Music to Cupid’s Ears

Under ₹20,000

At this price point, you cannot go wrong. Not only the offerings here sound surreal, they promise the best aural experience, without making a gaping hole in your wallet. We cannot help but recommend the Bose QC 35 II, the OG and the most badass headphones one can get their hands on today. A great built quality that allows the headphones to last an eternity? Check. A sound signature that closest what sound engineers want you to hear? Check? A solid isolation and ANC to make you oblivious to the world? Super Check. Alternatively, you can go for the Sony WH-1000XM3 as well. Both these headphones are almost perfect. Trust us when we say that after listening to these pairs of cans, you can never go back to the pesky little duds that phone manufacturers include in the box.

Under ₹15,000

This is where things get really serious. At this price point, the headphones offer an experience so ethereal that we could not believe that music, even Bollywood music would be so nuanced and detailed. You have to get your hands on the Sennheiser HD 4.50 Special Edition or the Marshall Bluetooth Monitors. While the Sennheisers accentuate the base slightly to get you in the groove, the Marshalls on the other hand are every audiophile’s wet dream because of their balanced sound signature. Both these wireless headphones offer great additional features, and boast great built quality. Additionally, the Sennheisers also have Active Noise Cancellation, which means you can enjoy your music and videos without any disturbances.

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Under ₹10,000

At this budget, you get a lot more room to play around. Not only do you get tons of additional and really cool features as Active Noise Cancellation and better construction, you get tons and tons of variants to suit your specific needs. Can’t live without that thumping bass? Get your hands on the TaoTronics HiFi Stereo TT BH040. Completely wireless and with great fidelity, the headphones will literally rock your world. Moreover, you can also adjust the bass as per your application and needs. Alternatively, you can also go for the Audio-Technica ATH-M40X. These wired studio monitors have a more flat sound signature, thus, needless to say, they will be suitable for all tastes, at all times.

Under ₹5,000

If your girl (or guy) is a serious audiophile and is looking for a great pair of headsets this Valentine’s Day pickings at this budget is slim. However, the Tagg PowerBass 700 is one pair that will not disappoint. These wireless headsets sound great considering the price and have a great battery life. Furthermore, the call quality is phenomenal, and easily blocks out the ambient noise from your surroundings. Alternatively, you can also consider the Mivi Saxo. The headphones along with delivering some great bass, is also capable of producing decent mid and lower ranges. So no matter what your choice of music is, Electronic or Classical, you cannot afford to give these a miss.

From the February 2019 issue of FHM India.