
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

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2026 – tested by our in-house review experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys The best ANC headphones silence the noisy outside world, leaving you and your tunes uninterrupted

Best AirPlay speakers 2026: 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.

Motorola's versatile wireless speaker boasts Bose tuning for a “balanced, detailed and crisp” sound
By Harry McKerrell published
An early surprise for your 2026 bingo card

Klipsch’s feature-packed range of powered speakers boasts precision engineering from Onkyo
By Harry McKerrell published
Klipsch reveals The Fives II, The Sevens II and The Nines II

FiiO's hi-res portable music player aims to reward listeners with "uncompromising sound quality"
By Harry McKerrell published
The M33 R2R joins FiiO's extensive line of hi-res portable music players

Cambridge Audio takes on KEF with its first-ever active wireless stereo speaker systems
By Harry McKerrell published
Will the new L/R range give KEF sleepless nights?

Hands on: Cambridge Audio L/R X
By Harry McKerrell published
Not yet ratedCan Cambridge successfully break new ground?

Shokz claims its flagship open-ear wireless earbuds are its "most revolutionary" design ever
By Harry McKerrell published
The OpenFit Pro introduce noise reduction tech

LG's expanded roster of Bluetooth speakers includes a military-grade adventurer and a powerful party-starter
By Harry McKerrell published
LG's will.i.am-tuned Xboom line continues to grow

Earfun's wireless headphones offer massive battery life and next-gen features at hugely affordable prices
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Updates to Air Pro 4+ and Wave Pro X models at CES 2026

Of all the test tracks I used in 2025, this is the one I played the most – and you should hear it too
By Harry McKerrell published
My trusty companion throughout a turbulent year

This bold-sounding Bluetooth speaker is a third of its original price – but can you do better?
By Harry McKerrell published
A New Year's dilemma

Seeking new speakers in 2026? These refined, full-bodied Focal floorstanders have sunk to a new low price
By Harry McKerrell published
The Focal Aria Evo X No3 drop from £3499 to 2789

These flexible, easy-going Q Acoustics Bluetooth floorstanders have plummeted in price – save £250!
By Harry McKerrell published
A New Year deal worth celebrating

Got cash for Christmas? I'm eyeing these 5 great products in the New Year sales
By Harry McKerrell published
Santa let you down? Take matters into your own hands...

I tested a host of standmounts this year, and it proves there are endless ways to design a great speaker
By Harry McKerrell published
The mid-price speaker market is in rude health

Save over £100 off the bold-sounding, feature-laden Sonos Move 2 this Boxing Day
By Harry McKerrell published
A big saving on a bold, powerful speaker

Boxing Day bargain! KEF's Award-winning LS50 Wireless II speakers are back at their lowest price
By Harry McKerrell published
The LS50 Meta are £700 off, but stocks are running low

Tempted by a super-cheap Boxing Day bargain? Read this first!
By Harry McKerrell published
Some festive deals should be left in the box

Luxman E-07
By Ketan Bharadia published
The Luxman E-07 is a superbly engineered phono stage that’s packed with sensible features and delivers an exceptional sound.

Bach with more bite: how to listen to classical music's greatest ever composer
By Harry McKerrell published
Hi-fi listening lessons from the GOAT

Rega Planar 3 RS Edition vs Clearaudio Compass: which turntable reigns supreme?
By Harry McKerrell published
Two premium turntables go head-to-head

Triangle Borea BR04
By Harry McKerrell published
Triangle bolsters its Borea range with the BR04 standmounts, but they’ll need to bring their A-game if they’re to compete in a super-tough market.
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