
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

Treat your hi-fi system to these 11 incredible albums celebrating their 30th birthday this year
By Harry McKerrell published
We've compiled 11 iconic albums from 1995 that are enjoying their 30th anniversary this year.

Audio-Technica's novel wireless headphones aim for high-quality audio and a comfortable fit wherever you go
By Harry McKerrell published
The ATH-CC500BT2 use cartilage conduction technology to transmit "high-quality" audio without the intrusion of in-ear buds.

Beats' latest running headphones promise a lighter fit, improved sound and the brand's "best-ever" noise-cancelling
By Harry McKerrell published
Beats' sporty Powerbeats 2 offer a lighter weight, more features and can even double as a heart rate monitor.

These stunning five-star Dali wireless headphones omit one major feature – but don't suffer for it
By Harry McKerrell published
The Dali IO-8’s exceptional performance and decent usability pose an interesting question: do headphones really need an app after all?

I use this acclaimed album for testing all the time – you should use it to rock your system's world
By Harry McKerrell published
Drop your preconceptions about certain genres and dive into a test record that you might not have considered before.

Best Bose headphones 2025: noise-cancelling and wireless models tested by our experts
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Bose offers an impressive range of headphones, including noise-cancelling and Bluetooth earbuds and over-ears.

Apple's latest patent teases major usability upgrades for the AirPods Pro line of wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell published
A recent filing at the U.S Patent and Trademark Office suggests that Apple is making significant improvements to its AirPods Pro line.

Getting into fitness? Save over £50 on Sony's stellar, super-secure sporty wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell published
If you're searching for some of the best sporting earbuds around, you could do far worse than the now-discounted Sony LinkBuds Fit.

AirPods Max 2: everything you need to know about the 2024 Apple headphones
By Becky Roberts, Harry McKerrell last updated
Updated Apple's second-gen over-ear headphones have been rumoured for years, and finally we have an update...

Now Playing: 6 songs we've been listening to in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Our new monthly playlist includes fresh releases from The Weather Station and Coheed And Cambria, as well as go-to classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Macklemore.

HiFi Rose's latest music streamer uses across-the-board improvements to achieve "a new level of sound"
By Harry McKerrell published
The RS151 music streamer uses a new DAC design and a new CPU, among other improvements, in pursuit of reference-level sound.

Sony LinkBuds Open vs Apple AirPods 4 with ANC: which pair of open earbuds is right for you?
By Harry McKerrell published
If your interest has been piqued by the idea of open wireless earbuds, these contenders represent two of the finest examples of their type on the market.

29 of the best tracks for testing bass
By Joe Cox last updated
This genre-spanning selection of brilliant basslines will find out just how good your system is at handling bass.

Ta-da! TAD's luxury standmounters tease magical sound – but all your money might disappear
By Harry McKerrell published
TAD has announced its high-end TAD-ME1TX standmount speakers, featuring a three-way design and "superior materials".

Musical Fidelity's integrated amp strives for a sweet, powerful sound thanks to its "reference-level" tech
By Harry McKerrell published
The Nu-Vista 600.2 is an analogue integrated amplifier that packs in updated tech for "huge power and sonic transparency".

There's a new music streaming service in town – and it promises to pay artists a lot more
By Harry McKerrell published
Presto Music is a new music streaming service focusing on jazz and classical records which pays artists by the second rather than per stream.

Unsure if your hi-fi is shipshape? This classic Hans Zimmer score is a treasure trove of terrific test tracks
By Harry McKerrell published
If you're after test track after test track to shiver your system's timbers, the Pirates Of The Caribbean score will help you discover whether everything is in order.

Is it a toy? Is it a music player? No, it's a portable DAC disguised as a tape deck!
By Harry McKerrell published
A charmingly quirky portable DAC and headphone amplifier to boost your headphone listening.

Audio-Technica's open-back reference headphones blend sonic precision with all-day comfort
By Harry McKerrell published
Audio-Technica's latest pairs of headphones, the ATH-R70ax and ATH-R50x, promise exceptional sonic clarity and precision.

Does this leak confirm that the Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones will launch this year?
By Harry McKerrell published
The much-anticipated Sony WH-1000XM6 show up on an FCC certification document, indicating that new headphones are likely on their way this summer 2025.

Beyerdynamic’s new in-ear monitors promise ultimate sonic precision for your music
By Esat Dedezade published
Four IEMs arrive alongside two pairs of updated wired headphones.

Magico's luxury floorstanders tease "awe-inspiring power" at a bank-busting price
By Harry McKerrell published
Magico's S5 loudspeakers are packed with cutting-edge tech and promise serious sonic performance. If you have the cash to pay for it, of course...

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 vs Pi6: which B&W wireless earbuds should you choose?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Bowers & Wilkins' two newest pairs of earbuds look almost identical, so what are the differences when it comes to performance?
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