We all know someone who lives and breathes music. Instead of guessing what vinyl to buy for their ever expanding collection, why not get them some expert audio tech? From speakers to sunglasses, we’ve picked out some of our top picks for the audiophile in your life.
Bose SoundLink Revolve II Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Let the Bose SoundLink Revolve II Portable Bluetooth Speaker envelop you with powerful high quality sound. With soft bumpers, the Bose SoundLink Revolve II is a sturdy speaker that can take an accidental drop or two. It’s also water and dust-resistant so whether its at the beach or in your kitchen, it won’t get damaged. It has up to 13 hours battery so you can enjoy the high quality sound all day long, using the Bose Music app to control it from your phone or voice assistants like Siri or Google.
JVC XS-D629BM 2.0 Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers
The JVC XS-D629BM 2.0 Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers have a classic walnut finish making them the perfect speaker for your sitting room, kitchen or office. You can easily connect your phone via Bluetooth or with a USB cable to enjoy your favourite Spotify playlist. Or hook it up to your record player to give your records an even more powerful sound. If the sound isn’t to your liking, you can customise it with the bass and treble dials to find the right sound for you. It comes with a little remote so you can control the volume or skip tracks.
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
The Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker gives 360-degree crisp sound with a deep bass. Its Magic Button allows you to play, pause and skip tracks so anyone can take control without having to connect their phone. Bringing it on holidays or to your garden paddling pool? It can stay in water for up to 30 minutes! The battery lasts for 15 hours so you will never have to worry about your playlist stopping abruptly.
Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
The Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones are brilliant for actively blocking any unwanted noise from your audio experience. The Acoustic Noise Cancelling technology measures and reacts to outside noise so no matter how loud the background noise, you’ll be blissfully unaware. Although if you’re out and about, you can switch to partial noise cancellation so you can still hear some noise around you. Their battery lasts for 24 hours and their lightweight design makes them a pleasure to wear from morning to night.
Sony WH-CH710N Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
With a battery life of up to 35 hours, the Sony WH-CH710N Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones are a great gift for any music lover this Christmas. These headphones have excellent AI noise cancelling technology that seamlessly adjusts to your surroundings. You’ll feel like you’re in the room with your favourite band thanks to the lightweight 30 mm dome drivers that deliver crisp, clear, high res sound.
LG TONE Free UFP5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Earbuds
For earphones, the LG TONE Free UFP5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Earbuds manage to create a truly immersive audio experience. If you want to customise the sound, Special EQ by Meridian allows you to select a mode to suit your music whether it’s a Bass Boost or a Treble Boost. When you receive calls, it’ll reduce the noise around you and amplify your voice, or if it’s a call where you need some privacy, activate whispering mode in the app and whisper into one of the earbuds. The buds are made from a non-toxic hypoallergenic silicone in an ergonomic design so you can wear them with the ease – not to mention they’re water resistant!
Sony WF-XB700 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
Worried about earbuds falling out? The Sony WF-XB700 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds have a unique three-point design so they feel comfortable in your ears and stay secure throughout the day. The earbuds themselves last for up to 9 hours and their charging case adds an extra 9 hours. Just 10 minutes in the charging case will give you up to an extra 1 hour of listening time. The earbuds are sweat and water resistant making them perfect for someone who likes to hit the gym hard. You’ll have your own personal assistant as they work with Google Assistant and Siri. Find out what the weather is like, what time you’re meeting your friends or a stopwatch for your run with simple voice commands without having to touch your phone.
Bose Frames Rondo Audio Sunglasses
Whether its winter or summer sun, the Bose Frames Rondo Audio Sunglasses are an all-year accessory for any audiophile. Designed for everyday wear, these audio sunglasses are scratch resistant and excellent at blocking UVA/UBA rays from your eyes. What makes them unique is their bubble of sound. Instead of wearing earbuds or headphones, just pop on the sunglasses, pick your favourite songs and their mini speakers will direct the music towards you so only you hear the music. They have a single button on the right arm where you can skip songs, pause or play, summon your voice assistant and even make or take calls.
