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Audio Technica Portable Headphones

3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 301 ratings
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Brand Audio-Technica
Model Name ATH-CKX9iS
Color Silver
Form Factor In Ear
Connectivity Technology Wired

About this item

  • Designed for active, daily use by delivering extraordinary comfort, style and an immersive listening experience that never sounds artificial, processed or filtered
  • Large 13.5 mm performance-enhanced drivers fuel your day with a premium listening experience, deeper bass response and sparkling high frequencies
  • C-tip design fits the shape of your ear for reliable stay-in-place comfort
  • In-line mic & control for answering/ending calls, controlling music & video playback, and controlling volume on compatible smartphones & devices
  • Included luxury zippered hard carrying case keeps headphones protected and easy to find every time
  • Also includes Comply foam tips, silicone eartips (XS/S/M/L), C-tips (S/M/L), and tangle-free flat cable

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3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6 out of 5
301 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, quality and stability of the headphones. For example, they mention that they have more bass, stay firmly in their ears and that the case is excellent. That said, opinions are mixed on durability, fit, comfort, and volume control.

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72 customers mention53 positive19 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say the large drivers provide great sound, but the ear buds are too large. Some customers also mention that the highs and mids are great, but they have more bass. Overall, most are satisfied with the sound isolation and value for money.

"...It fits well, very comfortable for over 3 hours of use, and as for sound isolation its much better than most average earphones but they also include..." Read more

"...Nice looking set of earbuds, OK sound, but low marks for quality and implementation." Read more

"...The range of sound is excellent, good midrange, not tinnie highs, and surprising base...." Read more

"Blood amazing. Stay in my ears....which can't keep anything in. Perfect bass and pretty good treble. Good international delivery ...." Read more

26 customers mention21 positive5 negative

Customers like the quality of the headphones. They mention that it's a very good piece of earbuds, with an excellent case and several ear tips to choose from. Some say that the construction is excellent and the sound is excellent.

"...Overall, they are impressive headphones...." Read more

"...Nice looking set of earbuds, OK sound, but low marks for quality and implementation." Read more

"...The range of sound is excellent, good midrange, not tinnie highs, and surprising base...." Read more

"...The quality of these headphones are good, but nothing substantial...." Read more

14 customers mention10 positive4 negative

Customers like the stability of the headphones. They say that the earpieces are secure, and stay in place during most workouts.

"...very secure, and I love wearing these ones at the gym, because they stay put during even the most rigorous workouts due to the rubber rib that..." Read more

"...The earpieces are secure, but not comfortable ( I tried with the stock and also the comply isolation set) but they just don't seem to fit..." Read more

"Sound is amazing but my right ear buds keep falling out. These are not really good your eats sweats...." Read more

"Blood amazing. Stay in my ears....which can't keep anything in. Perfect bass and pretty good treble. Good international delivery ...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers like the flatness of the cord. They say it's tangle-free, wonderful, and does not get tangled. They also appreciate the premium feel and Fettuccine-style cord.

"...These have a flat tangle free cord, black on one side and blue on the other. The sound is very well balanced compared to the sennheisers and Rha...." Read more

"...They have a truly premium feel, fettuccine-style cord, single button control for Android phones, and volume slider that work very well...." Read more

"...The flat cord is tangle-free and works well, with slide volume control. Answer phone calls with the push of a button...." Read more

"...Also there's virtually no cable noise, and the flat design helps with not getting tangled...." Read more

24 customers mention11 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the headphones. Some mention that they are very durable, solid, and sturdy feeling, while others say that they break easily and the c-tips tear easily.

"...However within 4 to 5 weeks, it started behaving erratically and now very often it will not respond to pressing buttons...." Read more

"Perfectly well made earphones!! I couldn't have loved this earphone anymore!..." Read more

"...Good international delivery .Edit: broke without reason in a month." Read more

"...great for running as the design of the inserts are comfortable and secure." Read more

21 customers mention13 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that the fit is good and snug, making it so they hear even less noise than with other headphones. They like the way they fit and sound, but they are just too fragile. Others say that the sound quality is great, but the fit in their ears is hard to find. The ear buds are too large.

"...They couldn't have made the earphones look any better than this. It fits well, very comfortable for over 3 hours of use, and as for sound isolation..." Read more

"...but they just don't seem to fit right...." Read more

"...The fit in the ear is very secure, and I love wearing these ones at the gym, because they stay put during even the most rigorous workouts due to the..." Read more

"...The sound is great and the fit is even better! The background noise that is canceled out by the secure fit is awesome!..." Read more

12 customers mention5 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that they're insanely comfortable and forget that they’re in their ears most of the time, great for running as the design of the inserts are comfortable and secure, and they can be worn in ear for hours. They have a truly premium feel, fettuccine-style cord, single button control, and don’t feel cheap. Others say that the earpieces are secure, but not comfortable.

