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Audio Technica CKM 55 Earphones (RRP $89.95) Now $39 Delivered - AU Stock - Lowest Price Online

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Audio Technica CKM 55 Earphones (RRP $89.95) Now $39 Delivered - AU Stock - Lowest Price Online
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Store RepAceboy884 on 19/05/2012 - 10:07 gadgetsboutique.com.au (3780 clicks)
Last edited 19/05/2012 - 11:51

Good morning all!

I hope everyone awake for our latest deal :)

Last time we ran a deal for CKM50 for $33 it was sold out in a day - http://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/ckm50

The CKM55 is an updated version from the CKM50 -

Personal take on it is these earphones gives a more acoustic sound than the more solid CKM50,

Earphones, like cloths, is a matter of personal preference - Anyone who more than a pair will understand

So in the past few days, i spent 3 hours, yes no shit - 3 hours to find reviews about this product, because there's rarely any.

If you search CKM55 review,

If your like me and have nothing else better to do (no thats a lie, i rather play diablo 3) - Then go ahead

Doing my rearch, i found a few more reviews in english - here are the specific links

http://www.head-fi.org/t/486372/audio-technica-ckm-55-iem-un…
http://www.head-fi.org/t/436933/new-audio-technicas-ckm55-an…
http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56928
http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Audio-Technica-ATH-CKM55/user…
http://www.head-fi.org/t/436933/new-audio-technicas-ckm55-an…

As you can see, there's rarely if any decent user or professional review of this product in english….

Audio technica is a japanese brand, so its only fair if you try searching for Japanese reviews.

To do so, you need to click "advance" search settings on google and then do your search there.

I have done the honour to help out ozb'ers, here are the specifc links, just use chrome to translate -

http://review.kakaku.com/review/K0000048655/

(132 user reviews overall rating of 4.3/5)

amazon.co.jp (search ckm55)

84 reviews

I think i've done a fair job in providing a open, unbiased review/link/feedback of this product. Now its up to you peeps to digest the information and decide if its worth your $39

Let me know what you guys think after you've had the chance to review the above information

Price wise, the cheapest online I found was $53.60 from USA
Amazon $58 + Post
eBay ~ $49

Our earphones are Australian stock with 1 year local warranty -

We have around a dozen of each colour available, so its first in first server

Happy Hunting
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  • Telios on 19/05/2012 - 10:21

    It really is a Japanese brand!
    I always thought they were German.
    Not that it matters, I love my ATH-M50's and apart from the coil being wound a little tight they are the best headphones I've owned.

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 10:22

      Lol, did you buy the CKM55 from us?

      • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 10:27

        Thanks for your purchase, checked your records and yes you did!

  • [Deactivated] on 19/05/2012 - 10:47
    +12

    I like the description. I think it should stay as is.

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 10:50
      +2

      I know its a fair amount to read, but basically i tried to keep all relevant information in one place with a little fluff on top.

      So far I'm loving these earphones, would be great if anyone from OZB having a pair to give us their thoughts

    • Telios on 19/05/2012 - 13:38
      +6

      Zero's fingers must be too fat to use a scroll wheel.

  • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 11:02

    Thanks for the support so far guys! -

    Black seem to be the popular choice :)

    Peeps, i know you guys like this deal, your money speak for itself… If your logged in - please consider voting so we can post more deals in the near future!

  • Johnny-Kun on 19/05/2012 - 11:26

    How do these compare to the Sennheiser IE7? I need a cheap pair but decent specification to use and not having to worry that I've lost it =P

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 11:31
      +2

      I dont think you can compare these to a $300 IE7 Earphone

      But I have compared these to the etympotic HF3 -

      Sound wise, there are clear distinctions - And i will vote the HF3 over these any day

      But honestly, we are comparing a Big Mac paddy with a Kobe Beef steak…

      If your looking for a cheaper earphone, these are the ones for you -

      Price wise it's cheap now, but really the RRP was $89 once upon a time - so they are not no-frills earphones.

      You can judge by the high res photos available - they did spend a fair amount of effort on the premium looks (if not sound)

      I personally have a $500 headphone (which i use everyday), a $150 HF3 and 3x ATH earphones CKM50, CKM55 and BT-03 I use when i go out (Gym, Train ride etc)

  • chinaman on 19/05/2012 - 11:26
    +1

    just bought some… will see how they compare :)

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 11:32
      +2

      Thanks Mr Wong :)

  • blablabla23 on 19/05/2012 - 11:47

    hey op the links for the english reviews seem to be broken.

