Diwali gifting guide: Audio devices

Best speakers and docks under Rs. 5,000 (1/2)

Creative SBS A520 - 5.1 Speaker System - Rs. 3,200 (approx)

Perhaps the best 5.1-channel system you can buy under Rs. 5,000, the Creative SBS A520 will not disappoint, despite its diminutive size

Best speakers and docks under Rs. 5,000 (2/2)

Edifier If330Plus - Docking Station – Rs. 3,800 (approx)

A great iPod / phone / MP3-player dock at its price, the Edifier If330Plus may be short on features, but not performance

Best speakers and docks between Rs. 5,001 and Rs. 10,000 (1/2)

F&D Speakers F6000 – 5.1 Speaker System – Rs. 8,999 (approx)

A great set of 5.1 channel speakers, the F&D F6000U offer 6500W PMPO output, 3-inch full range drivers, and an 8-inch bass driver on the sub-woofer

Best speakers and docks between Rs. 5,001 and Rs. 10,000 (2/2)

Klipsch iGroove SXT Speaker and Radio Docks – Rs. 8,499 (approx)

One of the best docks in the market at its price, Klipsch iGroove SXT brings great sound, solid form factor and a recharging facility

Best speakers and docks between Rs. 10,001 and Rs. 15,000 (1/2)

Samsung HT-E450K – 5.1 Home Theatre System – Rs. 13,510 (approx)

Shipping with a DVD player, karaoke programme, and 1,000 Watts of power, the Samsung HT-E450K is a good value for money home theatre system

Best speakers and docks between Rs. 10,001 and Rs. 15,000 (2/2)

Harman Kardon Soundsticks III Wireless 3-Piece Speaker System – Rs. 14,500 (approx)

Perhaps the best looking dock or speaker set on this list, the Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III wireless dock also offers excellent sound

Best speakers and docks between Rs. 15,001 and Rs. 25,000 (1/2)

Yamaha YAS-101 - Home Theatre System – Rs. 23,500 (approx)

A single-body home theatre system with a built-in dual-driver subwoofer, the Yamaha YAS-101 provides quality sound for those with space constraints

Best speakers and docks between Rs. 15,001 and Rs. 25,000 (2/2)

JBL On Beat Xtreme Loud Speaker Dock – Rs. 19,900 (approx)

With both wireless Bluetooth and dock-connector support, the JBL OnBeat Xtreme offers excellent sound across frequencies, apart from charging facilities

Best speakers and docks between Rs. 25,001 and Rs. 35,000 (1/2)

Polk Audio RM6750 – 5.1 Home Theatre Speaker System – Rs. 29,760 (approx)

While it may feature understated looks, the Polk Audio RM6750 offers incredible audiophile-level distortion-free sound

Best speakers and docks between Rs. 25,001 and Rs. 35,000 (2/2)

Denon DSD-500 Cocoon Home – Dock – Rs. 30,000 (approx)

Made by one of the best known audio brands, the Denon DSD-500 Cocoon Home is a gorgeous, versatile dock with AirPlay, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi support

Best speakers and docks above Rs. 35,001 (1/2)

LG HX996TS - 5.2 Home Theatre - Rs. 49,990 (approx)

A 7.2-channel dual-woofer home theatre with a 3D Blu-ray player, the LG HX996TS features four tower speakers, and a total power output of 1280 Watts

Best speakers and docks above Rs. 35,001 (2/2)

BANG & OLUFSEN Beolit 12 – Dock – Rs. 65,000 (approx)

Certainly one of the most innovative-looking portable iPod docks in the market, the BANG & OLUFSEN Beolit 12 dock is icebox-shaped, and features AirPlay compatibility, 8-hour rechargeable battery, and excellent sound

Best earphones and headphones under Rs. 5,000

Bose IE2 – Earphones – Rs. 4,500 (approx)

Shipping with three sizes of StayHear silicon tips and a carrying case, these in-ear earphones feature Bose's TriPort acoustic design for audiophile-sound

Best earphones and headphones under Rs. 5,000

Sennheiser HD 449 – Headphones – Rs. 4,899 (approx)

Perhaps the best headphones money can buy at under Rs. 5,000, the Sennheiser HD 449 offers incredible sound, and all-day-comfort ergonomics

Best earphones and headphones between Rs. 5,001 and Rs. 10,000

Koss Stereophones – Earphones – Rs. 8,500 (approx)

Shipping with a carrying case and three sizes of silicon tips, the Koss KEB79 Portable Isolation Earbuds offer great sound for all genres of music

Best earphones and headphones between Rs. 5,001 and Rs. 10,000

Harman Kardon HARKAR-CL – Headphones – Rs. 9,990 (approx)

Apart from killer looks and super-comfy ergonomics, the Harman Kardon HARKAR-CL offer uniquely-baffled 40mm drivers for top-notch sound

Best earphones and headphones between Rs. 10,001 and Rs. 15,000

Denon AH-W200 – Earphones – Rs. 14,800 (approx)

Meant for easy, on-the-go use, the Denon AH-W200 are lightweight, and extremely-comfortable, apart from offering audiophile-level sound

Best earphones and headphones between Rs. 10,001 and Rs. 15,000

Logitech Ultimate Ears UE 6000 – Headphones – Rs. 14,999 (approx)

The Logitech Ultimate Ears UE 6000 are comfy and top-notch noise-cancellation headphones with laser-tuned drivers and an onboard amp

Best earphones and headphones between Rs. 15,001 and Rs. 25,000

Monster Turbine PRO – Rs. 23,999 (approx)

Offering audiophile-level sound with studio-quality monitors, the Monster Turbine Pro are some of the best earphones money can buy this side of Rs. 25,000

Best earphones and headphones between Rs. 15,001 and Rs. 25,000

Beats Studio – Headphones – Rs. 21,000 (approx)

Offering professional-grade sound for artists and audiophiles alike, the Beats Studio headphones also look great, and are super-comfortable

Best earphones and headphones above Rs. 25,001

Altec Lansing A2 ACS – Earphones – Rs. 57,000 (approx)

Featuring ACS-designed custom-moulded earbuds, the Altec Lansing A2 ACS earphones have A2 dual driver monitors in 'tune-balanced armatures' for crystal-clear sound

Best earphones and headphones above Rs. 25,001

Sennheiser HD 800 – Headphones – Rs. 79,890 (approx)

Claiming to use the biggest transducers in consumer headphones till date in an innovative dynamic design, the Sennheiser HD 800 provide reference-level audio in a sexy, comfortable design