Review: iFi Audio micro iCAN SE

Last Updated: May 10, 2018

It can often be a challenge to go for an audio company that prizes rigorous engineering over marketing flair. Judging by their website and their staid, sober presence on social media, you might be forgiven for bypassing iFi Audio. Don't.

Review: Feliks Elise MkII

Last Updated: April 16, 2018

Feliks Audio is a Polish boutique headphone amplifier manufacturer that specializes in tube circuit designs. Their Elise MkII model has been making waves on tube amp forums and trade shows

Review: Beats by Dre Solo3 Wireless

Last Updated: November 7, 2018

We recently reviewed the Beats by Dre Studio3 Wireless, and awarded them the title of worst headphones ever made. A little harsh? Not quite. Maybe the Solo3 Wireless can avenge them.

How to Choose Computer Speakers

Last Updated: October 9, 2023

It doesn’t matter how great the default sound on your monitor is, or how sweet your gaming headset might be, at some point you’re going to want to spring for extra oomph and add amazing computer speakers to your setup.

Review: UE Megaboom

Last Updated: May 6, 2016

Ultimate Ears say that their Megaboom speaker “can be immersed in liquid up to 1m for up to 30 minutes.” At The Master Switch, we have only one response to this: Challenge accepted.

Sennheiser GSP 370 Review

Last Updated: February 19, 2020

The Sennheiser GSP 370 has a reputation as a beast. We’ve never tested a pair of Sennheiser headphones we didn’t like; however, we wanted to put these through the nine circles of headset Hell.

Review: Raumfeld Sounddeck

Last Updated: September 30, 2016

There’s something very aggressive about the Raumfeld Sounddeck. We’re not talking about the sound. We’re talking about the sheer aura that surrounds it, like a surly football player propping up a bar.

Woo Audio WA11 Topaz Review

Last Updated: March 21, 2019

Jack Wu is one of the most creative audio designers around. His company, Woo Audio, is the place to go for incredible tube amps. But this time, he’s released something a little different.

How to Choose a Digital Audio Player

Last Updated: January 30, 2020

Digital Audio Players - also known as DAPs - are a lot of fun. They’re sleek, well-made slabs of metal that can not only contain every music file you have, but usually stream the ones you don’t.

Review: Google Home

Last Updated: March 16, 2018

With the recent explosion of smart speakers, it can be tough to figure out which one’s right for you. So, we’ve decided to test them all - starting with the Google Home.

Review: Meridian Audio Explorer2

Last Updated: July 5, 2018

That shelf at Meridian Audio’s HQs displaying their hifi innovation awards must be a substantial one - they’ve come up with plenty of firsts since their formation back in 1977. With the Explorer2, they're hoping to do it again.

Review: MEE audio Pinnacle P1

Last Updated: July 4, 2018

Reviewing the MEE audio Pinnacle P1 earbuds is quite a challenge. They are both an almost reference-grade high-end set of monitors...

Amps, DACs & DAPs

Last Updated: June 28, 2018

We love amps. Adore them. And we have a special spot for DACs and DAPs (pocket audio players, to non-audiophiles) too.

TEST ARTICLE 3: Review: Rotel RA-1572 Stereo Amplifier

Last Updated: May 14, 2018

Rotel don’t often get the love they deserve. Perhaps it’s the name, which, if you’re not familiar with the brand, sounds like a copy machine manufacturer. We think they deserve to be a household name.

Rant: Frequency Ranges Need To Die

Last Updated: April 19, 2016

Let’s take a look at the HIFIMAN HE400S headphones. Really solid pair of cans, these. They also contain a little piece of marketing information that is complete and utter nonsense.
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