"...The earpieces are secure, but not comfortable ( I tried with the stock and also the comply isolation set) but they just don't seem to fit..." Read more

"...Overall, they are impressive headphones. They have a truly premium feel, fettuccine-style cord, single button control for Android phones, and volume..." Read more

"...Besides not being very comfortable for me, I didn't like the "slider" volume control on the headphones. I much prefer volume buttons instead...." Read more

"...They're also great for running as the design of the inserts are comfortable and secure." Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the volume control of the headphones. Some mention that the volume knob works great, while others say that it's fidgety and unnecessary. Some say that the analog volume slider is an oddity, and that the slider started getting jammed after 3-4 weeks.

"...cord, single button control for Android phones, and volume slider that work very well...." Read more

"...The analog volume slider is an oddity these days, so I'll be returning them in an effort to find something a but more sturdy for travel...." Read more

"...The flat cord is tangle-free and works well, with slide volume control. Answer phone calls with the push of a button...." Read more

"...this is not designed for noise cancellation, it fulfills all in-ear headphone functionality and then some!..." Read more

Personal opinion
5 Stars
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The build quality is good. The sound quality is superior. The delivery was within the schedule and the packaging was in good condition. The only bad thing about the earphone is its size. Its kinda huge. But it makes up its huge size by the sound quality. Its awsome.
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Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Earphones Ever!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2014
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Perfectly well made earphones!! I couldn't have loved this earphone anymore! I have tried the Sennheiser In-ear momentums, Rha ma750i, Sony Mdrxb60, and these seem too surpass all of them in sound quality(except the bass in the sony) and comfortability. They couldn't have made the earphones look any better than this. It fits well, very comfortable for over 3 hours of use, and as for sound isolation its much better than most average earphones but they also include some memory foam earbuds which totally block out any sound for people who want to use this in the gym or for running. These have a flat tangle free cord, black on one side and blue on the other. The sound is very well balanced compared to the sennheisers and Rha. The sennheisers had too much vocals with high trebles and minimal bass. Suitable for people who like fast paced music or vocals. The rha ma750 is a more balanced sound compared to the sennheisers but still lack bass and I think are slightly too heavy. The Audio technicas have smoother highs and a clear mid which you can define. They also have a nicer punchy bass without sacrificing the mid or high range sounds. I also notice the surround sound alot more in these earbuds.This earphone is perfect for people who love trance, techno, electro, dubstep, rock, and even orchestra. However it does lack a bit of vocals but it suits me well. I have never been happier with a product like this! I get alot of compliments on the looks of the earphone too. Definitely worth the buy!
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Osho
3.0 out of 5 stars It was a love at first hearing as far as the sound quality ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2015
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I bought these headphones on 15th February 2015.
It was a love at first hearing as far as the sound quality goes.
The first odd thing I noticed was that there was no sliding clip to hold the two wires together.
I found that a little odd but chose to overlook thats the sound reproduction was excellent.
Perfection: The Sound, the fit and wires (cables) that almost never tangles. I loved it.
Now here is the reason for 3 star ratings. In my opinion this headphones’ Achilles heel is the unit which houses the microphone and volume control.
1. I am using these headphones with iphone 6, and I very quickly found out that the volume control on the headphones did not control the volume output from the iphone. The volume slider just slides up and down as a second step controller & not as a remote control for your ipad or iphone. This is a strange design change/choice but I guess some people like it and something that I will get used to in time.
2. The middle round button which stops/plays/takes calls, etc felt very strange but easy to use. However within 4 to 5 weeks, it started behaving erratically and now very often it will not respond to pressing buttons.
3. I also found the whole microphone unit placement to be strange, it was too low for me and often found myself speaking loudly in order to be heard. But, I fixed that issue with tying gentle knots in the wires shorten the length and to bring microphone closer to me. And used an old clip to keep the wires hooked to my shirt and keep in place, so that they don’t flap about when I am on the phone and deafen the caller.

About 2 weeks ago, I noticed a clear drop in sound quality: no matter how much I turn the volume up, it sounds like the volume slider in the microphone unit is stuck in low volume mark. No matter what I do, I cannot improve the sound quality It still sounds like the sound is coming through a tunnel. I have no idea how this happened, maybe I over used the volume slider?

