15 best inexpensive headphones

Choose a decent copy among the abundance of headsets is not easy. It's a shame to spend a significant amount on the headphones of a well-known brand, and get a medium sound and a flimsy body. Today, music lovers don't have to spend big money - the market is full of great headphones at a budget price. For objectivity we set the budget bar - we will consider headsets as inexpensive at a price of up to 2500 rubles.

Here are the best affordable headphones from categories:

• inserts
• full-sized with arc mount,
• Bluetooth options
• with a microphone.

Liners - These are compact headphones, also called vacuum ones. They are inserted into the ear and maintain conditional tightness with the ear cushions. Good compactness and deep sound penetration. At good inserts basses are not lost, frequencies are played expressively, the ear does not hurt after their long use.

Full size Overhead headphones are attached using an arc that connects two elements with speakers. They are good wearing comfort, reduced load on the eardrums and a stylish look.

Headphones running through Bluetooth, wireless and delight users by the lack of the need to unravel the cable daily. Bluatooth headset is comfortable and suitable for sports. Their main drawback is some loss of quality when transmitting sound via wireless technology. But only the trained ear of a musical gourmet can make a difference.

Headset equipped a microphone, ideal for gamers negotiating with other players. Also, this type of headphones is convenient for everyday use - you can answer the call and carry on a dialogue through the headphones without holding the phone at the ear.

Best in-ear headphones

3 JBL C100SI

"Droplets" from a well-known manufacturer are rapidly gaining popularity. Despite the low price, they meet all the requirements of users: acceptable bass, high-quality low frequencies and sophisticated averages, convenient button control (you can take a call, pause and switch a track). The upper frequencies are rather weak and in some cases groan, but in general, the sound is good and is able to satisfy even music lovers (with a slightly perverted taste). The disadvantages of high-pitched sound are successfully treated by adjustment in the equalizer.

Includes two pairs of ear cushions of different sizes. Users note that melodiousness and sound insulation level depend on proper selection of ear cushions. Those who managed to choose the optimal size for themselves, in reviews, sing the odes of this model. A great build quality and durability noted by all users of the headset.

2 Sony MDR-XB50AP

Excellent earbud inserts with a good fit. Decent audibility, cool sound insulation and flat wire, unwilling to entangle. Maximum enjoyment of your favorite music can be obtained by listening to it in flac format. The ideal option for owners of smartphones from Sony - in the company's SmartKey application, the volume of the headphones and the switching of tracks are regulated separately.Owners of phones of other brands have to be content with only the basic adjustment of the sound. The main disadvantages are some cumbersome (not suitable for running) and a small strength of the decorative coating (Sony's inscription and glossy inserts are gradually erased).

Headphones are not suitable for listening to the classics, as overloaded with bass. But rock, pop, metal and techno performed by this headset are simply excellent.

1 Panasonic RP-HJE125

Modest inserts with low price and surprisingly high-quality sound. The most important thing is to choose the right ear cushions, the depth of the bass depends on them. Included are three pairs of multi-size ear cushions, well, picky music lovers can use high-quality ear cushions from other headsets. Headphones are well assembled and fit well in the ear. Bass deep, high and low frequencies are expressive. The mids are superficial, but quite perceptible. Excellent sound insulation and durability. The wire is durable and easy to unwind, it’s a pity that it dubeet in the cold. There is a wide choice of colors - from classic black to extravagant red. The range of reproduced frequencies is wide - from 10 to 24000 Hz.

Users note the long service life of the device without rubbing the wire breakage. The Japanese quality is also felt in the sound quality - a wide range of frequencies and a slight resistance affect.

Best full-size headphones

4 Sennheiser HD 205 II

High-quality full-size headphones with a modest design. Like all typical “Senhizer”, this model boasts a bright sound. The worked bottoms, the middle and the tops, the pleasant bass, the rich vocals - what else can you dream of? About durability. The HD 205 II periodically breaks the wire, but in the presence of direct hands everything is fixable.

The design involves swivel cups, long wire, soft ear cushions. Included is a cover and adapter for 6.3 mm jacks. Headphones sit tight on the head, but with a long wear there is excessive pressure on the ears. The effect is enhanced by the size of embouchures - they seem to be childish. The manufacturer has saved on the case, because of which there is a feeling of fragility and unreliability of the gadget. But all these shortcomings are overlapped by brand sound - the best option for rational audiophiles.

