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
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: luxury legends and budget beauties shake up the wireless headphones category
By Harry McKerrell published
The wireless headphones category has seen a significant shake up, adding new winners at the top and bottom of the price scale.
Ruark's super-chic CD player wants to bring out the best from your disc collection
By Harry McKerrell published
Ruark's R-CD100 CD drive offers an isolated enclosure and teases "whisper quiet" operation for your CDs.
Grado's flagship audiophile headphones blend iconic design with freshly engineered technologies
By Harry McKerrell published
The open-back Grado Signature HP100 SE honour the company's past while looking to the future.
Amazon Prime Video has improved massively – but it could be an even better streaming service
By Harry McKerrell published
I’ve had Amazon Prime Video for a long time and have seen it evolve into something excellent. It could be even better to compete with the absolute best.
Audio Pro's wireless speakers harness WiiM's operating system to unlock "advanced streaming capabilities"
By Harry McKerrell published
Audio Pro has integrated WiiM's operating system into two of its wireless speakers: the A10 and the C10 MK II
Pure adds to its Classic range of radios with the versatile, portable Mini
By Harry McKerrell published
Pure's portable radio aims to be as comfortable outdoors as it is in your home.
Astell & Kern claims that its latest premium portable player is "the world's finest"
By Harry McKerrell published
Astell & Kern has unveiled its A&Ultima SP3000M portable player which it claims is "the world's finest".
The deal with Debussy: why the maestro's works are so perfect for testing hi-fi
By Harry McKerrell published
We use a lot of classical music for testing, with Claude Debussy standing out as one of our most listened-to composers.
Marantz explores new horizons with its luxurious new wireless speaker duo
By Harry McKerrell published
Marantz branches out into wireless speakers with the Horizon and Grand Horizon.
9 of the best British albums for testing your hi-fi system
By Harry McKerrell published
To Celebrate National Album Day, we've compiled a list of favourite British albums to test your system.
Best Apple iPod Touch alternatives 2025: budget and premium models tested by our experts
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys If you miss the iPod Touch or want to up your portable music player game, we've got plenty of iPod alternatives on this list...
Quad goes back to the future with its reimagined pre and power amplifiers
By Harry McKerrell published
Quad is bringing back the 33 preamp and 303 power amp for 2024, with new internal tech and improved sonic capabilities.
Revo's swanky all-in-one system brings streaming smarts to the traditional CD player
By Harry McKerrell published
Revo's SuperCD all-in-one system can handle wireless streaming alongside radio, wired connectivity and CD player functionality.
I went to a Bang & Olufsen-soundtracked dinner experience – and it was deliciously strange
By Harry McKerrell published
I went to Kitchen Theory's sensory dining experinece with sound provided by B&O. The results were quite something.
My biggest problem with wireless earbuds would be so easy to fix – so why is it still an issue?
By Harry McKerrell published
It may seem trivial, but three pairs of eartips just isn't enough for the average person.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: old favourites return for new glory in the wired headphones category
By Harry McKerrell published
There hasn't been much change in the wired headphones sphere, with many old favourites returning to scoop awards once again.
Spotify brings music videos to almost 100 new markets, but is the US one of them?
By Harry McKerrell published
Spotify is adding music video access to around 85 new markets, but it is unclear whether the US is among them.
These luxury headphones promise "the ultimate audiophile experience" – but can they beat their 5-star Focal rival?
By Harry McKerrell published
Shanling's HW600 promise to set a new benchmark for wired headphones at this price.
B&W's upgraded Zeppelin Pro wireless speaker aims to take an icon to new heights
By Harry McKerrell published
The upgraded Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro wireless speaker adds upgraded drivers and expanded streaming support.
Qobuz continues to tempt audiophiles by offering DSD files for download
By Harry McKerrell published
Qobuz is adding DSD and DXD file formats to its download catalogue, but what does that mean exactly?
System Audio's Signature range brings minimal design and "class-leading" value to the speaker market
By Harry McKerrell published
The new Signature range features a floorstander, a standmounter, a subwoofer and two wall-mounted speakers.
You can save more than £200 on these Bowers & Wilkins speakers this Prime Day
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The B&W 603 S3 drop from £1999 to £1769, a saving of £230 at Sevenoaks.
Dali's premium wireless headphones want to offer "hi-fi for your head"
By Harry McKerrell published
Dali's premium IO-8 wireless headphones are going up against the might of the AirPods Max, the B&W Px8 and the Focal Bathys.
These five-star wireless headphones from a little-known brand have finally filled a gaping hole in the over-ear market
By Harry McKerrell last updated
We've complained before that there are so few wireless headphones occupying the mid-range price point. Finally, that gap has been plugged.
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