Good USB-C headphones are still hard to find - here are 6 of the best currently available

• More and more smartphones are adopting USB-C, a rising cable standard - but there aren't yet many quality USB-C headphones available.
• Some device makers are now releasing their own branded USB-C headphones to sell alongside their USB-C smartphones.
• Many USB-C headphones are on the pricier side and may have limited smartphone compatibility.

Many smartphones are now shifting away from their existing charging ports, and towards the newer USB-C standard. Most major 2017 flagship phones support USB-C, and so to will this year's crop.

And yet, there's a big problem: The market for USB-C headphones has been slow to catch up, leaving audiophiles who want a wired headset with few places to go. That's especially important as more and more phone manufacturers follow Apple's lead in ditching the headphone jack.

Even so, there are a few USB-C audio options available that users can consider. Prospective buyers be warned, though, that USB-C headphones are pricey, and may not work with all models of phone.

Here are some of the best USB-C headphones to buy: