When you want to enjoy your music, owning a good pair of earphones is a given. However, if you have a budget, it can be intimidating and confusing to find the one that best suits your needs and taste. Additionally, factors such as durability, sound quality and other features are also imperative to keep in mind when purchasing a pair of earphones for your daily usage.
The best earphones under 5000 come with impressive sound quality, good design and robust build quality. To ease your purchase decision in this competitive price bracket, we at Headphone Zone have curated a list of earphones under 5000 that will cover the needs of most users.
With so many choices out there, the decision-making process can be daunting. But this list aims to tell you what earphones or in-ear monitors (IEMs) in India around the Rs.5000 price point are worth your money. There’s no doubt this mid-range in-ear headphone segment gives you better performance than the budget IEM headphones, which you can buy for under Rs. 1000. Moving to this mid-range segment presents a significant bump in the audio performance and other aspects.
The earphones in the list are high performing in every aspect and concentrate specifically on how the music sounds, are tuned for focused listeners or beginner audiophiles and can cater to almost all music genres. However, we know you don’t want to pay a hefty amount for the ultimate experience. So, we bring you a list of the best earphones under 5000 available in the market. These earphones are great and come with state-of-the-art technology and clear, deep sound.
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KZ ZS10 Pro ₹ 4399/-₹ 4999/- |
BA + Dynamic | V-Shaped | 2-Pin | The KZ ZS10 Pro is an excellent earphone that outperforms its competitors on a pound-for-pound basis and presents a natural listening experience. |
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Tripowin x HBB Mele ₹ 4990/-₹ 5999/- |
Dynamic | Warm & Smooth | 2-Pin | The Tripowin Mele presents a relaxed sound, which is very comforting and likeable due to its calming and relaxing mids and treble. |
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Meze 12 Classics V2 ₹ 4499/-₹ 6999/- |
Dynamic | Balanced | Meze has crafted an affordable set of earbuds and what the 12 Classics V2 offers, there isn’t anything like them available right now. | |
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Shanling Myryad Music 1 ₹ 4499/-₹ 8999/- |
Dynamic | Balanced | 2-Pin | Shanling Myryad Music 1 is an earphone with a beautiful appearance, and it takes good care of tuning and reproducing sound naturally. |
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Moondrop SSR ₹ 3499/-₹ 3999/- |
Dynamic | Flat | 2-Pin | The Moondrop SSR stands apart from most IEMs at its price point for its expert tuning and original design in every aspect. |
The KZ ZS10 Pro is the latest addition of in-ear monitors from the house of KZ Acoustics. The ZS10 Pro comes as a descendant and an upgrade from the previous generation ZS10. The new ZS10 Pro features five drivers per side, a dynamic and four balanced armatures with an ergonomically designed body and a metal faceplate.
ZS10 Pro delivers a tasteful and balanced sound, unlike several IEMs in the price range. It sounds natural and isn’t overblown anywhere. The detachable gold-plated 2-Pin cable offers complete upgradeability, and the limit slot protection design prevents the connector pin from breaking and prolongs the service life of the ZS10 Pro. To add to its features, the ZS10 Pro also comes with an HD microphone variant that allows you to communicate effortlessly.
What do we like?
- Great Price to Performance Ratio
- Highly Balanced Sound With Hybrid Driver Array
- Elegant looks With Metal Faceplate
- Ergonomic Design
- Detachable 2-Pin Cable
Who should buy this?
The KZ ZS10 Pro is an excellent earphone that outperforms its competitors on a pound-for-pound basis. They are impressive in every aspect and present a natural listening experience.
With the Mele IEM, Tripowin took input from the audiophile community to make a pair of earphones that excel in any setting. The Hawaiian Bad Boy (otherwise known as HBB) lent his expertise and feedback to optimise the Mele’s tuning. At the centre of the performance is Tripown’s Accutune driver, which is a separately housed 10-millimetre suspended graphene unit that uses the tuned acoustics of its housing to provide detail and power—rather than relying on the enclosure of the earphone for acoustic performance.
Together with a tuning reminiscent of the well-loved BLON BL03, this driver offers a natural sound in the mids and more balanced in the mid/high and treble frequencies. For a premium feel and connection, the Mele is housed in a CNC-milled aluminium alloy housing and comes with a 4-core OCC cable.
