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The Best wireless headphones of 2017

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When it comes to the Bluetooth wireless headphones space, the greatest innovation we've seen lately has been the leap into the "true wireless" segment – headphones that are no longer tethered to one another. Instead, these so-called "true wireless" headphones provide more dexterity mainly due to how each earbud is technically independent. Now that the first-generation of true wireless headphones are behind us, 2017 welcomed several second-gen products that aimed specifically to grow the segment even more.  From the big names in the space like Apple and Samsung, to some of those startups looking to capitalize on the trend, we've seen an abundance in true wireless headphones throughout the course of the year. Generally speaking, they all seem to lock down the basics in delivering that music listening experience, but there were few that somehow managed to impress us more with some additional features and functionality. Gone is the annoying problem of hav

Fiio F9 in-ear headphones review: Makes the right noises

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Headphones  or  earphones  are a peculiar product category, in the sense, that anyone who has a smartphone automatically gets one along with the device. Or at least most smartphones ship earphones in the box. Yet, brands are actively peddling them across various price points. It's a category where you can get the product for as low as Rs 100 and can cost as much as a mid-range smartphone. The real differentiator always has been the quality of sound. There is always a sense of skepticism rather than excitement when a higher-priced earphone lands at our desk for review. Case in point: the  Fiio  F9. At Rs 7,200, the F9 is certainly targeting people who take their music seriously. Does it deliver the quality at the price it commands? Read our review to find out more: Design: The F9 comes in an attractive packaging with a pelican style hard case inside the box where the earphones are neatly placed. You also get six pairs of silicone ear tips - three regular tips and three eQ tips