If you love listening to a lot of music, a good pair of earphones is a must in your gadget kitty.

Choosing the best earphones is a tough job when you have a lot of options to choose from in the market.

There are very few credible reviews out there on the Internet that can ease your buying decision.

In this article, we have compiled a curated list of the eleven best earphones under Rs.1000 available in the Indian market.

1. Sony MDR-EX150AP

Overall Best Pick

• Bass-heavy sound signature
• In-line mic for hands-free voice calls
• Comfortable in-ear snug fit

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Sony has been popular among the audiophiles for its great quality headphones and earphones albeit being a tad bit pricier than its competitors.

The Sony MDR-EX150AP is an in-ear earphone that comes with an inline microphone to attend the calls on the go.

Build Quality

The speaker unit weighs just 30g. You won’t even notice the earphone if not the wires were dangling around.

Speaking of wires, they’re vertically textured and feel durable & strong. The ear tips supplied with these earphones are soft and comfortable to wear.

Additional pairs of ear-tips are provided which is always a welcome move, as everyone’s ears may not be of the same size.

Sound Quality

This in-ear earphone from Sony is equipped with a 9mm neodymium driver that offers powerful yet balanced sound output.

With an impedance rating of 16 ohms, the drivers can pump music so crisp and clear on any device that you might use it with.

With a frequency response covering over a range from 5Hz to a maximum of 24000 Hz, this earphone does not miss out even the minutest of the notes.

The bass quality is balanced and doesn’t feel artificial.

The highs tend to peak during the listening, but with the vocals being so crisp and clear, it’s almost indistinguishable for our ears.

Miscellaneous

This in-ear earphone from Sony priced under Rs.1,000 comes with a 1 year offline as well as an online warranty.

So no matter where you purchase, the product is covered under warranty.

Verdict

Those who love Sony and bass should consider buying this product as the first option.

The neodymium drivers sound natural and the bass is on the point that doesn’t overpower the vocals.

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2. JBL C200SI

Runner-up Pick

• Bass-heavy sound signature
• Inline mic with a multifunction button
• One year warranty

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JBL audio equipment is very popular among the youth in this country.

Their Bluetooth speakers are a major success in the market and earphone and headphone sales are booming as well.

The JBL C200SI is a budget in-ear style earphone with legendary status among audiophiles owing to its sound quality and lightweight and comfortable form factor.

Build Quality

The JBL C200SI features an attractive bulb-shaped earpiece made from high-quality glossy ABS plastic.

The JBL C200SI has soft ear tips that are great for extended usage and a longtime music listening experience without hurting the ears.

When we talk about the build quality, the JBL CS200SI gives an above-average build quality for the price but the cables are not that great.

They can get tangled in your pockets very easily.

The gold-plated earphone jack is well made and gives a better sound reproduction from the playback devices.

JBL provides a 1-year warranty on these earphones as well.

Sound Quality

The JBL C200SI features 9mm drivers that deliver the signature JBL sound profile with rich bass and perfectly balanced mids and highs.

The dome-shaped structure that houses the drivers helps in creating an acoustic chamber that enhances the bass from inside.

The frequency response of the JBL C200SI ranges between 20-20,000Hz and the bass on these earphones are well pronounced.

Custom made JBL drivers inside this earphone deliver precise, powerful sound for an exceptional listening experience.

The snug fit inside the ears makes for excellent passive noise cancellation as well.

In-line Remote and Microphone

This earphone comes with a 1.2 m long cable which features an in-line microphone and remote control for music playbacks.

Microphone quality is good for the price as well and the single button on the inline remote is multi-functional.

Verdict

If you love the brand JBL and its products, you might not want to miss this one.

The excellent deep bass coupled with clean and crisp vocals makes this earphone, one of the best in its business under the budget of Rs.1000.

3. Realme Buds 2

Value for Money Earphone

• Bass-heavy sound output
• IPX4 water resistance
• Magnetic earbuds

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Realme buds are Realme’s answer to Xiaomi’s Mi basic in-ear style earphones.

Priced just under Rs.600, the Realme Buds 2 offers an excellent value for money proposition with this well-built earphone.

Build Quality

The fit and finish of this budget earphone are excellent with great attention given to even the minutest of the details.

