Marshall Acton III Bluetooth speaker
For the happy-at-home music buff.
Inspired by the iconic rock ‘n’ roll amps, Marshall Bluetooth speakers have always looked and sounded the part. The Marshall Acton III is no exception, with its cool retro styling and wide surround sound speakers that can turn any living room into an immersive listening space. Perfect if they love relaxing on the sofa, closing their eyes, and taking in their favourite albums from start to finish.
But it’s geared up for gatherings and house parties too, with Dynamic Loudness keeping everything sounding rich and clear even when cranked up to 11. And the Acton III’s clever Placement Compensation feature makes sure it sounds its best no matter where you set it up. Whether that’s in the corner of the room or on top of a tall bookshelf.
But you can tweak the onboard bass and treble controls to set things just right too. Or if you’re a real audiophile, fire up the Marshall Bluetooth phone app. It comes loaded with various EQ presets made for specific genres — from punchy rock and metal to smooth jazz and hip-hop.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds
For the door-to-door commuter.
Buying for someone always on the move? Google’s new Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless Bluetooth earbuds are a great shout. They’re lighter and smaller than the previous-gen earbuds, so they’re super comfy for long walks and bus rides. And they’ll always stay put with their cool twist-to-adjust stabilisers.
When things get too noisy outside, just switch on Active Noise Cancellation. It’ll block out distracting traffic sounds and coffee shop conversations so you can focus on what matters. Whether that’s tuning into an important work call or catching up on a podcast. And they’ll go for up to 8 hours on a single charge too, even with ANC turned on.
But these neat little wireless earbuds do a lot more than just play music. They’re also packing Gemini, a virtual Ai sidekick that’s always there to lend a hand. Walking directions, appointment reminders, new song recommendations — Gemini can handle it all, completely hands-free. All you have to do is ask!
Bose Ultra Open wireless earbuds
For the music lover who wants to stay aware.
We all know that noise-cancelling tech is awesome. But there are some situations where being totally tuned out isn’t ideal. These Bose Ultra Open wireless earbuds offer the best of both worlds, with their OpenAudio tech. You’ll hear every lyric and riff, but you won’t miss that crucial train announcement either.
And there’s no need to take out your phone to adjust the volume. Just turn on the Auto Volume feature in the Bose app, and the level of the music will automatically adapt to your surroundings. So, you can walk between a bustling bus station and a quiet street with the earbuds acting like your own personal mixing engineer.
If you’ve got a Bose smart soundbar at home, these Ultra Open earbuds will pair up with it in seconds using SimpleSync. That way, you can indulge in a late-night movie before bed and hear every detail without waking up the entire house.
JBL Flip 6 portable Bluetooth speaker
For the party starter.
If the fun-loving party animal in your life loves being in control of the music — whether hosting at home or doing DJ duty at a mate’s house — this JBL Flip 6 would be a flipping amazing gift. Its small enough to easily stick in a bag, place anywhere, and hook up to your phone over Bluetooth. But don’t be fooled by its portable size, as this two-way speaker system sounds seriously big.
Do they love making things sound just right? The JBL Portable app is where you can tweak the speaker’s EQ settings and more to your heart’s content. Cranking the bass is a great way of getting everyone up and dancing! And you won’t have to worry about a low battery warning breaking up a boogie either. That’s because this speaker lasts up to 12 hours on a single charge, so you can keep partying until the sun goes down.
But there’s always someone that has a little too much, especially at big Christmas gatherings. If they end up clumsily pouring a drink over this speaker by accident — its IP67 waterproof design will take any spill like a champ.
Source: CURRYS.CO.UK