Competing in today's headphone market is no easy feat. That's mostly because a few household audio brands know how to hit all the right notes, making it all the more difficult for newer brands to legacy. But, somehow, Jaybird has punched its way into the conversation.Still a relatively new company, Jaybird has carved out its niche making products that are aimed at those whose activities are grounded in fitness. For those purposes, the $179 (£119, AU$244) X2 are a sweatproof, ruggedized option that earn an easy recommendation. But, there's still good news for everyone else. The X2's measures to excel on the gridiron, like hearty sound performance and above average battery life, translates fluidly into a set of wireless in-ear headphones that suits the general public just as well.

Jaybird doesn't reinvent the wheel with the design of the X2. In fact, it's awfully similar to its last effort, the BlueBuds X, albeit with a new name that cuts to the chase. These wireless in-ear headphones include all of the goodies that you'd expect for the price. But, the X2 sets itself apart with Jaybird's signature style and cleverly implemented features.