The braided cable offers durability to this earphone and keeps it from tangling to an extent. The metallic earpiece housing is magnetic and can be attached when not in use.

The 3.5mm headphone jack is straight and comes without a gold coating.

Sound Quality

The Realme buds 2 features a single 10mm driver covering a decent 20-20000Hz frequency spectrum to output the best possible sound in your ears.

Although the bass levels might not be up to the liking of bass fanatics, the overall sound signature is pretty decent for its price.

In-line Remote and Microphone

The Realme Buds 2 earphones come with an inline remote that features three different buttons and a microphone.

The voice call clarity from the microphone is good without any distortion. The three-button aides in volume control and accepting/rejecting voice calls.

The buttons are a bit hard at the beginning but with a few keypresses returns to normalcy.

Verdict

The Realme buds 2 offers a reasonably good quality sound output at an aggressive price point.

The magnetic earpiece and the braided cable add to the value of the wired earphone.

4. Mi Dual Driver Earphone

Budget Dual Driver Headphone

• Dual speaker drivers
• Magnetic earbuds
• Robust build quality

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Xiaomi is one of the prominent smartphone manufacturers in India with a majority share in their pocket. 

Xiaomi has shown its prowess in smartphone accessories like power banks as well. Their budget earphones are also popular among the masses.

Build Quality

The Mi dual-driver earphones are exceptionally well built. The machine cut precision is evident from the first look itself.

The design language is very much minimal at the same time appealing to the eyes.

 The specialized twin driver earpiece case design has a metallic chamber inside which the speaker drivers are placed. 

This makes the sound reverberate inside and creates an amplified effect on its own.

Sound Quality

The sound quality is very much pleasant to the ears. The bass is pronounced and the treble matches with the rest of the audio spectrum quite beautifully.

Since this is a dual driver earphone, there are separate drivers for bass notes followed by a normal vocal and treble driver.

What this does is output the purest bass in conjunction with excellent clarity vocals which improves the overall listening quality fivefold.

The only downside we could find with this earphone is that there are no ear markings anywhere to be seen.

Miscellaneous

The 90-degree L shaped connector is gold plated and offers the least resistance to the signals.

The inline remote of this earphone is one of the feature-complete one’s we have seen in this category. 

There is an answer/end call and two separate volume rockers which is very much desirable for any earphone out there.

The kevlar coated and braided cable feels strong, sturdy and induces an indestructible feel. Do note that if you abuse the wire so hard, it will eventually break.

Verdict

If you want a well-built earphone with great sound quality the Mi earphones are one of the best in the business.

This earphone sound great for its asking price and the excellent build quality ensures that the product is durable for long term use.

5. Sennheiser CX 180

Best Branded Wired Earphone

• Tonally balanced sound output
• Angled, gold plated connector
• Decent passive noise cancellation

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Sennheiser CX 180 is an earphone that has garnered a huge market in India thanks to the brand name and sound quality of Sennheiser.

Build Quality

The design of the earphones gives a subtle and royal look.

The only flaw in the build of these earphones is its cable, which is thin, tangle-prone, and extremely susceptible to cable noise.

Sound Quality

When it comes to the sound quality of these budget earphones, the Sennheiser CX 180 performs well for the price.

It is best suited for those who listen to a lot of EDM tracks and bass-heavy songs. This earphone produces good highs and lows. The bass is great and the vocals are clear and crispy.

Miscellaneous

Sennheiser also gives a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty for these earphones.

Unfortunately, this budget in-ear styled wired earphone from Sennheiser doesn’t feature an inline microphone for voice calls.

Verdict

If you are a fan of EDMs and other bass-heavy music genres, the Sennheiser CX 180 will make you happy.

The earpiece is designed to slide into the ear canal comfortably and gives a decent acoustic listening experience.

6. JBL T210

Comfort-fit Earphone

• JBL signature bass-heavy sound output
• Angled 3.5mm gold plated connector
• Aluminium earpiece casing

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JBL is an American company well known for its audio products ranging from Bluetooth speakers to earphones and headphones.

The JBL T210 is a budget in-ear style wired earphone that comes with an integrated microphone for voice calls, priced at just Rs.1,049.

Build Quality

The JBL T210 has a very minimalistic and pleasing design which makes it stand out from the rest of the competitors.

The comfortable orange-tipped silicone ear tips blend very well with the glossy silver finish of the earpiece.

