2023 Top Gifts
Under $300
If you are puzzled about what to get a music lover in your life, we’ve narrowed down the choices for you. These gift ideas are sure to please anyone as we’ve picked the most popular ones that almost anyone would love to use every day of the year.
Add the best of Bluetooth to any audio system with the new Zen Blue V2. Not all Bluetooth is the same and the Zen2 has Qualcomms best with Bluetooth 5.1™ which includes AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, and LDAC. That is a mouthful but it means you will have the best possible Bluetooth sound when you stream from your phone. With its long-range antenna, you will also be able to roam all over your house and not lose the connection. The Zen2 even has both analog and digital outs making it super easy to connect to a simple integrated amp or receiver, or if you have something with a great DAC built in, use the digital outs. The perfect gift for almost any music lover who wants to get into streaming and keep things simple.
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Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds
Regular Price Regular Price $198.00 Final Price $148.00
Sony has some of the best noise cancelling technology in the world for headphones and these new LinkBuds offer some cool features too. They have all-day battery life, work great paired up with your phone for super clear calls, and are rated IPX4 water resistant for working out. We found them comfortable and also loved the way you can choose to block out all the noise or turn on ambient noise in the background.
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Kanto YU4 Powered Desktop Speakers - Pair
Final Price From$379.99 - To$419.99
The Kanto YU4 is a great compact speaker with high-end audio parts making it a perfect starter system or a great way to improve the sound of an office system. With 4” Kevlar woofers and a 1” silk dome tweeter, the YU has a sound like you would expect from much more expensive speakers with smooth highs and a very natural sound. It features Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX and has an AUX input with RCA’s. It even gives you a sub out should you wish to augment the bass. The YU fits into so many applications any music lover on your list will be able to find a place for these.
The Audioquest Dragonfly series has been around for years, making music lovers who use their computers with their headphones smile with the improvement it offers over the standard laptop or computer headphone jack. It is so simple to use, just plug it into a USB port, plug your headphones into it and you now have bypassed your computer and added an audiophile-level DAC and headphone amp. Anyone you know who uses their headphones to enjoy music from the computer will love the audio upgrade this Dragonfly Black offers.
For someone just getting into vinyl, this starter turntable from Denon will be a much better choice than anything else near its price range. Denon has been making turntables for over 70 years! The automatic design makes it simple to use and the built-in phono preamp lets you connect it directly to most wireless speakers for an easy vinyl addition.
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Sonos Roam Battery-Powered Portable Smart Speaker
Final Price $179.00
If you know someone who is always on the go & could use an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker that is light-weight, yet rugged, then the Sonos Roam is a fantastic gift for music lovers with active lifestyles. The Roam has a long-lasting 10-hour battery life & it will withstand submersion in water up to three feet for 30 minutes! The Roam weighs less than a pound & its handy shape simply begs to be picked up and taken everywhere.
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Integrityhifi Tru-Lift Automatic Tonearm Lifter
Final Price From$235.00 - To$425.00
Anyone with a nice turntable will certainly appreciate the Tru-Lift. This hand-crafted device lets the vinyl lover stay in their chair and savor that last song without having to jump because the record ended. There is a model for any turntable and our team will be happy to help you select the right one for the person in your life with a great turntable.
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SoundCast VG5 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Special Price $149.00 Regular Price $499.99
When you want your music on the go to rock, look no further than the Soundcast VG5. This is not like your typical portable speakers as it can produce extremely deep bass for that you are there sound. Everyone on our staff who has heard this has wanted one. With its ability to pair two for the ultimate outdoor system, this will take your camping, tailgate, or backyard parties to a completely new level!
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IsoAcoustics zaZen Isolation Platform
Final Price From$199.99 - To$229.99
If you know someone with a turntable, a tube amplifier, or any sensitive audio equipment, the zaZen isolation platform will help their electronic components perform at their best. The zaZen integrates IsoAcoustics' special isolation tech with the mass of the platform so that sensitive audio gear can reveal even greater acoustic clarity, detail & performance with best-in-class support. Anyone with a nice turntable will certainly appreciate the zaZen.
If you have a vinyl lover with a good turntable that is using their old vintage receiver, the Solo will make their turntable sound much better. It goes in between their turntable and receiver and improves the sound of almost all built-in phono preamps. It is simple to install and small enough to hide.
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