Harry McKerrell

Harry McKerrell

Senior staff writer

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

Campfire Audio Chimera wired in-ear headphones on a black surface
Campfire Audio's "most ambitious earphones yet" boast a nine-drive architecture for a "vividly detailed" listening experience

By Harry McKerrell Published

The Chimera certainly live up to their name

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Wired Earbuds
Shanling EC Play CD portable player
Forget the vinyl revival, Shanling's latest CD player wants to bring the "Discman" to Gen Z

By Harry McKerrell Published

The EC Play is designed "with Gen Z in mind"

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CD Players
Best KEF speakers 2026: budget, premium, bookshelf and wireless systems

By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell Last updated

Best Buys British audio maker KEF makes a fine array of speakers, from bookshelf to tower speakers. Here's our pick of the bunch.

Best Buys
Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos Play speakers as a versus banner image
Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos Play: which wireless smart speaker is right for you?

By Harry McKerrell Published

The do-it-all portable Play or the home-focused Era 100?

Wireless Speakers
JBL Go 5 speaker in purple finish
JBL Go 5

By Harry McKerrell Published

JBL promises another small but mighty marvel with the pocket-sized Go 5 thanks to more features and even better sound.

Wireless Speakers
Sivga M260 HiFi wired earbuds in silver on the edge of a laptop
These affordable wired earbuds seek to blend retro-inspired looks with modern sonic performance

By Harry McKerrell Published

Sivga introduces the M260 wired earbuds

Wired Earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus held in front of a yellow surface. On screen is 'Heat Waves' by Glass Animals on Tidal.
Best music streaming services 2026: free streams to hi-res audio

By Joe Svetlik Last updated

Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.

Best Buys
The Batman film / soundtrack poster with the WHF Now Playing roundel
Now Playing: check out the 5 blockbuster test tracks we’re using this May

By Harry McKerrell Published

Batman, Superman, and a new Bond theme (sort of)

Music Streaming
Oben Jovian speaker in the corner of a living room
This Los Angeles brand is blurring the line between audio and art – for a price, of course

By Harry McKerrell Published

Oben Hi-Fi’s new speaker ranges are nothing if not eye catching

Hi-Fi Speakers
JBL L100 speakers in orange within a mock 1970s domestic setup
“What is JBL sound? It’s powerful, dynamic and energetic” – we chat to JBL about headphones, history and 80 years in the business

By Harry McKerrell Published

JBL celebrates 80 years in the game – and looks forward to 80 more…

Hi-Fi
Sharp RP-TT100 Bluetooth turntable
Sharp RP-TT100

By Harry McKerrell Published

Sharp is back making turntables after a significant hiatus, but has it remembered how to get your records sounding their best?

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Turntables
Audiovector R5 Arreté floorstanders next to a chair and a potted plant
Audiovector bills its latest high-end loudspeakers as the “sweet spot” between sonic performance and refined design

By Harry McKerrell Published

The R5 Arreté have landed

Hi-Fi Speakers
Majority's feature-heavy powered speakers want to dethrone Onyko and Ruark

By Harry McKerrell Published

On paper, the Majority D100X offer a lot for £129

Hi-Fi Speakers
Musical Fidelity M6xi integrated amplifier in black on a rack
Musical Fidelity’s integrated amplifiers deploy high-end engineering for “exceptional power and precision”

By Harry McKerrell Published

Musical Fidelity lifts the lid on the M5xi and M6xi integrated amplifiers

Stereo Amplifiers
Larrabee Studios Los Angeles studio shot
I heard a Dolby Atmos mix in a professional recording studio – and it’s changed my view of spatial audio

By Harry McKerrell Published

Is this really the future of music?

Hi-Fi
The best AirPods alternatives 2026: 6 superb pairs reviewed and picked by our experts

By Andy Madden Last updated

Best Buys In case Apple's in-ears aren't on your radar...

Best Buys
Sony PS-LX5BT Bluetooth turntable
It's taken over six years, but we finally have two new, affordable and capable Bluetooth turntables worth recommending

By Harry McKerrell Published

Two superb decks enter our list of the best Bluetooth record players

Turntables
The 16 best prog rock albums our hi-fi experts recommend for testing

By Alastair Stevenson Published

Prog is designed to push boundaries, as well as your hi-fi system’s capabilities

10 Comments
Vinyl
Kerr Acoustic K400 standmount speaker on a white background
Kerr's compact standmounts promise pro-level performance for smaller listening spaces

By Harry McKerrell Published

Kerr unveils the K400 standmounts

Hi-Fi Speakers
TechDAS Air Force IV turntable in a silver finish
TechDAS's high-end pneumatic turntable seeks "unparalleled sound" via its unique construction and high-quality materials

By Harry McKerrell Published

The Air Force IV has landed

Turntables
Sony PS-LX3BT with JBL Charge 6
Vinyl on your radio? Discover 4 non-traditional but easy ways to listen to your turntable

By Harry McKerrell Published

You don't need a full-fat hi-fi system for modern turntables

Turntables
Sony PS-lX3BT turntable with a Bluetooth speaker and records
Best Bluetooth turntables 2026: wireless record players tried and tested by experts

By Kashfia Kabir Last updated

Best Buys If you love vinyl but value convenience and versatility, check out our guide to the best Bluetooth turntables across all budgets.

Best Buys
Sony’s new Bluetooth turntables have an ace up their sleeve – and it’s great for vinyl newbies

By Harry McKerrell Published

Pair it with active speakers for a versatile, space-saving vinyl set-up

Turntables
Sony PS-LX5BT

By Harry McKerrell Published

The Sony PS-LX5BT is an attractive proposition, boasting Bluetooth streaming, a built-in phono stage and automatic operation – all for a very reasonable outlay.

Turntables
Sony PS-LX3BT turntable on wooden hi-fi rack with blue vinyl on platter
Sony PS-LX3BT

By Harry McKerrell Published

As an entry point into the world of vinyl, the PS-LX3BT is an excellent pick. Automatic operation, Bluetooth, built-in phono stage and great sound at this price? Sold.

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Turntables
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