True wireless earphones are often considered too mainstream to be audiophile-grade, but some brands and products have tried to strike a balance between good sound and the convenience of the form factor. A simple way to improve sound quality is by supporting advanced Bluetooth codecs, which allow for more data to be transferred between the … Read more
Sony is among the world’s leading brands when it comes to personal audio, and has regularly produced high-quality wireless headphones, earphones, and true wireless earphones. The company has also developed the LDAC Bluetooth codec, which allows for a high rate of data transfer over Bluetooth for better audio quality with high-resolution audio streams and files. … Read more
Oppo’s personal audio product range in India is largely focused around mid-range and upper mid-range earphones, particularly the popular true wireless form factor. However, recent months have seen the brand take on the budget segment, which caters to buyers looking for basic levels of reliability when it comes to connectivity, sound quality, and battery life. After … Read more
Dizo, a Realme TechLife brand, has been around for a few months now, and has a growing range of affordable audio products. This focus on affordability has kept the product range simple and straightforward, with earphones such as the Dizo GoPods D offering excellent value for money for budget buyers. The connection to the much … Read more
Although OnePlus’ first product in the true wireless segment, the OnePlus Buds, wasn’t particularly good, the company has gotten its act together with subsequent launches. OnePlus now one of the most important brands in the TWS space in India, thanks to well-designed and sensibly priced products that cover a wide range of prices. The product … Read more
From affordable everyday wristwatches to eyewear, bags, perfumes, fitness trackers, and audio products, the Titan-owned Fastrack brand has an impressive portfolio of products targeted at young buyers. It entered the audio segment relatively recently, and going into 2022, Fastrack has launched its first true wireless earphones as part of its Reflex Tunes range. Here, I’m reviewing … Read more
The introduction of high-resolution audio to Apple Music in 2021 boosted the already active audiophile movement, and increased interest in budget audiophile kit such as wired earphones and digital-to-analogue converters. While there are plenty of options available in India for under Rs. 5,000, many of these products originate from China. That’s how the products that … Read more
People looking to buy affordable true wireless earphones in India are spoiled for choice these days, with various Indian and international brands frequently updating their product portfolios. With a budget of about Rs. 2,500, it’s now possible to buy a decent pair of true wireless earphones with active noise cancellation and app support, such as … Read more
Although OnePlus’ most recent launch event was expectedly focused on the OnePlus 10 Pro, the company also launched a new product in its Bullets wireless audio range. Unlike the Buds lineup of true wireless headsets, the Bullets models sport a more traditional design with earpieces that are connected to each other via a band. This style … Read more
Sennheiser’s consumer audio division might be under new management, but that hasn’t held the company back from launching new products. The Sennheiser CX and CX Plus have recently been launched in India, and they both compete with current options in the mid-range TWS segment from Samsung, OnePlus, and Jabra. Today, I’m reviewing the more expensive and better-equipped of … Read more