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
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.
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.