Avantree C171
The Avantree C171 offers bright, but not spotless sound, with a secure fit well suited for workouts for a very affordable price. Pros Secure earhook design Easy to use controls Good cable length Cons Design does feel cheap Water resistance rating not clear Fine, but not spectacular call quality Introduction The Avantree C171 are headphones firmly aimed at anyone not quite ready to go cable-free that also wants something that’s going to stay put when hitting the gym or going for a run. The C171 promises to deliver that wired sports headphone experience for USB-C compatible smartphones on a budget sitting well below the price of most other ear-hook sports headphones. The question is when you’re paying so little, do you get enough quality in design, fit, and sound to make them an attractive cheap buy or should you spend more? Here’s my take. Availability The Avantree C171 are currently available directly from Avantree’s own website for £19.99 / $19.99. They...