When Microsoft first launched its wireless Surface headphones, they received positive reviews globally. The headphones have a minimalistic design and offer best-in-class gesture controls. As per the latest reports, Microsoft is working on a pair of Truly Wireless Earbuds, which will supposedly go up against the hugely popular Apple AirPods. The aforementioned earbuds from Apple were first released in December 2016 and have since become the gold standard for wireless earbuds.
Microsoft Surface Headphones
As per sources, the Truly Wireless Earbuds from Microsoft are codenamed “Morrisson”. Reports say that Microsoft is planning to expand its wearables lineup from the Surface headphones to the in-ear Truly Wireless Earbuds, which are speculated to feature passive noise-cancellation. Moreover, they are expected to sport a minimalistic design to the aforementioned Surface headphones.
Apple AirPods
Sources also reveal that the American technology company will aim towards integrating gestures with the Surface buds, which will greatly improve any form of interactions between the smartphone and the earbuds, such as reading content on the handset. Furthermore, just like Apple’s AirPods Siri Integration and Galaxy Buds‘ Bixby assistant, the Microsoft Truly Wireless Earbuds are expected to be equipped with Cortana, Microsoft’s Voice Assistant.
As previously reported, Amazon is also expected to release its own version of Truly Wireless Earbuds in the upcoming months, which will be equipped with the Alexa voice assistant. Considering Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri are the most popular voice assistant in the market right now, Cortana-based Surface buds may have to face some serious competition from the same. Some exceptional features may be able to turn the tide when Microsoft’s Cortana TWS earbuds hit the market by the end of the year 2019.
Apple removed the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and 7 Plusmodels in the year 2017. Since then, many more smartphone OEMs like Huawei, HTC and Sony have expelled the ill-fated headphone jack from their devices. But, the option of listening to music and managing calls from wired earphones is still very popular. Buying the perfect pair can be a daunting task because of the sheer number of options available today. To make the choice easier, we have combined the five best earphones available in the market today for under Rs 1,000.
Boat BassHeads 225
Available in six colours and at an attractive price, the Boat BassHeads 225 are one of the best earphones available in the market for a price less than Rs 1,000. Each earbud has a polished metal housing and features tangle-free, flat cables. The silicone tips are interchangeable and there are different sizes available in the box, for an easy and comfortable fit. There is also a 10mm driver and an inline microphone and audio control button. Promising of good bass, the sound quality of the Boat earphones is great for the price and make them worthy of the asking price.
Mi Basic Earphones
The Mi Basic Earphones, like most Xiaomi products, have the culmination of great features at a jaw-droppingly low price point. The earphones have an aluminium alloy chamber and have an inline microphone with a single button for play/pause and picking up calls. The silicone tips are interchangeable and there are different sizes available in the box, for comfort. The body itself is angled for easier fit into the ear. They are available in two colours, Red and Black, and has a 10mm audio driver. The sound output is quite balanced, making them an ideal choice for the price.
Sennheiser CX180 Street II
The Sennheiser CX180 Street II were launched a few years ago, but continue to remain one of the best choices for anyone looking to buy earphones under Rs 1,000. They have a comfortable fit and feature a unique looking design. Unfortunately, there are no microphones or inline controls on the earphones. They do have changeable silicone ear tips in the box which makes for a better fit for most users. The sound quality is one of the best in the price range, with great vocals and a balanced bass and treble.
JBL C100SI
The company JBL is not unheard of when it is about audio equipment. Available in three colours, Black, White, Red, the JBL C100SI has a nimble design with a slight angle for a better fit. There are interchangeable silicone tips in the box for universal fit. The earphones have a microphone with in-line controls for music play/pause and to answer calls. The sound output is decent and makes it one of the best earphones for the price.
House of Marley Smile Jamaica
Not many people may have heard about the audio company House of Marley. The Smile Jamaica earphones are arguably the best looking ones of this list, complete with a wooden finish. They have a braided cable which makes them tangle-free to an extent. The silicone ear tips are replaceable for different ears and there is a microphone, in-line control button on the earphones. The sound quality of the headphones is balanced, with good bass, treble and vocals. The Smile Jamaica is one of the best choices for people looking for an earphone under Rs 1,000.
