If you’re a music lover, owning the best possible pair of headphones you can purchase is important. However, if you have a budget, it can be hard to find one that best suits your needs. Additionally, factors such as durability, sound quality, battery life, and other features are also important to keep in mind when purchasing a pair of headphones for your daily usage. To address your confusion in the competitive audio market, we’ve compiled a list of the best headphones under Rs 5,000 in the Indian audio market.
Part of Audio-Technica’s critically acclaimed M-series lineup, the Audio Technica ATH-M20x are studio monitoring headphones with custom-made 40mm drivers. Compared to the previous affordable variant, these ones also come with slightly improved low-end reproduction which brings out the bass more. Priced under 5K, the headphones come with a 3-metre long single-sided cable and plush earcups. They sound output is detailed and accurate, which will delight audiophiles and professional sound mixers or music creators.
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| Dimensions | : | 29 x 25.4 x 10.4 |
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₹ 4550 |
The Marshall Major III are rock-inspired on-ear wired headphones with balanced sound and a robust design. Owing to their compact form factor, they are ideal for use during commute since they can easily be stowed into a handbag or backpack. These headphones have clear and sparkly highs and a smooth mid range, however, the bass response is a tad feeble. They are certainly stylish and feel premium. The fit is also pretty comfortable owing to the nicely padded on-ear cushions.
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| Dimensions | : | 8.64 x 16 x 16 |
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₹ 6999 | |
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₹ 7499 |
The JAYS x-Five is an on-ear, wireless pair of wireless headphones under Rs 5,000 that come with a respectable 20-hour-long battery life and foldable earcups. Priced at under 4K in India, the headphones deliver a warm and balanced sound signature, with slightly boosted bass. The only flaws we can point out are micro-USB charging, no aptX support, and average microphone quality. Still, the battery life and the spacious and crisp sound signature more than make up for these flaws.
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₹ 4999 |
The JBL Tune 700BT are for those who prefer extra punchiness in the bass response. Housing 40mm drivers, the headphones have the signature JBL bass-forward sound signature and come with an impressive battery life of 27 hours. You also get Fast Charging support that can give an additional two hours of playtime. The headphones have a compact, foldable design for enhanced portability and come with comfortable padded ear cups.
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| Dimensions | : | 20.5 x 6.2 x 22.3 |
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₹ 4498 |
The Sony WH-CH500 are budget wireless headphones that are lightweight and have excellent battery life. The battery lasts for a solid 20 hours, however, it does take a while for the cans to charge back up to full. The headphones feature a warm sound signature with boosted bass response and smooth mids. The loudness levels are pretty good as well. They come with a minimalist design and are decently comfortable to wear.
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| Dimensions | : | 18.2 x 17 x 4.2 |
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₹ 4540 |
Shure almost always provides users with impressive audio solutions. The Shure SRH 240A is no different. They deliver commendable performance with the details in the music being retained well across frequencies. The mids are slightly more emphasised than the lows and the highs, which highlights the vocals and lead instruments. However, the soundstage is more limited than you’d expect from over-ears. In this price range, the Shure SRH240A are one of the best headphones you can find when it comes down to sound quality. However, for those who listen to music when travelling, these aren’t a good fit due to their lacklustre passive isolation.
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| Dimensions | : | 11.4 x 21.6 x 24.1 |
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₹ 5180 |
The Realme Buds Wireless Pro are a feature-rich pair of wireless in-ear headphones equipped with Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Sound and customisable controls. The yellow and black dual colour tone is definitely eye-grabbing. The earbuds are also pretty comfortable to wear over long periods of time. The sound signature is slightly bass boosted but the mids still have acceptable detail.
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₹ 3949 |
The KOSS UR29 are closed-back wired headphones that come with a noise-isolating fit. They feature leatherette ear cushions that allow users to wear them for extended periods of time comfortably. The headphones are also completely collapsible and can be stored in handbags or backpacks easily. The headphones are marketed for DJs and studio professionals, however, the sound signature has a warm colouring that’s off from neutral.
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| Channels | : | NA |
| Dimensions | : | 27.31 x 8.89 x 19.05 |
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₹ 4399 |
The V-Moda Forza is one of the best in-ear headphones under Rs 5,000. They’re specially built for users with an active lifestyle. The large ear fins or wings dubbed ‘ActiveFlex’ sport fins that allow the earphones to stay snug in place during even intense workouts. The earphones also include an inline microphone and remote control for music playback controls and activating your smartphone’s voice assistant. Featuring 5.8mm drivers, these earphones have a decent V-shaped sound profile that boosts the lows and highs. If you live an active lifestyle, these earphones are well equipped to accompany you in your high-intensity workouts and runs.
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₹ 6990 |
The SoundMAGIC E80C are budgetary earphones by the renowned company that feature a beautiful, premium design. In addition to the aesthetics, the earphones also come with a set of ear tips including Comply foam tips that boost the isolation and bass response. The cable’s 3.5mm connector is angled at 60-degrees and the cable itself is quite robust. The overall sound quality is also satisfactory with detailed highs and rumbly bass response. Overall, these earphones will satisfy just about every user, from a casual user to possibly, even an audiophile.
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₹ 4756 |
| Product Name | Seller | Price |
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| Audio-Technica ATH-M20x | amazon | ₹4550 |
| Marshall Major III | Tatacliq | ₹6999 |
| JAYS x-Five On-Ear Wireless Headphones | amazon | ₹4999 |
| JBL Tune 700BT | amazon | ₹4498 |
| Sony WH-CH500 | amazon | ₹4540 |
| Shure - SRH240A | amazon | ₹5180 |
| Realme Buds Wireless Pro | amazon | ₹3949 |
| KOSS UR29 | amazon | ₹4399 |
| V-Moda Forza | amazon | ₹6990 |
| SoundMAGIC E80C | amazon | ₹4756 |
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