r/headphonesindia

I already have the Realme Wireless Buds 3 ANC (neckband), and honestly they’re pretty good — great noise cancellation, solid sound quality, and the mic is decent too. But after shifting to Delhi, I’ve noticed almost everyone around me in offices and public places uses TWS earbuds or wired earphones, so wearing a neckband sometimes feels a bit awkward.

Now I’m thinking of buying earbuds, but I’ve also heard that Apple wired EarPods have really good mic quality and balanced sound. I mainly listen to hip-hop, Indian classical, and folk music, and I also take calls regularly, so mic quality is extremely important for me.

The main reason I’m considering earbuds is the convenience and freedom — especially while working away from my phone. I’ve also checked out the Portronics Conch Theta C.

My budget is around ₹2,000–₹3,000. One thing is, I’ve watched a lot of reviews of almost every TWS in this range, and honestly none of the mic samples sound properly good to me. I don’t know if reviewers record them badly or if I’m just being too picky.

So what should I go for — TWS earbuds or wired earphones? And please suggest some genuinely good options with strong mic quality and decent audio in this budget.

I use a Samsung and would like a earphone with Type C cable under budget.

So I had Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro and yesterday they fell down somewhere and idk where tf they went 😭

I literally cannot do any work without having earphones in my ears so now I urgently need a new pair. Was checking out Realme Air 7 Pro and OnePlus Buds 4 because they seem really good, but both are kinda too high for my budget rn.

Budget is around ₹3500 max and I can't wait for any sale because I need them in 1–2 days max.

Usage is mostly:

• Gym
• Travelling
• Daily use (a lottt)
• Calls/music/videos basically everything

Want:

• Best sound quality possible
• Best ANC
• Best battery life
• Good for gym + travelling + long daily use

Basically want the best overall TWS for this price range, something that comes close to Realme Air 7 Pro / OnePlus Buds 4 level overall experience for the price.

People who’ve actually used good TWS in this range, if you had to pick ONE best option under 3.5k, what would you get?

pls save me 🙏

Looking for best i can get in this budget.

I mostly watch movies/series and listen music. Sometimes play valorant too.

Around 3 to 4 hrs of daily usage

Was using Wings Phantom 315 and Boat Rockerz 113 found both alot better than others in same range.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to buy a pair of reliable wired earphones strictly within a budget of ₹500 to ₹700. I don't mind whether it connects via a 3.5mm jack or USB Type-C, as long as it works well with my laptop.

My primary use case is for work, study, online meetings, and long calls. Because of this, mic clarity and clean, balanced sound quality (for vocals and speech) are my top priorities. I will be wearing them for hours, so comfort is a huge plus.

From what I’ve read across different reviews and sources, the Realme Buds 2 are highly recommended as the absolute best in this segment. However, they seem completely out of stock and aren't available anywhere now, even after a lot of searching.

Since those are out of the picture, what are the next best alternatives currently available in India within this budget? Thanks in advance!

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There's a lot of good reviews on this device and also a lot of posts calling those reviews fake. It's available for 2.5k and I need a pair of over ear headphones for 6-7hrs of usage daily. I currently use the Realme buds air 7 but tws earbuds give me headache after long hours of use. I am guessing over ear headphones should fix that and since my long usage would only last for the next 5-6 months, I don't want to spend a lot of money on them. Can somebody please drop some honest advise and help me out?

So it will be my first time trying iems , I'm not much of a basshead and I want it mostly for gaming and listening music. Need some good suggestions. Thank you in advance!

I’m from India and I was visiting Muscat recently. My uncle said I could pick a premium TWS and I had to choose in the store without testing anything.

I was stuck between JBL Tour Pro 3 and Bose QC (2nd gen) and ended up choosing the JBL because on paper it looked stacked with features.

Before this I was using Soundcore Liberty 4 NC.

Now I’m back home and honestly after like 10 days I’ve only used the JBL for around 12 hours total and I’m kinda disappointed.

Comfort isn't great for my ears, ANC feels weaker than I expected and the sound is... fine? Not bad, but I expected a way bigger jump. Weirdly I’m not getting that “damn this is a huge upgrade” feeling over my old Soundcore.

I’m also using LDAC, so I can’t really use Personi-Fi and some of the JBL processing stuff together, so I’ve mostly been running it that way.

Can’t return them because they were bought abroad and I really don’t want to spend more money buying another pair either.

So before I just accept my fate 😅 does anyone know any tricks? Different tips, settings, EQ, fit tricks, hidden JBL magic, literally anything.

And for the people here who’ve gone through way too many TWS earbuds… what would you do if you were stuck in this situation?

Feels bad because I was expecting that "finally got my dream upgrade" feeling and instead I’m sitting here wondering if I picked the wrong one.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for a wireless headset/headphones mainly for gaming and daily use. My budget is around $100 USD.

Main requirements:

• Wireless
• Good for gaming, especially footsteps and positional audio
• Comfortable for long sessions
• Decent mic quality
• Good battery life
• Also usable for music, YouTube, calls, and general daily use

So far, my main option is the HyperX Cloud III Wireless, but I’m not fully sure if it’s the best choice in this price range.

I don’t need anything super audiophile-level, just something reliable, comfortable, and good overall for both gaming and everyday use.

Are there any better options around $100, or should I go with the Cloud III Wireless?

Would appreciate suggestions from people who have used it or compared it with other wireless headsets. Thanks!

Mostly used in music, Anime and movies

Budget is 3k-4k

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