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The 6 Best Bass Headphones - Spring 2023 Reviews

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Best Bass Headphones

If you listen to a lot of bass-heavy genres like dubstep, EDM, or hip-hop, you likely want a pair of headphones that can add a solid amount of punch and thump to your music. While many headphones are bass-heavy, it's important to find a pair with a balanced enough sound profile that maintains detail in the rest of the mix so your music doesn't sound muddy or muffled.

We’ve tested over 720 pairs of headphones, and below are our recommendations for the best bass wireless headphones that won’t sacrifice too much detail for a bass-heavy sound. These picks aren't the ones with the highest scores in the bass accuracy category box but the ones with the most enjoyable bass performance, even if their bass isn't accurate. See our recommendations for the best headphones for music, the best earbuds for bass, and the best audiophile headphones.


  1. Best Bass Headphones

    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 still offer great value. Out of the box, these over-ears have a bass-heavy sound profile that delivers extra thump, rumble, and boom, which is great if you love genres like funk or dubstep. You can also tweak and adjust their sound to suit your tastes using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets. They support LDAC too, which is Sony's proprietary codec for high-res audio.

    Their very comfortable fit is well-suited for long listening sessions, and they have a powerful noise cancelling (ANC) system to help block out background noise. 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 too, 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.

    See our review

  2. Best Upper Mid-Range Bass Headphones

    Unlike our top pick, the Sony WH-XB910N Wireless are part of this manufacturer's 'Extra-Bass' lineup, and boy, do they pack in the bass! Their sound is extremely boomy, thumpy, and rumbly, and you can even feel the vibrations if you wear glasses. Most people will find this sounds overwhelming, but luckily, you can adjust their sound to suit your preferences using the graphic EQ and presets in their companion app. They also support multi-device pairing, which is great for simultaneously connecting to your PC and smartphone.

    These well-built noise cancelling over-ears can block out a good amount of ambient sound. While they aren't as strong when cutting down the rumble of bus engines, they do a better job of reducing 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.

    See our review

  3. Best Mid-Range Bass Headphones

    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 multi-device pairing; however, they have a haptic bass slider. This slider adds extra vibrations to your audio, which makes them stand out from other picks on this list. When set 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, but while they're decently comfortable, they can trap 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.

    See our review

  4. Best Budget Bass Headphones

    For something more affordable, you'll want to consider the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless. These headphones offer an amazing price-to-performance ratio, and even though they lack unique features like a haptic bass slider, which the higher-end Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless have, 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.

    These headphones are equipped with an ANC system to help 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.

    See our review

  5. Best Cheap Bass Headphones

    The budget-friendly Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless have a similarly bass-heavy sound profile as their successor, the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless, but their simpler design means they lack some of the Q30's sound effect features. 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 even though 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 too, but at this price point, they feel plasticky and may not be the most durable, especially as they only come with a dust bag to protect them on the go.

    See our review

  6. Best Bass Earbuds

    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 even customize their sound to suit your preferences using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets.

    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 the best earbuds for bass!

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Wireless: The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Wireless are luxurious over-ears with great build quality. While their ANC doesn't perform quite as well as the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless and their customization features aren't as robust, they have dedicated bass and treble sliders. See our review
  • Focal Bathys Wireless: The Focal Bathys Wireless are high-end headphones with a hybrid design, combining casual-use features like ANC and audiophile-quality drivers that deliver bassy punch and boom to mixes. They have a wired DAC mode and aptX Adaptive support, but they're a lot more expensive than the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless, and their ANC isn't as good. See our review
  • Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless: The Skullcandy Hesh 3 Wireless are bass-heavy wireless headphones with incredible battery life. They're good for most uses but aren't as well-built as the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless and lack the bass slider. See our review
  • Skullcandy Crusher Wireless 2016: The Skullcandy Crusher Wireless 2016 are wireless over-ears equipped with a haptic bass slider, much like the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless, but they have a less comfortable fit. See our review
  • TREBLAB Z7 Pro Wireless: The TREBLAB Z7 Pro Wireless are budget-friendly over-ears with an excited sound profile that adds thump, boom, and brightness to your mixes. While they support multi-device pairing, their ANC doesn't block out nearly the same amount of ambient sound as the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. May 19, 2023: We've replaced the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless with the Sony WH-XB910N Wireless as the Sennheiser are now unavailable at this price range.

  2. Mar 14, 2023: Added the Focal Bathys Wireless as a Notable Mention.

  3. Jan 10, 2023: We've added the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless as the 'Best Upper Mid-Range Bass Headphones' and shifted the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless to 'Best Mid-Range Bass Headphones'. We've also added the TREBLAB Z7 Pro Wireless as a Notable Mention.

  4. Oct 31, 2022: We've overhauled this article to bring it better in line with user expectations. We've added the following headphones: the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless, Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless, and Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3. We've also removed the following picks: the Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless, the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Truly Wireless, and the Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless.

  5. Jun 07, 2022: Replaced the Beats Flex Wireless with the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 Truly Wireless as the 'Best Budget Bass Headphones' because the Beats' price has increased. Added the Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless as the 'Best Sports Earbuds For Bass'.

All Reviews

Our recommendations above are 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 in the 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 find or almost out of stock everywhere).

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