
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

Motorola's versatile wireless speaker boasts Bose tuning for a “balanced, detailed and crisp” sound
By Harry McKerrell published
An early surprise for your 2026 bingo card

Klipsch’s feature-packed range of powered speakers boasts precision engineering from Onkyo
By Harry McKerrell published
Klipsch reveals The Fives II, The Sevens II and The Nines II

FiiO's hi-res portable music player aims to reward listeners with "uncompromising sound quality"
By Harry McKerrell published
The M33 R2R joins FiiO's extensive line of hi-res portable music players

Cambridge Audio takes on KEF with its first-ever active wireless stereo speaker systems
By Harry McKerrell published
Will the new L/R range give KEF sleepless nights?

Hands on: Cambridge Audio L/R X
By Harry McKerrell published
Not yet ratedCan Cambridge successfully break new ground?

Shokz claims its flagship open-ear wireless earbuds are its "most revolutionary" design ever
By Harry McKerrell published
The OpenFit Pro introduce noise reduction tech

LG's expanded roster of Bluetooth speakers includes a military-grade adventurer and a powerful party-starter
By Harry McKerrell published
LG's will.i.am-tuned Xboom line continues to grow

Earfun's wireless headphones offer massive battery life and next-gen features at hugely affordable prices
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Updates to Air Pro 4+ and Wave Pro X models at CES 2026

Of all the test tracks I used in 2025, this is the one I played the most – and you should hear it too
By Harry McKerrell published
My trusty companion throughout a turbulent year

Got cash for Christmas? I'm eyeing these 5 great products in the New Year sales
By Harry McKerrell published
Santa let you down? Take matters into your own hands...

I tested a host of standmounts this year, and it proves there are endless ways to design a great speaker
By Harry McKerrell published
The mid-price speaker market is in rude health

Luxman E-07
By Ketan Bharadia published
The Luxman E-07 is a superbly engineered phono stage that’s packed with sensible features and delivers an exceptional sound.

Bach with more bite: how to listen to classical music's greatest ever composer
By Harry McKerrell published
Hi-fi listening lessons from the GOAT

Best cheap wireless headphones 2025, 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.

Rega Planar 3 RS Edition vs Clearaudio Compass: which turntable reigns supreme?
By Harry McKerrell published
Two premium turntables go head-to-head

Triangle Borea BR04
By Harry McKerrell published
Triangle bolsters its Borea range with the BR04 standmounts, but they’ll need to bring their A-game if they’re to compete in a super-tough market.

This affordable new range of open earbuds are aimed at listeners who "refuse to compromise on sound or comfort"
By Harry McKerrell published
Cleer introduces the Arc 4 and Arc 4+ earbuds

Goodbye, 2025! Check out 7 of our favourite test tracks of the year
By Harry McKerrell published
2025 signs off in style

Seeking a funky, spacious-sounding JBL alternative? This retro-modern Bluetooth speaker is more than 25 per cent off
By Harry McKerrell published
It has ambient lighting!

This rugged, punchy-sounding Sony speaker is nearly half price – and a great alternative to the JBL Flip 7
By Harry McKerrell published
You don't have to buy a JBL Bluetooth speaker...

A big year ahead? 6 pairs of wireless headphones and earbuds I'd love to see in 2026
By Harry McKerrell published
A momentous year could be on the cards...

Are these affordable noise-cancelling wireless earbuds about to challenge Sony's crown?
By Harry McKerrell published
Will the Final ZE300 test the Sony WF-C510?

Could a sequel to Sony's five-star budget headphones land in 2026? Here are 4 things we'd love to see
By Harry McKerrell published
An early Christmas wishlist
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