Audio Companions

Though Spotify had 500 million monthly active users globally (as of February 2023), there is no clarity on its India user base

The magnetic back of the earbuds offers a surprise deal as they automatically pause streaming when joined together, and eventually resume it when separated

Priced at Rs 30,800, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 wireless over-ear headphones will be available on the e-commerce platform Amazon India

Audio content platform Kuku FM said it has raised $21.8 million in Series B1 funding round, led by The Fundamentum Partnership, which will be utilised to strengthen content creation ecosystem

Priced at Rs 1,799, the Realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker is an excellent portable wireless speaker for this price

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At Rs 6,999, the Realme 100W Soundbar is on the pricier side considering it is a fundamental audio system

The Mi Bluetooth Speaker is a good deal for its price. It's not for everyone, though, especially those moderately or too finicky about sound quality

The soundbar is good enough for regular video streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime and other such platforms but if you have a good ear for sound quality, the limitations would not escape your attention

The Mi Dual Driver earphones have a bass-heavy sound output and, considering the price, they have a fair performance

Here are the finest audio companions you can take along wherever you go, or while you cool off