Smartphone manufacture Realme has recently launched their Realme U1 smartphone in India. It is the first smartphone to feature the MediaTek Helio P70 Processor. Along with the smartphone, the company has also launched a pair of wired earbuds and a stylish case for the Realme U1.
Realme U1 Iconic Case
As the name suggests, this Iconic case is made for the Realme U1 smartphone. The case has a gloss back finish and matte black sides. The bumper of the case is made out of flexible TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) whereas the back is made out of hard Polycarbonate. The case has cutouts for the fingerprint sensor and the dual camera + LED flash setup. The rear also carries the Realme branding and the tagline “Proud To Be Young”. The bottom of the case has three cutouts for the 3.5 mm jack, micro-USB port, and the speaker grill.
The Realme U1 Iconic case has raised push buttons for operating the power button and the volume rockers. It also has holes at the bottom left side that allows the users to attach a wrist strap (not included with the case) to their phone. The case is available in two different color back options which are Black and Yellow and is priced at Rs 499.
Unlike the Realme U1 Iconic Case, the Realme Buds earphones are not specific to the Realme U1. They have a 3.5 mm audio jack which allows them to connect to any smartphone with a female audio port. Realme claims that the headphones are extremely durable as the cables are reinforced with break-resistant kevlar fiber. The braided jacket not only looks good but it also prevents them from getting easily tangled. The earbuds have a magnetic back which allows to easily handle and store them.
The ear tips of the Realme Buds are angled at 45 degrees which help in an ergonomic fit. They also have three control buttons which allows for easy volume control and to play/pause the music. Like the case, they are also priced at Rs 499.
Xiaomi has been on a roll, launching products that are affordable, yet have great quality. In an event in China, Xiaomi recently launched two new products. A wireless Apple-styled white earbud and a new notebook powered by the intel i3 processor. Xiaomi is known to take their design cues from Apple, previously having launched products that look very similar to iPhones and MacBooks and the earbuds are no different. Even the name of the product AirDots sound eerily similar to AirPods by Apple.
AirDots
The AirDots have tappable controls and a compact charging case just like the AirPods from Apple. They costs around 199 yuan which is about $29 and they look quite good too. They are slightly rectangular in shape compared to AirPods and have silicone tips that allow for better sound isolation and a better fit. There are speculations that they might soon be added in the box with Mi phones, just like the wireless chargers that were recently announced as well. The AirDots run on Bluetooth 5.0. They also connect to the last paired device automatically once they are taken out of their case. The standalone battery life is around 4 hours and the battery time with the case is around 12 hours.
Xiaomi also launched two new laptops in their Notebook range. A 13-inch and a 15.6-inch screen laptop. One of them costs RMB 3,099 and features a Core i3 processor that has two cores and four threads. Clocked a maximum turbo frequency of 3.9GHz, the laptop has 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage. It also features an SSD drive. It also has a dual fan cooling system to keep the heat down. The other laptop is priced at RMB 3,799 and features a 13.3-inch display with Intel’s 8th generation Core i3 processor. The difference is in the memory as it is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB SSD storage. This laptop also has a fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.
The laptops will go on sale in China on November 1 but it is unclear if they will be launched in India or not. It is reported that Xiaomi intends to launch a few models of it’s notebooks in India soon but no specific dates have been given yet.
A new month calls for a new top tech video from iGyaan. This month we have picked the top 10 budget earphones, which are priced under Rs 1,000 in India. Make sure to grab one of these, as these earphones are in high demand and might go out of stock soon. Please note that the price of these earphones is subject to fluctuation at any given point.
1More Piston Fit
These earphones are available on Amazon for a price of Rs 999. The 1More Piston Fit in-ear earphones have an in-line microphone as well. These earphones are available in four colours, Blue, Silver, Pink, and Black. These are made out of a single block of aluminium with a durable high-quality cable. There is a single push button to send and receive a phone call. Additionally, the button supports multi-click actions on iOS and Android devices. The heads of the earphone have a 45-degree angle for a better in-ear fit.
Audio Technica CLR100
These earphones are available in a series of colours, including Black, Blue, Green, Red and Pink. These earphones retail for Rs 659 and come in a trendy looking case. Though these earphones are completely made out of plastic, they are extremely durable. The ear tips are replacable and the retail package includes small, medium, and large-sized ear tips. The standard model comes with a microphone and the more affordable model misses out on the same.
