Whether you’re an audiophile, music lover or a regular joe, good earphones are a must these days. The enjoyment, entertainment and comfort they offer while listening to your favourite tracks are immense.
If you’re looking for good quality in-ear headphones that are best sounding as well as well-built, your go-to budget is Rs. 2000. Here is the curated list of the best six wired earphones under Rs.2000 available in the Indian market.
Best Earphones Under Rs.2,000 (Wired)
| 1. SoundMagic E50C | Overall Best Pick |
| 2. Philips Pro6305BK | Runner-up Pick |
| 3. Sony MDR EX255AP | Best Earphones for Bassheads |
| 4. OnePlus Bullets | Best Type-C Earphone |
| 5. Pioneer SE CH 3T | Hi-res Audio Certified Earphone |
| 6. JBL Reflect Mini | Best Sports Earphone |
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1. SoundMagic E50C
Overall Best Pick
- Exceptional sound clarity
- Robust build quality
- Decent in-line mic for voice calls
Pros
Excellent noise isolation
Durable twisted cable design
Comfortable fit
Cons
Limited availability
SoundMagic is one of the go-to brands for audiophiles when it comes to earphones. The company has bagged many awards in the industry for the design and sound quality of its products.
The SoundMagic E50C comes as a worthy upgrade to the E11C which is still one of the most sought after wired earphones in the market.
Design and Build Quality
The SoundMagic E50C earpiece is made from lightweight aluminium alloy. The fit and finish of the construction look and feel exquisite, thanks to the attention to the finer details.
The copper cable is coated with silver to improve better signal transmission and has a polyurethane sheet coating to ensure durability.
The 60-degree angled jack is gold coated and designed to last a fair bit of time.
The earpiece sits inside the ear canal flush. This improved seal helps the earphone to block unwanted noise from getting inside, providing a calm, serene music listening experience.
Speakers and Sound Quality
The 10mm neodymium drivers inside the E50C sound the best for the price.
The bass is very defined but feels natural and blends well with the vocals and treble.
The mid notes reproduction is very pleasing. Be it any type of genre you are listening to, the E50C sounds near perfect.
The treble notes add depth to the music and add to the overall tonal balance.
In short, the E50C is indeed the best sounding earphones in the sub. Rs.2000 price category.
Miscellaneous
The SoundMagic E50C features an aluminium body inline remote with three buttons. The buttons feel very clicky and responsive.
Inside the box, SoundMagic provides a carrying pouch to keep these earphones safe and secure during transit.
The sound quality from the inline mic is very good, without any deal-breaking issues.
Verdict
The SoundMagic E50C excels in two important departments – build quality and sound output.
The only issue with this earphone is that it gets out of stock often. If you can tackle that and get your hands on one, this is the best.
Specifications
| Microphone Availability | Yes |
| Driver Size | 10 mm |
| Frequency Range | 15 – 22000Hz |
| Tangle-free | Yes |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm |
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2. Philips Pro6305BK
Runner-up Pick
- Excellent sound stage separation
- Built-in mic for voice calls
- Hi-res audio certified device
Pros
Passive noise cancellation
Metallic earpiece housing
Ergonomic in-ear fit
Cons
No tangle-free flat cable
Philips products are widely revered as the ones with excellent build quality across the Globe.
The Philips Pro earphones don’t break that notion either. The Pro 6305BK from Philips is a hi-res audio certified in-ear earphone priced just under Rs.2,000.
Build Quality
The earpiece casing of this earphone is made from metal. It looks almost similar to an Apple airpod but with a protruding stem for better comfort fit.
The quality of construction is really good. The 1.2m cable is thick enough to withstand minor abuses.
Unfortunately, the cable is not flat nor tangle-free but comes with a small mechanism to keep them neat and organised after use.
The 3.5mm jack is gold plated to minimise signal losses and to resist corrosion.
Overall, the build quality of this in-ear earphone is well worth the asking price.
