
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

6 test tracks we've been playing in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month
By Harry McKerrell published
MJ, Nine Inch Nails and, yes, even some Coldplay

AVID's high-end Evo Two floorstanders promise better bass and a broader dynamic range
By Harry McKerrell published
The Evo Two join AVID's Evo line of high-end speakers

Save a barnstorming £550 on JBL's handsome, easy-to-use record player – over 50 per cent off!
By Harry McKerrell published
The JBL TT350 Classic drops from £999 to just £449 at Peter Tyson

Crosley's new turntable system uses external bookshelf speakers, and aims to offer a step up from all-in-one record players
By Harry McKerrell published
The Crosley C65 system arrives alongside the super-affordable Miles deck

Cambridge Audio refines its Melomania P100 wireless headphones with "deeper bass" and "enhanced dynamics"
By Harry McKerrell published
The Melomania P100 SE aim to improve the original P100's sound quality

Quick! Save £30 on Apple's comfy, cleverly designed AirPods 4 with ANC
By Harry McKerrell published
The AirPods 4 with ANC take a dive

Limited time only! Save over £50 on the best in-ear AirPods we've ever tested
By Harry McKerrell published
The AirPods Pro 2 drop from £229 to £189

JLab Go Pop+
By Harry McKerrell published
JLab’s Go Pop+ are small buds at a tiny price, but do they have the sonic capabilities to make them a big deal?

Best phono preamps 2025: budget to high-end, tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best buys To be able to listen to turntables through your system, you'll need a phono stage (also called a phono preamp). These are the best models we've reviewed across all budgets and types.

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

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
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