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Review: Yamaha TW-E5B

December 17, 2022 by Sujith Gopinath

Price: ₹14,200

Yamaha has experienced, replicated, and engineered probably every sound that can be produced by wind, string, membrane, or any other vibrating surface. A leading manufacturer of audio equipment and easily one of the most recognisable brands in musical instruments, Yamaha traces its origins to a legend surrounding reed organs. And this is the legacy and expectation that their debut line-up of true wireless earbuds tries to live up to. The TW-E5B is the mid-range model in Yamaha’s TWS line-up and joins a crowded and competitive space. 

The Yamaha TW-E5B comes in the largest charging case we have ever seen, and it is certainly not comfortable to be carried in your jeans pocket. The earbuds too are uncomfortably big. To give credits where due, both the case and the buds offer premium build quality. The device carries IPX5 ingress protection rating, making it resistant to water splashes. There is no touch interface, but the physical buttons are quite responsive and offer much better control than most touch sensitive buds. The earbuds have a twist-to-fit design. The fit depends much on the shape of your ear and the size of your ear canal. Yamaha has included four sizes of eartips. Even though I managed to get a good fit, the top-heavy design and the large protruding body made it extremely uncomfortable to wear during my walking and workout, checking the fit often. I also felt the tips were sensitive to temperature changes since the buds were coming loose often while flying onboard chilled aircraft cabins.


The E5B doe not feature active noise cancellation, and hence noise cancelling depends on the fit of the buds. The buds connect with smartphone via the Headphone Control app. Like the earbuds, the app is quite basic. It lets you activate ambient sound mode, gaming mode and Listening care mode. It also provides an equaliser with six presets along with a customisable user setting. Apart from the ambient mode, we did not find much difference in sound by toggling the other settings. The equaliser certainly helps in fine-tuning the sound profile, but with a limited range. The app shows battery status only for the buds and not the case.

Coming to sound, the earbuds offer a more or less balanced sound with emphasis on strong bass, like we Indians prefer, which is enjoyable to most people. However, we felt some overlap in certain instruments like cymbals and high-hats in addition to amplifying the uncomfortable background hum in husky male vocals. The percussion and jazz notes sounded particularly pleasing. The earbuds use 7mm drivers. The E5B does not offer a lot of volume range and hence you could find it restrictive while playing old tracks with low reproduction volume. I found myself playing music at full volume, which Apple Health app found to be around 65 dB. Overall, the experience was quite enjoyable, particularly when the earbuds could afford a proper fit.

The TW-E5B offers Qualcomm cVc (Clear Voice Capture) technology for better voice clarity during calls. The buds support SBC, AAC, and aptX codecs, making it compatible with high-res audio from a wide range of devices. It also supports Siri and Google Assistant. The earbuds provide up to 6 hours of playback time on a single charge and the case holds enough juice for three additional recharges.


<strong>Rating</strong>

WE’RE IMPRESSED Excellent sound quality, IPX5 rating, supports a wide range of codecs, battery life

WE’D IMPROVE Hefty design, the fit is more like a hit-or-miss, software needs much improvement  

THE LAST WORD As a first attempt from Yamaha, the TW-E5B is a decent release. However, it’s a highly competitive space, and others are doing much better.

Filed Under: Audio, Entertainment, Music, Review, Wearables Tagged With: audio, headphone, headphones, true wireless, TW-E5B, TWS, Yamaha

Ambrane launches the Dots Muse TWS earbuds

January 20, 2022 by T3 India

Indian mobile accessories brand Ambrane has announced the launch of Dots Muse TWS earbuds, which is the the company’s latest addition to their popular Dots portfolio of such earbuds which includes the Dots Slay, Dots 38, Dots 11, Dots Tune & Neobuds 11 & 33. The new TWS comes with fast charging support, boosted drivers and 23 hours of playtime. Let’s discuss the features of the Dots Muse TWS in detail.

Through 10mm drivers, Dots Muse TWS delivers a powerful deep bass that enhances the mids and highs. Even at full power, the earbuds catch the whole audio spectrum without artificially increased Bass or distortion. The ergonomically-designed Dots Muse come with a total battery-life of 23 hours but provides 8 hours of battery-life on a single charge.

The compact earbuds have quality in-built microphones for clear conversations, providing dependable speech pick up even in the noisiest surroundings. Through Bluetooth v5.1, the Dots Muse TWS provide a steady and lag-less transmission for up to 10 meters.

With intuitive controls for easy access and a quick paring, the earphones also have voice activation feature for Google Assistant and Siri.

Speaking on the new addition, Mr Ashok Rajpal – CEO & Founder, Ambrane India, said, “Our objective has always been to provide the most up-to-date and cutting-edge technologies to our Ambrane Ally. The newest TWS Muse is incredibly small & compact, extremely comfy, and one of the most affordable TWS with power-packed features on the market today.”

Earlier this month Ambrane also signed actress Nidhi Agerwal as its brand influencer for Dots Muse TWS. The Dots Muse is available on Flipkart, Tata Cliq and several leading retail stores in India. It costs Rs. 1,999 and it comes with a 365-day warranty.

For more information, please visit this page.