Xiaomi Mi Earphones
These are newly launched earphones from Xiaomi India for a price of Rs 699. They are available on Mi.com and Amazon in Black and Silver colour. These are really high-quality earphones from Xioami which has a machined aluminium head. The earphones have abraded cable from the splitter to the 3.5 mm jack. There is an in-line microphone with a volume up and down button to control the music playback. These earphones have 45 degrees angle head to fit in your ear properly.
These earphones retail for a price tag of Rs 705. These earphones are available in series of colours including vibrant Orange, Black and Blue. These are sports style earphones with a flexible clip that goes behind the ear. These earphones have a 13.5 mm driver with a 1.2-meter long chord. However, these earphones miss out on a microphone. If you are looking for a sports style earphones from a premium brand, then definitely the Sony MDR AS210 is the one to consider.
JBL iBass T110
These are in-ear style earphones with a flat tangle-free cable. These earphones are priced at Rs 890 and come with an in-line microphone with a push button. These have a 45 degree angled 3.5 mm gold-plated headphone jack. The jack is extremely slim and can fit most of the smartphones on the market. The ear tips are angled at 45 degrees to offer a snug fit. As like the most of the JBL earphones, these have a good amount of bass as well.
Xiaomi Mi Air Capsule Earphones
These earphones retail for Rs 999 and come in a trendy capsule look-alike design. These earphones are available in black and silver or gold and white colour combination. They look exceptionally good in terms of design and have a 45 degree angled design. The 3.5 mm headphone jack is gold plated with an in-line remote with a volume controls and a button to send and receive a phone call. However, these volumes control works on Xiaomi and other Android devices and does not work on iOS devices.
Evidson B3
These earphones retail for Rs 799 and come with a tangle-free braided cable. They have an in-line microphone and a button to send and end receive phone calls. These earphones have a really good design with a mix of metal and plastic. The earphones have a good amount of bass and clear mids. If you are looking for slightly bass-heavy earphones, then Evidson B3 is the one to consider.
SoundMAGIC ES 18S
These earphones retail for Rs 659 and available in Black and Red or Black and Silver. They have a 3.5 mm jack with a gold plated connector. The ear tips are nice and comfortable to hold in the ear for long periods of time. Additionally, these do come with additional ear tips and a user can find a snug fit using these. The cable has a length of 2 meters and has a 10mm neodymium drivers. These earphones deliver a good amount of soundstage and a good amount of bass.
Philips Bass+ SHE4305
The Philips Bass+ SHE4305 earphones retail for a price of Rs 849. As the name suggests, these are bass heavy in-ear style earphones with an in-line microphone. These earphones are available in series of colour, including Blue, Red, and Black. The earphones have a very modern design with a plus logo on the back. These are extremely lightweight and really comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.
Omega Brainwavz
These earphones retail for a price of Rs 999. These are noise cancellation type earphones and has a braided cable design. The in-line remote has a volume button and a single button to send and receive calls. These earphones come with a 24 months warranty with a strangely angled 3.5 mm headphone jack. These are very light in weight and comfortable to wear for a longer amount of time. These earphones have a good amount of mids and highs. However, these earphones have a softer base, which makes these extremely well-balanced earphones.
Sennheiser has launched three new earphone models at the IFA 2017 in Berlin yesterday.
The trio of new earphones include Sennheiser’s wireless CX 7.00BT, a wired IE 80 S and another wireless model, the HD1 Free.
HD1 Free
The one that top’s the list is the new addition to Sennheiser’s HD1 Wireless earphones, the HD1 Free. On the design front, the new HD1 Free are significantly slimmer as compared to Sennheiser’s first HD1 In-Ear Wireless. Apart from the slimmer design, the HD1 Free will feature custom machined steel in-ear sound tunnels, magnetic earpieces, a three button remote and microphone for calling and playing music. The wireless earphones can last 6 hours on a single charge, support Bluetooth 4.2, AptX, and AAC and come with a leather carrying case. Pricing details are yet to be announced but the Sennheiser’s HD1 Free will be available for purchase from October.
