Sound in today’s digital world is a multi-dimensional entity. Yes, your music needs to be good, but that is not where the role of the sound stops. Sounds are also very important in providing audio cues and adding to the sen­sory experience of games and movies. Which is why we put emphasis on the qual­ity of our audio devices, and spend money on speakers and headphones that repli­cate the audio signatures we love. Here we discuss some audio devices that are cheap yet offer great audio experi­ences in different situations.  

Creative T3150 Wireless 

Price Rs 7,450

Creative is not new to the audio game; they have been producing some quality audio equipment start­ing from the early days of computing. Known for their SoundBlaster cards in the past, even today, they pro­duce some really good audio equip­ment. The Creative T3150 is one such equipment, a 2.1 desktop speaker with a sub-woofer, it sounds great with thumping bass and clear highs and mids. These speakers might not appeal to bass-heads because there is a definite emphasis on audio clarity rather than bass. Regard­less, hip-hop and R&B music are represented with a good sustained bass and music, with an empha­sis on highs, so that rock and folk don’t get drowned in emphasized lows. The speaker also comes with Bluetooth functionalities built-in, making it easier to connect your portable device with the speaker even when it’s connected to your desktop. These speakers are cheap and sound great, but suffer from one of the lowest maximum volumes I’ve seen in desktop speakers. They’re excellent if the low volume doesn’t bother you, and cheap too.

 

JBL Clip 2

Price Rs 7,000

One of the cheaper JBL Bluetooth speakers, the JBL Clip 2 does not per­form as well as its more expensive counterparts. The Clip 2 is nonethe­less one of the most portable speak­ers and sounds great as well. This speaker offers a clear sound signa­ture with a define emphasis on highs and mids. It can’t move as much sound waves as bigger speakers, which severely hampers the lows, but overall, if you want a speaker with an emphasis on vocals, the Clip 2 is a great option. It’s also a JBL speaker, which means it’s water­proof and robust, making it great to take out with you on your outdoor adventures without having to worry about it too much.

 

 

 

 Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD

Price Rs 3,500

Xiaomi is by no means a veteran in the audio industry. They have been known to make affordable smart­phones but when the Chinese com­pany started making ear­phones, they did it with such fervor that today the Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD per­form better than some earphones from veteran companies like JBL, Skullcandy and Sony. These head­phones come with dual speakers inside each bud, one for bass and the other for the high. This configu­ration gives them a sound signature that’s crisp and clear with added thump for the bass. In single speaker earphones, bass-heavy earphones overpower the highs giving them a very one sided sound, but with the configuration of the Mi headphones, this problem has been mitigated. These headphones are some of the best available in the market right now and for the price, they’re a steal.

 

By: Prajesh SJB Rana