The 6 Best Bass Headphones - Spring 2024: Reviews (2024)

1. Best Bass Headphones

   Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless 10

   

   Neutral Sound

   7.2

   Commute/Travel

   8.1

   Sports/Fitness

   7.2

   Office

   7.7

   Wireless Gaming

   5.8

   Wired Gaming

   7.4

   Phone Calls

   6.6

   Type Over-ear

   Enclosure Closed-Back

   Wireless Yes

   Transducer Dynamic

   Noise Cancelling Yes

   Mic Yes

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   The best headphones for bass we've tested are the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless. These high-end headphones are the previous generation of the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless but offer better value than their updated version. Out of the box, they have a bass-heavy sound profile that delivers extra thump, rumble, and boom, which is great if you love genres like EDM or dubstep. You can also tweak and adjust their sound to suit your taste using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets. They support LDAC, Sony's proprietary codec for streaming high-res audio.

   They have a very comfortable fit for most people, and theirpowerful noise cancelling (ANC) systemhelps block out background noise so you can focus on your music.Thanks to their multi-device pairing, you can connect them with up to two devices simultaneously. Their over 37 hours of continuous playback time will easily last through long days on the go, and they have an auto-off timer to conserve battery life if you forget to power them off.

   If you're looking for over-ears with an even longer continuous playback time, try the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless. They last over 60 hours continuously, and you can use them while charging. However, their noise cancelling isn't quite as impressive.

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2. Best Upper Mid-Range Bass Headphones

   Sony WH-XB910N Wireless 6

   

   Neutral Sound

   5.0

   Commute/Travel

   7.4

   Sports/Fitness

   7.1

   Office

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   7.2

   Wireless Gaming

   5.3

   Wired Gaming

   6.4

   Phone Calls

   6.7

   Type Over-ear

   Enclosure Closed-Back

   Wireless Yes

   Transducer Dynamic

   Noise Cancelling Yes

   Mic Yes

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   Unlike our top pick, the Sony WH-XB910N Wireless are part of themanufacturer's 'Extra-Bass' lineup, and boy, do they pack in the bass! They have an extremely boomy, thumpy, and rumbly sound,and you can even feel the vibrations if you wear glasses. Most people will find this amount of bass overwhelming, and luckily,if you want to tone it down a little, their companion app includes agraphic EQ and presets for sound customization. They also support multi-device pairing, so you can stay connected to your phone and computer at the same time.

   These well-built noise cancelling over-ears can block out a good amount of ambient sound. While they aren't as good as the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wirelessat cuttingdown the rumble of bus engines, they do a better job of reducing higher-pitched noise like ambient chatter and the hum of AC units. With their ANC on, they last nearly 40 hours continuously, and you can use them wired if you prefer. They're also comfortable and come with a sturdy carrying case to help protect them from damage when you're on the go.

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3. Best Mid-Range Bass Headphones

   Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless 1

   

   Neutral Sound

   7.5

   Commute/Travel

   6.5

   Sports/Fitness

   7.0

   Office

   6.5

   Wireless Gaming

   5.7

   Wired Gaming

   7.4

   Phone Calls

   6.3

   Type Over-ear

   Enclosure Closed-Back

   Wireless Yes

   Transducer Dynamic

   Noise Cancelling No

   Mic Yes

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   If you want intense bass at a mid-range price point, the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless are right up your alley. Unlike the Sony WH-XB910 Wireless, they don't have ANC or support multi-device pairing. However, their haptic bass slider adds extra vibrations to your audio, which makes these headphones stand out from other picks on this list. With the sliderset to high, their sound is intensely thumpy and boomy, which is great for genres like EDM and hip-hop. If you find the bass overwhelming, you can lower the slider or use their companion app, which has a couple of EQ presets.

   These headphones last over 34 hours continuously, which is great for long days on the road. They also have a good build quality and a decently comfortable fit, although they cantrap heat around your ears and cause them to get warm over time. They don't block out much background noise either, but if noise isolation is important to you, check out the Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless. They have a powerful ANC system that can easily cut down a fantastic amount of background noise but lack a haptic bass slider.