CX 7.00BT
Featuring a minimal neckband-style design, the CX 7.00BT last 10 hours on a 1.5 hour charge. These in-ear earphones support NFC for one-touch pairing and can be used as both wired or wireless earphones. The CX 7.00BT I includes four sizes of ear adapters and unlike the HD1 Free, the CX 7.00BT support Bluetooth 4.1. The earphone’s multi-connection capability allows simultaneous pairing with up to 2 devices and has 3-way calling support. The CX 7.00BT in-ear wireless earphones are available at Amazon at a price of Rs. 11,990.
IE 80 S
An update to the previous IE 80 variant, the newly launched IE 80 offers enhanced fit and customization. The latest model of the IE 80 comes with a “unique” equalizer function, interchangeable cables and ear tip options. An additional smart remote cable with one-button control and an inline microphone for making calls or controlling music is also available. The IE 80 S comes with a carry case for storing the earphones and accessories and will go on sale from September.
Sony has launched a pair of wireless earbuds at the IFA 2017 in Berlin along with the Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact and the Google Assistant powered smart speakers.
The Sony WF-1000X has a 3-hour battery back up and cost USD 199 (Rs 12,700 approx.). The earbuds weigh at 7 grams without the charging case and about 70 grams with the case. The earbuds connect to an audio source via Bluetooth 4.1. The Sony earbuds also feature NFC and a Noise Canceling switch button. The charging case takes 3 hours to charge with the earbuds in it. The earbuds automatically turn off when not in use, to prevent battery drain and feature Adaptive Sound which automatically detects your activity such as traveling, walking, and waiting, then adjusts ambient sound settings to you.
The smart sound feature allows you to switch between different modes to let ambient noise in order to keep listening to your music and also not miss out on important conversations or announcement. You can customise these modes via the Sony Headphones Connect app.
The Sony wireless earbuds are priced closer to the Apple AirPods at USD 199 than the B&O Beoplay E8 and even offer features such NFC and Noise Cancellation. As far as its availability in India goes, there is no official word on it and the price in India is also expected to be different than the global markets.
Bang & Olufsen has launched its competitor to the Apple AirPods at the IFA 2017 in Berlin. The B&O Beoplay E8 are Bang and Olufsen’s foray into truly wireless earphones and are priced at$299 (Rs 19,000 approx.), which is almost double the cpost of the Apple AirPods.
The B&O Beoplay E8 is built out of aluminium, stainless steel, and textured rubber, while the included carry case is covered in leather. The earphones have Bluetooth 4.2 and weigh 13 grams without the case. The charging and carrying case weighs 45 grams and gives a twice the additional charge for the earbuds. The earbuds last up to 4 hours of playing time at moderate volume on a single charge. They charge through a micro USB cable which comes bundled inside the box. There is a multi function single button on earbud for volume control, play/pause, transparency mode, and calls. The loudspeaker inside the earbuds has an electro-dynamic driver with a 5.7 mm diameter. The Beoplay E8 will be available in two colours, Black and Charcoal Sand and will retail at a price of $299 (Rs 19,000 approx.).
The Beoplay E8 does not offer features such as NFC, and costs significantly more than the Apple AirPods and Sony WF-1000X. There is no word on its availability and price in India as of yet.
The new Xiaomi Mi In Ear Headphones Pro HD, add a premium yet affordable option to the already good lineup of budget headphones from the Chinese Manufacturer. The problem is that you will have a hard time getting your hands on one.
As most of know The Great Indian Summer Sale by Amazon kicked off yesterday. The three-day event will offer thousands of products such as smartphones, kitchen appliances, apparels and more at unbeatable price. The e-commerce portal is updating the offers every half an hour and we are bringing to you some of the best deals of the day.
Below are some of the best headphones that you cannot afford to miss:
1. JBL J03B Tempo
Coming at a standard price of Rs. 2,499, the headphones can be grabbed in the Amazon fest at a massive discount of 60%. At the expense of just Rs. 1,491, customers can own a pair of high-performance JBL headphones. The foam cushions, silicone sleeves and padded ear cups ensure comfort with high-output sound. At the movement, the deal is 72% claimed. Hurry up to grab one!
2. Sennheiser Momentum
Another impressive deal is on Sennheiser Momentum headphones that comes with smart remote. The accessory priced at Rs. 14,990 is available of flat 53% off, i.e. for Rs. 7,991. It is one of the best headphones for those who hunt for luxury audio. It boasts superior built quality and sits comfortably on the ears. It features a metal in-line three button control and microphone supporting Apple devices like iPod, iPad and iPhone.
