Best headphones

Astro A50 Wireless Gaming Headset

September 20th, 2012 - The Astro A50 headphones aren't cheap, but they do give some of the best sound we've heard, and in a nicely designed and very comfortable package. 3

Audio Technica ATH-ANC23

June 26th, 2012 - The ANC23s are our new favourite pair of headphones, at this point, with excellent sound and a noise-cancelling feature that you don't often find at this price. 1

Audio Technica ATH-ANC9

June 7th, 2012 - The ANC9s sound great, and even better when noise cancelling is active. Memory foam creates a comfortable fit, but it's just a shame that you need to keep AAA batteries handy to get the most of out them. 4

Corsair Vengeance 1500

April 13th, 2012 - Delivering solid sound quality with a built-in DSP, it's hard to believe that they're not twice the price. They come highly recommended for the PC gamer on a budget. 3

Sennheiser HD 218i

July 22nd, 2011 - If you're looking for a great-sounding iPhone headset then the Sennheiser HD 218i offers hi-fi performance for the price of a mid-fi portable.

Sennheiser MM30i

March 18th, 2011 - Earphones this good make the task of replacing your smartphone buds really easy — it's just a shame that you have to own an iPhone to get full use of the remote. 10

Logitech Ultimate Ears 700

July 29th, 2010 - The Ultimate Ears 700 Noise-Isolating Earphones are a stunning set of in-ear headphones that supply detailed sound, class-leading isolation and a good fit. 3

Monster Jamz In-Ear Headphones

July 26th, 2010 - The Monster Jamz In-Ear Headphones feature bomb-proof build quality and a super-sweet sound that pounds any competitor under AU$200 into the ground. 7

Bose Mobile In-Ear Headset

September 25th, 2009 - The Bose mobile in-ear headset is a fantastic pair of headphones for people who love music, and for those who just have to sit close to them on the bus. 9

Shure E500PTH sound isolating earphones

August 27th, 2007 - If you're the type who prefers uncompressed or lossless formats, require low-profile headphones, and don't mind investing in high-end headphones, the Shure E500PTH should be on your short list.