Audio Technica ATH-CK3TW

Solid audio quality and a two-figure price make these buds the perfect fit for those on a budget.

The ATH-CK3TW are a great deal, if you’re willing to overlook a few issues. They aren’t very comfortable and the touch controls can be frustrating to use. However, the sound quality is solid and the case holds five additional charges. For half the price of some of the competition, you can probably live with the caveats.

I have very few complaints about this particular Audio-Technica true wireless model. Good sound quality, great call clarity, and a relatively long battery life makes for a great deal at 120 bucks. And the fantastic sound isolation makes any fancy ANC feature unnecessary. In fact, considering the price, if the CK3TW supported AAC for iPhones, I would have given it 5 stars.

I always appreciate established audio brands who create product that offers so much value for money. The ATH-CK3TW delivers the sound signature that Audio-Technica is known for, packaged with practical design and attractive price. I will recommend them to anyone who enjoys a V-shaped tuning but concerned about sounding too bright at highs or too bloated at the lows. The ATH-CK3TW achieves an overall clean disciplined sound that is easy for the ears to take in without getting too conservatively neutral like Klipsch T5 True Wireless.