Christmas is here and the rush to secure the best audio gifts is on! Will McGill takes a look at what audio devices are out there.
Music has and always will play a big part in most people’s lives; the way it makes us feel and the feelings it can evoke is unparalleled. But we listen to far more than just music tracks these days… the podcast market has grown substantially over the past couple of years, making the need for crisp and clear audio devices crucial.
Headphones
JBL’s Soundgear Sense, the company’s first true wireless open-ear earbuds, are ideal for your consumers who have hectic lifestyles but enjoy their music or podcasts.
It features: OpenSound Technology with air conduction, 16.2mm drivers and a bass-enhancing algorithm. Having open-ear earbuds means that your consumers can also enjoy the world around them and be aware to any dangers that could be present.
Its ear hooks offer rotation and size adjustments for truly personalised all-day comfort, the air conduction earbuds rest comfortably on the curve of your consumers ears without obstruction the ear canal.
Seamlessly integrating into your consumers’ active lifestyle, the IP54 rating guarantees resistance to sweat, dust, and rainfall.
Whilst at Denon there’s the PerL and PerL Pro True Wireless Earbuds, which feature masimo AAT. They even blew Founder and CEO of Masimo, Joe Kianai, away with the quality and configuration each earbud offers. He says: “I have not heard my music like this since I was 18.”
Both earbuds offer active noise cancelling, weather and sweat resistance, an immersion mode and also a social mode, leaving them open to be used in any way your consumers need them to be..
Sony is offering its WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Earbuds, which the brand says offers the best noise-cancelling technology on the market.
The manufacturer developed its HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2e and integrated Processor V2, so your consumers can be absorbed by the sound of their favourite playlist.
They also feature an AI-based noise reduction algorithm based on Deep Neutral Network processing and bone conduction sensors; this means your consumer’s voice will come through clear and naturally – even in a noisy environment.
It also has quick charging – a three-minute charge can provide up to 60 minutes of play time, perfect for busy people.
Radios
Data from RadioToday has shown that 89 per cent of the population listen to the radio for on average 20.3 hours per week, and it seems that people are consuming radio content in more ways than ever. Not just in the car or at home, but on the go too.
Pure brought out its latest addition to its Evoke range this year, which features a Cherry Wood Veneer finish – this has now been extended across its entire range, covering all three models: the Evoke Home, Evoke Play and Evoke Spot.
Designed by one of the UK’s leading industrial duos, Sam Hecht and Kim Colin, the Cherry Wood Veneer is a symphony of modern allure and cherished nostalgia.
The pair said: “Working together with Pure, we developed an intuitive and user-friendly music system. Its Purity is formed by removing flashy elements and shiny colours. Instead of the black or white typical electronic products, we chose a coffee and a soft cotton tone, so that it is compatible with diverse modern interiors and exteriors.”
The Evoke speaker can work as an analogue (FM) and digital radio (DAB+) – and it comes packed with features such as internet connectivity.
Speakers
For someone who enjoys travelling around there’s Sony’s compact wireless speaker SRS-XB100. It includes a passive radiator for crystal clear sound, even at high volume thanks to its off-centre diaphragm. Its Sound Diffusion Processor expands sound in any space, with Sony’s DSP technology.
It also boasts 16 hours of battery life; it’s waterproof and dustproof with an IP67 rating and comes with a durable exterior and multi-way strap – perfect for life on the go.
Meanwhile, Ruark Audio has its RS1 subwoofer, which has a Lead Grey cabinet cloth finish with Rich Walnut top and bottom panels, making it the perfect gift for music lovers who also enjoy a contemporary style.
The subwoofer has a 100W RMS Class D amplifier with soft clipping filter, which was installed to protect the system from overloading. The speaker can also turn itself on and off automatically when required.
This makes it the ideal Christmas gift for someone who enjoys being in the comfort of their home whilst enjoying the sounds of Michael Bublé – who only seems to appear around this time of year!
Taking on a different aesthetic, a contemporary natural look, Pure has its Pure Woodland. It features a 14-hour battery life – to keep the Christmas party going throughout the night… the neighbours will be pleased about that!
The speaker operates via Bluetooth or there’s the classic DAB+/FM radi o experience. It comes with features such as; dust and water resistance, 10 Watt dual acoustic, six pre-sets (x3 DAB and x3 FM), and it has a carry-handle.
For your consumers who like constant music playing throughout their home and outdoors with a speaker that’s integrated into its surroundings, look no further than Lithe Audio’s iO1.
The iO1 can be installed on up to six different mounting positions – on a wall, in a corner, on a ground spike, countertop or suspended by a pendent, making it perfect for all occasions. It also offers the options of wireless or data cable connection as well, with an optical input and two Ethernet ports.
It features dual full-range woofers, titanium tweeters and 100W RMS Power (2x50W) Class D Amplifiers, that deliver full high-resolution audio at 192kHz, 24 bits.
Airplay 2, Chromecast and Spotify Connect compatible, it provides your consumers with the much-needed Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You at this time of year!
