The Bose QuietComfort 35 combines top-of-the-line active-noise canceling with wireless Bluetooth operation in an extra-comfortable, fold-up design. Most importantly, sound quality is excellent for a set of wireless headphones. They sell Down Under for AU$499.
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Apple AirPods
Are Apple's AirPods the future of earbuds. Probably -- and if so, the future is lightweight and comfortable, if a little weird looking. They provide good, wireless sound for AU$229. Just try not to lose them.
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V Moda Forza Metallo
Sweat-resistant and sturdy, you'll find V-Moda's Forza Metallo earphones at David Jones for AU$249. These great-sounding earphones will last a full school day, running up to 10 hours long.
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Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless
Sennheiser's PXC 550 Wireless, at AU$630, is about as premium as wireless headphones get. It's comfortable, relatively lightweight, sounds very good and features impressive noise-cancellation.
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Bose QuietControl 30
The AU$399 Bose QuietControl 30 is essentially the wireless version of the company's QuietComfort 20 headphone -- an in-ear model that also features active noise cancellation.
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Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II
The AU$329 SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphone II is very comfortable to wear, sounds excellent for a Bluetooth headphone, and offers good battery life (15 hours).
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Plantronics BackBeat 500
Not all headphones need to cost a pretty penny. Plantronics' BackBeat 500 series starts at AU$119, for which you'll get attractively designed, wireless headphones that are comfy and produce good sound for its price.
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Bose SoundTrue Ultra In-Ear Headphones
There are two versions of this in-ear headphone, a SoundTrue Ultra for Apple devices, and another for Samsung/Android devices. Both sets are AU$179, highly recommended to audiophiles, and also ideal for anyone who usually finds in-ear headphones uncomfortable.
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Bose Soundsport In-Ear Headphones
Selling for AU$249, Bose's SoundSport is one of the most popular in-ear headphones. While it sounds good, its biggest selling point is how comfortable it is to wear.
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Plantronics BackBeat Fit
Plantronics also has the in-ear goods. The BackBeat Fit is a lightweight wireless stereo headset (with integrated microphone) that features a sweatproof design and decent sound for AU$179.
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Beats Powerbeats 3
The AU$259 Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless offers an improved fit, very good sound for Bluetooth sports headphone, reliable operation, and strong battery life (12 hours), thanks to Apple's W1 chip.
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Beats Studio Wireless
The Beats Studio Wireless, now AU$449, has been around for a couple of years (and is due for an update), but it's still one of the best Bluetooth headphone and also features light active noise cancellation.
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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2
The BackBeat Pro 2 is an excellent full-size wireless noise-cancelling headphone -- and at AU$299 it costs much less than comparable models from Bose, Sony or Sennheiser.
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Sony Hear On Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
Sony's H.ear On Wireless NC comes in several eye-catching colors and features wireless Bluetooth streaming, as well as active noise cancellation. At AU$499, it delivers excellent performance for Bluetooth.
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AKG N60NC Wireless
The AU$399 AKG N60NC Wireless on-ear headphones are compact, comfortable and well-designed, and sound excellent for a model with active noise cancellation and Bluetooth.
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Jabra Elite Sport
Jabra's Elite Sport earbuds are an AirPod alternative: They're wireless, waterproof and even have a heartrate monitor. They're more pricey though, at AU$349.
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Samsung Level U
It may seem weird to use a Samsung headphone with an iPhone, but the AU$100 Level U is a likeable neckband-style Bluetooth headphone that doesn't costs too much. The step-up Level U Pro sounds better, but it has a noise-isolating design and isn't as comfortable as this model.
