Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2

Wireless earbuds with deep bass and extra-long battery life

Crutchfield customers praised the first generation of Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW wireless earbuds for their punchy sound and incredible battery life. So what did the company do for the sequel? They made the battery life even longer: these earbuds offer up to 15 hours of music listening with noise cancellation — and up to 25 hours without it — on a full charge.

They've also tweaked the design a bit and added a few convenience features. But you can still expect their 9mm drivers to thump out that crowd-pleasing deep bass.

Well-distributed weight and four sizes of ear tips

The ATH-CKS50TW2s are bigger than most earbuds, likely so the drivers have space to do their thing. It may be a fair trade-off for fans of Audio-Technica's clear, detailed sound signature — and those who like tight, well-defined bass. Plus, there are four sizes of blended silicone ear tips — including size "XS" for smaller ears — to help keep the fit comfortable and secure.

Noise cancellation and more

Of course, when it comes to the true-wireless category, the convenience features are just as important as the sound. And these 100% wire-free headphones offer active noise cancellation, touch controls, and work with a free downloadable app for Apple and Android phones. It lets you control the sound signature and can help track down lost earbuds using your phone's GPS.

Strong, high-quality wireless audio

Music plays wirelessly from your phone via Bluetooth 5.3 — a newer, more reliable version of Bluetooth. Plus, multipoint connection lets you pair two devices at the same time, so you can quickly sync to your phone or laptop. For higher quality streaming, the Bluetooth LE Audio codec (LC3) is on board.

Bluetooth LE audio is one of the biggest leap forwards we've seen in the popular wireless technology. It allows for more information to travel wirelessly, resulting in a more stable performance with better sound. And extra advantage is lower latency, which means the audio and video sync up better.