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 11:51

      Sorry! Links are updated

      Cheers

  • quickling on 19/05/2012 - 12:22
    +6

    +1 for informative post.

    p/s why do people complain when reps provide relevant information?

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 12:23
      +5

      thank buddy!

      I literally spent 3 hours doing my research, probably got distracted along the way with Diablo 3 (failing to load) -

  • prestige on 19/05/2012 - 13:18

    Hey Aceboy, how do these compare to say the Hifiman RE-0 or perhaps the (a bit higher price range) UE triple fi?

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 15:46

      Sorry, I don't have those earphones to make a valid comparison

  • David Hasslehoff on 19/05/2012 - 14:05

    How do these compare to the CKM50 are they better or just different?

  • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 15:45
    +1

    Hi

    Ckm50 have a more solid sound, better suited to rock, bass music

    Ckm55 is more roomy, better for acoustics, pop, jazz etc

    Hope that make sense

  • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 17:05

    Rocking to some David G on the ckm55

    Sounds verrrrry sweet

    Black nearly gone, everyOne wants black - boring!

    Gold look heaps awesome,

    If you see an Asian guy(me) with gold ckm on the streets.

    Tap me and say Hi, don't be shy

    • Skinnerr on 20/05/2012 - 16:44
      +1

      What happens if its an asian guy with gold headphones we tap on the shoulder, and its not you?

      • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 20/05/2012 - 16:49

        Lol

        There are a few Asians who bought gold earphones

        So it's a high probability it will happen

        • Skinnerr on 20/05/2012 - 17:02

          yeh man, its just a bit too risky for me.

          but serious though, i wouldve got had i read 4-5 times they arent bass heavy/ good for rock, which is wat i listen to. my brainwavz died and in in the market for more.

  • sakh on 19/05/2012 - 17:43

    Are they any good at noise isolation, ie officer chatter, tv, phones?

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 18:02

      It's in ear

      So it blocks out most noise

  • roflcopter123 on 19/05/2012 - 17:44

    Hello Aceboy,

    I'm looking for a good deal on the silver or even better yet, the new white ATH-M50s.

    Do you sell those? And do you have a physical store front i can visit?

    • QuickdraW on 19/05/2012 - 18:37

      Would also be interested in a deal on the ATH-M50s.

      • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 18:43

        Hi

        We can get them, but it won't be Rick bottom prices like these,

        Deals with ATH come rarely, last deal we did was over 9 months ago…

        So once these are gone, it will be while until we get another clearance batch

      • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 18:44

        Hi

        We can get them, but it won't be Rock bottom prices like these,

        Deals with ATH come rarely, last deal we did was over 9 months ago…

        So once these are gone, it will be while until we get another clearance batch

        • roflcopter123 on 19/05/2012 - 19:40

          What's the lowest price you can do for the white ATH-M50s if you get them in?

          AddictedToAudio sell them outright for $169.

  • plmko on 19/05/2012 - 17:47

    Oh these, my friend bought them for ~$50 in Japan, I tried them and find them generally pretty good for most people's use, albeit it's bass bias and detail loss is it's game.

    To compare bass bias earphones head to head with something in it's class/ price, the Sony XB41ex is a better choice.

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 18:08

      I was listening to David guertta tunes and the vocal and beats are very clear.

      But I don't doubt what you say about the Sony earphones and I can't compare

      Personal preference I like the ckm55 more because it's not as "bassy" compared to ckm50

      Then again that's a personal preference

      • plmko on 19/05/2012 - 18:14
        +1

        Of course you are going to have good and clear sound. These will provide a good standard of listening to a lot of people.

        In terms of quality, with bass bias earphones they will always have a bit of detail loss (it's not a bad thing BTW) but this is compensated with stronger bass that some people will like.

        • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 18:19

          Thanks for the feedback

          I'm no pro when it comes to earphones and from what you say you will have a better idea than I do

          Many thanks +1

  • PVA on 19/05/2012 - 21:20

    Are the red ones kind of see through ( maybe they all are)
    The red and gold looks good

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 21:48

      Yes it is, the lighter the colour, the clearer it is

      • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 23:50

        Hi,

        Sorry taking a closer look, its not transparent - apologies for the confusion.

  • Explosions_Hurt on 19/05/2012 - 23:03
    -3

    How can you people, in good concience, spend $39.00 on headphones?

    • ShortyX on 19/05/2012 - 23:20
      +2

      Meaning too much or not enough? If too much, you don't want to know how much I spent on my earphones.

