
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

Five top-tier movies we've been using to test all the latest TV and AV kit in our test room
By Robyn Quick published
From the latest horror to wholesome animation...

This classic Elvis Costello tune is a great hi-fi test track – but not for the reason you might expect
By Harry McKerrell published
A tough test for an unexpected reason

Incredible deal! These Award-winning KEF standmount speakers are £300 off – their lowest price this year!
By Harry McKerrell published
The KEF LS50 Meta are down to £899

Nothing hopes third time's a charm with its noise-cancelling Ear (3) wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell published
Will Nothing nail the mid-price wireless recipe?

This outrageously ’80s “Moving Sound” portable audio range is making a modern comeback
By Kashfia Kabir published
It's very yellow...

Philips' versatile new Bluetooth turntable features a built-in CD player
By Kashfia Kabir published
The ultimate combo?

I've spent weeks listening to five-star wired headphones. Now, going back to wireless is nearly impossible
By Harry McKerrell published
Don't make me go back...

Is this the hi-fi deal of the year? Save a colossal sum on Arcam's Award-winning stereo amp
By Harry McKerrell published
Arcam's A5 is the entry-level stereo amp to buy, and it's never been cheaper.

Ruark's five-star powered speakers claim a place on our guide to the best desktop speakers
By Harry McKerrell published
The MR1 Mk3 earn their stripes

LG grows its will.i.am-tuned roster of earbuds with pairs aimed at "casual listeners and discerning audiophiles"
By Harry McKerrell published
Buds to Scream & Shout about?

Want to get the most from Spotify Lossless? We recommend these 3 pairs of wired headphones for the best sound at various budgets
By Harry McKerrell published
Give your music the Rolls-Royce treatment

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X
By Harry McKerrell published
The DT 990 Pro X are a revealing, insightful pair of comfortable wired headphones that strike a lovely sonic balance.

KEF Q3 Meta vs Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3: which mid-price standmount speakers are sonically superior?
By Harry McKerrell published
The Award-winning Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 face a fierce challenger in the form of the five-star KEF Q3 Meta. Which is better?

Our deals experts have discovered stellar savings on Award-winning wireless earbuds, five-star standmounts and more
By Harry McKerrell published
Major savings on LG, JBL, KEF and a lot more besides

AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods 4 with ANC: what are the differences between Apple's noise-cancelling earbuds?
By Harry McKerrell published
Apple's latest flagships face off against the standard AirPods

Best Alexa speakers 2025: Amazon's voice-powered smart speakers tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Combining great sound with useful voice-controlled features, these are the best Alexa smart speakers tested by our expert team

Our eight-year wait is over – Spotify Lossless is finally here!
By Harry McKerrell published
24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC streaming comes to Spotify Premium

Apple HomePod Mini 2: everything we know so far and 4 things we want
By Luke Edwards last updated
Could Apple improve on the HomePod Mini for a super sequel? We've rounded up the latest rumours and what we want to see.

Apple's 2025 event gave us some massive reveals – but there's one launch I'm gutted wasn't there...
By Harry McKerrell published
Where's the HomePod Mini 2?

AirPods Pro 3: price, features, and everything you need to know about Apple's new flagship wireless earbuds
By Joe Svetlik last updated
With improved sound and ANC

I've never owned a pair of Apple AirPods – but the AirPods Pro 3 look seriously tempting
By Harry McKerrell published
Could I join the 'Pods club?

Best internet radios 2025: modern radios with streaming smarts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.

Fiio's versatile desktop DAC is designed to supercharge your headphones and offer a "natural, organic sound"
By Harry McKerrell published
Fiio unveils the K13 R2R
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