15 Hi-Fi Gifts for the Audiophile
Incredibly, the holiday season is almost upon us once again, which means it’s time to start stressing about finding the perfect gifts for your family, friends, coworkers, and more. Luckily, it’s easy to please anyone who loves music with this glut of gifts that are sure to be a hit with the audiophiles in your life.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 Adaptive ANC Headphones
Wearable comfort, adaptive noise cancellation, and outstanding acoustics come together to create a total package for anyone seeking gorgeous, high-function headphones. These wireless headphones deliver truly nuanced sound expression, courtesy of two customized titanium drivers and a proprietary DSP engine.
Ultimate Ears Hyperboom Speaker
Big, loud, and boomy might not be the three words you’d use to describe the sound coming from your ideal speakers, but sometimes, brevity is a virtue. Hi-fi distinction is owing to powerful woofers, soft-dome tweeters, and adaptive EQ that auto balances for any space.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Premium sound elevation is paired with streamlined appeal in these attractive, wireless headphones. Advanced noise cancelling, hi-res audio, and smart listening technology are three reasons to love them, along with lasting comfort.
Bose Frames Tempo Audio Sunglasses
What the heck are sport audio sunglasses? They’re the easy way to enjoy your tunes and 99% UVA/B sun protection for your eyes simultaneously. Specially designed Bose speakers are installed in these lightweight frames, with a mic for phone calls.
Marshall Woburn II Bluetooth Speaker
Maintaining sound clarity between booming base and fragile treble is no easy feat, but Marshall does the job with aplomb thanks to dual 5.25” subwoofers and two 1” tweeters, housed in a clean, classic wooden cabinet.
Sonos Arc Soundbar
Audio ain’t just for music — true audiophiles also want stellar sound to enhance every cinematic experience. Enter the Sonos Arc Soundbar, with Dolby Atmos and convenient remote, app, and voice control.
Garmin Forerunner 645 Music
Tired of using your smartphone for running tunes? Good news! You can store up to 500 songs in this GPS running smartwatch and stream them via Bluetooth to wireless headphones or ear buds. It also has Garmin Pay and plenty of exercise trackers.
Amazon Echo Link
Already have an Alexa at home? Time for some fun peripherals, including this voice controlled, hi-fi upgrade that streams music to your existing stereo system and casts to Echo speakers.
U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus Turntable
Retro is all the rage, and there’s nothing like vinyl for sound character digital simply can’t supply. This sleek turntable delivers with built-in phono pre-amp and outstanding attention to detail. Hand-assembled in Massachusetts with parts made in America.
Sonos Move Smart Speaker
Indoor/outdoor audio is made easier with this portable smart speaker, controlled by app or voice. Drop-resistant, weatherproof, and battery-powered, this little beauty lets you stream literally anywhere without fear of damage.
Apple AirPods Pro
Comfortable, wireless earbuds are sort of the unicorn of on-the-go listening, but Apple’s had a lot of practice. These noise-cancelling wonders are immersive, adaptive, and designed for all-day comfort.
A&futura SE200 Digital Audio Player
From the premium line of digital audio players comes a portable device that delivers exceptional hi-fi sound with the world’s first multi-DAC DAP, plus an independent amp structure to support it and DAC filters to customize sound.
Master & Dynamic MA770 Wireless Speaker
Can speakers be revolutionary in this day and age? You just have to look at this wireless sensation to understand innovation isn’t dead. The “new geometry of sound” looks like a half pipe in concrete composite, outfitted with dual 4” woofers.
Sennheiser HD 560S Headphones
Deep, defined bass and brilliant treble are in full effect with these headphones, featuring angled transducers for optimal listening, open earcups for full expansion of sound waves, and a polymer-blend transducer membrane for acute sound control.
Vinyl Moon Vinyl Record Club
Old-school mixtapes meet vinyl in this truly retro mashup tailor-made for music lovers. A subscription delivers monthly mixtapes pressed on colored vinyl, complete with original jackets designed by different artists every time, plus lyrics, art, and info on the bands included.
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