Amazon Prime Day 2024 in Australia: best hi-fi and home cinema deals still available

Prime Day 2024 in Australia is officially over, but that doesn't mean the deals have to end too. While we're now saying goodbye to the longest-ever Prime Day sale Australia has seen – and looking forward to Black Friday in the process –  there are still some excellent bargains to be had.

The good news is deals live on Amazon are available for anyone, not just Prime members. Of course, having a Prime membership brings extra benefits including fast delivery and access to Prime Video. If you not already a member, you can sign up for the 30-day free trial to take advantage of them. 

Best Amazon Prime Day Australia 2024 deals still live

Below you can find deals that are still live on Amazon AU. Most won't be as good as those we saw during Prime Day, but they still represent good savings on products that get our seal of approval. 

Headphones

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Shure Aonic 3 | AU$369 AU$221.50 (save AU$147.50)

As far as wired in-ear headphones go, we can't think of many pairs that come close to the Shure Aonic 3s at this price. We bestowed an Award upon them at their original price, so we wholeheartedly recommend you consider them now with this big saving. Dynamically and rhythmically impressive, they're simply sensational. 

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds | AU$449.95 AU$371.70 (save AU$78.25)

Not as good as the Prime Day deal price (which itself wasn't as good as the lowest we'd ever seen), but this is still a good price on what is an excellent set of in-ear headphones from Bose. Ticking all the major boxes of comfort, noise-cancellation and sound quality, there's very little to fault them on... other than, perhaps, their battery life. 

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones | AU$649 AU$497.95 (save AU$151.05)

Bose continues its class-leading noise-cancellation legacy with the QuietComfort Ultra headphones and backs that up with exceptional sound quality. We personally weren't too convinced by the new Immersive Audio mode, but the fact it doesn't discriminate against source or streaming service means there is still plenty of appeal. Now discounted in Black and Sandstone.

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Shure Aonic 40 | AU$429 AU$320 (save AU$109)

We did see closer to a AU$200 discount during Prime Day, and while this price now sees them compete with the likes of Sony and Sennheiser, the Shure Aonic 40s are still a great set. They boast more advanced noise cancellation than the Aonic 50s and 25 hours of battery life. You're also able to fine-tune the sound output thanks to a customisable equaliser. 

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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless | AU549.95 from AU$374 (save AU$175.95)

The fourth outing of Sennheiser's Momentum Wireless range of over-ears is nothing short of spectacular. They deliver effective ANC, coupled with a clean and musical sound, which you'll be able to listen to for an incredible 60 hours... far more than their closest competitors. 

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Sennheiser IE600 | AU$1,199 AU$699 (save AU$500)

A huge discount on the Sennheiser IE600 makes them a great option for anyone wanting to invest in a quality set of wired in-ear monitors. If you listen to music via a PC or smartphone with an external DAC, then these will unearth plenty of detail, and are highly capable of reproducing all the frequency ranges with gusto. 

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Hi-Fi

Marantz PM6007 | AU$1,100 AU$795 (save AU$305)

This 2023 Award winner continues Marantz's longstanding penchant for producing brilliant budget stereo amplifiers. It's packed with useful features, is well-built and it delivers a full-bodied, balanced sound. It really is excellent and this is a great price. This isn't a Prime Day exclusive either, so is open to all Amazon customers. 

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Sony PS-LX310BT | AU$399 AU$295 (save AU$104)

This Sony Bluetooth turntable is as fuss-free as they come with regard to setup and getting your favourite vinyl records spinning. Whether you're playing via wired or wireless speakers, it delivers a delightfully musical sound that will satisfy vinyl beginners or those looking for a more hands-off approach. 

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JBL Spinner BT (black/orange) | AU$488 AU$395 (save AU$93)

JBL's first ever turntable (one of two to be released at the same time) is a surefire winner in the budget space. It has a great quality built-in phono output making connection to an amplifier as easy as possible (but you can by pass it if you wish) or you can stream via Bluetooth to a wireless speaker. We'd obviously recommend using the phono output first, but streaming via Bluetooth is a lot more convenient!

