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
Shokz's bone-conduction headphones are here to help you smash your PBs no matter the weather
By Harry McKerrell published
Shokz's OpenRun Pro 2 are rugged, durable and lightweight, making them perfect for getting the miles in.
Got an Audio-Technica Bluetooth turntable? These budget standmounts may be ideal companions
By Harry McKerrell published
Audio Technica's AT-SP3X offer wireless listening, a compact design and an "elevated listening experience".
Fiio's wood-clad over-ear headphones strive for outstanding sonics without the sky-high price tag
By Harry McKerrell published
Fiio is expanding its FT range of over-ear headphones with the affordable, wood-clad FT3 cans.
Audio-Technica’s feature-packed, compact, colourful buds are ideal for bargain hunters
By Harry McKerrell published
Compact, affordable and hardly light on features, the Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW2 could rival the might of the Sony WF-C500.
JBL's flagship noise-cancelling earbuds boast unique features – but will they sound sublime?
By Harry McKerrell published
The JBL Tour Pro 3 boast a raft features, including a unique display case, and promise improved sound and ANC that will challenge the market's finest.
Bluesound's trio of hi-res music streamers is bringing the fight to Sonos
By Harry McKerrell published
Bluesound has unveiled a trio of hi-res music streamers: the entry-level Node Nano, the refreshed Bluesound Node, and the flagship Node Icon.
OnePlus wireless earbuds tease "killer sound quality", but will it slay the class-leading giants?
By Harry McKerrell published
OnePlus has teamed up with Dynaudio to produce the noise-cancelling Buds Pro 3.
This hauntingly beautiful movie soundtrack is one of Nick Cave’s finest works – and my go-to test score
By Harry McKerrell published
It's not his most famous release, but Nick Cave's work with Warren Ellis on The Assassination Of Jesse James makes for peerless test room material.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro 2: which wireless earbuds are better?
By Harry McKerrell published
They're designed around different ecosystems, but what happens when Apple's best go up against Samsung's recent flagship buds?
Rock on! Marshall's latest portable speakers are here to rock your world wherever you go
By Harry McKerrell published
Marshall has unveiled threequels to two of its most popular portable units. Say hello to the Emberton and Willen II Bluetooth speakers.
The ultimate music tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Becky Roberts, Harry McKerrell last updated
We've compiled a number of test tracks that are particularly telling of a music system's talents...
13 of the best classic funk and soul tracks to test your system
By Joe Svetlik published
These classic soul bangers from days gone by will sort the funk from the junk.
The most iconic ’90s movie is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a 4K cinema release
By Harry McKerrell published
Pulp Fiction is returning to cinemas in 4K to celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the most iconic movies ever made.
Don't regret it – 3 reasons to buy the Google Chromecast with Google TV before it's gone forever
By Lewis Empson last updated
Google is killing the Chromecast, so here are three reasons why you may want to grab one before it's too late.
Is this our first glimpse of Sony's successors to the WF-C500 wireless earbuds?
By Harry McKerrell published
Online leaks, including images and specifications, indicate that Sony is planning to follow up the five-star WF-C500 with the new WF-C510 wireless earbuds.
10 iconic albums celebrating their 30th anniversary this year
By Harry McKerrell published
1994 was a sublime twelve months for music, and we're celebrating the 30th anniversary of some of the year's finest releases.
Quick! Get voting if you want this blockbusting Lego Technics turntable to become available
By Harry McKerrell published
The Lego version of the Technics SL-1200 MK 2 is just a concept, but it could become a real product if enough people vote for it.
Cambridge Audio's all-in-one music system boasts 14 drivers, plenty of firepower and HDMI eARC
By Harry McKerrell published
Cambridge Audio's large, versatile Evo One all-in-one speaker system could be a serious rival to the Naim Mu-so 2 and the Ruark R410.
Radiohead’s most underrated album is one of my all-time favourite test records
By Harry McKerrell published
It’s not the biggest or boldest album the band ever released, but Radiohead’s Amnesiac is worthy of a place in your regular rotation of test albums.
Pro-Ject's acrylic turntable prioritises stability and quality components for ultimate sonic precision
By Harry McKerrell published
The Pro-Ject XA B turntable makes use of the same True Balanced technology as found in the brand's XA 1 and X2 B models.
Campfire Audio's Astrolith IEMs are here to push the boundaries of in-ear performance (and price)
By Harry McKerrell published
Campfire Audio's Astrolith in-ear monitors blend the brand's distinctive aesthetic sensibilities with impressive internal engineering.
This Marvel epic is one of the MCU’s lowest-rated movies – but its soundtrack is pure testing heaven
By Harry McKerrell published
While it might not have been Marvel’s most successful attempt to build a new franchise, there’s a lot to like about 2021’s Eternals, especially its superb soundtrack.
Goldmund's audiophile-focused preamp packs in new tech, but its price will knock you sideways
By Harry McKerrell published
Swiss audio brand Goldmund has unveiled its Mimesis Excellence preamp aimed at "audiophiles seeking the pinnacle of sound quality".
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