
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

We pick 9 of the best Record Store Day 2025 releases – Sam Fender, De La Soul, Waxahatchee and more
By Harry McKerrell published
All of our choice cuts from Record Store Day 2025, including the likes of De La Soul, Sam Fender and a very special movie soundtrack.

Pure’s new affordable internet radio system features DAB+, Bluetooth and even a built-in CD player
By Harry McKerrell published
Pure Audio has expanded its Classic Series of retro-styled radios.

Campfire Audio's "most accessible in-ear headphones" tease high-end performance without the premium price tag
By Harry McKerrell published
Campfire Audio's USB-C Axion in-ear headphones are designed to be used daily.

JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Charge 6: which Bluetooth speaker is best for you?
By Harry McKerrell published
Two of JBL's latest and greatest Bluetooth speakers face off as we compare the slender Flip 7 and the bigger, costlier Charge 6.

Linn's just-add-speakers system promises benchmark-setting sound and "all the connectivity you'll ever need"
By Harry McKerrell published
The Majik DSM is an all-in-one streamer, preamplifier and power amp with an in-built DAC and plenty of connectivity options.

The JBL Flip 7 is a five-star Bluetooth speaker – but are you better off with an older, cheaper model?
By Harry McKerrell published
The JBL Flip 7 is a feature-ladem and beautifully made speaker, but is the Charge 5 the smarter buy?

JBL's dynamic duo explode onto our list of the best Bluetooth speakers
By Harry McKerrell published
The JBL Flip 7 and Charge 6 have arrived on our list of the best Bluetooth speakers, ousting each respective model's previous generation.

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025
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.

9 stand-out tracks we've been enjoying in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Now Playing returns for its third instalment, with new bangers and some old school classics for you and your hi-fi to enjoy.

JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Flip 6: which five-star Bluetooth speaker is better?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
A new Flip speaker is big news. But what improvements does the Flip 7 have over the Flip 6?

JBL Flip 7
By Harry McKerrell published
JBL’s Flip series of Bluetooth speakers has been with us for well over a decade, but the Flip 7 could be the best instalment yet.

Apple Music Classical's trio of updates are designed to bring you closer to the great works
By Harry McKerrell published
Apple Music Classical is getting a trio of upgrades in a bid to make it more accessible and informative.

Focal's high-end wireless headphones promise improved comfort, better ANC and greater musical precision
By Harry McKerrell published
Focal's Bathys MG over-ears promise a more layered sound alongside better noise cancelling and exceptional all-day comfort.

Some of our favourite-ever five-star wireless headphones have plummeted to nearly half price – £172 off!
By Harry McKerrell published
The Sony WH-1000XM4 belong in the wireless headphones Hall of Fame, and now they're down from £350 to just £178 at Amazon.

Fiio's flagship in-ear headphones are packed full of drivers to put your music in pole position
By Harry McKerrell published
The Fiio FX17 combine three types of drive units to deliver a wide soundstage and plenty of detail.

iFi's flagship iDSD Valkyrie DAC/amp teases cutting-edge tech for a sound that's worthy of Valhalla
By Harry McKerrell published
The iFi iDSD Valkyrie offers cutting-edge technology alongside various EQ settings and a quad-DAC architecture.

These are the 3 movies our home cinema experts couldn’t stop watching in March
By Alastair Stevenson published
The top movies our home cinema reviews team couldn’t stop watching over March revealed

Audiolab upgrades its five-star 6000A amplifier with a new DAC chip, enhanced circuitry and HDMI ARC
By Harry McKerrell published
Audiolab 's new 6000A MkII stereo amplifier teases improved performance thanks to its enhanced internal circuitry.

This Quincy Jones-produced disco tune has become my go-to test track – and taught me a valuable lesson about hi-fi, too
By Harry McKerrell published
Despite not being to my usual tastes, I've found a track that's perfect for testing headphones and hi-fi.

Aimed at gamers and audiophiles alike, Sennheiser's detail-hungry wired cans seek to put you fully in the sonic picture
By Harry McKerrell published
The HD 550 are Sennheiser's latest pair of wired headphones aimed at both audiophiles and keen gamers.

Elac Debut 3.0 DB53
By Harry McKerrell published
Elac has reinvented its Debut range with its third-generation standmounts, resulting in a new sonic direction that prioritises clarity, detail and lower-end punch.

I heard my favourite Radiohead album on the B&W speakers used to record it – and now I love it even more
By Harry McKerrell published
I heard Radiohead's The Bends played through on the Bowers & Wilkins speakers used to record it in 1995.

Apple Music Classical lands on the web – but there's bad news for Mac users
By Harry McKerrell published
Apple Music gets app support for desktop access...unless you're a Mac user.
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