Gumdrop DropTech Headphones Gumdrop DropTech Headphones
Gumdrop DropTech Headphones from $36.32 ex GST ($39.95 inc GST)
Listening-only headphones for classrooms that hand the same pair to a different student every period. The braided chew-proof cord and twistable headband target the two things that actually kill school headphones — chewed cables and snapped headbands — and every pair is drop tested 26 times from six feet. What's included: Over-ear headphones, no microphone Braided chew-proof cord, roughly 1.2m Twistable, break-resistant adjustable headband Wipe-clean earpads for shared and lab use Choice of 3.5mm or USB-C connector Best suited to: Listening stations and independent reading Computer labs and library terminals Device trolleys shared across year levels No microphone, so choose the DropTech headset instead if students need to record or speak. Gumdrop describes the audio as volume limiting within a 75–110dB range; for a firm cap for younger students, ask us about an 85dB-limited option. Class quantities available on a school purchase order.
Gumdrop DropTech Headphones with Mic Gumdrop DropTech Headphones with Mic
Gumdrop DropTech Headphones with Mic from $40.86 ex GST ($44.95 inc GST)
School headsets built to survive shared use. Gumdrop drop-tests every pair 26 times from six feet under its TechShell standard, which is the closest thing this category has to a published durability benchmark — useful when you're the one signing off on replacements every term. What's included: Over-ear headset with flexible boom microphone Braided chew-proof cord, roughly 1.2m Twistable, break-resistant adjustable headband Wipe-clean earpads suited to shared and lab use Choice of 3.5mm or USB-C connector Where they earn their keep: Online testing and assessment sessions Oral language tasks, recording and video calls Trolleys and shared device fleets that see several classes a day Plug and play, with no software to install. Gumdrop describes the audio as volume limiting within a 75–110dB range; if you need a firm cap for younger students, ask us about an 85dB-limited option instead. Class quantities available on a school purchase order.
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Shintaro Lightweight Headphone with in-line volume control and 3.5mm jack Shintaro Lightweight Headphone side view showing the adjustable headband
Shintaro Lightweight Headphones & Headsets from $10.86 ex GST ($11.95 inc GST)
Lightweight classroom headphones and headsets at a price that works when you're buying for a whole room. Light enough for young students to wear through a full session, simple enough that there's nothing to explain, and available with or without a microphone so one product line covers your listening stations and your speaking tasks. Choose your combination: Listening only — for listening posts, reading corners and independent work Boom arm microphone — an adjustable arm that sits near the mouth, best for recording and assessment In-line microphone — built into the cord, less to break in shared use 3.5mm or USB-C — 3.5mm for older laptops and audio players, USB-C for newer Chromebooks, iPads and Windows devices Across the range: Volume control on every model Adjustable flexible headband sized from lower primary upwards Stereo sound suited to literacy, phonics and language activities One note on connectors: the 3.5mm boom-mic model uses two separate plugs, one for audio and one for the microphone, so it suits older desktops with two sockets. The 3.5mm in-line model uses a single combo plug that works with modern laptops and tablets. Class quantities available on a school purchase order.
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Shintaro SH-105MC stereo headset with in-line noise-cancelling microphone
Shintaro Noise-Cancelling Mic Headset — 3.5mm $22.68 ex GST ($24.95 inc GST)
A classroom headset with a noise-cancelling microphone — built to pick up one student's voice clearly while filtering out the twenty-four others in the room. That matters most during speaking assessments, oral language tasks and EAL/D recording, where background noise on a recording can cost a student marks that have nothing to do with their speaking. What's included: Over-ear stereo headset with in-line noise-cancelling microphone Single 3.5mm combo jack — works with modern laptops, Chromebooks and tablets that have one headphone socket In-line volume control within reach mid-task 40mm drivers and an adjustable headband Where it earns its place: Speaking and listening assessment Language recording and pronunciation practice Online lessons, video calls and library workstations One thing to be clear about: the noise cancelling is on the microphone, not the earcups. It cleans up what the student sends, not what they hear. If you need quiet for the listener, look at a listening-only model in a quieter corner of the room instead. Class quantities available on a school purchase order.
Shintaro Rugged Kids Headphones with twistable headband and braided cord
Shintaro Rugged Kids Headphones from $27.23 ex GST ($29.95 inc GST)
Rugged kids headphones built for the reality of a classroom — pulled on, dropped, stacked in a tub and used again tomorrow. The twistable, break-resistant headband takes the bending that ends most school headphones, and the braided cord resists the tangling and fraying that kills the rest. Choose your variant: 3.5mm with boom microphone — for oral language tasks, recording and assessment on older laptops and audio players 3.5mm listening only — the budget option for reading and listening stations USB-C with microphone — for newer Chromebooks, iPads and Windows devices USB-C with volume cap — adds a capped output for younger students What students get: Adjustable headband that fits across a whole class, from lower primary up Soft padded earpads for full-lesson comfort A durable build that survives shared-device handling between classes Ordering for a full class? Ask us for a quote — we hold replacement singles in stock, so one broken pair doesn't take a device out of rotation.
Shintaro USB-C headset with in-line microphone and USB-A adaptor
Shintaro USB-C Headset with In-Line Mic $29.95 ex GST ($32.95 inc GST)
A USB-C headset with an in-line microphone, supplied with a USB-C to USB-A adaptor — so the same headset works on newer Chromebooks and iPads and on older lab desktops. For a school running a mixed device fleet, that adaptor is the difference between one order and two. What's included: Over-ear USB-C headset with in-line microphone USB-C to USB-A adaptor for laptops and desktop PCs In-line controls within easy reach mid-task What it's for: Oral language tasks, EAL/D recording and speaking assessments Online lessons and video calls where a clear microphone matters Shared computer labs and one-to-one device programs USB-C carries audio digitally rather than through the device's headphone circuitry, which usually means a cleaner recording — worth having where student speech is being assessed. Class quantities available on a school purchase order.