Don't pay AU$699 for premium headphones these 8 discounted sets are my favourites, with up to 61% off

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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:43:43 +0000

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I love hearing new headphones, but I don't love their high prices these 8 pairs on sale in the Prime Big Deal Days sale all get my seal of approval.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As an audio reviewer, I am of course always excited when a new pair of headphones is announced. However,
Ive noticed a worrying trend in the last couple of years whereby every new premium pair seems to cost AU$699.

The Sony WH-1000XM6, Sonos Ace and Sonos Ace Ultra, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3, Edifier Stax Spirit S5, Nothing Headphone 1 Pro, Technics EAH-A1000 all cost AU$699 at launch, to name a few. The Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless went even further with a AU$749.95 debut.

Thats a lot of money to pay for a set of cans and thats why the current Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale is worth sitting up for, as Ive found a few pairs of truly talented headphones that have received significant discounts. Follow our dedicated live coverage of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026
sale for more deals and discounts Save 41% (AU$267) Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: was AU$645 now AU$378 at Amazon

These flagship Bose headphones launched at AU$649.95, and are one of the earlier examples of premium pricing. Now theyve been replaced by a second-gen model, which means their price can take a hit. I consider this first-gen set to be the best ANC headphones right now, owing to the fact theyre a lot more affordable, and that the ANC performance difference isnt all that huge compared to their newer sibling. Theyre extremely comfortable too, and they serve up a lovely, lively and engaging sound. View Deal Save 48% (AU$217.15) Bose QuietComfort Headphones: was AU$448 now AU$230.85 at Amazon

This more mid-range pair of Bose over-ears also make my guide to the best noise cancelling headphones thanks to their ability to block out virtually
all external sounds. As with the Ultra set above, they sound glorious, are comfortable and fold away for travel. They miss out on spatial audio, but otherwise are near-faultless. The best price is on the Moonlight Grey colour, but all others are available with significant discounts. View Deal Save 50% (AU$300.95) Sennheiser HD 600: was AU$599.95 now AU$299 at Amazon

These open-back Sennheiser headphones are nearly 20 years old, but the fact they can still command their original AU$600 list price should tell you everything. Theyre truly stunning, offering excellent dynamics and lively sound. As mentioned however, theyre open-back, which means theyll leak sound, so theyre not ideal for use on the go, but rather for listening at home with some capable source equipment. View Deal Save 42% (AU$250.95) Sennheiser HD 620S: was AU$599.95 now AU$349 at Amazon

If the idea of a detailed, open-back sound sounds good to you, but you want
it everywhere you go, the HD 620S could be for you. Theyre a conventional closed-back design, and as our friends at What Hi-Fi? said in their review , these headphones invite you to simply sit back and enjoy the detailed and smooth sound, no matter what genre youre listening to. View Deal Save 27% (AU$186.95) Sony WH-1000XM6: was AU$699.95 now AU$513 at Amazon

I mentioned them in my intro, and thanks to this weeks Amazon sale, you can get the Dusty Pink colourway with a respectable discount. While still not cheap, they are arguably one of the best headphones available today, there's no doubting performance here, with beautifully balanced sound and great ANC. View Deal Save 61% (AU$399) Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: was AU$649 now AU$250 at Amazon

Sennheiser has now finally released a newer version of its stunning Momentum headphones, but that only means this fourth-gen model becomes even more affordable. In our five-star Sennheiser Momentum 4 review , we highlighted their effective active noise-cancellation, 60-hours of battery life and excellent sound quality. At this price, they certainly deserve your consideration. View Deal Save 34% (AU$168) Technics EAH-AZ100: was AU$499 now AU$331 at Amazon

Earbuds can also enter at the premium end, and these Technics buds have been my number one since they launched. They deliver a sound packed with detail
and clarity, and one that is entirely engaging. ANC is great, and they're brimming with useful features. View Deal Save 41% (AU$119.90) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds: was AU$289.95 now AU$170.05 at Amazon

These mid-range Bose buds punch well above their weight, and now theyve dropped to AU$170, theyre an even easier recommendation for anyone seeking premium sound without paying premium money. Plus, the ANC is by far and away the best in its class, and theyre packed with genuinely useful features. View Deal



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