What do we like?
- Proprietary Accutune Drivers
- Relaxed Tuning
- Premium Build Quality
- Snug Fit
- Detachable 2-Pin OCC Cable
Who should buy this?
The Tripowin Mele presents a relaxed tuning, which is very comforting. It has a very likable tuning due to its calming and relaxing mids and treble. It is far from fatiguing and can be used for longer listening sessions. For the price point, the Tripowin Mele is well worth it.
The Meze 12 Classics V2, an update from the previous generation, successfully combines audio technology and build quality with modern craftsmanship. Its soft curves and dark, mysterious body inspire a complete sensorial experience that will instantly encapsulate you.
With a secure in-ear fit, elegant earpiece construction and solid audio performance, the 12 Classics V2 is the ideal earbud choice for any lifestyle. The 8mm titanium coated driver reproduces clear, natural sound, offering a detailed, airy experience. By allowing all frequencies the space they need to reveal themselves, the 12 Classics V2 is an expression of musicality and realism.
What do we like?
- Detailed and Natural Sound
- Masterfully Designed
- Wide Soundstage
- Easy to Drive with 16 Ohms Impedance
Who should buy this?
Meze has crafted an affordable set of earbuds for fans of their naturally rich sound signature. For what the 12 Classics V2 offers, there isn’t anything like them available right now. The build quality shows you how much attention Meze puts into crafting each of their products and that reflects in every inch of the 12 Classics V2.
The Shanling Myryad Music 1 is the latest addition to Shanling’s portfolio and features a 9mm dynamic driver for high-quality audio reproduction. The new series of drivers are specifically designed and developed in collaboration with Myryad for the Myryad Music 1 to give you pristine audio. The tuning for Myryad Music 1 has been inspired by the tradition of British speakers by Myryad and tuned for a warmer and relaxing sound, with rich bass and full mids.
The shells of the Myryad Music 1 have been 3D printed and have a lightweight design to them. The cable included with the Shanling Myryad Music 1 is made up of oxygen-free silver-plated copper cable, delivering a distortion-free signal. To further solidify a clean signal path, Myryad Music 1 uses gold plated pins allowing for better signal transmission and lower noise floor. The cable features an industry-standard 0.78mm 2Pin connector and a 3.5mm plug for compatibility with most devices. The cable with the Shanling Myryad Music 1 features a high-quality microphone to receive calls and for communication.
What do we like?
- Tuning inspired by the tradition of British Speakers
- Minimalistic Design
- High-Quality Microphone
- Detachable 2-Pin Cable
Who should buy this?
Shanling Myryad Music 1 is an engaging earphone with a beautiful appearance and captivating design in every aspect. Each frequency band has a sense of clarity, and it takes good care of tuning and reproducing sound naturally. For the price point, the Shanling Myryad Music 1 is super competitive and performs flawlessly.
The Moondrop Super Spaceship Reference (SSR) is an in-ear monitor (IEM) using a beryllium-coated dome diaphragm dynamic driver. These high-quality in-ear monitors from Moondrop are designed meticulously to stay true to the original studio recording. The SSR presents a pure and uncoloured sound where everything from bass to treble sounds natural and authentic.
The Moondrop SSR has low-profile aluminium housings with a glossy clear coat. Super Spaceship Reference comes with standard 0.78mm 2pin connectors and a cable made of silver "thick plated" Optical Fiber Cable. With this included the Moondrop SSR delivers exceptional sound. Moondrop SSR also comes with an all-new triple-layer anti-clogging filter, to reduce clogging issues which result in volume imbalance.
What do we like?
- Beryllium Coated Diaphragm
- Diffuse-Field Neutral Sound
- Original Build
- Detachable 2-Pin Cable
Who should buy this?
The Moondrop SSR stands apart from most IEMs at its price point because it is clear just from looking at its frequency response that it tuned expertly, as opposed to shoving a mishmash of drivers into a shell and pushing it onto the market. Inspired by the canonised "Spaceship", the Moondrop SSR is designed to reproduce natural timbre and soundstage.
This brings us to the end of our curated earphones under Rs. 5000. All the earphones listed above offer an immersive audio experience and hope it helps you in making your buying decision.
Happy Listening!
