In terms of performance you get what is promised: tuning that is bass oriented while the mids and highs aren’t suppressed. Comparing it to the SoundMagic E10M the bass is definitely tighter (and there’s more of it) but it’s still underwhelming when compared to the Meelectronics M6 Pro. The retail price for the ATH-CKS550iS is Rs.3,499 but we found that it’s currently selling on Amazon for Rs.2,614. That’s roughly a Rs.600 bump over the SoundMagic E10M. Worth it? For the quality it seems to be demanding a fair price, yes. But if you are expecting the bass to blow you away, you’ll need to look elsewhere and maybe fork out a little more dough.
Driver Diameter: 9.8 mm
Frequency Response: 5 – 24,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 104 dB/mW
Impedance: 40 ohms
Weight: 7.5 g (0.3 oz)
Cable: 1.2 m with mic and single button.
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