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

Björk's best album is possibly my favourite test record ever – it should be yours, too
By Harry McKerrell published
If you're still baffled as to our (my) love of Björk, Homogenic is the record to make you into a full-blown convert.

Sony's next generation of LinkBuds wireless earbuds set to launch with two models
By Harry McKerrell published
Sources suggest that Sony is branching out its LinkBuds line of wireless earbuds with the new LinkBuds Open and LinkBuds Fit models.

This high-end music streamer aims to deliver "unparalleled" natural digital sound
By Harry McKerrell published
The MBL C41 music streamer supports a range of streaming services and uses 'True Peak' technology to dramatically reduce sonic distortion.

Marantz's versatile, powerful streaming amplifier boasts ample hi-fi heritage at a reasonable price
By Harry McKerrell published
Marantz's Model 60n is a do-it-all streaming amplifier that offers serious hi-fi heritage at a more affordable level.

Klipsch's new Dolby Atmos soundbar is the first in the world with Dirac technology
By Harry McKerrell published
The Klipsch Flexus Core harnesses Dirac correction technology with the aim of getting the best sound possible for your AV setup.

I heard the future of wireless audio – and it could mean you never miss a flight again
By Harry McKerrell last updated
We've had a few run-ins with Auracast before, but now more than ever I'm starting to feel like it could be a serious step forward in audio sharing tech.

AirPods Lite: release date rumours, price, design and features predictions
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Updated The once-rumoured AirPods Lite didn't make an appearance in 2024, but will they ever appear? We make a wishlist of features we'd like to see in these fabled cheap AirPods.

Apple’s iPhone 16 event gave us the AirPods 4, but where are the new HomePods?
By Harry McKerrell published
It’s been great to see Apple unveiling the AirPods 4 and iPhone 16 at this year's Glowtime showcase, but what’s with the absence of one of its best product lines?

Hands on: Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
By Harry McKerrell published
Not yet ratedBeyerdynamic is applying its expertise in the studio market to a premium pair of wireless headphones: the Aventho 300 ANC over-ears.

Ultimate Ears' Miniroll Bluetooth speaker is small, sweet and built to go anywhere
By Harry McKerrell published
Not to be confused with the popular cake-based snack bar, UE's new Miniroll is a dinky, disc-shaped speaker you can take anywhere.

7 of the best budget products we saw at IFA 2024: compact projector, marathon earbuds and a turntable trio
By Harry McKerrell, Lewis Empson last updated
We didn't see many megabucks launches, but what IFA 2024 gave us were plenty of money-saving models.

Best of IFA 2024: the top 9 products we saw from the 100-year tech showcase
By Harry McKerrell, Lewis Empson published
We've rounded up the best new products and demos that we saw during a very special IFA 2024 showcase.

Hands on: AKG N9 Hybrid wireless headphones
By Harry McKerrell published
Not yet ratedIt's early days, but the signs are positive for AKG's return to the wireless headphones space.

How to find the right eartip size for you: get the perfect fit for your earbuds
By Harry McKerrell published
No matter how good your wireless earbuds or in-ear headphones sound, they’re no good if they don’t fit your ears.

Shokz's bone-conduction headphones are here to help you smash your PBs no matter the weather
By Harry McKerrell published
Shokz's OpenRun Pro 2 are rugged, durable and lightweight, making them perfect for getting the miles in.

Got an Audio-Technica Bluetooth turntable? These budget standmounts may be ideal companions
By Harry McKerrell published
Audio Technica's AT-SP3X offer wireless listening, a compact design and an "elevated listening experience".

Fiio's wood-clad over-ear headphones strive for outstanding sonics without the sky-high price tag
By Harry McKerrell published
Fiio is expanding its FT range of over-ear headphones with the affordable, wood-clad FT3 cans.

Audio-Technica’s feature-packed, compact, colourful buds are ideal for bargain hunters
By Harry McKerrell published
Compact, affordable and hardly light on features, the Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW2 could rival the might of the Sony WF-C500.

JBL's flagship noise-cancelling earbuds boast unique features – but will they sound sublime?
By Harry McKerrell published
The JBL Tour Pro 3 boast a raft features, including a unique display case, and promise improved sound and ANC that will challenge the market's finest.

Bluesound's trio of hi-res music streamers is bringing the fight to Sonos
By Harry McKerrell published
Bluesound has unveiled a trio of hi-res music streamers: the entry-level Node Nano, the refreshed Bluesound Node, and the flagship Node Icon.

OnePlus wireless earbuds tease "killer sound quality", but will it slay the class-leading giants?
By Harry McKerrell published
OnePlus has teamed up with Dynaudio to produce the noise-cancelling Buds Pro 3.

This hauntingly beautiful movie soundtrack is one of Nick Cave’s finest works – and my go-to test score
By Harry McKerrell published
It's not his most famous release, but Nick Cave's work with Warren Ellis on The Assassination Of Jesse James makes for peerless test room material.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro 2: which wireless earbuds are better?
By Harry McKerrell published
They're designed around different ecosystems, but what happens when Apple's best go up against Samsung's recent flagship buds?
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