3 Stagg SHP-5000H

Headphones with a non-standard connector 6.3 mm (do not worry - there is an adapter included). The model is not very popular, but the users, who decided to buy, she conquered the sound quality and good sound insulation. Middle and high frequencies are harmonious, the bottoms are also good. For the level of melody and high sensitivity is to thank the 50-mm membrane - they are gorgeous reproduce the bass. The main disadvantages are an excessively long cable (although for some it is a plus) and pillows upholstered in leatherette, which cause ears to sweat during prolonged use in the heat.

"Ears" look neat and compact. The assembly is good - squeaks, backlash and crackle are absent. The case is glossy - it looks spectacular, but it is quickly buried by fingers. Headphones allow you to look at familiar tracks in a new way. They reveal the potential of the melody and the facets of its sounding to a greater extent than other headphones from the budget range.

2 Ritmix RH-508

A model that can not boast of build quality and durability of materials, but delights with sound. This is ideal for economical audiophiles. The design is rather flimsy, the ear cushions are harsh, but quite correspond to their price category. Despite the external unreliability of the case, the device is durable and works for years.

Headphones work no worse than pedigree hi-fi. There are nice bottoms, expressive middle and well-developed top. And the bass shakes, without knocking down the melody and not overshadowing other sounds. It sounds very harmonious and expensive.In the fly in the ointment not only the build quality, but also the insulation - here it is weak. Therefore, headphones are perfect for home use, but the noise of the subway will not block.

1 Motorola Pulse Max

Stylish headphones, stylized metal, delight not only the appearance, but also a good sound. The manufacturer equipped the model with a detachable cable, which saved users from a lot of problems. The bass here is wonderful, if you listen to quality, not hard, tracks. In a playlist of mediocre quality tracks, the equalizer helps a lot - they can “cure” deaf notes and normalize the density of the bass. Low frequencies are good thanks to the 40 mm diaphragm diameter.

The ear pads are very soft and pleasant to the touch, do not put pressure on the ears. Sound insulation is good, but the environment does not completely cut off the sounds. Due to the turning mechanism in the "ears" they are well kept around the neck. Packaging looks festive, so the model is suitable as a gift. This is the rare case when the quality exceeds the price.

Top Bluetooth Headphones

3 QCY QY7

Unappreciated by users of bluetooth headphones of a little-known brand. There are several nice features here. For example, active noise reduction. With a tight fixation in the ear, you will not hear the surroundings. The second gift from the manufacturer - protection from water. You should not swim in them, but you can walk in the rain. There is an LED event indicator.

Communication with the smartphone / tablet / laptop keeps even at a distance of 20 meters. The battery is lithium-ion and is equipped with 80 mAh. This is enough for 4-5 hours of work. The device charges quickly - in an hour the charge reaches 100%. What you should know before buying: here is a quiet microphone, so this is not the best option for those who want to use headphones as a headset.

The sound here is even, there are tangible bass, but lovers of “swinging and bursting” will not be enough. The set has ear cushions of different sizes.

2 JBL T110BT

These are conditionally wireless "droplets" with a swinging sound and excellent sound insulation. The piece works through Bluetooth, but due to its design features it didn’t get rid of the wires completely. This does not prevent the headphones from getting the maximum ergonomic score - the wires only connect the “plugs” between themselves and the control unit (which is with the buttons) and in no way interfere with movement. Due to the well-thought-out form, they sit tightly in the ear and are suitable for active sports. Bluetooth also works stably - the connection is not broken even with a decent distance between the headphones and the smartphone.

They work without recharging for 6 hours, and many users managed to “swing” the battery up to the big records. Noise isolation is beautiful and completely cuts off the sounds of the subway when listening to music at a volume above average.

1 JBL T450BT

These are headphones with excellent autonomy - they hold 11 hours of playback, with an impedance of 32 Ohms and a frequency range of 20-20000 Hz. The device conveniently folds to a compact size - they are convenient to store and can be taken on a trip. The manufacturer offers three colors - white, blue and black.

