Q3 Meta come highly recommended no matter the price

I've heard dozens of wireless headphones in 2025 – this is the jaw-dropping pair I'm coveting this Black Friday
By Harry McKerrell published
An impossible dream...

These balanced, detailed Beyerdynamic noise-cancelling headphones are an early Black Friday steal
By Harry McKerrell published
£100 off Beyerdynamic headphones? A proper bargain

This beautiful Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speaker is on a first-time discount – but it's not the one I'd buy this Black Friday
By Harry McKerrell published
Older is gold(er)

5 stunning audio products I'm desperate to see discounted in the early Black Friday sales
By Harry McKerrell published
A pre-Christmas wishlist

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025: the 5 best models tested by our experts
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.

Seriously?! This lowest-ever price for the JBL Flip 7 might be the best early Black Friday deal yet
By Harry McKerrell published
Just £80(!) for one of our favourite portable Bluetooth speakers

Two years on, I'm still waiting for this gaping hole in the wireless headphone market to be plugged
By Harry McKerrell published
Still no Goldilocks middle ground

Focal's volcano-inspired all-in-one wireless system teases an eruption of room-filling, Dolby-Atmos boosted sound
By Harry McKerrell published
The new Focal Mu-so Hekla aims to excel with music and movies

Fyne Audio’s affordable speakers aim to blend the delicacy of a standmount with the weight and scale of a floorstander
By James Cook published
Fyne adds to its excellent F500E series

This DAC/preamp marries flagship tech with hi-res file support to "set new sonic standards under £2000"
By Harry McKerrell published
Topping's D900 promises the best of both worlds

Musical Fidelity B1xi
By Harry McKerrell published
Boasting a wide range of connections and a punchy and cinematic sound, the B1xi is an attractive choice at this mid-price level.

Check out the 8 spectacular tracks lighting up our test rooms this month
By Harry McKerrell published
Expect sonic fireworks this November

Best Beats headphones 2026: top pairs tested by experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys These are the best Beats headphones on the market right now, from true wireless to sporty designs.

This five-star Cyrus CD player is £600 off before Black Friday – but we'd recommend our Award-winning alternative
By Harry McKerrell published
Two incredible Cyrus CD players are now on sale

The Award-winning JBL Flip 7 is tempting this Black Friday – but I think there might be a smarter alternative
By Harry McKerrell published
The JBL Flip 6 has dropped to just £70 – but only in the camo model and for a very limited time

Fiio's wired headphones use rare South American wood known for its "tonal warmth" and "evolving colour"
By Harry McKerrell published
The FT13 should get even more beautiful over time

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
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