Sound Quality
The Philips Pro houses a 12.2mm neodymium speaker which covers an impressive 7Hz – 40KHz frequency range spectrum. The lower the spectrum the better the bass and the higher the spectrum the better the treble in short.
The sound output from these speakers is very good, perhaps you will like this sound signature more than most other established brands in the market.
The bass never feels too artificial but blends with the vocals and treble notes very well. There is no distortion in the sound even when the music is played at full volume.
Miscellaneous
The Philips Pro 6305BK is the only in-ear style earphone in this list with a high-res audio certification.
This means experts have tested this earphone and verified that this device indeed meets the requirements to pass the same.
This earphone works very well with gaming, thanks to the excellent stereo separation that you can hear virtual surround sound in all its glory.
The inline mic sounds great with hands-free voice calls, even in the middle of a busy street, thanks to the passive noise cancellation from the in-ear design.
Verdict
If you are not obsessed with the brand but requires a better sounding earphone, the Philips Pro 6305BK is your best bet.
With metallic body construction and high res audio certified music playback, things can’t be any better for a budget under Rs.2,000.
Specifications
| Microphone Availability | Yes |
| Driver Size | 12.2mm |
| Frequency Range | 7Hz – 40KHz |
| Tangle-free | No |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm |
3. Sony MDR EX255AP
Best Earphones for Bassheads
- Excellent sound clarity
- Serrated strong cable
- Clean and deep bass output
Pros
Comfort in-ear fit
Good Mic for voice call
Wide frequency range
Cons
No volume control button
Sony is a highly reputed brand in the consumer electronics space for its quality offerings across the spectrum.
Their brand of earphones also follows the same pattern.
Build Quality
The Sony MDR-EX225AP model is a compact earphone that delivers quality sound output.
Housing a 12mm neodymium driver that can respond between 5Hz-25KHz, the frequency range of Sony MDR-EX225AP is pretty wide.
The driver size is one of the largest in this price range which will deliver better sub-bass sounds.
Sound Quality
The overall sound quality of this earphone is very good. It has an excellent sound signature with a natural bass.
Even at maximum volume levels, there is minimal distortion in the music playback. If you’re a fan of EDMs, you’ll feel right at home with this earphone.
The clarity and details of output are also very good with this wired earphone. Even the quality voice recorded via inline mic was impressive.
Miscellaneous
The Sony MDR-EX225AP houses its dynamic drivers in a plastic body. The cables have a serrated design to resist tangles and snags.
The inline remote control and mic have a single button to take hands-free calls and switch tracks but there is no button to adjust the volume.
Verdict
If your concern is a good sounding earphone from a reputed brand, then the Sony MDR-EX225AP is a great choice for Rs.2,000.
The bass levels are satisfying for those who look for that extra punch in the music they listen to. Having an inline microphone makes it more useful than ever before for having voice calls on the go.
Specifications
| Microphone Availability | Yes |
| Driver Size | 12 mm |
| Frequency Range | 5Hz-25KHz |
| Tangle-free | Yes |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm |
4. OnePlus Bullets
Best Type-C Earphone
- Supports 24bit audio playback
- Decent quality inline mic
- Clean audio output
Pros
Durable build quality
Internal DAC
Lightweight and comfortable design
Cons
Not suited with 3.5mm jack
OnePlus bullets are Type-C in-ear style earphones from the popular smartphone brand – OnePlus.
Since the 3.5mm headphone jack is fast disappearing from smartphones, investing in Type-C earphones or a wireless one for that matter has just become far too important than ever before.
Build Quality
OnePlus always keeps a standard build quality and audio quality with their smartphones and it is the same with the earphones as well. The One Plus bullets are one of the top-rated earphones in the sub-2000 rupees price range.
The earpiece of this budget in-ear styled earphone is made from lightweight aluminium alloy.
The OnePlus bullets feature an aluminium casing with a 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 in the outdoors.
Sound Quality
When it comes to the sound quality, the One Plus bullets are 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.2000.
