Best Earphones Under Rs.1,000 (August 2020)

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 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 list of the best earphones under Rs.1000 available in the Indian market.

 If you are looking for Wireless Earphones, we have a seperate article on that. You can read it from here if you want. We have also reviewed Wired Earphones under other price ranges as well, which you can check it out from here.

Best Earphones Under Rs.1,000

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Sony is a class apart when you consider any of the products that the company has laid its footprints on.

The same is the case with earphones too.

Introduction

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.

Considering the price of just Rs.899, we can safely say that this is one of the best earphones under Rs.1000 available in the market at present.

Neodymium Drivers

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.

Sound Quality

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

Hardware

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 feels durable & strong.

The ear tips supplied with this 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.

Warranty

This in-ear earphone from Sony priced under Rs.1000 comes with a 1 year offline as well as 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.

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

Design and build quality

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

The only flaw in the build of this 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 really well for the price.

It is best suited for those who listen to a lot of EDM tracks and bass-heavy songs.

It produces good highs and lows, the bass is really great and the vocals are clear and crispy.

Miscellaneous

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

Noise cancellation and microphone are the features that are absent from these pair of earphones.

Verdict

If you are a fan of EDMs and other bass-rich music, the Sennheiser CX 180 would totally make you happy.

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

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

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

Design and 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 to 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 mic and remote are one of the most comprehensive 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.

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

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

The JBL 160 is a budget in-ear style wired earphone that comes with an integrated microphone for voice calls, priced at just Rs.899.

Design and Build Quality

The JBL T160 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 matte black finish of the rest of the earphone.

The earpiece casing and the inline remote is made from hard plastics and doesn’t feel cheap.

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 the signal loss.

Overall the JBL T160 is a well-built wired earphone for its asking price of just under Rs.1,000.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The JBL T160 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 the treble and offer decent stage separation.

We feel that the JBL T160 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 T160 is a very well crafted in-ear style wired earphone with the signature JBL pure bass sound signature.

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

Realme buds are Realme’s answer to the Xiaomi’s Mi basic in-ear style earphones.
Priced just under Rs.600, the Realme Buds 2 offers excellent value for money proposition with this well-built earphones.

Design and Build Quality

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

The braided cable offers durability to these earphones and keeps it from tangling to an extent.

The metallic earpiece housing is magnetic and sticks to each other without any issue.

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

Speakers and 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 inline remote 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.

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

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

Design and 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 1000 rupees price range from them.

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

The Piston Fit features an aluminium casing with ‘CD lining’ textured surface which makes these pair 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 in the outdoors.

Speakers and Sound Quality

When it comes to the sound quality, the 1MORE Piston Fit is nicely balanced with clear highs and detailed mids, and 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.1000.

You get clear vocals with Piston Fit sub-bass is handled well and the low-end punch doesn’t get too boomy as well on these.

More than that 1MORE Piston Fit can produce better surround sound and neat vocals.

Miscellaneous

The gold plated headphone 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!

Sony is known for a lot of things ranging from LED TVs to Bluetooth speakers to headphones.

Not only does the company has its presence in the consumer electronics industry, but it does excel in it as well.

The MDR-AS210 is an active style earphone targeted at users who wish to have a sports-related feature-rich earphone during their exercise sessions.

Design and Build Quality

The Sony MDR-AS210 is an open ear active sports earphone designed to meet the expectations of fitness enthusiasts.

The adjustable ear clip is very lightweight and comfortable to wear this earphone around the ears.

It offers a secure grip to the earpiece that will remain in position even with intense movement such as running or climbing.

The earpiece is designed in such a way that the sound flows in and out through the back of the earcups ensuring a natural and soothing music listening experience.

The 1.2m cord is long enough to put the device in your pocket while in the gym or while jogging outside.

Speakers and Sound Quality

This earphone comes with a pair of 13.5mm drivers that lets out a loud and clear sound output without any distortion even at maximum volume levels.

Covering a wide 17 – 22,000 Hz frequency response range, this budget earphone delivers a wide variety of notes from low to the high end of the audio spectrum, generating an immersive music listening experience.

The bass as you might have already know is very rich and for those who would love those beats with an extra punch will be satisfied.

Miscellaneous

The water-resistant design of this earphone prevents the water and sweat from leaking into the earpiece compartment, making it suitable for wearing outside or while at the gym.

The serrated cord keeps the wires from getting tangled. This will save you a lot of time and provides you with the convenience of keeping the earphones in your pocket as you may please.

Verdict

The Sony MDR-AS210 is the perfect choice if you would love to have a sports earphone to use while in the gym or even outside.

The water, splash-resistant design lets you use this earphone in any weather without the fear of getting damaged.

The sound output is impressive and the additional clips securely hold the earpiece in place while doing workouts.

Blaupunkt is a legendary German car and home audio system manufacturer which has been in the Indian market since the last two decades.

The Blaupunkt EM10 is an entry-level in-ear style earphone with exceptional sound and build quality for an asking price of just Rs.699.

Design and Build Quality

The Blaupunkt EM10 features a very industrial design that looks premium. The quality of plastics used for the construction is top-notch and on par with other competitor products.

The specially designed earpiece with a 45 degree angled stem ensures tight fit inside the ear canal for better sound isolation.

The connecting cable of this earphone is made from pure copper material, which enhances the sound output quality by minimising the signal loss.

Blaupunkt EM10 has an angled headphone jack for added protection when you place the smartphone in your pocket with the earphone plugged in.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The Blaupunkt EM10 comes with a 10mm speaker driver inside that delivers a tonally balanced sound output.

