Bought these for a few of the work boys, definately safer and easier to chat on site now. cheers
Larrikin Shift™ Open-Ear Headphones
Larrikin Shift™ Open-Ear Headphones
Regular price
$129.00
Regular price
$129.00
Sale price
$258.00
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🔨 Earbuds get you killed on site. These don't
🔨 Fits under your hard hat. No adjusting, no fuss
🔨 All-day battery. One charge, full shift
🔨 Hands-free calls without touching your phone
🇦🇺 Built for Aussie worksites and weekends
🚚 Same-Day Dispatch from Sydney
💰 Half the price of Shokz. Built for the worksite, not the gym.
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Larrikin Shift™ Open-Ear Headphones
Regular price
$129.00
Regular price
$129.00
Sale price
$258.00
Unit price
per
Included With Every Order
FREE Worksite Carry Case
Keeps your Larrikin Shift™ protected between jobs, in the ute and wherever work takes you.
$39 Value
30-Day Better Workday Guarantee
Try them on the job. If they are not right for you, send them back.
$49 Value
12-Month Product Warranty
Protection against eligible manufacturing faults for a full year.
$59 Value
FREE Australia-Wide Shipping
Dispatched from Sydney. Delivered to your door in 2–5 business days.
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Total Bonus Value
$147
FREE Australia-Wide Shipping
Dispatched from Sydney — delivered in 2–5 business days
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How Open-Ear Listening Works
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Larrikin Shift™ sits outside your ears and delivers audio through bone conduction, helping you listen to music, podcasts and calls without blocking your ear canals.
That means you can still hear your crew, nearby traffic, machinery and what is happening around you while you work.
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What’s Included
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- 1x Larrikin Shift™ Open-Ear Headphones
- 1x FREE Worksite Carry Case
- 1x Charging Cable
- 30-Day Better Workday Guarantee
- 12-Month Product Warranty
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Will They Work With My PPE?
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Larrikin Shift™ is designed to sit around the outside of your ears, making it comfortable to wear with most hard hats, safety glasses and earplugs.
Fit can vary depending on your exact PPE setup, so we recommend checking that everything sits securely and comfortably before starting work.
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What Does The Sound Quality Feel Like?
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Open-ear headphones sound different from sealed in-ear earbuds. They are built for clear, practical listening rather than heavy bass or complete noise isolation.
They are ideal for podcasts, calls and everyday music while working, but very loud tools, machinery or traffic may overpower the audio.
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Shipping & Delivery
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Every order includes free tracked shipping across Australia.
Estimated delivery times are shown near the Add to Cart button and may vary depending on your location and carrier conditions.
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30-Day Guarantee & 12-Month Warranty
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Try your Larrikin Shift™ for 30 days. If they are not right for your workday, contact us and we will help organise a return in line with our returns policy.
Your order is also covered by a 12-month product warranty against eligible manufacturing faults.
30-Day Better Workday Guarantee
We’re confident you’ll love your Larrikin Shift™ headphones. If they don’t make your workday better, simply contact us within 30 days of delivery at support@larrikin.shop and we’ll organise a full refund. No stress, no hassle.
How Larrikin Shift™ Actually Works
It sounds strange at first… until you put them on.
Unlike traditional earbuds, Larrikin Shift™ doesn’t sit inside your ears. Instead, the transducers rest gently against your cheekbones and send tiny vibrations directly to your inner ear.
Because your ear canal stays completely open, you can enjoy your music, podcasts or phone calls while still hearing conversations, machinery and what’s happening around you.
No blocked ears. No constant ear fatigue. Just a smarter way to listen on the job.
This Is How Accidents Happen.
That bloke can't hear a thing. AirPods in, truck reversing, mate screaming — and he's got no idea. The Larrikin Shift™ uses bone conduction technology to deliver your music through your cheekbones, keeping both ears completely open. You hear your tunes. You hear the site. You stay alive.
Stop Choosing Between Music & Awareness.
Traditional earbuds seal off your ears, making it harder to stay connected to what’s happening around you.
Slide the image below to see the difference between working with blocked ears and staying aware with Larrikin Shift™.
Australian Owned
Built for Australian worksites, long shifts and weekends outdoors.
Built For Real Work
Designed to handle sweat, dust, movement and demanding everyday use.
Free Australia-Wide Delivery
Tracked delivery on every order, sent straight to your door.
30-Day Guarantee
Try them on the job and send them back if they are not right for you.
The Upgrade You’ll Notice Every Single Shift.
You don’t realise how frustrating traditional earbuds are until you stop wearing them.
No more pulling one earbud out every time someone talks to you.
No more sore ears halfway through the day.
No more constantly adjusting earbuds that won’t stay put.
Just your favourite playlist, your calls, and complete awareness of what’s happening around you—exactly how a workday should feel.
Real Tradies. Real Worksites. Real Reviews.