3. Skullcandy RIOT S2IKGY-372
In earphones category, Skullcandy RIOT S2IKGY-372 is one of the best you can pick. It can be grabbed at a cost of Rs. 975, which is 17% lower than the actual price. The Skullcandy RIOT has rubber earbuds that fits absolutely perfect within the ears and then there is a built-in Mic in the earphones, which is a plus. It is one of the best accessory on the go and fits even in the smallest space.
4. JBL Yurbuds Venture Talk
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, then the Venture Talk from JBL will be apt for you. The Rs. 5,990 product is coming at an offer price of Rs. 2,399 (straight 60% off). The in-ear earphone is water-resistant and tangle-resistant and features a one-button microphone system to seamlessly control track and call functionality.
5. Skullcandy 2xl Phase X6FTFZ-821 Headphones
Last in the list is Skullcandy 2xl Phase headphones available for Rs. 999. Buyers will save Rs. 1,500 on the Skullcandy product, whose actual cost is Rs. 2,499. The headphone set and features super comfort on ear design with articulating ear cups, a collapsible design and a dynamic acoustic range. 51% of the deal is claimed; only limited stocks left.
As promised we’re starting our next giveaway today. So here’s your chance to win a pair of these sleek earphones by Xiaomi. Simply enter the sweepstakes below.
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The festival season is just around the corner and you want to spend some money on your loved ones. Here we bring you the recommended list of Headphones and Earphones that you can gift to your near and dear ones.
1- Sennheiser MX 170
The Sennheiser MX 170 are in the ear type headphones, with a ear bud design on them. These are budget friednly headphones and are priced at 459 INR. The device has a 22 Hz – 20000 Hz Headphone Frequency Response, 32 ohm Headphone Impedance, 109 dB/mW Headphone Sensitivity at 1 kHz and the device has a standard 3.5 mm jack. The cable length is 1.2 meters.
2- Skullcandy S2DUDZ-003:
The Skullcandy S2DUDZ-003 headphones are in ear style headphones and have a bud design. The device gives stereo sound and enhanced bass, it has a neodymium magnet. It features a standard 3.5 mm jack and a 1.3 meter long cable.
3- JBL Tempo:
JBL Tempo are in ear type headphones available in the market for a price of 1040 INR and are in ear canal-phone type. The device has a 20 Hz – 20000 Hz Headphone Frequency Response and a Gold Plated Connector 3.5 mm jack.
4- Sony MDR-XB30EX Extra-Bass
The Sony MDR-XB30EX Extra-Bass are in ear canalphone designed headphones. The device features a 100mW of max power input with a neodymium maget, 4 Hz – 24000 Hz headphone frequency response with 16 ohm headphone impedance and a standard 3.5 mm jack.
5-Sennheiser CX 180
The Sennheiser CX 180 are in ear canalphone designed headphones that are priced at 1313 INR. The device features 20 Hz- 20000 Hz frequency responce, 16 ohm headphone impedance, 110dB/mW headphone sensitivity at 1 kHz. The device has a 3.5 mm jack along with a 1.2 meter cable.
6- JBL Tempo J04W :
The JBL Tempo J04W are over the ear/head designed headphones available at a price of 1995 INR. The device features 20 Hz – 20000 Hz frequency response, 32 ohm impedance, a 30 mW of max power input.
7- Skullcandy S6HSDZ-072 Hesh 2.0
The Skullcandy S6HSDZ-072 Hesh 2.0 are over the ear circumaural headphones and are priced at 3274 INR. The device features an over the ear design with, 35 ohm impedance and 105 dB/mW sensitivity at 1 kHz.
8- Sennheiser CX 680 Sports
The Sennheiser CX 680 Sports are in ear canalphone designed headphones, priced at 4349 INR. The device features 18 Hz – 20000 Hz frequency, 16 ohm impedance and a standard 3.5 mm jack. These headphones undoubtedly gives a sporty look.
9- Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Over-the-ear :
The Sennheiser HD 280 PRO are over the ear/head Circumaural headphones priced at 7189 INR. The device features 64 Ohm, 102 db/mw, 8 – 25000 Hz and a maximum power of 500 mW.