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Speakers

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | AU$149.95 from AU$89 (save up to AU$60.95)

It's still one of the best crowd-pleasing speakers you can find, and it's now more affordable thanks to this Prime Day deal. We love its fully waterproof design and its incredibly portable nature.  

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Ultimate Ears Boom 3 | AU$229 AU$104 (save AU$125)

If you like UE's way of doing Bluetooth speakers but want something bigger than the Wonderboom 3, the Boom 3 is a fine choice. It's tough and rugged, and fully waterproof. You can also link up multiple Boom 3s to create a full daisy chain of speakers. 

Note that only the Night Black, Sunset Red and Ultraviolet Purple have dropped to AU$104.

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Bose SoundLink Flex (black) | AU$249 from AU$136.95 (save up to AU$112.05)

If you don't need a tough, rugged exterior, the Bose SoundLink Flex is a good choice. It's still waterproof, mind you, and delivers sound with a clear and detailed midrange. It's also perfectly portable, but it's perhaps best suited to being taken outside to the pool, rather than on a full hiking trip. Also available in Blue, Chilled Lilac, Green and White colourways. 

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Home cinema

Sony Bravia X85L (65-inch) | AU$2,190 AU$1,773 (save AU$417)

Despite being a mid-range set, the Sony X85L delivers a stunning picture thanks to the inclusion of local dimming zones. These help it hugely when it comes to contrast, and thanks to Sony's picture processing tech, you can pretty much forget about experiencing blooming. A terrific TV now at an even more terrific price. 

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Sony UBPX700 UHD Blu-ray player | AU$319 AU$295 (save AU$24)

It's not the biggest discount ever, but the Sony UBPX700 was already a formidable 4K Blu-ray player at its original price, so we'll take whatever saving is applied. It might be a few years old now, but it support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and we think for the money it's tough to beat. If you've yet to invest in physical 4K discs, this is a perfect gateway into greater detail and sound.  

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Phones and tablets

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB) | AU$2,199 from AU$1,609 (save up to AU$590)

Slashing up to AU$563 off RRP, this could well be one of the best Samsung Galaxy S24 deals we've seen. It serves up a typical-for-Samsung bright and punchy picture, along with excellent camera capabilities and a sound packed with clarity and energy.  

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro (128GB) | AU$2,049 AU$1,787 (save AU$262)

We haven't given the 'regular' size iPhone 15 Pro a full review, but we have put the larger Pro Max under the What Hi-Fi? microscope. They share much of the same DNA, save from screen size and camera zoom capability, so you can rest assured the formula that won the Pro Max a 2023 What Hi-Fi? Award, also applies here. 

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What is Amazon Prime Day?

Prime Day is Amazon's take on Black Friday. It began in 2015 as a celebration of the retail giant's 20th anniversary. While other online retailers get involved in the Black Friday bargain bun fight, Prime Day is generally all about Amazon, though you might see other retailers lowering prices at the same time in order to stay competitive.

Prime Day is a big sale that encompasses most areas of the Amazon site – as well as audiovisual gear, you'll find discounts on toasters, books, clothes, and pretty much anything that Amazon sells. And that's a lot!

Like with Prime Day, you'll need to be a Prime member to take advantage of the best Prime Big Deal Days offers. Not yet a member? Amazon’s free Prime trial gives you the option to sign up, bag a few bargains during the sale, and cancel your membership without paying a cent. Go you.

How much does Amazon Prime cost in 2024?

First things first: to be eligible for Prime Day discounts, you need Amazon Prime. This is effectively a membership fee that gives you free standard international delivery on select orders over AU$49 or expedited delivery (in select areas) on eligible items bought from Amazon, as well as the Prime Video and Amazon Music streaming services (but not Amazon Music Unlimited – that costs extra), free ebooks, and the ability to share some of these benefits with others in your household.

