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

Ruark's celebratory all-in-one hi-fi system houses an extensive streaming suite in an exclusive, luxurious package
By Harry McKerrell Published
Ruark celebrates 40 years with its R410 Anniversary Edition system

Still missing your old iPod Nano? Shanling's small, affordable portable music player might be just the ticket
By Harry McKerrell Published
The Shanling M0 Pura is more than a little Nano-esque

Samsung looks set to jump on the clip-on earbuds trend – but it isn't short of competition
By Harry McKerrell Published
The 'Galaxy Able' have been spotted in Samsung's Wearable app
Nothing’s noise-cancelling earbuds are affordable and colourful – and they have a unique feature that could divide opinion
By Harry McKerrell Published
Nothing shoots for cheap ’n’ cheerful with the Ear (3a)

Now Playing: supercharge your summer listening with the 7 best tracks we’ve been using to test hi-fi
By Harry McKerrell Published
Red-hot tunes for a red-hot summer

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
By Harry McKerrell Published
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro keep pace with their rivals in terms of comfort and features, but their sound quality lags behind.

Focal's latest high-end floorstanders are "an ode to the art of listening at home”
By Harry McKerrell Published
Focal reveals its Scala Utopia Evo M towers

Philips Fidelio FA3
By Harry McKerrell Last updated
Updated Philips’ active speakers offer ample features, including Bluetooth, HDMI ARC and optical inputs, but can their sound performance trouble the class leaders?

Sound first, comfort second: is Grado's rugged design philosophy starting to wearing thin?
By Harry McKerrell Published
An uncomfortable truth

Best budget hi-fi speakers 2026: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir, Harry McKerrell Last updated
Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.

FiiO's noise-cancelling wireless headphones want to challenge Sony for entry-level supremacy
By Harry McKerrell Published
Are the EH13 able to tackle the Sony WH-CH520?

Topping’s affordable DAC teases impressive versatility and “audiophile quality” sound in a compact, portable package
By Harry McKerrell Published
Promising big performance at a small price

Get on the trend! Enter your audiophile era with these five-star wired earbuds – just £35 this Prime Day
By Harry McKerrell Published
Become Gen Z with the SoundMagic E11C

Trust me, £100 off these Sony noise-cancelling headphones isn't worth it – choose one of these five-star alternatives instead
By Harry McKerrell Published
The ULT Wear aren't worth your cash

This pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker costs as much as a takeaway for two – and is much better for you
By Harry McKerrell Published
Great sound for 0 calories

I've tested dozens of headphones – these are the 6 best Prime Day headphones deals I recommend for under £150
By Harry McKerrell Published
Snap up some great pairs for low prices

Forget Bluetooth! Graduate to true hi-fi with Grado's Award-winning wired headphones
By Harry McKerrell Published
All-time greats for an all-time low price of £199

Forget the rest – these are the premium wireless headphones I'm recommending to everyone this Prime Day
By Harry McKerrell Published
No, it's not the Sony WH-1000XM6

Discounts galore! These are the best early Amazon Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deals
By Harry McKerrell Published
Major drops from the likes of JBL, B&O and Sony

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2026: reviewed and rated by our experts
By Andy Madden Last updated
Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.

Grado SR325 Classic
By Harry McKerrell Published
Grado puts a ‘Classic’ twist on its Award-winning SR325x open-backs, but have these new headphones lost a little of that signature magic?

Best cheap wireless headphones 2026, tested by our experts
By Joe Svetlik Last updated
Best Buys Save money without sacrificing sound quality with our pick of the best cheap wireless headphones around.

Best multi-room speakers 2026: whole-home wireless speakers tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell Last updated
Best Buys Kiss those cables goodbye and start your whole home sound system with one of these excellent multi-room speakers.
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