If you love the thump and rumble of hip-hop or EDM and consider yourself a “bass head,” it’s important to choose the right headphones for your listening experience. You want headphones with deep bass that packs enough punch to be enjoyable without drowning out the rest of the mix. During your workout, headphones with good bass can help keep you pumped up, but bulky over-ear headphones aren’t usually the best choice. Earbuds or in-ear headphones are easier to move around with and let more air in, which makes them better for working out.
1. Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are the best bass earbuds we’ve tried. They have a sound that is heavy on bass and gives mixes more thump, warmth, and boom. Even though their treble is a bit pushed back, vocals and lead instruments are still clear and present in mixes. You can also use the 3-band graphic EQ and presets in the companion app to add more bass or change the sound to your liking. The stability fins’ square shape isn’t the most comfortable, but they come in three sizes so you can find the right fit for your ears.
These buds can be used nonstop for eight hours, and their carrying case can hold three extra charges in case you need them. They also have a great active noise-cancelling (ANC) system that cuts down on the low rumble of engines during a commute. Still, if you want to block out even more noise, you might want to think about the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Truly Wireless. These top-of-the-line buds do a great job of blocking out background noise, but they don’t feel as well-built or last as long on a single charge.
2. True Wireless JBL Live Pro+
Check out the JBL Live Pro+ TWS True Wireless if you want a bass-heavy sound at a lower price than our top choice. These headphones have a sound profile with a lot of bass, which adds a lot of boom and warmth to the mix. The higher-end Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 headphones, on the other hand, have a more neutral sound profile and sound less muddy. You can fine-tune their sound thanks to a parametric EQ and presets. They also have a high Bluetooth latency on PCs, Android, and iOS devices, which means that your audio and video won’t be in sync.
These headphones feel good on your ears. With the different tip sizes, it’s easy to find one that fits snugly in your ear canal. This means that even at a moderately loud volume, people won’t be able to hear what you’re listening to. Their active noise canceling (ANC) system also does a great job of blocking out the low rumble of bus engines that you might hear while commuting. With the ANC turned on, they can be used continuously for just under seven hours, and their carrying case can hold three more charges.
3. Truly Wireless Anker Soundcore Space A40
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless is a good choice if you want something a little less expensive. The warm sound of these headphones right out of the box gives your mixes more bass. But that’s not the only trick they have up their sleeves. They have a lot of extra features, like apps that work with them and have a graphic equalizer and presets that let you change the way they sound to your liking. They also work with LDAC, which is a codec for Hi-Res audio made by Sony.
Because of their adaptive ANC system, they block out background noise better than the JBL Live Pro+ TWS True Wireless. They are very good at dealing with both the low rumble of bus engines and the background chatter. With the ANC turned on, they can be worn for more than eight hours straight, and their carrying case has room for four more charges. If that wasn’t enough, they can connect to multiple devices at once, so you can use your PC and smartphone at the same time.
4. Wireless Sony WI-XB400 EXTRA BASS
The Sony WI-XB400 EXTRA BASS Wireless are the best budget-friendly wireless earbuds with bass. As the name suggests, they have a strong bass boost and a good amount of thump and rumble for how much they cost. The rest of the mix is well-balanced, which means that the bass doesn’t drown out the vocals and instruments. When compared to more expensive models like the Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless, their low price means they don’t have features like a companion app and an EQ.
Their battery lasts for about 19.5 hours on a single charge, so you don’t have to charge it between 9 am and 5 pm. They’re well made for the price and stay in your ear pretty well. There is no ANC, but they do a good job of passively blocking out mid-range noises like conversations. But they don’t do a good job of blocking out low-bass sounds, like the rumble of a bus engine on the way to work.
All Review
Our suggestions above are what we think are the best bass-heavy earbuds in each price range for most people to buy right now. We take into account the price (cheaper headphones win over more expensive ones if the difference isn’t worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no headphones that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
Here is a list of all of our reviews for earbuds and in-ear headphones if you want to choose for yourself. Don’t let yourself get lost in the details. There is no ideal pair of headphones. Your personal taste, what you like, and how you usually listen will be more important in your choice.
