Review: RHA T20i

Last Updated: July 5, 2018

Through its precision engineering and already acclaimed audio performance, RHA - a Glasgow-based company specialising in in-ear tech - has already managed to attract plenty of attention...

Review: SVS Prime Elevation

Last Updated: December 13, 2016

The problem with most modern living spaces is that they’re just not geared up for home theater.  When most people live in an apartment, or a moderately sized house, there’s no such thing as a dedicated media room...

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Last Updated: December 8, 2014

How to Fix Audio/Video Lag on Your TV

Last Updated: September 22, 2020

t’s arguably the most annoying problem in the audio world. You’ve got a brand-new TV and or soundbar, you’ve hooked everything up, made yourself some popcorn, and settled down to give the beast a try. Only: something isn’t right.

CanJam NYC 2018 - Day 2

Last Updated: February 18, 2018

Our show report for the second day of the amazing CanJam 2018 - the biggest headphone meetup of the them all, live from Times Square in New York City.

Review: Cambridge Audio Minx Air 200

Last Updated: May 20, 2016

Wireless audio is a big hit, and is quickly becoming the latest serial home invader. You won’t see it, but these days you will certainly hear it, loud and clear. The Air 200 speaker is the perfect example.

5.1 vs. 7.1 Home Theater Explained

Last Updated: October 9, 2023

We get it. Home theater can be crazy confusing, especially if you’re just starting out. In one of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make is whether to go for a basic five-speaker system or a more powerful seven-speaker system.

AV Receiver Setup Explained

Last Updated: March 20, 2023

Setting up a home theater system can be daunting as hell. Not only do you have to contend with miles and miles of speaker wire, as well as figuring out where exactly you’re going to put the damn things and whether or not you need to drill holes in your...

Soundbars vs. Soundbases

Last Updated: January 25, 2017

If you’re curious about the differences between soundbars and soundbases but still unacquainted, let’s delve into their features, similarities and differences - and give you everything you need to choose between them.

Review: Rock Jaw Alfa Genus V2

Last Updated: July 5, 2018

Rock Jaw Audio is an independent headphone manufacturer that was founded in June 2012 from a humble bedroom in leafy Leicestershire, England. Focusing exclusively on the earbud headphone market...

High-End Audio Reviews

Last Updated: August 6, 2020

Sometimes, you need to go for broke. Take your audio seriously enough to build the very best hi-fi system you can. Here at The Master Switch, we love love love it when people take this step.

Jobs At The Master Switch

Last Updated: August 8, 2018

Review: FiiO X1

Last Updated: April 29, 2016

Here’s a question for you. How much are you willing to put up with for great sound? When you’re buying audio gear, do you go for stuff that is easy to use, that you will never have to think about, and which will become second nature to operate?

What are headphone companies doing about Apple?

Last Updated: September 14, 2016

When Apple announced it was dropping the 3.5mm headphone jack from its new iPhone 7, they may as well have said they were going to offer free ebola shots with each preorder...

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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