Every review below comes from Australians who’ve put Larrikin Shift™ to work in the real world—not just for a quick test.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 598 reviews.
had a gut full of my apprentice being in his own world and got him a pair, whole sites got em now cheers
Was abit sus on them at the start but these are mint once you get used to them.
Great product helps while on the tools.
Love it, good sound
Thanks guys
Great purchase, would have got them alot sooner if i know bout them
Havent been able to use my airpods on site for a while, glad i came accross these, boss is stoked 😂
happy as with these was never allowed airpods on site as a sparky but these are all good. charge lasts ages too
Unreal quality I have been loving wearing these on site. Recommend.
It’s great but doesn’t really fit how o thought it would fit! It sits over my ear holes
Very cool….
Its ok keeps cutting out not very load
My sister in law does nursing and borrowed them for a long shift. she wants her own pair now
These feel like they were made to take a beating. not some flimsy consumer product
Great for roofing. nothing to fall off when youre at a weird angle or moving around alot
My partner bought a pair after watching me use mine every day for two months
The audio adjusts well to different environments. works in quiet and loud settings
Really solid hinge where they wrap around the back. feels like it will last years
No ear infections from sweaty earbuds anymore. ears stay completely open and dry
These suit my work perfectly. outdoor physical job with lots of noise and movement
Bought a pair after dropping my earbuds into a toilet on site. problem solved
Six months and they still look mint. way tougher than the price suggests
These are just made for tradies. everything about them suits the work environment
These have made me more aware on site while still keeping me entertained
Wore them at a footy match on the weekend just to test. worked perfectly in a crowd
Really well suited to outdoor work where awareness matters as much as audio
Been wearing them nearly every day for five months. still look and sound new
Had them in the rain and direct sun all week. no problems with either
Bought heaps of headphones over the years and these are honestly up there with the best
Wore them at a loud concert on the weekend just to test. surprisingly good
Picked up on a recommendation and the recommendation was spot on
Really glad i made the switch. probably the best work purchase ive made this year
Bought them for site and use them fishing on weekends too. works everywhere
Got rained on halfway through a job. dried off and kept working like nothing happened
Long day of formwork and they sat perfect the whole time. no adjusting at all
Bought them after seeing a workmate use them for three months with no issues
First bone conduction headphones i have tried and now i cant go back to normal ones
Bought these for concreting. stay on even when im sweating like mad
Ear canals stay clear all day. hygiene benefit that i didnt think about before buying
Straight Answers
Everything You’re Probably Wondering
No technical waffle. Just clear answers about how Larrikin Shift™ works, how they fit into a real workday and what to expect when you put them on.
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How does bone conduction actually work?
Instead of sending sound through your ear canal like traditional earbuds, Larrikin Shift™ sends tiny vibrations through your cheekbones to your inner ear. Your ears stay completely open, so you can enjoy your music while still hearing what is happening around you.
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Can I still hear what’s happening around me?
Yes. Because nothing sits inside or over your ears, you can still hear conversations, traffic, machinery and other important sounds while listening at sensible volumes. Awareness still depends on your environment, your volume and following all workplace rules.
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Are they comfortable enough to wear all day?
Most people find open-ear headphones far more comfortable than earbuds because nothing is pushed into the ear canal. The lightweight frame rests around your head and the transducers sit gently against your cheekbones.
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Do they work with hard hats and other PPE?
Larrikin Shift™ is designed to sit alongside most hard hats, safety glasses, caps and common worksite PPE. Fit can vary depending on the exact equipment you wear, so always make sure your approved PPE still fits and functions correctly.
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Will they stay secure while I’m working?
The flexible wraparound frame is designed to stay secure while you walk, climb, bend, drive and move throughout the day. Unlike tiny earbuds, there is no loose individual bud waiting to fall out or get lost.
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Can I answer phone calls with them?
Yes. Larrikin Shift™ connects to your phone through Bluetooth, so you can listen to calls without putting an earbud in. Call clarity may vary in strong wind or around very loud machinery.
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Are they waterproof?
They are designed to handle everyday sweat, dust and outdoor use. They are not intended for swimming, full submersion or being blasted directly with high-pressure water.
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How long does the battery last?
A full charge is designed to comfortably cover a normal workday for most users. Actual battery life will depend on listening volume, call use and connection conditions.
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Is the sound quality actually any good?
Yes, especially for podcasts, calls and everyday music. Bone conduction sounds different from sealed in-ear headphones and will not deliver the same heavy bass. The trade-off is that your ears stay open and you remain more connected to your surroundings.
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What if they’re not right for me?
You are covered by our 30-Day Better Workday Guarantee. If they do not make your workday better, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we will organise a refund in line with our return policy.
Most Asked Question
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Will everyone around me hear my music?
Not during normal everyday use. Sound leakage is generally low at sensible listening volumes. In a very quiet space or at maximum volume, someone standing close by may hear a small amount of audio.