In that vein, the Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW fits in rather nicely — these wireless earbuds aren’t ugly by any stretch, but they’re hardly iconic either. If one of those fits you, you shouldn’t have trouble finding a secure fit, because these earbuds go pretty deep into your ear — so deep it can be uncomfortable. So much so that they have become my go-to wireless earbuds for my workouts at the gym: they isolate me enough to allow me to concentrate on the music (and on what I’m doing) without hearing much of neither the other gym-goers, nor the gym’s music. They fall down when it comes to comfort and general bulk (and the touch controls are overly complex), but they’re still an accomplished effort overall. However, low-end sounds like the rumble of an engine or the whirr of a home appliance will probably still be audible — that’s the kind of noise that ANC is designed to deal with.

Charging for just 15 minutes (or thereabouts) when the case is plugged in provides around 60 minutes of continuous playback too. Not content with simply adding a dash of style to your wireless listening experience, the ATH-SQ1TW offers exclusive 5.Activating Low Latency Mode when paired with Cubasis on an iPad Pro didn’t seem to make any noticeable difference, with minimum latency staying at the 84ms level.

Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).If you’re on the hunt for a cheap pair of wireless earbuds that sound good, you should consider the Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW. Ambient listening and touch control plus commendable battery life and light weight are definite positives. These wireless earbuds are far from boring, so if you don’t want to follow the crowd with simple AirPod-esque black or white buds then these will fit the bill.