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

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin (2021) vs Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro: what are the differences?
By Harry McKerrell published
Should you stick with the older version or go for the Pro? We've pitted two Zeppelins against each other to determine which is right for you.

Save £80 on Audio-Technica's five-star turntable and get your vinyl spinning for less
By Harry McKerrell published
The LP5X gained top marks in our review, and an £80 price drop sees the five-star record player drop back to its rock bottom price.

Hurry! Bowers & Wilkins' powerful-sounding wireless earbuds enjoy their first major discount
By Harry McKerrell published
The B&W Pi6 are down from £219 to £186 at Amazon, but stocks are running dry already.

Samsung's flagship wireless earbuds have collapsed to their lowest-ever price – but for how long?
By Harry McKerrell published
Don't miss out on this best-ever deal on Samsung's flagship wireless earbuds.

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2025 – tested by our in-house experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Leave the noisy world behind and immerse yourself in music with our expert pick of the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy...

Get it while it's cheap: this five-star Dali Bluetooth speaker is still discounted
By Harry McKerrell published
The Award-winning Dali Katch G2 drops to uynder £300 at Peter Tyson.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition
By Harry McKerrell published
The Pro Edition builds on the 2021 Zeppelin’s sonic performance with improved drive units and boosted streaming support, resulting in a wireless speaker that soars to delightful new heights.

Wharfedale's latest Heritage stereo speakers aim to excel across all music genres – but hurry, they're limited edition!
By Harry McKerrell published
The limited production Wharfedale Aston aim for serious sound in a small speaker, but only 500 pairs will be made.

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.

How to watch 6 Best Picture Oscar movie nominations at home in 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos
By Becky Roberts published
How to watch six Best Picture Oscar movie nominees in the best quality at home.

The best AirPods alternatives 2025: choice pairs reviewed by our experts
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys AirPods are a great shout for anyone in Apple's ecosystem, but rival brands boast some excellent alternative models.

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.

The best AirPods deals 2025: lowest prices on Apple headphones
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Deals Check out the latest deals on all AirPods headphones and wireless earbuds.

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?

Best AirPods Max alternatives 2025: amazing options picked by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys You don't need Apple's premium headphones to have a great wireless, noise-cancelling experience.

Best budget hi-fi speakers 2025: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.

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.

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...

Trust me, £20 off these Award-winning wireless headphones is more than enough
By Harry McKerrell published
Any discount on the outstanding Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT should be snapped up in a heartbeat.

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.

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.
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