      • Explosions_Hurt on 19/05/2012 - 23:23
        -1

        I mean that it's too much. How much have you spent?

        • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 23:50

          hmm.. $39 are considered cheapy earphones.

          Expensive is when your talking about $300+

        • Yuri Lowell on 20/05/2012 - 00:29
          +1

          Quality headphones go for $300+.

        • wchui on 20/05/2012 - 03:21

          I use $3 panasonic earbud ones, since I'm not too fussed :P
          I actually tried some in-ear ones and I didn't like the feeling, I personally found it uncomfortable. I'll gladly pay $39 if it's headphones

        • Shwayne on 28/05/2012 - 11:23

          Not sure if you're trolling, $39 is cheap for canal-phones.

          My ear buds cost $50 and my headphones $170.

  • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 19/05/2012 - 23:52
    +1

    Quick note,

    White - 2 left
    Black - 25

    Red and Gold ~ 35 left

    Today, we sold over 98 pairs, so judging by the take up - i would hope and assume its sold out tomorrow

    Thanks to everyone for making this a super duper successful deal!

    • Cheap Rich Guy on 20/05/2012 - 14:48

      Significantly better than the stock Apple iPhone buds in your opinion?

      • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 20/05/2012 - 15:04

        Definitely

        Without a doubt

        • rus2ell on 21/05/2012 - 12:11

          Hi AceBoy.

          Does this have the handsfree capability? A microphone for making phone calls?

          CHeers,

  • revacious on 20/05/2012 - 01:19
    +1

    my $0.02

    good sound quality, clear vocals and treble but lacking a bit in the mids and bass. When I say lacking, I really only mean compared to those omnipresent sennheiser cx series, and other entry level IEMs. It is by no means bad, and for the price, its a good competitor.

    build quality was average; mine broke after about a year of moderate use. not heavy duty by any means.

    worth it? yes, if you are using stock earphones I highly suggest you give these a shot.

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 20/05/2012 - 15:05

      Thanks for the review buddy

  • jaycasanova on 20/05/2012 - 19:44

    How does it compare to UE600

  • justfrog on 21/05/2012 - 00:02

    No one discussed about this? the payment website actually offers a extra 10% if you use this link: http://curebit.com/x/MFRjX
    Should have used it before ordering..

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 21/05/2012 - 08:57

      It's meant for friends referral, not open forums.

      Also it's restricted to person, otherwise, we will end up paying you, lol

      • justfrog on 21/05/2012 - 11:05

        sorry, didn't realise. Wonder how do I modify my post. Mod?

  • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 21/05/2012 - 08:57

    All orders paid and confirmed as of Sunday evening 8pm, will go out today from Sydney

  • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 21/05/2012 - 08:58

    Black 7 remaining,

    Gold and red, around <20

  • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 21/05/2012 - 16:08

    Black sold out

    Now very limited of Gold and Red remaining

  • vicerum on 22/05/2012 - 11:21

    Last time I ordered the CKS50's that you guys had on sale (I distinctly remember the bright orange website) but the payment processed system you had on the site was quite poor.

    From memory it sent me to Paypal but didn't return me back to the website afterwards, nor did it actually confirm the order was placed. Had to wait a few days before I got an email from Paypal confirming funds had been processed. Has that been fixed up? It wasn't a huge issue, just annoying.

  • chuckallstarz on 22/05/2012 - 11:29

    My eway transaction isn't going through, I click process and a box popup says 'Transaction is in progress.' but nothing's happening

  • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 23/05/2012 - 08:57

    Hi

    There was less than 5 hiccups from or eway payment, apologies the server must be a little stressed from the overload

    Quick update on deliveries,

    All colours EXcept black have gone out

    Orders for black, half have gone out on Tuesday the rest will go out on Thursday

    Our dear friend at ATH forgot to give us one big box…

  • greenspeed on 24/05/2012 - 01:25
    -1

    I found the earphones are fake~~100% fake.

    • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 24/05/2012 - 08:37

      You got balls to make such a claim without evidence

      call ATH Australia and ask for Wesley

      Ask him if gadgets boutique ckm 55 earphones are legit or not

      Enough said

  • Store RepAceboy884 @ Gadgets Boutique on 24/05/2012 - 19:02

    http://audio-technica.com.au/authorised-dealers/

    Gadgets Boutique listed

    Enough said - seriously.. don't write sh*t like that without consulting.

  • richmond12 on 31/05/2012 - 12:55

    Recevied mine today. looks and sounds good!

  • brake on 29/06/2012 - 08:52

    How about a deal on Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones?

    :D

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