Latest articles by Harry McKerrell
Astell & Kern claims that its latest premium portable player is "the world's finest"
Astell & Kern has unveiled its A&Ultima SP3000M portable player which it claims is "the world's finest".
The deal with Debussy: why the maestro's works are so perfect for testing hi-fi
We use a lot of classical music for testing, with Claude Debussy standing out as one of our most listened-to composers.
Marantz explores new horizons with its luxurious new wireless speaker duo
Marantz branches out into wireless speakers with the Horizon and Grand Horizon.
9 of the best British albums for testing your hi-fi system
To Celebrate National Album Day, we've compiled a list of favourite British albums to test your system.
Quad goes back to the future with its reimagined pre and power amplifiers
Quad is bringing back the 33 preamp and 303 power amp for 2024, with new internal tech and improved sonic capabilities.
Revo's swanky all-in-one system brings streaming smarts to the traditional CD player
Revo's SuperCD all-in-one system can handle wireless streaming alongside radio, wired connectivity and CD player functionality.
I went to a Bang & Olufsen-soundtracked dinner experience – and it was deliciously strange
I went to Kitchen Theory's sensory dining experinece with sound provided by B&O. The results were quite something.
My biggest problem with wireless earbuds would be so easy to fix – so why is it still an issue?
It may seem trivial, but three pairs of eartips just isn't enough for the average person.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: old favourites return for new glory in the wired headphones category
There hasn't been much change in the wired headphones sphere, with many old favourites returning to scoop awards once again.
Spotify brings music videos to almost 100 new markets, but is the US one of them?
Spotify is adding music video access to around 85 new markets, but it is unclear whether the US is among them.
These luxury headphones promise "the ultimate audiophile experience" – but can they beat their 5-star Focal rival?
Shanling's HW600 promise to set a new benchmark for wired headphones at this price.
B&W's upgraded Zeppelin Pro wireless speaker aims to take an icon to new heights
The upgraded Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro wireless speaker adds upgraded drivers and expanded streaming support.
Qobuz continues to tempt audiophiles by offering DSD files for download
Qobuz is adding DSD and DXD file formats to its download catalogue, but what does that mean exactly?
System Audio's Signature range brings minimal design and "class-leading" value to the speaker market
The new Signature range features a floorstander, a standmounter, a subwoofer and two wall-mounted speakers.
You can save more than £200 on these Bowers & Wilkins speakers this Prime Day
The B&W 603 S3 drop from £1999 to £1769, a saving of £230 at Sevenoaks.
Dali's premium wireless headphones want to offer "hi-fi for your head"
Dali's premium IO-8 wireless headphones are going up against the might of the AirPods Max, the B&W Px8 and the Focal Bathys.
These five-star wireless headphones from a little-known brand have finally filled a gaping hole in the over-ear market
We've complained before that there are so few wireless headphones occupying the mid-range price point. Finally, that gap has been plugged.
Closed-back vs open-back headphones: which is right for you?
Is closed-back better than open-back? We explain the differences between the two headphone designs and which ones best suit which use cases...
Qobuz targets budding audiophiles with a heavily discounted student tier
Qobuz is targeting the student market with its 'Studio Student' tier, costing just $4.99 a month for 18 to 25 year olds.
Bose updates its stylish portable Bluetooth speaker with new features to take on the might of JBL
The second-gen Bose SoundLink Flex portable speaker is here, and boasts a raft of new features within that sleek, waterproof exterior.
I switched my Disney Plus subscription to the ad-based plan – here's why I won't go back
I won't be going back to a standard Disney Plus subscription anytime soon, but is an ad-based system right for you?
10 iconic albums from 1984 celebrating their 40th anniversary this year
1984 was a big deal for music, hence we're celebrating the 40th birthday of some of the year's stellar records.
KEF updates Q Series speaker range with innovative tech for "exceptional" performance
KEF has unveiled the latest generation of its Q Series of loudspeakers featuring 'MAT' sound absorption technology and 12th-gen Uni-Q driver.