Communication with the device is realized via Bluetooth - the headphones connect quickly, do not buggy, and delight with good sound. The main disadvantages are that the users in the reviews note that there is a slight pressure on the ears after a long use of headphones; no speaker wire in case of a sudden discharge of the battery. The battery capacity is 170 mAh, it is stable enough for 10 continuous hours of operation, and it charges up to 100% in two hours. But the most important thing is the sound, smooth, moderately bass, with harmonious playback of the upper, lower and middle frequencies.

The best headphones with a microphone

5 Sony MDR-XB550AP

Wired overhead headphones with a good microphone, high sensitivity and the lack of artificially high bass.The headset is quite suitable for thrifty gamers who negotiate between players. The only caveat - the ears get tired after 2-4 continuous use of headphones. The design is quite comfortable, build quality at a height, the coating does not deteriorate even after several years of active use.

The sound is the strength of these Sony. Best of all, they are revealed when listening to rock, metal, electro, and, oddly enough, orchestral music. Audiophiles will be able to customize the device for themselves with the help of an equalizer - most problems are programmatically treated, only the lower classes are a little behind. Appearance is good - at the top there is a monolithic metal plate, around which everything is constructed concise, but stylish design solution.

4 Apple EarPods (3.5 mm)

Headphones, which are traditionally equipped with smartphones "apple" brand. The model is suitable not only for Apple products, but also for conventional Android devices. Traditionally white in color and with a proprietary "ears" shape. The headset works with dignity - the interlocutor can hear you perfectly, extraneous sounds are muffled and the “air” practically does not fall. Sound characteristics are good - moderately high sensitivity, large frequency range, good bass.

The main drawback of the model is its fragility. Headphones work fine to the last, but the wire tends to break once a year steadily with respect to the device. Part of the lack is compensated by a unique design, albeit in minimalist colors; convenient form, the presence of a control panel with a volume swing and a button to answer the call.

3 Harper HV-303

Unusual futuristic design with a hint of wireless performance. In fact, the headphones are wired, but they are quite suitable for sports if you get used to the dangling wire on one side. The microphone is here and it works perfectly - the audibility is good without unnecessary sounds. Ergonomics pleases - this is an ideal option for those who can not afford to find comfortable headphones that would not fall out, rub or pinch their ears or head.

The sound quality is pleasantly surprising - for such a price you do not expect to hear a clear bass from the headphones and a wide range of frequencies. The sound is very loud and with full sound insulation is able to protect you from the environment and move into the world of great music, equality and fraternity. The complete silicone pads complete the picture of a sturdy and incredibly stylish headset with a pleasant sound.

2 Huawei AM61

Bluetooth headphones from a famous Chinese brand, who approached the creation of this model with responsibility. In addition to design delights, convenient shape and high-quality headset assembly is a good microphone. Even being in public places, you can be sure that the other person hears you well and your voice is not distorted. Headphones are convenient to use for sports due to their wireless performance and the ability to adjust the length of the lace. Noise isolation is in order, but the main advantage of these "ears" in the sound. The music is played with great bass, nice middle and non-flat bottoms. High frequencies are also “on top”.

Pleasantly surprised by the flexibility of the settings of this model. By selecting the right ear cushions and adjusting the equalizer, users achieve amazingly dear sounding of their favorite tracks. This is the same version of headphones, when "cool and cheap."

1 Xiaomi Hybrid Dual Drivers Earphones (Piston 4)

This is the first debut of a Chinese company in an attempt to create hybrid headphones.Hybridity is manifested in the use of two sound transmission systems at once - dynamic and reinforcing. The first is familiar to you - it is used in the absolute majority of headphones. The second is relatively new and is used in on-ear headphones due to its small size. Armature driver complements the sound of two dynamic and adorns the already bright melodic picture. These are the best headphones in their price segment, especially considering their beautiful design, a complete set with three pairs of ear cushions and a fabric cover.

The microphone works at a level, but is very sensitive. When talking, the interlocutors may complain about the good hearing of not only your words, but also the environment. I am pleased with a convenient control panel, where there are three large buttons that are difficult to miss (in the previous version there was a cant). There is also a nuance - fully buttons work only with Android, and only middle button functions with iOS devices - Play / Pause / answer a call.

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