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The best headphone deal this side of Black Friday?

CMF Headphone Pro in light screen with "Big Savings" text in white

(Image credit: CMF by Nothing)

Black Friday is always a fantastic time to secure yourself a new set of headphones – we’ll be surprised if we don’t see steep discounts on top models from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser, for example.

Even with discounts though, flagship pairs from those brands will still command a premium. Enter the CMF Headphone Pro. This cost-friendly set of over-ears comes from Nothing’s sub-brand, and based on our CMF Headphone Pro review, they have a specs and feature list that commands your attention.

As our tester noted, they sound “detailed, nuanced and energetic” and offer “clarity, two types of spatial audio, LDAC and hi-res wired connectivity.” They’re customisable too – you can interchange the ear cushions and adjust the EQ settings. Oh, and another thing, they support an incredibly detailed hearing test within the companion app to create an effective personal sound profile.

We could go on speaking highly of them to be honest, and that’s even at their regular AU$179 list price. Amazon, however, has already heavily discounted them ahead of Black Friday, knocking them down to as low as AU$105.54 for the dark grey pair.

AU$105 for a talented set of headphones? You won’t find a better deal this side of Black Friday, but note that these offers are via Amazon UK.

• CMF Headphone Pro (dark grey): AU$179 AU$105.84 at Amazon
• CMF Headphone Pro (light green): AU$179 AU$109.24 at Amazon


A five-star speaker at its lowest price yet

JBL Charge 6

(Image credit: Future)

We awarded the JBL Charge 6 review five stars, and is one of the best Bluetooth speakers in Australia right now. And given we haven’t seen too many discounts since this portable and rugged sound machine was released, I think it’s well worth highlighting this deal.

To get the deal price, you need to generate a unique TechRadar JBL coupon code and apply it at checkout on the JBL online storefront.

With booming sound and an easy-to-carry design, you really can’t go wrong with this one.

JBL Charge 6: AU$229.95 now AU$183.96 at JBL


  • Firstly, start by making a list of what you want to buy, then keen an eye on the price history. You can use tools like CamelCamelCamel if you’re a regular Amazon shopper, or even check price comparison sites like Getprice.
  • Figure out what kind of specs you’re after, but be flexible – the top line might be beyond your budget even after discount, but a slightly lower-specced model might suit you just fine and save you a lot of cash too.
  • So, you’ve found the deal you were looking for a retailer, but always widen your net and check other stores – someone will price beat (if not price match) and you could even score yourself additional incentives like a bundle package or a free gift. Definitely shop around.
  • While it’s fair to say the best deals will be during the actual 4-day Black Friday to Cyber Monday period – which is November 28 to December 1 this year – retailers are starting their sales early and prices may or may not change over the next few weeks. If you hold off, stocks might be out and you could miss out. These early deals are well worth considering – if a price looks right to you, don’t hesitate to commit.
  • And in case the price does drop further after you’ve made your purchase, I’d strongly recommend leaving the item in its box till the sale is fully over. That way you can always return it and buy it elsewhere for a better price.

Isn’t it just the best time to be a shopper? It’s sale season – and I don’t just mean Black Friday, I’m also including Boxing Day as it will arrive just weeks after Cyber Monday on December 1. There are bargains coming through on nearly everything, so this is the best time to get those big-ticket items purchased because now is when we see the biggest discounts.



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