Best Earphones Under Rs.1,000 (March 2021)

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.

 If you are looking for Wireless Earphones Under Rs.1,000, we have a seperate article on that. We have also reviewed Wired Earphones under other price ranges as well, which you can read from here.

Best Earphones Under Rs.1,000

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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.

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.

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.

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.749.

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 signal loss.

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

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 as 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.

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 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 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 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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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

Signature Acoustics is an Indian company specializing in audio products ranging from earphones to Bluetooth audio accessories.

The Elements C12 is an entry-level wired earphone from Signature Acoustics that looks and feels so different from other earphones listed in this article.

Build Quality

The Elements C12 as we said looks different from other wired earphones in this price segment. The handcrafted wooden earpiece casing looks premium and is very lightweight.

The tangle-resistant 1.2m cable feels fairly durable and features a 90-degree gold plated 3.5mm headphone pin at one end.

The Elements C12 earphone comes bundled with a cable management tool, shirt clip and a velcro strap to keep the wires from dangling.

This wired earphone comes with a locally made jute package, which is quite a refreshing change from the plastic boxes.

Sound Quality

The Signature Acoustics Elements C12 earphone features an 8.2mm beryllium driver inside.

This speaker driver outputs a sound signature rich in natural bass without overpowering the vocals or the treble notes.

The sound output quality is very pleasant and well balanced, making this earphone suited to listen to all genres of music.

The in-call audio via the integrated microphone works just fine when used indoors.

Miscellaneous

This budget in-ear earphone comes with silicone eartips attached to the earpiece but has two pairs of memory foam tips in the box.

These memory foam tips adjust the shape according to the shape of your ear canal and provide a secure in-ear fit.

Verdict

If you want an in-ear styled wired earphone with balanced sound output and something that looks different from other earphones in the market, the Elements C12 is one of the best choices around.

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 earphones.

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 to 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 definitely worth purchasing under Rs.1,500.

Blaupunkt is a legendary German car and home audio system manufacturer which has been in the Indian market for 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.649.

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 a 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 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.

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 robust build quality and a well-balanced sound signature suitable for listening to a wide genre of music tracks in all its glory.

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 is 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 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.

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 eleven 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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