
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

Best CD players 2025: tried and tested models for every budget
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Hear your disc collection at its very best with our pick of the best CD players on the market, budget to premium.

Cary Audio's high-end streaming amplifier wants to give you "the best of both worlds" in a "sleek, powerful package"
By Harry McKerrell published
The Class A/B DMS-300A has plenty of tricks up its sleeve

Bose SoundLink Plus
By Harry McKerrell published
Bose’s latest Bluetooth speaker blends portability and power in a bid to keep up with the market leaders.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Bowers & Wilkins Pi8: which premium wireless earbuds should you choose?
By Harry McKerrell published
Best-in-class ANC versus incredibly detailed, refined sound

Quad's next generation of electrostatic speakers tease a shockingly detailed, dynamic performance
By Harry McKerrell published
Quad introduces the ESL 2812X and ESL 2912X electrostatic speakers

This sturdy Sony Bluetooth speaker is £50 off – but we'd still struggle to recommend it
By Harry McKerrell published
It's time to play the field...

Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) have improved across the board – but this one feature remains divisive
By Harry McKerrell published
Is Bose's Marmite spatial audio feature a winner or a waste of time?

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
By Harry McKerrell published
Bose’s latest Ultra buds are the complete wireless package

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.

Monitor Audio's new speaker range vows to "set a new benchmark" for entry-level performance
By Harry McKerrell published
The Bronze Series 7G has big ambitions

Check out the 6 movies and TV shows on repeat in our test rooms right now
By Robyn Quick published
From Star Wars to K-Pop, this is quite the mix

Sony WF-1000XM6: release date and price predictions, plus 6 features on our wishlist
By Harry McKerrell last updated
We muse on what could be in store for Sony's next flagship wireless earbuds

Tempted by the heavily discounted LG Xboom Buds? Read this first!
By Harry McKerrell published
We think you can do better...

Best multi-room speakers 2025: 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.

Fiio's new DAC uses the same material as an F1 car – and promises to put your music in pole position
By Harry McKerrell published
The Fiio QX13 lands on the grid

The best headphone deals 2025: AirPods, Bose, Sony and more
By Becky Roberts last updated
Deals Decent discounts on many of the best headphones and earbuds we've reviewed, including current What Hi-Fi? Award winners...
Why this iconic Tom Waits song is a regular in our test rooms – and can unveil the true essence of hi-fi
By Harry McKerrell published
Tom Waits' Martha is one of our go-to test tracks, and if you can handle its emotional punch, it should be one of yours, too.

This Bluetooth speaker is super-small and super-cheap – but it's up against a five-star JBL rival
By Harry McKerrell published
Tribit launches the StormBox Mini Plus, a portable Bluetooth speaker with a small price and even smaller dimensions.

Beyerdynamic brings vintage '70s style to its mid-range noise-cancelling headphones
By Harry McKerrell published
Joining the premium Aventho 300 over-ears

I watched every Star Wars film ever made – here's what I learned
By Harry McKerrell published
To discover whether they're worthy of their titanic reputation, I've watched every Star Wars movie ever made for Home Cinema Week.

Dyson's novel headphones aren't worth your Prime Day cash – but five-star alternatives are out there
By Harry McKerrell published
Don't be a sucker this Prime Day

This wireless speaker deal looks spicy – but a five-star alternative is positively scorching
By Harry McKerrell published
Ouch, these Audio Pro deals are scorching

Don't follow the crowd? This Bose wireless earbuds deal is perfect for adventurous listeners
By Harry McKerrell published
Pick up something different this Prime Day

Q Acoustics 5010
By Harry McKerrell published
Q Acoustics has found great sonic success with its 5040 and 5050 floorstanders. Can it manage the same results with its 5010 standmounts?

I've tested dozens of Bluetooth speakers – here are the 5 deals I recommend for Amazon Prime Day
By Harry McKerrell published
I've tested a raft of Bluetooth and wireless speakers during my time at What Hi-Fi?, and these are the best ones I'd recommend during this year's Prime Day.
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