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

Best multi-room speakers 2025: whole-home wireless speakers tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Kiss those cables goodbye and start your whole home sound system with one of these excellent multi-room speakers.

Unsure if your hi-fi is shipshape? This classic Hans Zimmer score is a treasure trove of terrific test tracks
By Harry McKerrell published
If you're after test track after test track to shiver your system's timbers, the Pirates Of The Caribbean score will help you discover whether everything is in order.

Is it a toy? Is it a music player? No, it's a portable DAC disguised as a tape deck!
By Harry McKerrell published
A charmingly quirky portable DAC and headphone amplifier to boost your headphone listening.

Audio-Technica's open-back reference headphones blend sonic precision with all-day comfort
By Harry McKerrell published
Audio-Technica's latest pairs of headphones, the ATH-R70ax and ATH-R50x, promise exceptional sonic clarity and precision.

Does this leak confirm that the Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones will launch this year?
By Harry McKerrell published
The much-anticipated Sony WH-1000XM6 show up on an FCC certification document, indicating that new headphones are likely on their way this summer 2025.

Beyerdynamic’s new in-ear monitors promise ultimate sonic precision for your music
By Esat Dedezade published
Four IEMs arrive alongside two pairs of updated wired headphones.

Best Bluetooth turntables 2025: wireless record players tried and tested by experts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys If you love vinyl but value convenience and versatility, check out our guide to the best Bluetooth turntables across all budgets.

Best wired headphones 2025: the 7 top pairs tested by our review experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys The best wired headphones you can buy, from budget earbuds to premium over-ears – all tried and tested by yours truly.

Best music streaming services 2025: free streams to hi-res audio
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.

Magico's luxury floorstanders tease "awe-inspiring power" at a bank-busting price
By Harry McKerrell published
Magico's S5 loudspeakers are packed with cutting-edge tech and promise serious sonic performance. If you have the cash to pay for it, of course...

Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2025: expert-tested recommendations
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 vs Pi6: which B&W wireless earbuds should you choose?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Bowers & Wilkins' two newest pairs of earbuds look almost identical, so what are the differences when it comes to performance?

Best over-ear headphones 2025: wired and wireless pairs tested by our experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...

Best portable MP3 players 2025: top hi-res music players tested by our experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys You can listen to music on your phone or laptop, of course, but if you want optimum sound quality, only a dedicated hi-res audio player will do.

Bluesound adds Dirac Live room correction software to its latest duo of music streamers
By Harry McKerrell published
Room-correcting technology DiracLive comes to the Bluesound Node (2024) and Bluesound Icon, but not the Node Nano.

Best phono preamps 2025: budget to high-end, tried and tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
best buys To be able to listen to turntables through your system, you'll need a phono stage (also called a phono preamp). These are the best models we've reviewed across all budgets and types.

Campfire Audio and Nine Inch Nails' high-end IEMs want to bring you closer to sonic joy
By Harry McKerrell published
Made in collaboration with Nine Inch Nail's Alessandro Cortini, the Clara strive to bring you sonic joy.

Best Beats headphones 2025: top pairs tested by experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys These are the best Beats headphones on the market right now, from true wireless to sporty designs.

Best KEF speakers 2025: budget, premium, bookshelf and wireless systems
By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys British audio maker KEF makes a fine array of speakers, from bookshelf to tower speakers. Here's our pick of the bunch.

The best Sony WH-1000XM4 deals in 2025
By Andy Madden published
The Sony XM4 headphones may no longer be brand new but they're better than ever in terms of value.

Best cheap wireless headphones 2025, tested by our experts
By Joe Svetlik published
Best Buys Save money without sacrificing sound quality with our pick of the best cheap wireless headphones around.

CES 2025: all the latest news from the world's biggest tech show
By Joe Svetlik last updated
This year we're covering all of the happenings at CES 2025, from wireless earbuds to mega-buck OLED TVs.

Record Store Day date confirmed! RSD 2025 returns this April to support UK indie record stores
By Harry McKerrell published
The biggest celebration of vinyl and indie record shops returns for its 18th edition on Saturday, April 12th.
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