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We were recently re-introduced to JVC, a nearly 100-year-old Japanese brand with a rich history in the fields of consumer audio and video. Although the company is better known for its car audio products, we had a chance to try out some of its new wireless earphones, including the JVC HA-A10T, which we consider to be among the best true wireless earphones you can buy for less than Rs. 5,000 today.The latest product from the brand's stable is the JVC HA-FX65BN wireless noise cancelling headset. Priced at Rs. 4,999, this is…

Sony, despite being one of the top brands in the personal audio space in India, took a while to finally launch true wireless earphones here. I firmly believe that this form factor is the future of headphones, and global industry trends suggest that buyers are attracted by the convenience of being completely wire-free. While affordable options are aplenty, Sony's approach to the segment is, as expected, relatively expensive.Today, we're reviewing one of the newly launched true wireless products from Sony, the WF-SP800N,…

Although more attention is usually given to the two opposing ends of the price range when it comes to headphones and earphones, the mid-range is as important, if not strategically more so. Buyers looking for more features and better specifications in headphones usually look to the mid-range segment, and Sony has built a formidable presence in the space with its products. The company recently launched two new models priced at under Rs. 10,000 - the Sony WF-XB700 true wireless earphones, and the Sony WH-CH710N wireless…

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos flew out to space and stayed in zero gravity for a few minutes last month. After landing back on Earth, he thanked all Amazon customers for funding it. Little did he know this gesture of gratitude would majorly backfire. Many Amazon customers are now saying that they are against funding the private space trips of a billionaire. Some said the way Bezos orchestrated the whole episode was a gross display of wealth that made them cancel their Prime subscription. Bezos' July 20 trip to space was a…

Even with the low-latency modes offered by popular wireless earphones, nothing beats the accuracy and timing of good old-fashioned wires when gaming. This is especially important with smartphone gaming; popular titles such as PUBG Mobile allow you to use sound cues as much as visuals to stay ahead of the competition. Although smartphones such as the Asus ROG Phone 3 are focused on the mobile gaming experience, not too many gaming-focused headsets for smartphones can be found.Furthermore, with the 3.5mm headphone jack…

American audio products manufacturer Shure is best known for its professional and audiophile-grade headphones, earphones, and microphones, used in recording studios the world over. Although regular consumers can buy and use Shure products quite easily, only purists and audiophiles are likely to enjoy the kind of sound that Shure usually has to offer with its headphones and earphones.The company is now looking to change that approach a little bit with its wireless Aonic lineup, which was launched earlier this year at CES.…

Launched back in 2018, the Sony WH-1000XM3 has widely been considered among the best wireless active noise cancelling headphones you can buy. It was also, in my opinion, the first pair of headphones from Sony (or indeed any other brand) that truly gave Bose's fabled active noise cancellation a run for its money. However, along came 2020, and the ever-improving competition has been making the Sony WH-1000XM3 look increasingly dated. Things have finally changed for Sony with the highly anticipated launch of the Sony…

Affordable audio brand Zebronics has been around for a long time, and has a strong position in both the online and offline markets with a presence on e-commerce retailers and in small electronics stores. The company seems to have a good idea of what works in India and what doesn't, particularly when it comes to affordable audio products such as headphones, earphones, and speakers. One of Zebronics' newest products in India is the Zeb-Monk, a wireless in-ear headset priced below Rs. 3,000.Although there are plenty of…

Active noise cancellation has become one of the most useful features in modern wireless headphones, and thanks to a team of researchers from the University of Washington, the technology that intelligently silences unwanted background noises during a conversation could soon take a giant leap forward.As effective as the active noise cancellation is in products like the Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds or the Apple AirPods Max headphones, it also has its limitations. Current ANC methods, no matter how many microphones some…

Once a premium feature exclusive to high-end headphones and earphones, active noise cancellation is now often seen even on affordable wireless audio products. While there's naturally still a significant difference in ANC performance between entry-level and premium headsets, the fact that you can now get this excellent technology at such low prices shows just how far the personal audio segment in India and abroad has come in just a few years. Today, I'm reviewing an affordable wireless headset with active noise…