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Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE earbuds on table
Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE review: affordable IEMs that hit most of the right notes

By Harry Padoan Published

Beyerdynamic’s affordable IEMs offer impressive bass at a tempting low price, but can they compete with rivals such as Sennheiser and Meze Audio?

Earbuds & Airpods
Sony WH-1000XM4C headphones in lavender, black and 'platinum silver', with backgrounds in the same color
Sony's 'mid-range' WH-1000XM4C headphones land, with user-replaceable batteries

By Becky Scarrott Published

Still hankering after a set of WH-1000XM4s (or even XM3s)? Sony's done the decent thing and refreshed them for the era of replaceable batteries

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Wireless Headphones
Five pair of wireless earbuds on a desk.
My experience as an audio expert has led me to choose these five earbuds, from AU$70 to AU$349, that cater to all music styles

By Max Langridge Published

Wireless earbuds come in a huge variety of shapes and styles, with prices ranging greatly. These 5 pairs cater to all budgets and all types of listener, and all promise a solid audio upgrade.

Earbuds & Airpods
The Sennheiser HD 660S2 leaning against a concrete block next to the iFi Zen DAC 3, with the wire not plugged in.
I didn't need this DAC to get top-tier sound from my wired cans — but here's why you likely still do

By Josh Russell Published

I complemented my Sennheiser HD 660S2 cans with the excellent iFi Zen DAC 3 and discovered that not every device benefits from a discrete DAC.

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Man holding the JBL Live Buds 4 charging case
JBL Live Buds 4 review: awesome-sounding earbuds with a feature-rich charging case to match

By Harry Padoan Published

I tested the JBL Live Buds 4, and they’re an excellent-sounding option with a cool charging case.

Earbuds & Airpods
Woman holding the Noise Master Buds Open inside charging case
I tried these stylish, futuristic-looking open earbuds, and although they boast sound by Bose, they're not as harsh on your wallet — here's everything you need to know

By Harry Padoan Published

I tried Noise’s new open earbuds that pack in sound by Bose — here are my first impressions.

Earbuds & Airpods
Noise Master Buds Open with Sound by Bose, held in a hand
The best headphones and earbuds we saw at IFA 2026

By Becky Scarrott Published

Our 9 favorite headphone innovations from the huge annual IFA tech exhibition

Earbuds & Airpods
IFA Berlin
IFA 2026 'Best in Show' awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo

By Carrie Marshall Published

Our 15 favorite innovations from the enormous IFA 2026 tech exhibition

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Baseus' outstanding open earbuds are back, early, and with an unexpected new feature

By Tom Bedford Published

The Baseus Bowie MC2 NC build on some excellent open earbuds by adding noise cancellation, a rare feature for the form factor.

Earbuds & Airpods
Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones laying on a desk.
I get to try all the latest headphones as a reviewer — but I'd still recommend the six-year-old Sony WH-1000XM4 for just AU$299

By Max Langridge Published

It's no surprise Sony continues to sell the XM4 noise-cancelling headphones, but this 32% saving is a surprise — one that shouldn't be ignored.

Wireless Headphones
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