1Marshall Emberton II Bluetooth speaker
Marshall's Emberton II is a small Bluetooth speaker with 360-degree sound, so it fills a room from the middle of the table. It plays for more than 30 hours on a charge, charges by USB-C and is IP67 rated against dust and water.
Pros
- 30+ hours of playtime.
- IP67 dust and water resistant.
- 360-degree sound.
Cons
- A full charge takes 3 hours.
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2Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones
The ATH-M50x are studio monitor headphones with 45mm drivers. The earcups swivel 90 degrees for one-ear listening, the headphones fold flat, and three detachable cables come in the box.
Pros
- Three detachable cables included.
- Fold flat for travel.
Cons
- Wired only, with no Bluetooth.
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3Audio-Technica AT-LP60X turntable
The AT-LP60X is a fully automatic turntable that plays 33 and 45 RPM records. It has a switchable built-in preamp, so it can plug straight into powered speakers, plus a belt drive and a removable dust cover.
Pros
- Fully automatic.
- Built-in preamp.
Cons
- Needs speakers or a hi-fi to play through.
- Doesn't play 78s.
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4AudioQuest Silver anti-static record brush
AudioQuest's Silver brush has over a million conductive carbon fibres that lift dust out of the grooves. They hold the metal grip while brushing, so static drains away through their hand, and no cleaning fluid is needed.
Pros
- Over a million carbon fibres.
- No cleaning fluid needed.
Cons
- Made for quick dusting, not a deep clean.
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5Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 speaker
The Wonderboom 4 is a small, tough speaker for outdoors. It floats, survives a 1.5m drop, is IP67 rated and lasts up to 14 hours. Outdoor Boost tunes the sound for open spaces, and two can be paired for stereo.
Pros
- Floats, and survives a 1.5m drop.
Cons
- Won't pair with older Wonderboom 1 or 2 speakers.
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What to buy someone who loves music
Music taste is personal, so kit is safer than an album they might already own. The best gifts for music lovers help them listen better, at home or out and about. Check whether they play vinyl, stream on their phone or both. A record brush is an easy add-on for anyone with a turntable.
How we picked these gifts for music lovers
We picked each product for what music lovers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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