The 9 Best Bass Headphones - Winter 2020
Reviews

The best bass wireless headphones we’ve tested so far are the Sony WH-1000XM3. While these headphones have been praised as one the best noise cancelling over-ears by many, their default bass-heavy sound caters to a smaller audience of bass heads. Out of the box, the bass can be slightly overpowering and the treble lacks detail, with an overall sound profile that suits genres such as EDM, dubstep, and hip-hop. If you have a varied taste in music, you can always change the profile through the mobile app, which has numerous presets to choose from, as well as a graphic EQ. The Sony Headphones Connect app will also let you control the active noise cancelling, room effects, remap the touch controls, and activate DSEE HX, which is Sony's proprietary upscaling technology to make compressed music sound better.

Even with ANC enabled, these headphones have a great battery life that lasts up to 27 hours and take only 2 hours to charge. The headphones have touch controls on the ear cups; however, although they work as intended under normal conditions, there have been reports of the controls not working in colder climates, but your mileage may vary.

Overall, if you like deep, thumpy bass, these headphones are well worth considering. Not only do they sound good, their industry-leading active noise cancelling, build quality, and customizability make them a great value.

The best bass earphones that we’ve tested so far are the Jaybird Tarah Pro. They’re very well-built in-ear headphones with a comfortable, earbud-like fit. They’re great for use while running or working out thanks to their stable, breathable design and even have magnetic earbuds that clip together for easier cable management when not in use.

While these well-designed earphones have great bass right out-of-the-box, they’re also compatible with the excellent Jaybird MySound app. You get a great parametric equalizer so you can fine-tune their bass in greater detail. The app also provides access to an online community where you can share EQ presets and playlists to help you stay motivated.

Although their 13-hour battery life is quite good, they use also use a proprietary charging clip that some may find a bit restrictive. The truly wireless Jabra Elite Active 65t come with a great charging case that uses a regular micro-USB cable, but their default sound is a touch light on thump and rumble. Overall, if you want durable in-ears with great bass that you can customize to your heart’s content, the Jaybird are hard to beat.

The best bass headphones under $100 we’ve tested so far are the Anker SoundCore Life 2. They’re not as feature-packed as some of the more premium options we’ve reviewed, but they perform quite well for their price, especially for fans of bass. They’re comfortable, fairly well-built, and even come with a great hard carrying case so you can protect them on the go.

By default, they have very good bass that packs lots of thump and rumble to bring out the excitement of bass-heavy genres like hip-hop and EDM. They also feature a bass boost function that you can trigger to add even more bass to your mix. With over 28 hours of battery life, these headphones will last long enough for you to listen to your favorite albums for at least a couple of days before needing to charge them too.

Unfortunately, their noise cancelling is mediocre. They also don’t have an auto-off timer, so although their battery life is great, the battery will continue draining unless you remember to turn them off when not in use. The Mpow H10 Wireless have better ANC and a standby mode to help save power, but their bass isn’t as exciting. All things considered, if you’re looking for headphones with great thumping bass that won’t break the bank, then the Anker are a solid choice.

The best budget bass headphones we’ve tested so far are the Anker SoundBuds Curve. They’re surprisingly comfortable for wireless in-ear headphones and deliver the deep thump and rumble that bass-lovers crave. They’re fairly well-built considering their budget price and they even come with a nice hard carrying case, which is a pleasant surprise at this price point.

These earbuds have an exciting, bass-rich sound that’s balanced enough to be suitable for a wide range of music genres on top of the bass-heavy staples like EDM or hip-hop. Their 13-hour battery life is quite good and they charge relatively quickly too.

On the downside, their comfortable in-ear fit comes at the expense of noise isolation. While they’re still versatile enough to wear during your daily commute, you’ll find they’re not very effective at blocking out noise. They don’t leak too much, though, so you can raise your listening a bit to experience more of their heart-pumping bass without having to worry too much about bothering those around you.