Headphones
Most people listen to their music through headphones today – so you want to make sure you’re getting the best pair you can. We test headphones of all kinds, ranging from true wireless earbuds to premium wired over-ear headphones, so no matter what style you prefer, or what your budget is, you can find something that’ll help you enjoy your music more.
True wireless earbuds are the most popular kind today, especially Apple’s AirPods, because they’re just so convenient and small – there’s no harm in taking them everywhere. And these days they come with great features such as active noise cancellation at cheaper and cheaper prices – while at the high-end, they keep taking big leaps in audio quality.
The classic style of headphone, meanwhile, keeps getting smarter, with more wireless models including app support so you can tweak their features, and customize the sound to exactly what you prefer.
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AirPods Max 2 vs B&W's Px8 S2: which is best?
By Becky Scarrott published
I find the ultimate winner — just in time for those Prime Day deals

I've used Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones every day since they came out a year ago — here's why they're my favorite headphones, even over Bose, AirPods and Sony’s fancier Collexion
By Harry Padoan published
One year on, Sony’s XM6 are still king of the noise-cancelling headphones game — here’s why I’d pick them over the likes of Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra and Apple’s AirPods Max 2.

I tested these cheap wired earbuds from Sennheiser and never went back
By Harry Padoan published
These cheap wired earbuds from Sennheiser are among the best I’ve tested — and they’re the ideal pick for anyone who wants to take it back to the old school.

These are the first ANC kids' headphones to receive TÜV Hearing Care Protection Certification
By Becky Scarrott published
Tribit's sister company iClever just released a set of child-specific cans that are scooping up awards — and given recent stats on child hearing health, I think we need them

Bose, Apple, Sonos & Sennheiser: 6 EOFY headphone deals I'd actually recommend as an audio-gear expert
By Max Langridge last updated
Looking to save on a new set of headphones this EOFY? I've found some great savings on a variety of models, including over-ear, noise cancelling and open-style earbuds.

Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: fab features, epic battery life — but you'll have to polish the default sound profile
By Josh Russell published
Crammed with clever features, a long-lived battery and a wide soundstage, the Sennheiser Momentum 5 are very capable — but their default tuning requires a bit of polish to get the best results.

The best over-ear headphones in Australia for 2026
By Max Langridge last updated
Looking for the best-sounding over-ear headphones? These are the options you need to get the most out of your music.

OneOdio Studio Max 2 review: DJ headphones without the wire
By Tom Bedford published
The OneOdio Studio Max 2 are a lot like the Max 1, but with a higher price and improved transmitter. For most people, I'd still recommend the old pair.

‘How to describe it, other than slime or puke?’: another World Cup player dons unreleased Beats headphones and that’s got to be a custom colorway… right?
By Tom Bedford published
The Beats Solo 5 are being teased, with another 2026 World Cup player wearing them, but we're yet to spot anyone else actually using them.
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