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PLUG AND PLAY When you’re getting into the great outdoors in an Aussie summer, there’s nothing better than having your favourite music (or podcast) with you as you exercise or explore. Earbuds have always been the go-to choice for those who like to listen while they’re out and active, but it’s only been fairly recently that those buds have been able to give a true sense of freedom, thanks to a wireless design that means no cable between ears is needed – just plug ‘em in and go. These tiny little audio marvels can deliver serious sound quality, add noise cancellation and last for an entire day on a charge thanks to their pocketable carrying case, which tops them up when you’re away from a power point.

Earbuds vs Over- ears Wireless earbuds are a huge thing these days, because they’re perfect for active listening – they’re light, and stay in your ears when you’re exercising or on the go. Over-ear headphones win out when it comes to sound quality thanks to their much bigger drivers – but their size and weight means they’re more suited to use when walking or commuting.

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Earbuds come with a range of silicon tip sizes so they sit in your ears properly – important for proper bass. Try them all out to see which size works best for you.

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What to Buy:

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless In-ear Headphones Superior sound quality with 7mm dynamic drivers. $299

Audio-Technica SQ1 True Wireless in-Ear Headphones Great performance with a stylish, fun design. $129

Marshall MODE II True Wireless In-Ear Headphones The signature Marshall sound with 25 hours of wireless play time. $249

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 The lightest Galaxy earbuds ever, great for active use. $219

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Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless In-Ear Headphones HearThrough technology lets you listen to the outside world with an earbud tap. $119

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What is True Wireless? While over-ear headphones and some earbuds have a cable connecting the left and right ears, true wireless earbuds have no cable at all – just pop one in each ear and they talk to each other to make sure both stereo channels are in perfect sync.

Beats Studio Buds Dual-element drivers for outstanding audio quality. $199

Audio-Technica ATH-M50XBT2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones The iconic full-spec studio monitor headphones, now with Bluetooth. $349

Jabra Elite 7 Pro Multiple custom levels of active noise cancelling. $299

Casio CTS100 Casiotone Keyboard Connect via USB or play using inbuilt sounds on a quality keyboard. $219

Pioneer DDJ200 DJ Controller Connect to your phone, tablet or PC for an instant DJ mixing setup. $249

BlueAnt X5 Bluetooth Party Speaker Integrated LED lights and two bonus microphones. $299

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