Amazon Prime costs AU$9.99 a month, or AU$79 if you pay yearly (saving you AU$40 compared to paying monthly). Changed your mind? You can cancel your Prime membership on the Manage Prime Membership page. And if you haven't placed a Prime-eligible order or used any of your Prime benefits within your membership, you'll be refunded in full.

There's an Amazon Prime free trial, too. Sign up, select 'Start my free trial', and you'll have access to Prime for 30 days with nothing to pay. That means you can sign up, take advantage of the deals, and then cancel your trial before the 30 days ends and not be charged your second month's fee for Prime. Not that we would condone such behaviour, of course!

To be eligible for the trial, you can't have subscribed to Prime in the last 12 months.

Sign up for Prime membership between 24th June and 21st July, and you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free, too.

Prime Day 2024 dates: when is Prime Day in Australia?

Prime Day has gotten longer and longer over recent years, so it isn't surprising that Prime Day 2024 will be the longest-ever Prime Day in Australia, starting on Tuesday 16th July at 12:01 a.m. AEST and running through until 21st July. 

Last year, Prime Day kicked off on Tuesday 11th July at 00:01am AEST and ran right through to 11:59pm AEST the following day. That's when Aussie deals took take place, anyway...

Deals from Germany, Japan, the UK and the US were also available to Australian shoppers through the Amazon Global Store until 5:00pm AEST on Thursday 13th July, meaning Aussie Prime members could take advantage of the longest Prime Day (65 hours) in the world. This year, it is more than twice as long!

What other Prime Day 2024 deals can I expect?

OLED TVs, JBL Bluetooth speakers, Sony wireless earbuds and Bose headphones, Alexa and Echo devices, Apple AirPods... you get the picture. Some of the most popular products in the consumer electronics space are pretty much guaranteed to be on offer at Amazon during Prime Day.

Previous big-sellers over recent Amazon Prime Day have included the Sonos Beam and Arc soundbars, Sony WH-1000XM5 and older WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones, Amazon Echo Show smart speakers and Fire TV video streamers, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, LG and Sony OLED TVs, and plenty more five-star products across the audio and AV space.

This year we're hoping for the first discounts on the LG C4 OLED TV, the lowest-ever price on Sony's excellent WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds, and – fingers crossed – perhaps even a rare discount on Apple products such as the iPhone 15 and HomePod 2. Sonos, Sennheiser, Sony and Bose products all come up regularly in Prime Day sales, so if you have your eye on something from one of the bigger brands, there's a good chance some money will be lopped off it.

What about hi-fi? Unfortunately, Prime Day tends to spotlight more mass-market product categories such as TVs, soundbars and Bluetooth speakers for deals, meaning that discounts on hi-fi gear are far and few between. Black Friday remains the best time of the year to buy hi-fi at discounted prices due to many specialist hi-fi retailers getting on board the more encompassing sale.

Prime Day 2024 shopping tips

1. Sign up for the free Prime trial
If you're new to Amazon Prime, make sure you take advantage of the 30-day free Prime trial. And remember to cancel if you don't want a monthly bill for AU$9.99  when the trial ends.

2. Google a product before buying
Not every Prime Day 2023 deal is going to be a winner, so make sure you compare prices online before you buy, and, of course, check reviews to make sure the product is worth buying at all! We at What Hi-Fi? work tirelessly to call out the best deals on the consumer electronics categories we cover – our job, after all, is to point customers towards the best products on the market – so if we haven't included one in our deals coverage, there's usually a good reason for it!

3. Big brands can equal big savings
Amazon often slashes the cost of a few big brand items – think Playstation and Xbox accessories, Samsung TVs and tablets, etc – to get the attention of shoppers. Keep an eye out for these 'marquee' deals.

4. Check the Amazon Warehouse
Returned goods end up on sale at the Amazon Warehouse at a decent discount, so there's a chance you could spot an open-box bargain that beats the box-fresh Prime Day price.

5. Stay tuned to whathifi.com
Amazon unleashes thousands of deals around Prime Day, which can make it tricky to find genuine bargains on five-star tech and AV. That's why we'll be publishing an up-to-the-minute list of the very best Prime Day 2023 deals.