Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW

Audio-Technica’s ATHCKS50TW is a generously priced earbud, but it provides a really good combination of useful features and attractive sound quality. It might be a little on the chunky side, but A-T says it’s designed to fi t very securely in the ear and there are four sizes of ear-tips included. I manage to get a good fi t, but some users may still prefer earbuds with a more compact design.

However, A-T does at least take the opportunity to cram in plenty of features. The ATH-CKS50TW supports both aptX and aptX Adaptive, along with Apple’s AAC, so it’ll be suitable for a wide range of computers and mobile devices. It also boasts Sony’s 360 spatial audio format and allows you to pair the earbuds with two different audio sources – perhaps using your smartphone while watching a film on your laptop.