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Audio-Technica ATH CKS55i Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Audio-Technica ATH CKS55i Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Audio-Technica ATH CKS55i
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 83% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.8

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 68%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £60
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Audio-Technica ATH CKS55i

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.8

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.1

Calls & Controls

5.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Audio-Technica ATH CKS55i has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
12.5 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 12.5 mm, smaller driver size than 86.2% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Audio-Technica
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
6 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 6 g, lighter than 98.4% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Audio-Technica ATH CKS55i vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 97.2% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (6 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    6 g vs 218 g
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • 4,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 15 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (125 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    125 dB vs 110 dB
  • 97.2% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (6 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    6 g vs 218 g
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 4,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 15 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (125 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    125 dB vs 110 dB
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 27.5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (12.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    12.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH CKS55i is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 5.1% worse value for money
    Audio-Technica ATH CKS55i has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.91 vs 7.3).
    6.91 vs 7.27
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    March 2012
    2012 vs 2016
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH CKS55i is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 5.1% worse value for money
    Audio-Technica ATH CKS55i has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.91 vs 7.3).
    6.91 vs 7.27
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 27.5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (12.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    12.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    March 2012
    2012 vs 2016

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Audio-Technica ATH CKS55i

  • Deep, powerful, and punchy bass performance suited for bass-heavy genres
  • Open, airy high frequencies and clear vocal midrange reproduction
  • Comfortable earbud fit due to the unique two-position post design
  • Good passive noise isolation from ambient background sounds
  • Functional inline remote control and microphone for iOS voice commands and calls

What customers don't like about Audio-Technica ATH CKS55i

  • Dominant low-end can bleed into the mids and sound muddy at high volumes
  • Overall sound signature is heavily skewed and lacks acoustic neutrality
  • High-frequency resolution and fine detail fall short of modern standards
  • Bass tuning can slow down track rhythms and sap musical agility
  • Inline remote button layout makes the middle button too close to the volume keys

Verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-CKS55i is a wired in-ear headset featuring 12.5mm dynamic drivers and a specialized Dual Chamber Mechanism designed to deliver deep, resonant bass. Technical specifications include a wide frequency response of 5 Hz to 24,000 Hz, 16 ohms impedance for easy driving, and a 105 dB/mW sensitivity. Designed specifically for Apple devices, it incorporates a three-button in-line remote and omnidirectional microphone for music control and hands-free calls. Main pros include its powerful low-frequency performance, comfortable two-position adjustable ear tips for improved sound isolation, and lightweight 6g build. However, some users note the bass can occasionally feel loose or overwhelming (cloying), and the physical layout of the remote buttons can feel slightly cramped.

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