10 Best Headphones Under ₱3,000 in the Philippines 2025 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Sound Engineer

Over-ear Headphones are the biggest of the three types. It surrounds your ear like a cup, so the music envelops you in a sound that is full and natural. Working out with it may make your ears sweaty after a while, and traveling with it does look too big and bulky. 

Some people also complain that their ears feel hot or claustrophobic after using them for long periods of time. Instead, it's better to enjoy them at home or at the studio when you are exploring different music genres or experimenting with different sounds.

On-ear Headphones are a lot lighter and smaller than over-ear headphones. They stay on your head using the pressure directly fitted on your ears, like ear muffs. They're great to use at home, at work, or even when you have to go out and move around a lot, simply because they're not as bulky. Some on-ear headphones are also conveniently wireless and foldable!

Although this type does not produce the deeper bass sounds like the over-ear headphones do, they still make great quality sound and can cancel as much noise. Also, some models may add too much pressure on the ears, which could cause them to hurt after hours of use, so try investing in a pair with good ear cushions. 

In-ear headphones, also known as earphones, are the most popular and convenient of all. It is the smallest type that fits right in your ear canal. They are everywhere these days, with so many varieties you can choose from - there are wired earphones, neckband earphones, wireless earbuds, and even canal phones - but we won't be looking into them for this article.

These are great to use when you are doing anything active like working out at the gym or going out for a run. It's very convenient to use as it is light in the ears and you can stuff them in your pockets or hang them around your neck. However, these are easy to tangle, easy to lose, and don't have as great of a sound as the over-ear or on-ear ones.

We are lucky that for the past few years, headphone companies have improved their noise-canceling technology. Whether it's the sound of a busy flight or train ride or the noisy chatter at home or at work - you can make all that go away, leaving nothing but you and your music. 

Just find a good pair of headphones that are known to eliminate the noise around you. Most headphones with noise-canceling technology are usually expensive, but there are some brands that still apply the same technology on their more affordable models. 

Aside from reading reviews online, you can also try out different models at a local store to check if they cancel noise. Once you've decided on a certain model, come back to this article and place an order!

Most headphones nowadays have so many smart features for your convenience. The newest wireless models have extended the battery life up to 40 hours! Incredible, right? 

Some models also have waterproof or sweatproof features, which are perfect when you like working out with music. Other headphones also have foldable features that will help keep you organized and keep your pair safe.

Aside from the design, there are some headphones that also have add-on features and accessories. There are models with a built-in mic to answer calls conveniently, as well as a built-in radio if you like listening to music other than your own. 

There are headphones that have a TF card slot where your music can be stored so that you have the option not to use the Bluetooth feature. Also, some headphones have AUX-in jacks for easy connecting, and button controls to quickly answer calls, fix the volume, or skip and rewind songs.

Now if you really want to get fancy, there are headphones that come with an extra pair of ear cushions, headphone cases to protect it against dust and damage, and there are some where you can buy a headphone stand to go along with it. Pretty neat!