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The best headphone deal this side of Black Friday?
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
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
A cordless vacuum for just AU$219!
For an affordable, no-frills approach to a completely clean home, look no further than the Shark IZ102 stick vacuum cleaner. It consistently proves popular with our readers, to the point where Amazon has occasionally run out of stock. It’s consistently available around the AU$230 to AU$250 mark, so it’s easy to see why.
And now it’s at a record-low price of just AU$219! And it’s not even Black Friday yet!
You’ll get decent suction, an LED light on the brush head to show up any hidden debris and a self-cleaning brush roll to ensure it doesn’t throw dirt back onto your floors the next time you clean.
It also offers a few cleaning modes depending on the type of floor you’re vacuuming, which are activated at the touch of a button. And if that wasn’t enough, it can also convert into a smaller handheld vacuum for cleaning the car or upholstery, while a telescopic bar and crevice tool allow you to get up to your ceilings.
It’s essentially everything you could need from a vacuum cleaner and all at a truly affordable price. It may not be the most powerful tool in the shed, but it’s handy for small spaces and those quick clean-ups.
Shark IZ102 cordless vacuum: was AU$549.99 now AU$274 on Amazon
- 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.
You’ll want to sit down for this exclusive offer
I’ve got to start you off with an exclusive offer available only via our own checkout code.
If you’re in the market for a new office chair, I highly recommend Steelcase, especially since you can use our exclusive code FUTURE2025 at checkout and get a flat 28% off sitewide. That’s an extra 3% off just for our readers.
That means you can grab the Karman or the Series 2 Task chair for a lot less than they’re listed for – two of the best office chairs in Australia right now. I’ve picked some of our top deals from the Steelcase sale in a dedicated article, but you can head over to Steelcase to browse the entire sale.
Steelcase office chairs: 28% off with exclusive code FUTURE2025
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.
