In 2020 I was sent a pair of Earshots Bluetooth Wireless Headphones to test. The New Zealand based company had produced a set of headphones that could be used as a single ear or both, with good sound, easy controls, good battery life and a real boon for mountain bikers, runners and anyone in active sport – a design that just wouldn’t budge.
The master stroke in headphone security was via a magnetic clasp that held onto itself once place around your ear. Not only did this mean that the ear speaker stayed in place for audio quality, but it also meant the chance of losing one was just about zero. Riders using Earshots even had creative ways to store them when not in use, such as around their handlebars, where the ShockLock magnetic clasp meant they stayed in
