{
  "id": 10828707,
  "title": "Don't pay AU$699 for premium headphones — these 8 discounted sets are my favourites, with up to 61% off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/dont-pay-au-699-for-premium-headphones-these-8-discounted-sets-are-my",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T01:43:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/all-premium-headphones-now-retail-for-au-aud699-but-here-are-8-of-my-favourites-that-buck-the-trend-downwards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sitting up and taking notice of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale, I have discovered some astonishingly discounted headphone sets. The flagship Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones were once priced at AU$649.95, but now they're available for just AU$378. These ANC headphones offer a comfortable fit, outstanding sound quality, and impressive noise cancellation performance, making them well worth the current price.\n\nAnother excellent deal is the QuietComfort headphones, which were previously priced at AU$448, now reduced to AU$230.85. These mid-range over-ear headphones deliver a superb noise cancellation experience, are comfortable to wear, and fold away for easy travel. While they lack spatial audio, they remain a top choice for those seeking premium sound and comfort.\n\nFor open-back headphone enthusiasts, the Sennheiser HD 600 is currently discounted to AU$299 from its original price of AU$599.95. These headphones boast excellent dynamics, lively sound, and have remained at their original price for nearly two decades, showcasing their enduring quality. Although open-back, they are ideal for home listening sessions with suitable source equipment.\n\nIf you prefer closed-back headphones but still desire detailed, open-back sound, consider the Sennheiser HD 620S. Priced at AU$250 from its original AU$599.95 cost, these headphones provide a comfortable listening experience while producing a detailed and smooth sound across all genres.\n\nFinally, the highly sought-after Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, which once cost AU$699.95, can now be yours for AU$513 in the Dusty Pink colourway. While they still represent a significant investment, their balanced sound, great ANC, and overall performance make them one of the best headphones available today.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones discounted to AU$378 from AU$649.95",
    "QuietComfort over-ear headphones reduced to AU$230.85 from AU$448",
    "Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones available for AU$513, down from AU$699.95"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Several top-tier headphone models from leading brands like Bose and Sony are now significantly more affordable, offering substantial savings for consumers seeking premium sound and noise cancellation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}