Four bass earbuds that won't break the bank
6/15/2010
If you look at a traditional home stereo speaker you can see that it's made of multiple speakers of differing sizes. On the bottom is the largest speaker, the subwoofer which is responsible for bass. The subwoofer is the largest because to handle lower frequency sounds the speaker must be sturdier as well as more durable. Since earbuds are so small, it impacts their ability to produce a quality bass sound. When listening to music with heavy bass you may notice a crackling or muffled sound with standard earbuds.

However, there are some earbuds on the market that produce a better range of sound and are designed to better handle bass. If you look at these types of earbuds, one thing you'll notice is that they are slightly larger in size. Besides the obvious advantage of producing better bass, they are a bit more durable. If you are regularly having trouble with your earbuds breaking, you may want to consider buying a set of bass earbuds.

Here are some popular models of bass earbuds ordered by price. Most are under $50 and all are under $100.

V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds

Out of all the pairs of bass earbuds these are the lowest priced. The V-Moda's offer noise isolation an are available in several different colors.

Price: About $20

Sennheiser CX 300 II

The Sennheiser CX 300 II's offer excellent bass and sound quality for a low price point. These pair of earbuds are our value pick.

Price: About $30

Sony MDR-XB40EX

The Sony MDR-XB40EX's are a pair of value bass earbuds and offer good performance for a reasonable price. Also, they are bulkier so if you are looking for more durable earbuds you should consider these.

Price: About $40

Klipsch IMAGE S4

Although a lot pricier than the other models of bass earbuds, we had to include the Klipsch Image S4's. These offer a premium bass sound and perform equal to earbuds priced well over $100.

Price: About $80