Audio-Technica ATH-CKS55

Open, airy high frequencies ; warm, articulate midrange ; clear vocals

Cloying low-frequency performance ; rhythms lack speed and agilityIf big, big bass is your thing, then give these a try. If it isn’t, then you can do better for less money elsewhere

If big, big bass is your thing, then give these a try. If it isn’t, then you can do better for less money elsewhere

Good build quality, comfortable, huge bass, detailed presentation

Don’t have the finesse of the best

Shrinking violets these are not. Big bass is what they promise, and big bass is what you get – with a pleasingly detailed midrange