The earpiece casing is made from aluminium and the inline remote is made from hard plastic material. 

The flat wire helps in preventing dangling when kept carelessly inside your pocket or a backpack.

The angled headphone jack is gold plated to eliminate corrosion and minimise signal loss.

Overall the JBL T210 is a well-built wired earphone for its asking price of just under Rs.1,000.

Sound Quality

The JBL T210 features a 9mm custom-tuned dynamic driver with the signature bass-rich JBL sound profile.

These bass notes blend well with the vocals as well as the treble and offer decent stage separation.

We feel that the JBL T210 will satisfy a wide range of people who love listening to natural sound tones rather than artificially bass boosted music.

This earphone comes with a built-in microphone for voice calls. The quality of the sound from either end is decent, both when tested indoors and outdoors.

Miscellaneous

One of the major gripes we have with this earphone is its one-button remote. Since this remote doesn’t have provisions for volume control.

If you need to adjust volume, you need to take out the smartphone and do it manually.

Verdict

The JBL T210 is a very well crafted in-ear style wired earphone with the JBL pure bass sound signature.

This earphone provides excellent wearing comfort and decent build quality for long term listening without fail.

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7. 1MORE Piston Fit

Feature-rich Earphone

• Comfortable angled in-ear design
• Decent in-line mic quality
• Well balanced sound output

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You may not have heard too much about the brand 1MORE in the past.

1MORE is a Chinese electronics manufacturer that manufactures earphones for companies like Xiaomi, ASUS etc.

Build Quality

1MORE always keeps a standard build quality and audio quality with their earphones and the Piston Fit is one of the top-rated earphones in the 1,000 rupees price range.

The earpiece of this budget in-ear styled earphone is made from lightweight aluminium alloy.

The Piston Fit features an aluminium casing with a ‘CD lining’ textured surface which makes these pairs of earbuds more beautiful.

The earpiece is slightly oblique-angled to rest inside the ears naturally. This creates a 

passive noise cancellation effect for unhindered music listening sessions outdoors.

Sound Quality

When it comes to the sound quality, the 1MORE Piston Fit is nicely balanced with clear highs and detailed mids, and a good focus on the bass.

The specially designed dual-layer 10mm driver is capable of delivering some of the best quality audio experience you can get under a budget of Rs.1,000.

The vocals turn out to be clean and the bass notes appear punchy and soothing for the most part.

More than that, 1MORE Piston Fit can produce better surround sound with decent stage separation.

Miscellaneous

The gold plated 3.5mm jack which is protected by quality paddings adds to the earphone’s build quality.

Furthermore, 1MORE earphone drivers are factory tuned by Grammy award-winning sound engineers to deliver you a precise studio-quality music experience.

The inline microphone on this earphone works pretty well to eliminate background static while having voice calls.

Verdict

Overall, if you are a rough user and looking for an earphone with the best build quality and doesn’t want to compromise on sound quality, 1MORE Piston Fit is the perfect choice for you!

8. Ant Audio W56

Best Build Quality

• Aluminium alloy earpiece casing
• Bass-heavy sound output
• Decent inline microphone

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Ant Audio products have been available in the Indian market since 2017 and most of their entry-level earphones have garnered positive response from the users. 

The Ant Audio W56 is a budget wired earphone that is available for purchase in India at just Rs.549.

Design and Build Quality

What sets the Ant Audio W56 apart from the competition is the aluminium alloy earpiece housing. 

This alloy housing is not only more durable than plastic housing but also acts as a high-quality acoustic chamber for good audio performance. 

The Ant Audio W56 ships with ear hooks attached to the earpiece that will help to keep them inside the ear canal firmly. 

The ribbon-style cable on this wired earphone is tangle-free and has an L-shaped 3.5mm gold plated connector. 

Speakers and Sound Quality 

The Ant Audio W56 features the standard 10mm drivers with deep bass and crisp vocals accompanied by clear higher-end treble notes. 

Thanks to the robust alloy earpiece casing, the sound leakage is minimal. Even when the music is played at 70-80% volume, there is no noticeable distortion. 

If you’re a bass lover, you will find it right at home with the Ant Audio W56 wired earphone.