You get clear vocals with this earphone, the bass is handled well and the low-end punch doesn’t get too boomy on these. The treble notes and the vocals sound distinct and the overall sound quality feels well balanced.
Miscellaneous
The inline microphone on this earphone works pretty well to eliminate background static while having voice calls.
Verdict
Overall, if you are the one looking for Type-C wired earphones with the best build quality and doesn’t want to compromise on sound quality, OnePlus bullets are the perfect choice for you!
Specifications
| Microphone Availability | Yes |
| Driver Size | 10 mm |
| Frequency Range | 20Hz-20KHz |
| Tangle-free | Yes |
| Impedance | 24 Ohms |
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5. Pioneer SE CH3T
Hi-res Audio Certified Earphone
- Bass rich sound output
- Decent stage separation
- Zero sound distortion
Pros
Robust build quality
Comfort-fit design
Soft silicone eartips
Cons
Limited availability
Pioneer is a Japanese manufacturer well known around the Globe for its digital entertainment products from car to home audio systems.
The pioneer SE CH3T is a no-nonsense hi-res audio certified wired in-ear style earphone costing just under Rs.2,000 in the Indian market.
Build Quality
This entry-level laptop from Pioneer is primarily made of plastic materials the quality of which is very acceptable for the price.
Available in a variety of trendy colour options, the Pioneer SE CH3T has a comfort fit design with the earpiece stem angled inwards for better sound sealing.
The connecting wire is 1.2m long and has sufficient thickness to withstand rough use. However, this cable is not flat and tangle-free.
The 3.5mm headphone jack is right-angled for easier insertion and is gold plated to prevent corrosion and signal loss.
Sound Quality
The Pioneer SE CH3T has a 5.5mm speaker driver inside which delivers a decent bass-rich sound output with clean vocals and crisp high-end treble notes for the price.
This sound driver covers an impressive frequency response spectrum of 8 – 40000 Hz, which makes the bass notes sound exceptionally well.
This wired earphone can get sufficiently loud without any noticeable distortions but we won’t recommend you blasting music at full volume into the ears as it might cause severe ear fatigue and perhaps damage over time.
The snug comfortable fit inside the ears helps in decent passive noise cancellation, enhancing the immersive music listening experience further.
Inline Remote and Microphone
The inline remote of this wired earphone has an integrated mic for hands-free voice calls.
We can’t say this is the best microphone in this price range, but it performs reasonably well, both indoors and outdoors.
Verdict
The Pioneer SE CH3T is a well built hi-res audio certified wired earphone with a bass-heavy sound signature for an affordable budget under Rs.1,600 in the Indian market.
Specifications
| Microphone Availability | Yes |
| Driver Size | 5.5mm |
| Frequency Range | 8 – 40000Hz |
| Tangle-free | No |
| Impedance | 16 Ohms |
6. JBL Reflect Mini
Pros
Decent quality microphone
Ear clips offer a secure fit
Elegant and stylish design
Cons
No tangle resistant cable
JBL Reflect Mini is advertised as the lightest in-ear style wired sports earphones by the company.
The Reflect Mini is, in fact, lightweight and in our tests proved to be a trusty companion in our active lifestyle exercise schedules without compromising either on build quality or audio performance.
Build Quality
The JBL Reflect mini has a smaller size footprint when compared to other in-ear sports earphones available in the market.
Made of high-quality plastic and polycarbonate material, the small-sized earpiece feels solid and durable in hand, ughh! I mean, in-ear.
The cable used with this earphone is long and has decent thickness. This cable can handle minor abuses without denting the functionality of the earphones.
The wires are coated with light reflecting paint so that even if you are on the road or mountain trails jogging or cycling, others can spot you easily with the light reflecting off from these.
The slightly angled gold-plated headphone jack makes it easily pocketable. The jack sits in position without loosening over movements and doesn’t hinder your music listening lessons, no matter where you are.
The over the ear clips hold the earpiece in place and provides additional support for the earpiece to stay in place while indulging in adventure activities or doing exercises at the gym.
