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
Pro-Ject's nifty configurator tool lets you build the turntable of your dreams
By Harry McKerrell published
Pro-Ject's novel configurator tool lets you customise an Xtension 9 to your exact preferences.
Heading out this summer? Save almost £50 on this rugged Sonos Move 2 rival
By Harry McKerrell published
The Ultimate Ears Epicboom has dropped from £330 to just £284, a saving of almost £50.
The feature-laden UE Everboom is a small Bluetooth speaker with a sizeable price tag
By Harry McKerrell published
Ultimate Ears has unveiled the all-new Everboom Bluetooth speaker alongside the fourth-gen Boom, Wonderboom and Megaboom models.
Beyerdynamic jumps on the open-ear bandwagon with sporty wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell published
Beyerdynamic has revealed the Verio 200, the brand's first attempt to at open-ear wireless earbuds design.
14 best summer tracks to test your music system
By Ainsley Walker last updated
We've put together some of our favourite tracks to enjoy in the sun or help brighten up those grey afternoons.
This quirky wireless earbuds case gives you spatial audio from any source – but is it a game changer?
By Harry McKerrell published
Jabra’s clever smart case can turn whatever you’re listening to into low-latency spatial audio – the question is, does anyone really need it?
14 best video game soundtracks to test your headphones and speakers
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Video games are fun. Testing your hi-fi is serious business. Make sure you're on the money with the finest the gaming world has to offer.
Campfire Audio's stellar IEMs promise one giant leap for sound – but getting a pair won't be easy
By Harry McKerrell published
The limited edition Moon Rover IEMs are typically striking and very exclusive – just 888 units are available worldwide.
Neat Acoustics' Momentum Jet speakers promise to give your hi-fi setup a rocket boost
By Harry McKerrell published
The Momentum Jet series comprises one standmounter and one floorstander and is based on the brand's flagship Ultimatum range.
Sony ULT Wear vs Sony WH-1000XM5: what are the differences between the two headphones?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Sony's ULT Wear wireless headphones are brand new to the market, but how do they shape up against the premium, flagship WH-1000XM5?
Triangle's gorgeous wireless speaker system could be a strong KEF alternative
By Harry McKerrell published
Triangle's Capella system packs hi-res streaming smarts into a high-end active speaker system.
Pure’s teeny-but-tough Bluetooth speaker wants to soundtrack your summer
By Harry McKerrell published
The Woodland Mini boasts 14 hours of battery life, DAB+ radio capabilities, Bluetooth 5.3 and an IP67 durability rating.
There's a new streaming service aimed at audiophiles from the people behind MQA
By Harry McKerrell published
Lenbrook Media Group is teaming up with HDTracks to develop a streaming service aimed at delivering "audiophile" levels of sound quality.
Audio-Technica's marathon noise-cancelling cans can go for 90 hours between charges
By Harry McKerrell published
With 90 hours of wireless playback, the ATH-S300BT are some of the longest-lasting headphones around.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Ultra Open Earbuds: which Bose buds are right for you?
By Harry McKerrell published
They may both be made by Bose, but there are significant differences that separate the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds and their novel Open counterparts.
How your wireless earbuds are made: creepy dummies, AI and sonic torture chambers
By Harry McKerrell last updated
We took a trip to Copenhagen to discover just how much time and dedication goes into making your humble headphones.
Jabra's latest and last wireless earbuds can stream spatial audio from practically any source
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The Elite 10 gen 2 and Active 8 gen 2 feature the world's first LE Audio smart case that aims to provide wireless streaming and spatial audio from any source.
JBL Flip 6 vs Sony ULT Field 1: which Bluetooth speaker is better?
By Harry McKerrell published
The new Sony ULT Field 1 squares off against the might of the established JBL Flip 6 as we determine which portable Bluetooth speaker is better.
JBL Flip 6 vs Flip 5: which Bluetooth speaker is better?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
JBL's Flip range is an excellent line of portable Bluetooth speakers, but does the newer model surpass the excellent Flip 5?
Wilson Audio's remastered Watt/Puppy loudspeaker reimagines an 80s icon with modern-day tech
By Harry McKerrell published
Wilson Audio has unveiled a remastered version of the 1986 original WATT/Puppy loudspeakers for 2024.
I tried £20 Sony WH-1000XM5 'dupes' from Temu – and was shocked by the quality
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Chinese marketplace Temu is huge right now, but should you chance buying a pair of headphones from the massive online store?
Lumin P1 Mini brings high-end streaming powers and HDMI ARC in a compact design
By Harry McKerrell published
The P1 Mini is a high-end streamer that doubles as a DAC/preamplifier, offering HDMI alongside a host of other connections.
At last! Lenbrook Group unveils its plans for the future of MQA lossless streaming
By Harry McKerrell published
The Lenbrook Media Group has unveiled its plans for MQA and the future of MQA Labs.
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