The Powerbeats Fit aren’t designed to be neutral-sounding earbuds. Instead, they’re for those who want a pair of workout buds that can help motivate them while they exercise. It’s unsurprising, then, that they emphasize bass and pull back on the mids somewhat. Despite the focus on bass, I wouldn’t label it as excessive.
On a track like The Knife’s “Silent Shout,” which relies on sub-bass content to complement elements like the bass synth and kick drum, the heavy bass provides a nice, rounded kick drum…