I live in New Zealand and Audio Technica website wants me to send the headphones to Singapore for repair and servicing.
Please do not get me wrong, I am not complaining about sending the headphones to Singapore or USA for servicing as we are used to doing sending things away for servicing to Australia, USA, etc. but within 6 weeks of purchase?
I am sure this is not right, surely the headphones should last longer than this.
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sbowers3141
4.0 out of 5 stars Premium headphones, lack punch
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015
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I have had a set of ath-m50's for several years, and they remain my favorite full-size headphones, so when I was looking for a new set of ear buds, I deemed the sonic fuels worth trying. Overall, they are impressive headphones. They have a truly premium feel, fettuccine-style cord, single button control for Android phones, and volume slider that work very well. The fit in the ear is very secure, and I love wearing these ones at the gym, because they stay put during even the most rigorous workouts due to the rubber rib that stabilizes each earbud. I really have never owned a more secure fitting pair of earbuds. The only reason this pair gets docked a sta is due to the sound, which surprised me given audio technica's track record. The max volume level is a little lower than other buds, and the sound is a bit flat and lacks the punch of other premium buds like klipsch, sennheiser, among others. The bass is true, but uninspiring. The overall sound is good, definitely above average, but just not as good as I was expecting. Otherwise this unit is top notch.
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Dickie
2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as their 'real' headphones
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2016
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I really wanted to like these - as a big fan of the ATH-M50X I thought these might be a good portable option. The earpieces are secure, but not comfortable ( I tried with the stock and also the comply isolation set) but they just don't seem to fit right.

The construction feels cheap and plastic - again not up to the standard of the over-the-ear cans, and the microphone just sits too low to be useful on the cord. The analog volume slider is an oddity these days, so I'll be returning them in an effort to find something a but more sturdy for travel.

Nice looking set of earbuds, OK sound, but low marks for quality and implementation.
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Marco
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelentes audífonos
Reviewed in Mexico on July 31, 2019
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El sonido es excelente!! muy equilibrado, si haces ejercicio con ellos se mantienen en su lugar todo el tiempo. Los recomiendo, la frecuencia que maneja es excelente
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Aaqib
5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the best Headphones!
Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2018
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Amazing set of headphones. These won't give you book bass and they have slightly elevated treble. But with slight
reduction on the higher end bands of the EQ gives me the perfect sound with very tight bass. These are my second set. I can attest they are highly durable as my last set kept working inspite of going through laundry!
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Jose
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen sonido y de calidad
Reviewed in Spain on December 12, 2017
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Un poco grandes , pero totalmente cómodos y una calidad excepcional . Recomiendo su compra si tienen un precio menor de 60
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Anis
5.0 out of 5 stars Auricolari "monitor"
Reviewed in Italy on October 26, 2016
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Per prima cosa devo dire che sono soddisfatto del mio acquisto.
Il sistema con il "gancio" in gomma blocca gli auricolari nel nostro padiglione auricolare e difficilmente cadranno se non si vuole.
Il suono è pulito sia sugli alti che sui bassi, che sono controllati e profondi. Li definirei degli auricolari "monitor", nel senso che non tendono a colorare in alcun modo la musica che diffondono.
Il cavo è piatto e difficilmente si attorciglia.
Il blocchetto microfono è essenziale con un tasto e un cursore per il volume.
Per la durata dei materiali dovrò aspettare ancora un po'...
Credo che nella stessa fascia di prezzo siano superiori ad altri auricolari, forse più famosi.
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criticoptic
5.0 out of 5 stars OBERLIGA ! Nicht perfekt, abr klanglich und ergonomisch vom Feinsten !
Reviewed in Germany on May 30, 2016
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Der Markt für Smartphones Ohrhörer explödiert und ich habe gelesen, dass er inzwichen mehrere hundert Millionen Stück beträgt.
Kein Wunder also, dass das Angebot vollkommen unübersichtlich geworden ist.
Es hat den Anschein, daß in jeden chinesischen Dorf eine Ohrhörerfabrik werkelt und eine komplette Produktpalette anbietet, mit Kabel, mit Blutooth, mit 3-Knopf-Bedienung oder ohne, allein Amazon.de bietet hunderte an.

Wenn man sich aber ernsthaft damit beschäftigt, reduziert sich das Angebot an bezahlbare Premium-Geräte auf wenige Dutzende, allen voran das Sennheiser Momentum M2 IEG, das weltweit rd. 80 % der Bestenlisten führt, danach sind sich die Experten nicht mehr ganz so einig, aber man findet u.a. den Sony MDR-EX650APT (knapp hinter dem Momentum bei Warentest), den RHA T20, Klipsch R6i, Philips Fidelio S1 / S2, Fidue, Fiio EX1, Beyerdynamic MMX 102 IE, NuForce NE800M, GGMM Cuckoo, Panasonic RP-TCM125 etc...
Persönlich würde ich noch den Philips SHE9800 High End und den Sony MDR-EX57 LB hinzufügen, die ich seit 2011 benutze und durch neue Modellen ersetzt wurden.

