
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

Marshall's second-gen Middleton speaker aims for a sound that's fit for royalty
By Harry McKerrell published
The Middleton II challenges the might of JBL, offering over 30 hours of battery life alongside device-charging capabilities and a more powerful performance than the first-gen model.

Best free music apps 2025: free ways to stream music on Android and iPhone
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys All the free music and radio streaming apps you need for listening on your Android or iPhone.

Nothing's latest flagship smartphone teases smoother performance, a snappier camera and reimagined glyphs
By Harry McKerrell published
Nothing unveils the Nothing Phone (3)

Nothing Headphone (1)
By Harry McKerrell published
Not yet ratedOur first listen to Nothing's first-ever over-ear headphones

Nothing's first over-ear headphones are tuned by KEF and tease stunning battery life
By Harry McKerrell published
Nothing's first over-ear headphones are packed with features and offer sound tuned by KEF.

7 tracks we've been using in our test rooms over the past month
By Harry McKerrell published
Muse's latest alongside Wolf Alice wonderfulness and some tasty Tunng

Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2025: expert-tested recommendations
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.

My local cinema recently closed down – now I really wish I'd visited it more often
By Harry McKerrell published
I wish I'd realised sooner that, no matter how great your AV system is, there's nothing like a trip to the pictures.

Elac has launched a more powerful version of its five-star bookshelf speaker system
By Harry McKerrell published
The larger Elac Debut ConneX DCB61 have landed

Best sports and workout headphones 2025: top earbuds for keeping active
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys The best running companions, featuring bespoke sporting models alongside wireless earbuds that we think are as good at home as they are on the track.

This budget desktop DAC offers as many features and connections as its rivals – but at a much lower price
By Harry McKerrell published
The Topping DX5 II is big on functionality and small on cost

I'm tracking our favourite budget wireless earbuds before Prime Day – should you strike now or wait for a better deal?
By Harry McKerrell published
The Sony WF-C510 are great value today, but should you hold fire?

Can JLab's budget wireless earbuds compete with Sony's five-star class leaders?
By Harry McKerrell published
The JBuds Pods arrive alongside the Go Pods

I've heard JLab's new range of Bluetooth speakers – designed to light up your party for less
By Harry McKerrell published
JLab has unveiled a host of Bluetooth speakers ranging from a dinky, super-cheap unit to a full-blown party companion.

12 albums from 2000 that are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year
By Kashfia Kabir published
From Eminem to Linkin Park, PJ Harvey to A Perfect Circle, these are the best albums from 2000 that are turning 25 this year.

Cambridge Audio's latest wireless earbuds are designed to sound their best at all volumes
By Harry McKerrell published
Cambridge Audio has launched its latest pair of true wireless earbuds, the Melomania A100, with 10mm Neodymium drivers and customisable active noise cancelling.

Cambridge Audio takes one of our favourite streaming amps to the next level with its fully featured Evo 150 SE
By Harry McKerrell published
Cambridge Audio has added to its established line of Evo streaming amps with the special edition Evo 150 SE.

Finally! This might be our first proper evidence that the Sony WF-1000XM6 are on the way
By Harry McKerrell published
A filing has been spotted for what is likely the Sony WF-1000XM6, the much-anticipated sequel to 2023's Award-winning XM5 wireless earbuds.

Best music streaming services 2025: 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 running headphones and wireless earbuds 2025: tested on the road and in the gym
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys The best running headphones will deliver great sound while offering sweat-resistant designs that stay securely in place.

Best DAB radios 2025: the best-sounding digital radios that we highly recommend
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Want to get a whole host of tunes for free, over the airwaves and hiss-free? A digital DAB radio is a great shout.

JBL's first open-ear sports buds blend "punchy, dynamic" sound with enough battery life to go the distance
By Harry McKerrell published
JBL has unveiled its latest pair of wireless earbuds, the Endurance Zone, featuring an open, over-ear hook design and 32 hours of battery life.

Best in-ear headphones 2025: top earbuds tried and tested by our experts
By Andy Madden, Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.
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