It’s Day 4 of Tech Guide’s 2022 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas we want to help you find the right gift for your family and friends in this busy shopping period.
Today we’re talking about one of the most popular tech category – headphones, earphones and speakers which will be on everyone’s shopping list.
Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas:
Day 4: Headphones/speakers
DAY 5: Gaming
DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers
DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets
DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices
DAY 9: In-car gadgets
DAY 10: TVs/Blu-Ray/4K
DAY 11: Appliances
DAY 12: Computers
DAY 4: HEADPHONES/EARPHONES/SPEAKERS
APPLE AIRPODS PRO
The new AirPods Pro have had one of the biggest improvements from one generation to the next that we’ve ever heard with improved audio, better spatial audio and transparency mode and excellent noise cancelation.
It’s been almost three years since the original AirPods Pro were introduced and it’s obvious Apple has been working away since that time to deliver a second-generation model that is dramatically better across the board all the way down to the charging case.
SONY WH-1000XM5 HEADPHONES – $549
Travelling this Christmas, with a 30 hour battery life, easy pairing and the speak-to-chat these headphones are ideal for anyone on the go looking for reliability and style.
The comfortable design, industry-leading noise cancelling features and 360 spatial sound personaliser allows you to wear these headphones in all environments without deterring from sound quality or usability.
SAMSUNG SOUND TOWER MX-ST50B – $699
Pump up the party wherever you go with the bi-directional sound and 240 watts of high-power output of the Sound Tower MX ST50B. Turn on Bass Booster to intensify all the lower frequencies and enjoy up to 18 hours of long-lasting built-in battery for a powerful sound experience.
Match the lighting effect to the rhythm and get dancing with Sound Tower’s variety of fun light modes and when your guests are feeling brave enough, bust out some mics to sing your hearts out with Karaoke Mode.
LOGITECH ULTIMATE EARS WONDERBOOM 3 – $149.95
Give them a gift they will actually want this Christmas with the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3. With 14 hours of playtime and a durable dust and water resistance exterior, bringing the music has never been easier.
Whether they take it on their summer holiday or next year’s Europe trip, Wonderboom 3 is the perfect portable buddy to gift music lovers this Christmas.
LG RP4 XBOOM 360 SPEAKER – $519
The LG XBOOM 360 portable speaker is a must-have for the host with the most. The speaker delivers a sensory experience thanks to its unique form factor and audio engineering that fills the space with high-quality, 360-degree omnidirectional sound.
With Bluetooth connectivity, home entertainment is amplified by selecting one of three different mood lighting presets including ‘ambient’, ‘nature’ and ‘party’.
The XBOOM also includes clever features to create a range of customisable sound effects, including ‘DJ Effect’, which allows for the mixing of multiple samples, scratching and other sound effects through the LG XBOOM companion app – perfect for the avid summer entertainer.
SAMSUNG GALAXY BUD2 PRO – $349
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are the next-gen wireless earbuds for the avid listener. Offering intelligent and immersive 24-bit Hi-Fi sound with Active Noise Cancelling technology, the Buds2 Pro delivers crisp audio on-the-go and plays ambient sound with clear voice pick up.
Coming in a matte cover, this is an ultra-modern accessory that not only sounds good but looks good. Available in Bora Purple, Graphite and White.
BOWERS & WILKINS PX7 S2 – $599.95
Just the mention of Bowers & Wilkin conjures thoughts of high-quality audio and its new Px7 S2 noise-cancelling wireless headphones deliver exactly that.
These are the follow-up to the Px7 and have improved not only on the audio quality but the build quality as well.
The Px7 S2 have a more premium look and luxurious feel with patterned fabric around the earcups and headbands and finished with stylish aluminium caps emblazoned with the brand name.
JBL TUNE230NC – $149.95
If you’re after wireless earphones that offer impressive audio quality, active noise cancellation, great battery life and give you real bang for your buck then you can’t go past new JBL TUNE230NC.
Priced at just $149.95, the JBL TUNE230NC truly punch above their weight.
The earphones look a bit like Apple’s AirPods and have a short stalk that sits outside your ear and offer a snug fit.
The earbud also has a silicon tip to help make it even secure in your ear.
SOUNDBOKS GO – $1,099
Soundboks Go is designed for easy transport without compromising the quality sound. Created to bring people and families together, amplify community gatherings at concert level sound both indoor and outdoor, SOUNDBOKS Go will be your GO-to speaker to amplify all of your favourite Christmas carols this year. Available for purchase online or via JB Hi-Fi.
SENNHEISER MOMENTUM TRUE WIRELESS 3 – $399
Going in, there’s a high expectation about the new flagship Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 headphones which offer superior sound quality and equally impressive active noise cancellation.
And those expectations are not only met – they are actually exceeded.
These new Sennheiser earphones are at the premium end of the market and are priced that way at $399.
JABRA ELITE 5 – $219
If you are constantly on the move, remember to take time out to relax this Christmas too. With the Jabra Elite 5, you can put the world on pause with Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
It also offers Customizable EQ and Spotify Tap Playback, up to 7 hours of playtime with ANC on (up to 28 hours with wireless charging case), Google Assistant and Alexa Built In for hands-free assistance on-the-go, Bluetooth Multipoint keeps you connected to two devices at once, IP55-rated protection against dust and water
BOWERS & WILKINS PX8 HEADPHONES – $1,149
Bowers & Wilkins has launched its new Px8 flagship wireless headphones which set a new reference standard for sound and build quality in the active noise cancelling wireless headphone market.
The Px8 headphones have an all-new bespoke, ultra-high resolution carbon cones which are angled within each ear cup to offer lower distortion and reference quality audio resolution.
FOCAL BATHYS – $1,199
True fans of audio – the top tier of audiophiles – believe in cables so when Focal released its first pair of wireless noise cancelling wireless earphones – the Focal Bathys – it made a lot of people sit up and take notice.
Focal has been producing loudspeakers, car speakers and wired headphones and investing in acoustic research since 1979 so its credentials in the audio space are well established.
It’s a big deal that Focal has finally cut the cord with the Bathys Bluetooth active noise cancelling headphones.
BOSE QUIETCOMFORT II EARBUDS – $429
The new Bose QuietComfort II earbuds offer excellent audio but the sound can also be personalised to suit the unique way we hear sound so it will be even better for you.
One thing about Bose earbuds is they were always on the larger side.
But the Bose QuietComfort II earbuds have had a makeover and each bud a third smaller than the previous version.
BELKIN SOUNDFORM NANO WIRELESS EARBUDS – $69.95
Belkin has released a pair of earphones especially designed for children – the new Soundform Nano Wireless Earbuds are designed for kids who want to stay connected to their favourite music, games and apps wherever they are.
What makes them kid-friendly is that they are designed to be easy to fit and include five different ear tip options including extra extra small to ensure a snug fit and a great listening experience for even the smallest ears.
SKULLCANDY MOD TRUE WIRELESS EARBUDS – $99
The Skullcandy Mod True Wireless earbuds premium features are what makes them stand out as the perfect work-or play-from-anywhere audio companion. Small enough to hide under the tree, but mighty enough to deliver a truly memorable listening experience – with 34 hours of battery life, that’s ‘All I Want For Christmas’ 510 times. Available for purchase online or via JB Hi-Fi.
