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

These peppy, detailed Sony WF-1000XM5 alternatives are a whopping £129 off – a new low!
By Harry McKerrell published
After dropping from £299 to £170, the Sony WF-1000XM5-rivalling Final ZE8000 MK 2 are almost half-price at Amazon.

Fyne Audio ousts Q Acoustics as our new favourite sub-£1000 floorstanding speakers
By Harry McKerrell published
Fyne Audio's outstanding value F501E have ousted the Q Acoustics 5040 as our best mid-price floorstanders.

Pro-Ject's AC/DC Turntable wants to put your vinyl on the highway to heaven, not hell
By Harry McKerrell published
Pro-Ject's AC/DC Turntable is more than a fancy colourway, offering a special edition tonearm, a new MDF plinth design and a precision sub-platter.

Best outdoor speakers 2025: portable, wireless, waterproof models tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Up your leisure game and head into the great outdoors with our pick of the best outdoor speakers.

SoundMagic E80D
By Harry McKerrell published
The SoundMagic E80D combine a wired USB-C connection with a clear, clean sound that few alternatives can match at this budget price.

Best floorstanding speakers 2025: budget to premium models tested by our experts
By Kashfia Kabir, Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buy Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant-sounding floorstanding speakers.

The Sony LinkBuds Speaker is at a first-time discount, but are there better alternatives out there?
By Harry McKerrell published
A fine speaker...but could you do better?

Sony WF-C710N: release date rumours, price speculation and 5 things we want to see
By Harry McKerrell last updated
We speculate what's in store for the Sony WF-C710N, the follow-ups to the immensely popular WF-C700N What Hi-Fi? Award winners.

Sony WF-C700N sequel leak teases improved ANC and battery, but will they get better codec support?
By Harry McKerrell published
More information on the upcoming Sony WF-C710N has emerged, with rumoured improvements to the battery life and ANC performance.

Best AirPlay speakers 2025: wireless streaming for Apple devices tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Got an iPad, iPhone or Mac? Our in-house experts have tested the best AirPlay speakers for easy music streaming.

Mega deal alert! Five-star wireless earbuds plummet to their joint lowest price – just £25
By Harry McKerrell published
The price drop on these Award-winning earbuds means they're even more of a bargain on Amazon Prime Day

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: pictures, highlights, and all the latest products from Musical Fidelity, Rega, WiiM, Quad and more
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Hi-fi goodies galore

The 7 best speakers we saw at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025 – Ruark Audio, Wharfedale and more
By Harry McKerrell published
We've whittled down our favourite pairs of speakers from the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025, including the likes of Wharfedale, Ruark and PMC.

Fyne Audio's mid-range F500S speakers aim for serious increases in sonic performance, not price
By Harry McKerrell published
Fyne Audio's F500S Series of loudspeakers claim significant upgrades without putting up the price.

Musical Fidelity's new stereo amplifier houses HDMI ARC and a built-in phono stage
By Harry McKerrell published
Musical Fidelity unveils a dual drop at this year's Bristol Hi-Fi Show, and we've got the key details before the 'official' launch.

Meze's open-back Poet cans arrive, and they want to bring your music alive
By Harry McKerrell published
Meze Audio's open-backed headphones tease big performance at a luxury price.

Looking for a pair of five-star floorstanders? Q Acoustics' Award-winning 5040 drop to their lowest price yet
By Andy Madden published
5040 floorstanders drop from £999 to £789 - save £210

Piega's latest loudspeaker duo teases cutting-edge performance no matter where you put them
By Harry McKerrell published
Pieaga has launched the Premium Gen 2 line of loudspeakers which consists of the Premium 301 Gen 2 standmounts and the Premium 701 Gen 2 floorstanders.

The affordable iPhone 16e is all well and good, but where's my new HomePod, Apple?
By Harry McKerrell published
There's still no sign of a new HomePod, and that's a great shame for smart speaker lovers everywhere.

AirPods Pro 3: release date rumours, price predictions, and 5 features we want
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Apple's next flagship earbuds are expected to arrive this year

The B&W Zeppelin Pro Edition makes a glaring omission – but it doesn't detract from its five-star performance
By Harry McKerrell published
There are no physical connections with the Zeppelin Pro Edition, but does that really make a difference to most users?

Best in-ear headphones 2025: top earbuds tried and tested by our experts
By Andy Madden, Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.

Grado's open-back headphones boast upgraded drivers and Brazilian walnut earcups for a "refined, balanced sound"
By Harry McKerrell published
Grado debuts its open-backed Signature S950 cans, featuring updated drivers and Brazilian Walnut casings.
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