Sound Quality
To preserve the lightweight form factor, JBL compromised on including a smaller driver of 5.8mm inside the earpiece.
However, even with these smaller driver speakers, the quality of sound output is not compromised.
This in-ear style sports earphone offers excellent bass and clean vocals. The level of treble coming out of this device is perfectly in tune with the mids and lows, resulting in a tonally rich music listening experience.
The earphones are sufficiently loud at 80% volume even when used with budget smartphones and while increasing the volume further, we didn’t notice any distortions in the audio quality.
Inline Remote and Microphone
The Reflect mini has a cute rectangular shaped inline remote with curved edges, matching the accent colour on the earpiece. This inline remote has a single button that can be used for playing/pausing the media playback or accepting or rejecting the voice calls.
The built-in microphone works well to pick up the voice clearly and the audio is decent on the receivers end as well.
Verdict
The JBL Reflect Mini is the best in-ear style sports earphones priced under Rs.3,000 available in the Indian market at present.
The lightweight design with tight fit ear clips and excellent sound quality makes this earphone a perfect companion in your workout sessions.
Specifications
| Microphone Availability | Yes |
| Driver Size | 5.8mm |
| Frequency Range | 20Hz – 22000Hz |
| Tangle-free | No |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm |
This concludes our list of the best six wired earphones under Rs.2,000 right now in India. We will be updating this list when new products that can dethrone our top picks emerge in the market.
If you have any suggestions or queries regarding this article, let us know in the comments section below.
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I have used many headphones and I not sacrifice that
I need to buy new headphone under 2000
And I need crystal clear audio and medium bass,which one is perfect for me
Hi Fazil!
The SoundMagic E10C is one of the best in-ear earphones you can get your hands on for a budget under Rs.2,000. In terms of build quality and sound output, we’re quite sure you will like this product. If you don’t mind the lack of an in-line mic, the Beyerdynamic Beat Byrd priced at just Rs.2,199 is also a good choice.
Which one is perfect sound quality between soundmagic e10c, beyedynamic beat Byrd and oppo enco m31
Hi Fazil!
Wired earphones always sound better than the wireless earphones. So in terms of pure sound quality, we’d either go for the SoundMagic E10C or the Beyerdynamic Beat Byrd over the Oppo Enco M31.
hi guys , i want a recommendation from you guys. i bought the rha ma 390 and i was disappointed as the bass was pretty much non-existent. i want earphones that provide me a good balance of bass and clarity . both the bass and clarity should be top-notch and not submissive to their counterpart. can you recommend me one ?
Hi Aditya!
The Soundmagic E10C is one of the best in-ear style wired earphone with excellent tonally balanced sound output with rich bass that doesn’t actually overpower neither the vocals nor the higher end treble notes.
The soundmagic e10c’s impedance is not 16 ohms it is 46 ohms (which is crazy!!). Please correct it. And I read that the lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power. So, does e10c sound too low and consumes more power when compared to others as it’s impedance is too high?
Hi Saif!
Thanks for noticing the error. We’ll update the article to rectify the mistake.
Impedance is the resistance offered against the flow of the audio signals in the case of earphones. Higher impedance generally results the smartphone to amplify the audio signal a bit more than usual to overcome the resistance. Most of the smartphones these days are capable of overcoming the 46 Ohm impedance without much side effects such as low volume and power usage. Even more, smartphones with dedicated DAC inside will sound way better with earphones having higher impedance.
Hi
I’ve been using sennheisser cx180 for a few months and I’m very much dissappointed with the build quality
they already stopped working
Both audio quality and buils quality is my priority
Should I go for Soundmagic E10c or philips pro6305BK ?
Hi Thomas!
Both the Soundmagic E10C and the Philips Pro 6305BK are capable wired in-ear earphones with excellent sound quality. However we’d suggest the Soundmagic E10C with the best blend of exceptional sound and build quality over the Philips Pro 6305BK which comes at close second position in the sub. Rs.2,000 price category.