Do you know someone who loves music?
These are best for the dedicated audiophile or someone who already has a receiver for their home theater system.
Listed prices are for a pair of speakers, though some models are sold individually.
Q Acoustics 3020i
At less than $300 nowadays, the Q Acoustics 3020i are standout performers.
They also feature surprisingly nice build quality, with a metal magnetic front grille and classy wooden veneers.
Buy for $400
Polk LSiM 703
These speakers used to be Polks flagship model.
Id be remiss not to include such a formidable option going for a budget price.
They do most everything right, with a wide soundstage, ample detail, and good bass extension.
They are pretty, sounds great no matter where youre listening from, and are not finicky about placement.
They might even work well in your living room too.
They have a decent about of bass heft and an excellent, enveloping soundstage.
An easy recommendation for the price.
They pack Bluetooth, optical, and USB connectivity, and the fact they look nice doesnt hurt either.
Oh, and they have Bluetooth too.
It works great via Sonos software, but it makes for a solid Bluetooth speaker too.
Keep in mind the price is for a single speaker.
Of course, theyre even better if you get the subwoofer kit.
Add a subwoofer via the integrated port, and these little speakers become especially formidable.
A speaker small enough to fit in a purse should not be able to have this much bass.
It comes in two models distinguished by volume output.
Buy for $2180
Earbuds
You know, speakers that go in your ear.
At just $69, its hard not to recommend them.
Theyre some of the most well-rounded-true wireless earbuds on the market.
Fantastic sound quality, battery life, and noise isolation in a comfortable package.
Wireless connectivity is more reliable than most true wireless headphones, and they look pretty nice to boot.
Their case is a little chunky and their controls arent great, but its hard to find better headphones.
And oh yeah, they sound fantastic.
Buy for $462
Headphones
Over-ear headphones to keep you warm these cold winter days.
UrbanEars Pampas
I love these minimalist headphones.
More importantly, they sound fantastic.
That they are some of the best looking headphones on the market doesnt hurt.
They dont block out the world as well as the Sonys but I prefer how they sound.
Im also a fan of the physical controls, which are more reliable than touch surfaces.
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