Miscellaneous 

The Ant Audio W56 comes equipped with a one-button inline remote and microphone. The mic is of good quality and performs decently when it comes to indoor voice calls. 

The single button can be utilized to accept/reject the calls, play/pause the music on a single press and when double pressed you can skip the tracks as well.

Verdict 

The Ant Audio W56 is perhaps one of the very few wired earphones priced under Rs.500 to feature an alloy earpiece casing. 

With its bass-rich sound output, this budget wired earphone is well worth the asking price of Rs.399.

9. JBL Endurance Run

Best Workout Earphone

• Well balanced sound output
• IPX5 water resistance
• Inline mic for hands-free voice calls

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JBL Endurance run is yet another bass-oriented budget earphone offering from the company.

These in-ear style earphones come with the signature custom-tuned JBL sound drivers for excellent sound output.

Build Quality 

The JBL Endurance run features a metallic earpiece section with a dual-tone matte and gloss finish.

There is a bit of textured ring at the end of the chassis which imparts an elegant feel to the other bland style of this in-ear style earphone.

The 1.2m cable is rounded and isn’t tangle-free. There is a fabric-covered cable from the inline remote to the 3.5mm jack to ensure maximum strength and damage resistance.

The clever design of the earpiece ensures that it remains inside the ear canal even when you are engaged in physical exercises which involves a lot of body movement.

Sound Quality

All the JBL earphones and headphones with custom factory tuned drivers ensure a rewarding music listening experience.

The JBL Endurance comes with an 8.6mm driver which sounds crisp and clean.

The bass from this speaker is very pronounced and deep but not as much as that it overpowers the mid and highs.

No, the bass from this earphone isn’t comparable to the likes of boAt basshead series earphones, but we feel the overall sound output quality is clean and precise.

Miscellaneous

The gold plated 3.5mm headphone jack on this earphone is optimally angled at 45 degrees to ensure comfortable usage while holding the phone in landscape mode.

The sweat-resistant silicone eartips promote active usage while in the gym or jogging outside.

The inline remote and microphone is present and accounted for in this earphone. The remote button is very large compared to others in its segment and is easy to press.

The inline remote has integrated media controls in it and the microphone lets you do hands-free voice calls.

Verdict

The JBL Endurance run is for those who would like to have a tonally balanced sound output but with a relatively deep bass touch to it.

With the fully functional inline remote and microphone integrated into the earphone, this earphone is worth purchasing for under Rs.1,500.

10. Brainwavz Omega

Honourable Mention

• Balanced sound output
• Velcro tie for cable management
• High fidelity audio output

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Brainwavz is a HongKong based audio accessories manufacturer with product offerings in both budget and high-end segments.

The Brainwavz Omega is one of the entry-level wired, in-ear style earphones from the company costing you just shy of Rs.1,000.

Build Quality

The Brainwavz Omega, in short, is one of the most comfortable wired earphones in the sub. Rs.1500 price range.

Made completely from plastics, this earphone is very lightweight and comfortable to wear for prolonged periods.

The angled earpiece and the silicone tips offer decent passive noise isolation.

Brainwavz bundles a lot of accessories in the box including a velcro tie for keeping the cable neat and tidy after use.

Along with the additional pair of ear tips, Brainwavz has also bundled ear hooks for added support.

The connecting wire, even though not flat is adequately thick and durable for trouble-free long term use.

Sound Quality

The 10mm speaker drivers on this Brainwavz earphone delivers a pleasant, balanced sound output.

This wired earphone is in no way suited for the bassheads, but for those who like clean, natural sound output with decent stage separation and clarity. This doesn’t mean that the Omega earphone is anything short on bass, but the sound profile is more distributed for overall soothing sound output.

Inline Remote and Microphone

The Brainwavz Omega has a single-button inline remote with an integrated microphone for voice calls.

This single-button remote has media controls via multi-press actions but no volume control.

The voice call quality is decent indoors and the sound is neither muddy nor muffled on both sides.

Verdict

The Brainwavz Omega is a comfortable in-ear style earphone with tonally balanced sound output.

The bass and the treble notes blend in perfectly along with clean and crisp vocals adding to the mix.

This completes our list of the ten best earphones under Rs.1000 in India. We hope that we have helped you pick the right product without much hassle.

Don’t hesitate to check out our article on the best earphones under Rs.500 post for more budget choices.

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