All the notes – be it bass, treble or vocals are given equal importance, making the music listening experience feel more natural.

The angled earpiece also helps in sound isolation, which further enhances the immersive audio experience with this earphone.

Inline remote and microphone

The Blaupunkt EM10 has an inline remote with a single button for media controls and accepting/rejecting calls.

The single button supports multi-press gestures for skipping tracks forward and backwards, but no volume control.

The quality of the in-line mic is good for indoor calls but while being outdoors the sound gets a bit muffled.

Verdict

The Blaupunkt EM10 is a wired earphone with the robust build quality and a well-balanced sound signature suitable for listening to a wide genre of music tracks in all its glory.

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

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

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

Design and 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 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 also provides a 1-year warranty on these earphones as well.

Speakers and 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 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.

boAt bassheads series has already gained a lot of popularity among the Indian youth with its bass-heavy sound profile at dirt cheap prices when compared to other established brands.

The bassheads 242 is one of the recent entrants to this collection, which targets those who want an all-weather earphone that can be used outdoors without any issues.

Design and Build Quality

The boAt bassheads 242 stands out from the rest of the products in this list owing to its peculiar design.
The earpiece is designed in such a way that it rests inside the ear canal comfortably and snugly.

This earpiece comes with ear hooks for extra support to keep them intact even while doing strenuous physical activities.

The red and black dual colour scheme looks aggressive and stylish to the eyes.

This wired earphone comes with IPX4 water and sweat resistance for outdoor use in all weather conditions.

The twisted-pair wire is very durable and can withstand minor abuses without any issues. The twisted pair design also prevents the cable from dangling.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The boAt bassheads 242 comes with a large 10mm speaker driver which is tuned for bass-heavy sound output.

Those who like to listen to EDMs and similar bass-rich music will feel right at home with this earphone.

The vocals and the high-end notes are very much clear and audible but lack stage separation at times.

These speakers can get very loud inside the ears with little to no distortion whatsoever.

Inline remote and Microphone

The boAt bassheads 242 features an inline remote with microphone for hands-free voice calls.

The inline remote has three buttons – a multifunction button and a dedicated volume control button which lets you adjust the volume without touching the smartphone.

The inline microphone sounds clear during voice calls – both indoors and outdoors.

Verdict

If you are the type of person who likes adventures a lot and uses earphones outdoors to listen to music on the go, the boAt basshead 242 is the right choice for you.

This IPX4 rated wired earphone has a bass-heavy sound output with the added benefit of robust build quality that will ensure break free music wherever you are.

AMX is a local Indian brand based in Delhi marketing both audio as well as power accessories under affordable budget.

The AMX one X is an entry-level in-ear style earphone priced under Rs.1000 which the company touts as the best comfort fit device in its category.

Design and Build Quality

The One X is made from lightweight aluminium which feels premium and lightweight.

The design of the earpiece in the One X is unique. It has a tubular structure which helps the earphone to sit firm inside the ear canal without any issues.

The lightweight form factor and the tight fit ensures there is minimal ear fatigue even when used for extended hours.
The cable is not flat but doesn’t tangle too much. AMX provides a carrying pouch inside the box for keeping the earphones safe while in transit.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The AMX One X features a 10mm speaker driver inside, which surprisingly sounded well.

The balance between the bass notes and the vocals along with tingling highs is profound.

Even though the bass is not too much, you will get to feel the correct amount of punchiness in your music without fail.

This earphone can be used to listen to any sort of music, bet it EDMs, vocals or pop.

Miscellaneous

The AMX One X comes with an inline remote with three buttons. Out of these three buttons, two are volume controls.

The inline mic sounds good with no noticeable sound distortion on the other end while taking voice calls.

Verdict

The AMX One X combines decent build quality with pleasing sound output for a very affordable price.

pTron is an Indian company specialized in marketing audio related accessories such as earphones and headphones.

The Boom 3 from pTron is a budget wired dual-driver earphone offering from the company priced around Rs.1000.

Design and Build Quality

Starting with the aesthetics, the design of this earphone’s speaker units is in line with most other dual-driver offerings and featuring a distinct earpiece design which makes these products stand out from the rest.

The two drivers stacked on top of each other in a plastic enclosure helps with reducing the overall weight of the earphone.

The quality of plastics used here is decent to say the best.

The fabric material cover wire is strong enough to withstand minor abuses without compromising on the usability of this budget wired earphone.

The black and silver dual colour scheme looks attractive and delivers a sense of premium feel under an affordable budget.

Speakers and Sound Quality

This product gives you a balanced sound output which is perfect for listening to classical and melodious songs.

The speaker unit consists of two small 8mm drivers which deliver good quality sound output for the price.

The bass is very well articulated but we feel the treble falls a little short in some cases.

The vocals are crisp and when it comes to the overall audio experience, we can say it’s quite okay.

Miscellaneous

The gold plated connector of this earphone is resistant to corrosion and passes the signal much more efficiently without any significant signal loss.

Verdict

If you are in search of a budget dual-driver wired earphone with decent sound quality, you can give this product a try.

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

The Brainwavz Zeta is one of the entry-level wired, in-ear style earphones from the company costing you just shy of Rs.1000.

Design and Build Quality

The Brainwavz Zeta, in short, is one of the most comfortable wired earphones in the sub. Rs.1000 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 eartips, 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.

Speakers and Sound Quality

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

This is 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 Zeta earphone is anything short on bass, but the sound profile is more distributed for overall soothing sound output.

Inline remote and microphone

The Brainwavz Zeta 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 Zeta is comfort fit 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.

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

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

We’ve also covered some reviews on other various budgets also. You check those from here if you want.

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