10- Sony MDR-XB900/C E:
The Sony MDR-XB900/C E are on the ear type headphones, priced at 7791 INR. The device sports a 50 mm driver units, neodymium magnet, 3000 mW maximum power input, Supra-aural closed headphone, frequency response of 3 Hz- 28000 Hz.
11- Sony MDR-XB920
You can check out our own review for these over the ear headphones.
The Sennheiser PxC 310 are over the ear closed headphones priced at 19799 INR. The device features a neodymium magnet, 15 Hz – 22000 Hz headphones frequency, 590 ohm impedance and a 107 dB/mW sensitivity at 1kHz.
The festival season is just around the corner and you want to spend some money on your loved ones. Here we bring you the recommended list of Headphones and Earphones that you can gift to your near and dear ones.
1- Sennheiser MX 170
The Sennheiser MX 170 are in the ear type headphones, with a ear bud design on them. These are budget friednly headphones and are priced at 459 INR. The device has a 22 Hz – 20000 Hz Headphone Frequency Response, 32 ohm Headphone Impedance, 109 dB/mW Headphone Sensitivity at 1 kHz and the device has a standard 3.5 mm jack. The cable length is 1.2 meters.
2- Skullcandy S2DUDZ-003:
The Skullcandy S2DUDZ-003 headphones are in ear style headphones and have a bud design. The device gives stereo sound and enhanced bass, it has a neodymium magnet. It features a standard 3.5 mm jack and a 1.3 meter long cable.
3- JBL Tempo:
JBL Tempo are in ear type headphones available in the market for a price of 1040 INR and are in ear canal-phone type. The device has a 20 Hz – 20000 Hz Headphone Frequency Response and a Gold Plated Connector 3.5 mm jack.
4- Sony MDR-XB30EX Extra-Bass
The Sony MDR-XB30EX Extra-Bass are in ear canalphone designed headphones. The device features a 100mW of max power input with a neodymium maget, 4 Hz – 24000 Hz headphone frequency response with 16 ohm headphone impedance and a standard 3.5 mm jack.
5-Sennheiser CX 180
The Sennheiser CX 180 are in ear canalphone designed headphones that are priced at 1313 INR. The device features 20 Hz- 20000 Hz frequency responce, 16 ohm headphone impedance, 110dB/mW headphone sensitivity at 1 kHz. The device has a 3.5 mm jack along with a 1.2 meter cable.
6- JBL Tempo J04W :
The JBL Tempo J04W are over the ear/head designed headphones available at a price of 1995 INR. The device features 20 Hz – 20000 Hz frequency response, 32 ohm impedance, a 30 mW of max power input.
7- Skullcandy S6HSDZ-072 Hesh 2.0
The Skullcandy S6HSDZ-072 Hesh 2.0 are over the ear circumaural headphones and are priced at 3274 INR. The device features an over the ear design with, 35 ohm impedance and 105 dB/mW sensitivity at 1 kHz.
8- Sennheiser CX 680 Sports
The Sennheiser CX 680 Sports are in ear canalphone designed headphones, priced at 4349 INR. The device features 18 Hz – 20000 Hz frequency, 16 ohm impedance and a standard 3.5 mm jack. These headphones undoubtedly gives a sporty look.
9- Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Over-the-ear :
The Sennheiser HD 280 PRO are over the ear/head Circumaural headphones priced at 7189 INR. The device features 64 Ohm, 102 db/mw, 8 – 25000 Hz and a maximum power of 500 mW.
10- Sony MDR-XB900/C E:
The Sony MDR-XB900/C E are on the ear type headphones, priced at 7791 INR. The device sports a 50 mm driver units, neodymium magnet, 3000 mW maximum power input, Supra-aural closed headphone, frequency response of 3 Hz- 28000 Hz.
11- Sony MDR-XB920
You can check out our own review for these over the ear headphones.
The Sennheiser PxC 310 are over the ear closed headphones priced at 19799 INR. The device features a neodymium magnet, 15 Hz – 22000 Hz headphones frequency, 590 ohm impedance and a 107 dB/mW sensitivity at 1kHz.
The festival season is just around the corner and you want to spend some money on your loved ones. Here we bring you the recommended list of Headphones and Earphones that you can gift to your near and dear ones.
