Earphones/Headphones

Creative EP-630

For the audiophile on the move, the Creative's EP-630 in-ear earphones make for a great gift. These earphones are very good at passive noise reduction by cutting off the audio channel between the outside world and the ear drum, right in the ear canal, thanks to its silicone buds.

This excellent noise isolation from the surroundings makes for better listening better. It comes with three pairs of silicone buds to suit different ear sizes. These are powered by quality 9 mm Neodymium magnet transducers, thus offering a superior audio quality reproduction with a very rich bass that is not overwhelming.

With gold-plated jack to reduce static noise and for better contact, these have a 1.2 m long cable made of Oxygen-Free Copper to ensure uninterrupted transmission of music from the player to the earphones.

These are an ideal companion and a great upgrade to the run-of-the-mill earphones that are usually bundled with most PMPs and MP3 players. All these features come with good looks and they are available in black and white to match your player. The EP-630 is great value at an estimated street price of just Rs.800.

Sennheiser HD 202

Nothing can be a better gift to a casual music listener and gamer than a pair of the Sennheiser HD 202. Very comfortable to wear and lightweight, these headphones are good enough for long listening sessions, especially appealing to gamers. The closed-back design of the HD 202 is considerably good at limiting noise from outside, thus providing you with a better listening experience. These boast of a very good frequency response that can faithfully reproduce the highs as well as the lows.

It can produce bass to a frequency as low as a rumbling 18 Hz! They feature a reduced electrical and ambient noise, thanks to the high efficiency drivers and well-placed acoustical isolation. The cable provided is considerably long, so you will never be in need of more. Sennheiser has also made arrangements to store this long cable by providing a convenient wind-up belt clip. These rather jazzy-looking headphones are available at an ESP of Rs.1,900 and make a good buy for this festive occasion, especially if you plan to gift them to someone.