The ATH-CKS5TW's spec sheet puts them in the same area as the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1, which are cheaper and offer better balanced sound tonally. But, if you want a big sound with plenty of bass then the ATH-CKS5TW have it in spades – and at £149, they’re not hugely expensive. They just lack a killer feature to mark themselves out from their rivals
Lots of bass; Big sound; Lightweight and compact design; Generous battery life;
Not the last word in terms of detail or clarity; Not the most exciting either;