While true wireless stereo earbuds (TWS) 10 have become the default option in 2023, a wired audio connection will always be better than a wireless one. With wired earphones, also known as in-ear monitors (IEMs), you have no latency or lag, better overall sound quality, and the added bonus of not having to charge your earphones to use them.
The great thing about IEMs too is that there are so many options to choose from. In particular, the Chi-Fi audio segment — a term used to describe no-name brands that offer quality audio products for great prices — is more vibrant than ever.
That’s why in this list, we’ll look at five great IEM options under Php 2000. Yes, you read that right — all under Php 2000. We feel that at this price, you can already get amazing IEMs that will definitely bring your music-listening experience to another level.
As a disclaimer, all IEMs listed here fell under Php 2000 at the time of writing but prices may change and vary as time goes on.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at 5 Great IEMs under Php 2000 in 2023.
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5 Great IEMs under Php 2000 (2023)
7hz Salnotes Zero
First on our list is the 7Hz Salnotes Zero IEM. It has 10m Dynamic Drivers, a metal diaphragm build, and an option for a Type-C connector and microphone.
At the price you get them for, they’re an amazing and crazy value for those who want to try out their first Chi-Fi IEM. The Salnotes Zero gives you a warm and vocal-focused tuning, a good soundstage, and a balanced overall sound signature.
Price: Around Php 700-860
Tangzu Wan Er SG
Next up we have the Tangzu Wan Er SG. With the Wan Er, you get a 10mm Dynamic Driver, a translucent frame and design, and a light and comfortable overall build.
The Wan Er offers a neutral and balanced sound signature. It can give you good performance on the treble, the highs, and the vocals, while still providing a decent amount of bass. This pair is another IEM that hits way above its price point and has gotten much-deserved recognition for it.
Price: Around Php 850-910
QKZ x HBB
Moving on we have the QKZ x HBB. With the QKZ x HBB we get a 10mm Titanium-coated Dynamic Driver, an elegant and classy design, and a silver-themed thin cable.
The QKZ x HBB will give listeners a fun listen, a wider soundstage, and a bassy audio signature. People who love hip-hop or bass-heavy songs, in general, will enjoy the QKZ x HBB. Not to mention the fact that they are a pretty cool-looking IEM pair, especially in person.
Price: Around Php 1099-1295
Moondrop Chu
Perhaps the most popular and hyped IEM on this list, we have the Moondrop Chu. Why? With the Moondrop Chu you get a really good and solid build, amazing sound, and an even better price.
The Chu, with its 10mm high-performance dynamic drivers, offers crips detail, clear highs and vocals, and good treble. While the bass on the Chu’s isn’t the ‘thumpiest’ out there, the amount of detail and information you get with them more than makes up for it. There’s a reason why the Chu’s got so much attention from the audio community when they first released — and that’s because the value is simply undeniable.
Price: Around Php 890-1399
KZ X Crinacle Crn Zex Pro
Last, but certainly not least, is the KZ X Crinacle Crn Zex Pro. Audiophiles will be familiar with the Zex Pro as KZ’s collaboration with well-known audio reviewer Crinacle. 16
What do you get with this collab? You get a finely-tuned IEM that’s a complete 180 from the usual bass-heavy KZ audio signature. You still get bass here but the audio tuning is geared toward offering a wide soundstage, smooth mids, clear highs, and good treble.
Overall, thanks to Crinacle’s tuning, you get a really balanced audio experience with the KZ Zex Pro.
Price: Around Php 1599-1699
There we have it — five IEM options under Php 2000 that we think you should definitely consider. We of course couldn’t feature all IEMs out there so our focus was narrowing down the pairs that not only reached our target budget but also gives users the best bang for their buck this 2023.
Anyway, what do you think of our list? Did we miss any IEM that you feel deserves some love?
Let us know in the comments down below!
