Sennheiser CX 180
This is among the popular budget options. It is an in-ear canal design offering a frequency range of 20~20,000Hz. The Sennheiser CX180 has been one of the most reliable names in sub-1k in-ear headphones in India. It offers decent, clear audio with a slight emphasis on bass. However, it doesn’t come with inline microphone and controls. So, you cannot take calls or adjust volume.
Brainwavz Omega
It is a new entry to the IEM segment and offers crisp audio. It offers decent, balanced audio, and uses 6mm driver units with the frequency response of 20-20000 Hz, covering the entire audible spectrum. They are well within in the budget and are our choice if you are buying the best earphone under 1000. The pair of earphones has a 24-month warranty and comes with a three-button inline remote. It’s compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
1More Piston
This is fairly impressive for its price. It offers a strong low-frequency performance, along with decent mids and clean highs. It may sound a tad shrill, but the audio balance is warm and enjoyable for volume levels up to 70 percent, which is loud enough for most listeners. It is also slightly less expensive than the best performer here, which makes it an even better value-for-money buy.
Sennheiser CX213
Sennheiser joins a long range of audio products offered by the German audio company. Built upon the very popular Sennheiser CX180, the CX213 offer better noise attenuation and wider frequency response over the CX180. They also have better bass performance.
JBL T-100A
JBL is well-known for its audio products and the T-100A is one of its most value-for-money offerings. Having a price tag of Rs 615, the T-100A is available is available in Black and White color options. It also has a built-in microphone for handling calls. JBL T-100A comes with three silicone ear tips in small, medium and large sizes.
Audio Technica CLR100
This is also one of the popular brands that make audio accessories. The company’s ATH-CLR100 is priced at Rs 999 and is available on all major e-commerce platforms. The pair of earphones also has ear tips that come in three sizes – small, medium and large. ATH-CLR100 has 8.5mm driver units.
Panasonic RP-TCM125E-K
This is another cool option. The earphones offer decent audio quality and features 9mm drivers with Neodymium magnet type. It comes with an inline remote and a built-in microphone.
Philips SHQ1200
This is another pair of earphones that is really good. It is available in Red, Orange and Grey color options and costs Rs 580. Like others in the list, it also has a built-in microphone and inline remote control. Having a wide frequency response of 30Hz-22,000Hz, the SHQ1200 sports a snug-fit design that can isolate external noise. It’s also rain and sweat proof.
Skullcandy S2DUL-J448
This is currently available at Rs 599 on e-commerce websites. It comes in Red, White and Black color combinations. The pair of earphones has an inline remote and a built-in microphone too. It comes with a flat cable design that prevents them from getting tangled.
Evidson Audiowear R5
The Evidson Audiowear R5 is a genuinely impressive in-ear headphone under 1000. It delivers impressive audio but ranks below the Brainwavz Omega and the Altec Lansing MZX147 owing to the compromised mids, slightly shrill highs and a lack in build quality.