1- Sennheiser MX 170
The Sennheiser MX 170 are in the ear type headphones, with a ear bud design on them. These are budget friednly headphones and are priced at 459 INR. The device has a 22 Hz – 20000 Hz Headphone Frequency Response, 32 ohm Headphone Impedance, 109 dB/mW Headphone Sensitivity at 1 kHz and the device has a standard 3.5 mm jack. The cable length is 1.2 meters.
2- Skullcandy S2DUDZ-003:
The Skullcandy S2DUDZ-003 headphones are in ear style headphones and have a bud design. The device gives stereo sound and enhanced bass, it has a neodymium magnet. It features a standard 3.5 mm jack and a 1.3 meter long cable.
3- JBL Tempo:
JBL Tempo are in ear type headphones available in the market for a price of 1040 INR and are in ear canal-phone type. The device has a 20 Hz – 20000 Hz Headphone Frequency Response and a Gold Plated Connector 3.5 mm jack.
4- Sony MDR-XB30EX Extra-Bass
The Sony MDR-XB30EX Extra-Bass are in ear canalphone designed headphones. The device features a 100mW of max power input with a neodymium maget, 4 Hz – 24000 Hz headphone frequency response with 16 ohm headphone impedance and a standard 3.5 mm jack.
5-Sennheiser CX 180
The Sennheiser CX 180 are in ear canalphone designed headphones that are priced at 1313 INR. The device features 20 Hz- 20000 Hz frequency responce, 16 ohm headphone impedance, 110dB/mW headphone sensitivity at 1 kHz. The device has a 3.5 mm jack along with a 1.2 meter cable.
6- JBL Tempo J04W :
The JBL Tempo J04W are over the ear/head designed headphones available at a price of 1995 INR. The device features 20 Hz – 20000 Hz frequency response, 32 ohm impedance, a 30 mW of max power input.
7- Skullcandy S6HSDZ-072 Hesh 2.0
The Skullcandy S6HSDZ-072 Hesh 2.0 are over the ear circumaural headphones and are priced at 3274 INR. The device features an over the ear design with, 35 ohm impedance and 105 dB/mW sensitivity at 1 kHz.
8- Sennheiser CX 680 Sports
The Sennheiser CX 680 Sports are in ear canalphone designed headphones, priced at 4349 INR. The device features 18 Hz – 20000 Hz frequency, 16 ohm impedance and a standard 3.5 mm jack. These headphones undoubtedly gives a sporty look.
9- Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Over-the-ear :
The Sennheiser HD 280 PRO are over the ear/head Circumaural headphones priced at 7189 INR. The device features 64 Ohm, 102 db/mw, 8 – 25000 Hz and a maximum power of 500 mW.
10- Sony MDR-XB900/C E:
The Sony MDR-XB900/C E are on the ear type headphones, priced at 7791 INR. The device sports a 50 mm driver units, neodymium magnet, 3000 mW maximum power input, Supra-aural closed headphone, frequency response of 3 Hz- 28000 Hz.
11- Sony MDR-XB920
You can check out our own review for these over the ear headphones.
The Sennheiser PxC 310 are over the ear closed headphones priced at 19799 INR. The device features a neodymium magnet, 15 Hz – 22000 Hz headphones frequency, 590 ohm impedance and a 107 dB/mW sensitivity at 1kHz.
We recently got our hands on the Tekfusion Twinwoofers in-ear headphones and got down to an initial hands-on review.
Technical Features :
Frequency Response : 19-21 KHz Impedance : 16 Ohms Pressure Level : 113 dB Net Weight : 30g (1.06Oz) Color : Black Chrome Cable Length : 1.1m Cable Type : Symmetric 1 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
The package consists of the Twinwoofers In-Ear Hedphones , 5 pair of Eartips – 3 pair regular S/M/L, and 2 pair Tripple flange – M/L, Clip & Cable Slider , a Carry Pouch and a User Manual.
The first thing you’ll notice is they are light-weight but pretty tough. They are made from metal, and have partial gloss and partial matte finish – which gives them a very premium look . The twin-woofer logo adorns the back of the drum and overall the headphone is very well crafted. The earphones come with a 3.5 mm gold plated jack.
The initial impression of the headphones was that they perform really well at low volume but a slight clipping can be noticed at high-volume bass. We will take a look into this once we come out with our full in-depth review but for now, for a price tag of INR 1000-1200 these are definitely one of the best earphones in the market.
