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

Philips The Roller
By Harry McKerrell Published
Philips’ quirky Bluetooth speaker harks back to the company’s 1980s Moving Sound boombox range, updated with contemporary tech and a modernised feature set.

Goldmund's "most advanced amplifier ever" is packed with cutting-edge tech and costs more than a Ferrari
By Harry McKerrell Published
Think of a price. Nope, not even close

Missing your old MP3 player? This budget brand is bringing the early 2000s nostalgia with this tiny portable model
By Harry McKerrell Published
FiiO sub-brand Snowsky introduces the titchy Echo Nano

KEF LS Luxe versus KEF LS50 Wireless II: which five-star wireless speaker system is better?
By Harry McKerrell Published
Two outstanding KEF stereo systems do battle

Nothing sub-brand CMF's first open earbuds promise a listening experience "that feels as natural as it sounds"
By Harry McKerrell Published
CMF debuts the Clip Pro

Now Playing: beat the heat with the 6 best tracks we have been using to test headphones and hi-fi
By Harry McKerrell Published
You look hot. We can’t fix that.

Sony's Award-winning budget headphones could be getting a long-awaited sequel
By Harry McKerrell Published
It's about time!

“Active speakers have huge advantages, which allow us to make systems that can outperform a traditional hi-fi system of the same price” – we speak to KEF’s chief technology officer about the LS Luxe
By Harry McKerrell Published
Dr Jack Oclee-Brown sheds light on KEF’s latest creation

I tested the KEF LS Luxe for two weeks – here’s how to get the most out of the five-star system
By Harry McKerrell Published
Get the (de)Luxe experience

KEF LS Luxe
By Harry McKerrell Published
Thanks to its immense talent and impressive versatility, the LS Luxe could be the best wireless speaker system KEF has ever made

The death of PlayStation’s physical discs extends far beyond how you actually play your games – it's even worse than you think
By Harry McKerrell Published
The joy of Cex

Beyerdynamic's new wired headphones promise sonic clarity and enduring comfort at an entry-level price
By Harry McKerrell Published
Beyerdynamic introduces the affordable DT 275 Pro

These are the five best headphones I have heard so far this year – and the one pair that disappointed me
By Harry McKerrell Published
It’s been a good year for your ears

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2026 – 6 sensational pairs picked by our expert reviewers
By Joe Svetlik Last updated
Best Buys The best ANC headphones to silence the outside world

KEF's latest teaser reveals more of its upcoming speakers' curved, "luxury" design
By Harry McKerrell Published
KEF's new product lands July 30th

This £10k Monitor Audio Hyphn speaker upgrade has nothing to do with audio
By Harry McKerrell Published
But it could leave your friends green with envy

Bose's second-gen QuietComfort Headphones leak, teasing improved sound, more features, and a refreshed look
By Harry McKerrell Published
Bose is back, back again

Best over-ear headphones 2026: wired and wireless pairs tested by our in-house experts
By Joe Svetlik Last updated
Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...

Excited for The Odyssey? This divisive Christopher Nolan movie has the perfect test score to get you in the mood
By Harry McKerrell Published
A soundtrack worthy of the gods

Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless vs Sennheiser HDB 630: which current five-star wireless headphones is the brand’s best?
By Harry McKerrell Published
How do you choose between Sennheiser’s finest?

These premium wireless headphones boast Bose noise-cancelling, signal processing and spatial sound – but there's a twist
By Harry McKerrell Published
Hint: it rhymes with 'nose'

The new Sonos app hits its public beta phase – but will it be enough to win back fans?
By Harry McKerrell Published
The new Sonos app arrives in public beta

Sivga's wired earbuds are designed to sing as sweetly as a bird thanks to their four-driver array
By Harry McKerrell Published
Sivga's Lyrebird take flight – but will their audio soar?
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