
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

Samsung bolsters its Galaxy Buds range with its new affordable, AI-powered noise-cancelling earbuds
By Harry McKerrell published
The Galaxy Buds 3 FE are here

Pro-Ject's valve-based phono stage blends high-end technologies with a wide range of connectivity options
By Harry McKerrell published
The Tube Box S3 B debuts alongside the more affordable Tube Box E

Best on-ear headphones 2025: our expert pick of wired and wireless pairs
By Becky Roberts last updated
Our expert picks of the best on-ear headphones for features, style and sound, including pairs from Sony and Grado.

The best AirPods deals 2025: big savings on all Apple headphones
By Kashfia Kabir, Harry McKerrell last updated
Deals Grab a deal on your next AirPods purchase, with the latest discounts we've found.

Acoustic Energy's outstandingly capable standmounts have entered our guide to the best hi-fi speakers we recommend
By Harry McKerrell published
Understated but supremely capable

Best speakers 2025: reviewed and recommended by our experts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys From budget to premium, from bookshelf to floorstanding speakers, here's our expert pick of the best hi-fi speakers you can currently buy.

These rival floorstanders have impressed us in our test rooms – but for entirely different reasons
By Harry McKerrell published
Similar price, very different speakers

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4
By Harry McKerrell published
The FreeBuds Pro 4 aim to be the best-performing buds we’ve yet heard from Huawei, but do they offer enough sonically?

Cheap wireless earbuds are a great idea, but they still need to improve in one key area
By Harry McKerrell published
Let's make cheap cheerful again

At last! Could our five-year wait for the Apple HomePod Mini 2 finally be at an end?
By Harry McKerrell published
Rumours suggest a second-gen Mini is coming this year

From the AirPods Max 2 to the Sony WF-1000XM6, these are the wireless headphones we're keen to see in 2025
By Harry McKerrell published
The year's not over yet!

Bose’s portable Bluetooth speaker teases “crisp, clear audio” and “enough bass to fill any room”
By Harry McKerrell published
Plus, an official release date for the SoundLink Micro 2

Forget Taylor Swift's new album – Depeche Mode's new concert film is coming to cinemas and IMAX screens
By Harry McKerrell published
Screening worldwide from October 28th

I’ve listened to almost every pair of premium wireless headphones this year – these are the ones I’m recommending to most people
By Harry McKerrell published
Jacks of all trades, masters of many

Quick! Grab the entry-level Q Acoustics 5010 standmounts for just £359 — save £140!
By Harry McKerrell published
A big saving for summer

Want to push your hi-fi system to the limit? This heavy metal track is the final boss of testing
By Harry McKerrell published
An unforgettable test track

Campfire Audio's luxury Grand Luna in-ear headphones aim to eclipse their sonic rivals
By Harry McKerrell published
Moon Knights in stainless steel armour

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2025 – tested by our in-house review experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys The best ANC headphones silence the noisy outside world, leaving you and your tunes uninterrupted

Best smart speakers 2025: top voice-assistant speakers tested by our experts
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Speakers with virtual voice assistants baked in are all the rage, so our experts have tested the lot to find out which ones are top of the class

Best active speakers 2025: our experts pick the top pairs with integrated amplifiers
By Kashfia Kabir, Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.

Best budget Bluetooth speakers 2025: top models tried and tested by our experts
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys There are plenty of budget Bluetooth speakers around, and we're here to tell you where the real value is.

One of our favourite budget wired headphones' price has been slashed by £30 – making them a better bargain than before
By Harry McKerrell published
Ideal for home listening

6 test tracks we've been playing in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month
By Harry McKerrell published
MJ, Nine Inch Nails and, yes, even some Coldplay
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