Viele der neuen China-Hörer zwischen 19 und 40 Euro sind angeblich nicht schlecht, aber die positiven Bewertungen stammen von US-Kunden, die sie umsonst erhalten haben oder sind Fake Rezensionen aus virtuellen deutschen Kunden mit erfundenen Namen, die nichts anderes bewertet haben und aus dem chinesischen ganz schlecht mit Software übersetzt wurden. Diese Geräte fasse ich gar nicht an, selbst für 10 Euro.

Der Sennheiser Momentum hat ein dickes Problem: Massenweise beschwerden sich Kunden über Kabelbrüche. Aber die anderen sind auch nicht ohne Tadel: Schlechter Sitz im Ohr, Fehlfunktionen, Kabelbrüche, Tiefen Frequenzen bei Kabelberührungen etc.
Den perfekten Ohrhörer habe ich auch noch nicht gefunden, wobei ich kein Sporthörer suche und mich vor allem für guten Sitz, Robustheit und Klangqualität interessiere.

Natürlich möche ich meine altgedienten Ohrhörer empfehlen, vielleicht weil ich mich daran gewöhnt habe.
Aber ich bin von einigen Neuerscheinungen sehr angetan, z.B.:
- Sony MDR-EX650 APT
- iClever IC-BTH04 (Blutooth Ohrhörer)
- GGMM Cuckoo
- Philips Fidelio S1 / S2
und eben diese Audio-Technica.
Morgen werde ich noch die Beyerdynamic MMX102 IE und übermorgen die Nakamichi NK M10 testen.

Heute habe ich mich stundenlang mit dem Audio-Technica ATH-CKX9IS beschäftigt und das Ergebnis ist klar: Ich werde dieses Teil behalten.
Dabei war dasTiming für den ATH nicht sehr günstig, weil ich gestern den ganzen Tag mich mit dem Sony MDR-DX650 APT und Vorgestern mit dem Philips Fidelio S1, zwei hervorragende Ohrhörer, die kaum zu übertrumpfen sind, ausgiebeig auseinandergesetzt hatte.

Aber man muß es ganz klar sehen, der ATH sitz viel besser, ist für's joggen geeignet, hat einen Winkelstecker (natürlich vergoldet), Top-Knickschutz am Stecker und an beiden Hörer, die beste Bedienung mit einen Lautstärken-Schieberegler und mächtige Treiber bzw. überwältigen Sound.
Was er nicht hat sind ein richtig flaches Kabel mit Kevlar-Verstärkung und einen praktischen Schieber an der Y-Gabelung um die Länge der beiden Ohenkabeln einzustellen.
Die Kabelage bildet daher Knoten, weil die Kabeln zwar flach sind, aber nicht breit genug wie z.B. bei dem GGMM Cuckoo.
Auch fehlt ein kleiner Plastikteil um die überflüssige Kabellänge darauf zu wickeln.
Aber das sind Nebenschauplätze. Der KH ist an sich Klasse, zumindest mein Exemplar (von Amazon Warehouse Deals)..

Der Lieferumfang ist Top, mit Zubehör und Bügeln für alle Ohren und eine nette Tasche bzw. Hardcase mit RV.
Nicht ganz so praktisch wie die Tasche von Sony, die mit 2 Stahlfedern auf Druck sich öffnet, aber robuster.

Was den Klang betrifft, es gibt Hörer wie den Philips Fidelio oder SHE9800, die sehr gut abgestimmt sind. Beim ATH muß man Hand an den Equalizer anleger, weil die Treiber einen Enormen Wirkungsgrad haben, vor allem im Bassbereich. Zweifelos wird dieser Ohrhörer der jungen Kundschaft, die sich so schnell wie möglich das Gehör mit Boum-Boum-Musik zerstören möchte, absolut gefallen. Dabei denke ich an die Autofahrer, die man bereits hört noch lange bevor ihr Pkw zu sehen ist
Glücklicherweise können diese Kunden ihren Trommelfell sprengen und ihre Neuronen schmelzen ohne Nachbarn.zu belästigen, den der ATH ist lärmdicht und sitzt schön fest.
Das will aber nicht heissen, dass der ATH Nichts für Audiophile ist. Man muß nur im Equalizer den richtigen Klangprofil einstellen.
Für Action-Filme ist der ATH auch Spitzenklasse.
Neben Power hat der ATH-CKX9IS jede Menge Räumlichkeit, Transparenz und Dynamik zu bieten, dazu natürlich auch Klangtreue wenn man ihn für den eigenen Gehör korrekt konfiguriert.

Ich möchte betonen, dass alle von mir oben aufgeführten In-ear-Headphones (Neudeutsch für Hörhörer) sehr gut sind, selbst der extrem preiswerte Panasonic schwing ordentlich. Ich habe kein Liebling,
Am Galaxy S7 Edge

Fazit:
Ein der Besten Geräte das man unter 100 Euro kaufen kann. Ich würde es jederzeit wieder anschaffen und einem Freund empfehlen.
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