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4. Best Budget Bass Headphones

   Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless 7

   

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   Neutral Sound

   6.5

   Commute/Travel

   7.8

   Sports/Fitness

   6.9

   Office

   7.3

   Wireless Gaming

   5.6

   Wired Gaming

   6.7

   Phone Calls

   6.7

   Type Over-ear

   Enclosure Closed-Back

   Wireless Yes

   Transducer Dynamic

   Noise Cancelling Yes

   Mic Yes

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   Consider the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless for something more affordable. These headphones offer an amazing price-to-performance ratio, and even though they lack the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless' haptic bass slider,they still deliver satisfying boom and thump out of the box. Their default sound can be customized using their companion software's graphic EQ and presets.

   Their ANC system helps block out an excellent amount of ambient noise, which is handy if you're commuting to work, and they support multi-device pairing, meaning you can connect them with two devices at a time. With their ANC on, they last over 44 hours continuously and have an auto-off timer to help conserve battery life when not in use. They also have a comfortable fit suitable for long listening sessions. While they're decently well-built, some users have reported that their units' headbands broke over time, which is a little frustrating if you care about durability. They come with a hard case to help protect them when they're not in use.

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5. Best Cheap Bass Headphones

   Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless 2

   

   Neutral Sound

   6.8

   Commute/Travel

   7.4

   Sports/Fitness

   7.1

   Office

   7.2

   Wireless Gaming

   5.3

   Wired Gaming

   7.0

   Phone Calls

   6.9

   Type Over-ear

   Enclosure Closed-Back

   Wireless Yes

   Transducer Dynamic

   Noise Cancelling Yes

   Mic Yes

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   The budget-friendly Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless have a bass-heavy sound profile, like their predecessor, the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless. However, their simpler design means they lack some of the Q30's features like a graphic EQ and presets. They deliver intense thump, punch, and boom by default. However, if you want your audio to be even more rumbly, they have a bass-effect button to add even more bass.

   Their ANC system does a good job of tackling sounds like ambient chatter, though they have trouble tackling the low rumble of bus engines. When using the ANC, they have over 32 hours of continuous battery life, and although they don't have an auto-off timer to help conserve battery life, you can use them wired in a pinch. They have a comfortable fit, but as you might expect at this price point,they feel plasticky and may not be the most durable, especially as theycome with a dust bag but not a caseto protect them on the go.

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6. Best Bass Earbuds

   Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 15

   

   Neutral Sound

   7.1

   Commute/Travel

   7.8

   Sports/Fitness

   8.2

   Office

   7.4

   Wireless Gaming

   5.6

   Wired Gaming

   5.4

   Phone Calls

   6.8

   Type In-ear

   Enclosure Closed-Back

   Wireless Truly Wireless

   Transducer Dynamic

   Noise Cancelling Yes

   Mic Yes

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   If you're looking for something lightweight and more portable, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are the best earbuds for bass that we've tested. Like other high-end headphones, like the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless, they have many extra features, making them versatile enough for most day-to-day uses. They also have a bass-rich sound profile, which is great if you enjoy genres like EDM or rock. You can customize their sound using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets to suit your preferences.

   Thanks to their ANC system, they can block out an excellent amount of ambient sound, like rumbly bus engines and office chit-chat around you. On a single charge, they last over eight hours continuously, but their carrying case supplies three additional charges. They're well-built, have a stable in-ear fit, and are certified IPX4 for resistance against water splashes. However, they have a bulky and deep in-ear fit, which some users may find uncomfortable over time.

   If you're looking for more bassy in-ears, check out our recommendations for thebest earbuds for bass.

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Recent Updates

1. Mar 01, 2024: Added the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 Wireless to the Notable Mentions. There haven't been any changes to our recommendations.

2. Jan 08, 2024: We've removed the Skullcandy Crusher Wireless 2016 from our Notable Mentions as they've been discontinued. We've instead added the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless.

3. Oct 31, 2023: We've checked that our picks represent the best recommendations in each category and that the products are in stock.

4. Sep 01, 2023: Made minor updates to the text and checked that the products are in stock.

5. Jul 12, 2023: We've checked our picks for accuracy and product availability but there hasn't been a change in our recommendations.

All Reviews

Our recommendations aboveare what we think are currently the best headphones with extra bass and the best bass wireless headphones to buy for most people in each price range. We factor inthe price (cheaper headphones win over pricier ones if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no headphones that are difficult to findor almostout of stock everywhere).

If you would like to choose foryourself, here is the list of all our reviews forheadphones with an overemphasized bass response. Be careful not togetcaught up in the details.There are no perfectheadphones. Personal taste, preference, and where you use the headphones will matter more in your selection.