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Ambrane, Earbuds, TWS, TWS Earbuds

Soundcore launches Life Note 3 Bluetooth Headset (TWS) with Gaming Mode

January 17, 2022 by T3 India

Soundcore, by Anker, expands its TWS portfolio after announcing the launch of the Life Note 3 Headset in India. The noise-cancelling earbuds promise enhanced call performance & thumping bass with gaming mode, and strive to offer a seamless transition from work to play mode.

These wireless earbuds come in a glossy case with carbon fibre finish, that offers a modern look. The ergonomically-designed earbuds sit suitably in the ear and comprise of custom 11mm composite drivers. The exclusive Bass Up Technology further intensifies bass. The TWS headset works wirelessly up to 10m range with a battery life of up to 35 hours.

The TWS supports multi-mode noise cancellation, a distraction-free listening experience that syncs the noise cancelling as per the location for an optimized experience. Transport, Outdoor, and Indoor modes (can be switched via the Soundcore app) are tailored to block out irritating background noises in each environment. The TWS earbuds offer three different transparency modes – full, vocal and enhanced vocal mode.

The Transparency mode keeps the user aware of the surroundings.  The Soundcore app, in turn, allows users to create an EQ profile and choose from 22 different EQ settings.

Furthermore, Life Note 3 noise-cancelling earbuds have 6 microphones and an exclusive algorithm to tune out background noises for  a better calling experience. The TWS also supports Gaming mode, which can be activated via the Soundcore app for an immersive audio experience. “Find my headset’ can be activated on the Soundcore app to find the lost earbud; that will emit a loud noise to help locate the missing earbud.

The Soundcore Life Note 3 costs Rs. 7,999 and is available on Flipkart with an 18-month warranty.

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Anker, headphones, Soundcore, TWS

Ambrane strengthens its Dots TWS portfolio with Dots Tune earbuds

December 5, 2021 by T3 India

Indian mobile accessories brand, Ambrane India, expands its competitively-priced TWS portfolio with the launch of Dots Tune TWS earbuds. These new earbuds enable longer listening hours with an impressive battery life and better in-ear comfort while wearing them.

The Dots Tune TWS earbuds last for up to 6.5 hours on a single charge, which can be extended to a total of 29 hours through its charging case. These earbuds are powered by 10mm speaker drivers that provide a seamless sound experience with their half in-ear design with silicone tips which help in providing a better fit.

Along with stressing on delivering a higher quality of bass, the earbuds are armed with dual microphones on each earbud and are compatible to provide voice assistance through Google Assistant, and Siri. These earbuds utilise Bluetooth v5.1, and provide instant pairing with a working distance of up to 10 meters.

The Dots Tune earbuds also have a multi-functional touch sensor which can help manage music and calls. These earbuds are IPX4-rated, which makes them sweat and water resistant. These can be worn for workouts too.

“We are glad to extend our TWS portfolio with products that define the style and needs of the millennial generation. The compact TWS earbuds are everything one needs to balance their on-the-go lifestyle”, said Mr. Sachin Railhan, Director of Ambrane India.

The Dots Tune TWS earbuds are priced at Rs. 2,199 and are available on Flipkart, Amazon, and Tata Cliq. These earbuds come in white, black, and pink colour variants, and a 365-day warranty as well. For more information, please visit this page.

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Ambrane, Ambrane TWS, Earbuds, TWS, TWS Earbuds

Jabra Elite 7 Pro and the Elite 7 Active are the new reinvented TWS earbuds

November 9, 2021 by T3 India

Jabra’s in-ear TWS earbuds have been one of the best earbuds we, at T3 India, have reviewed and the new Elite 7 Pro and the Elite 7 Active look to follow the footsteps of their predecessors and offer premium earbuds with some super features.

With ‘reinvention’ and ‘pushing boundaries’ being at the core of what Jabra strives to achieve, both these earbuds are a part of the all-new Elite TWS line-up that was announced in India late September, and is made for specific use scenarios.

Jabra’s new ‘Pro’ category is tailored for those who want the best for calls and music. The Elite 7 Pro has the following features and specs:

  • Jabra MultiSensor VoiceTM for professional-grade audio
  • Adjustable ANC for full immersion
  • Up to 8 hours non-stop play time, 30 hours with case
  • IP57 rated durability
  • BT ver. 5.2
  • Use either earbud
  • Alexa built-in, Siri and Google Assistant* (Android only)

Meanwhile, Jabra’s “Active” range of TWS earbuds is tailored for sports and active lifestyles, with the earbuds engineered to stay put when the user sweats. Here are some features and speicifications of the all-new Elite 7 Active:

  • Jabra ShakeGrip technology for ultimate fit
  • Up to 8 hours of battery, 30 with the case
  • IP57-rated sweatproof › protection
  • Adjustable Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and HearThrough
  • BT ver. 5.2
  • Use either earbud
  • Alexa built-in, works with Amazon Alexa, Siri®

Dr. Amitesh Punhani, Head of APAC, Consumer Marketing at Jabra said: “We are thrilled to see the response received for our latest and redefined Elite range in India. Happy to announce the availability of our revolutionary Elite 7 Pro and Elite 7 Active for the Indian audience to experience sound like never before.”

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Elite 7 Active are available on Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance and Jabra Authorized resellers. The Elite 7 Pro costs Rs. 18,999 and the Elite 7 Active costs Rs. 15,999. For more information, please visit this page.

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Jabra, Jabra Elite, TWS, TWS Earbuds

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