Audio-Technica Sonic Sport ATH-Sport1 review

1. Introduction2. Unboxing3. Sonic Sport ATH-Sport14. Testing5. Final Thoughts6. View All Pages

So, after all that running in the rain how do the Audio-Technica Sonic Sport ATH-Sport1 rate? Well, unfortunately, I was a little disappointed.

Yes they are waterproof, which is a big plus for anyone wanting to wear them in the shower (I would not recommend them for swimming as the cable is too long). The sound quality is also pretty good for the £20 asking price, but unfortunately it is rare that you actually get to hear the sound in all its glory as the earbuds don't lock in deep enough without some movement. This has a negative impact on bass response.

I will say for the record that walking is less likely to push the earbuds just out of bass range and sitting is less likely again – though I've had it happen in each of those scenarios. The earbuds never completely come away from your head due to the hooks but the sound quality drops significantly.

I do like the inclusion of the different kinds of earbuds. Giving you the chance to use ridged ones to better hear the outside world was a nice touch.

The Audio-Technica Sonic Sport ATH-Sport1 headphones are basic, waterproof earbuds that won't fall off while you run, but they won't give you much in the way of great sound while they do. They are also not the most comfortable ear phones and can cause ear ache over longer periods of use.

The Audio Technica Sonic Sport ATH Sport1 headphones can be bought from Juno Records for £20.

Pros

• Waterproof
• Comes with different earbud sizes and types
• Eye catching
• Cable is easily managed
• Sound quality is not bad for £20

Cons

• Not very comfortable when fitting
• Does not hold in close enough to your ear to maintain bass

KitGuru Says: The Audio-Technica Sonic Sport ATH-Sport1 ship with some handy features however I would rather use the earbuds that came bundled with my phone. Not recommended.

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