Headphones news & reviews
Headphones come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but the most common are earphones, earbuds, and over-ear models designed to help seal you in a bubble of sound.
We'll cover the entire lot with our headphone coverage, detailing news on products coming to Australia, shifts in the technology, and headphone reviews aplenty.
From wired to wireless headphones, open and closed models, and even HiFi headphones, you'll find it at Pickr. Read all about the latest headphones released in Australia, delivering analysis from a self-proclaimed headphone addict, reviewer, and tester.
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Latest in headphones
Bose’s Quiet Comfort cans return in 2nd-gen
While not the “ultra”, the return of some Bose’s most comfortable noise cancelling cans means an update for a legendary set of headphones.
Shokz OpenDots 2 reviewed: a second chance
A pair of earbuds you can wear all day like jewellery, the Shokz OpenDots 2 simply keep going until your day is over. Are they worth the price?
Hisense joins earbuds locally, still no phones
Known for TVs, home appliances, and air conditioning, Hisense is prepping heads for what’s to come.
Skullcandy, Bose team for $400 ANC
The price of noise cancelling headphones has clearly fallen, and a new pair for $399 could really make you think twice.
Shokz takes on jewellery earbuds with bling
The next pair of earbuds you put on could have more in common with earrings than ever, as Shokz loops a bit of bling with a lot of sound.
Nothing offers a more mid-range phone, earphone combo
Keeping the cost down on gadgets isn’t easy in the AI era. With new gear from Nothing, an attempt is still being made.
Sennheiser Momentum 5 reviewed: top tier
Easily one of Sennheiser’s best pairs of headphones, the 2026 release of the Momentum 5 fights for the mantle of best ANC headphones, and gets real close.
Old school headphones made new in the “Freddie”
The look of yesteryear is back with a bit of Bluetooth thrown in for good measure, as We Are Rewind looks to more than cassettes.
Anker turns to in-house tech to build better sound, ANC
One of the brands that often surprises with its prowess, Anker has gone with its own hardware to make better earphones for on the go.
Sennheiser’s Momentum 5 brings long-life with updates and battery
Three years on from the launch of the Momentum 4, the fifth-gen model is getting a list of promised updates, plus the ability to replace the battery down the track.
