Now that the festive Chinese New Year celebration are done with, it is time to focus on getting the right gift for your partner this Valentine’s Day. Instead of opting for the classic gifts of flowers and chocolates, why not look to gifting your other half something that they would use often, like a pair of headphones or speakers?
Here’s a look at six options to consider for that special someone.
1. Sonos Ace
With so many types of headphones in the market, Sonos Ace is a smidge above the rest, thanks to Sonos’ renowned audio and design expertise.
This premium pair of over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones feature breath-taking lossless and Spatial Audio, world-class Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Aware Mode, as well as the most precise and immersive home theatre experience possible with Sonos’ new TrueCinema technology.
Sonos Ace is priced at $559 (from 7 to 16 February), and available online here.
2. Sonos Era 100
Featuring all-new hardware and software, the Sonos Era 100 offers next-generation acoustics and a design that is only slightly larger than its predecessor the Sonos One.
The speaker is built with two angled tweeters for a rich stereo experience, and a larger mid woofer which creates stunning bass that is unexpected from a single compact speaker. It also has an intuitive user interface that includes a new capacitive volume slider for simple control.
Sonos Era 100 is priced at $449 and is available online here.
3. Marshall Emberton III
Offering more than 32 hours of battery life, the Marshall Emberton III features Marshall’s signature sound with Dynamic Loudness where you can adjust the tonal balance of audio and True Stereophonic — a unique form of multi-directional sound exclusive to Marshall, that lets you experience superior spatial and binaural sound.
It also has a rugged design with an IP67 dust and waterproof rating which means that the speaker is good to use even while you’re at the pool!
Marshall Emberton III is priced at $299 and is available online here.
4. Marshall Major V
Built with 100+ hours of wireless playtime and offering enhanced comfort, the Marshall Major V has set new standards for its on-ear headphones.
Created for the music lovers, this pair of headphones not only delivers the improved signature Marshall sound to reduce distortion but is also easy to use with a customisable M-control button that lets you instantly access your favourite features.
Marshall Major V is priced at $269 and is available online here.
5. Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
Designed to offer outstanding comfort, features and performance with affordability, the Pi6 uses all-new 12mm bio-cellulose drive units to ensure high-resolution audio as well as aptX Adaptive wireless transmission at 24-bit/96kHz for exceptional sound quality from compatible wireless sources.
The earbuds also use an advanced Qualcomm chipset to provide improved wireless stability and reliable connectivity while in use.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 is priced at $389 and is available online here.
6. Bowers & Wilkins Pi8
The flagship Pi8 brings an all-new 12mm drive units using proprietary Carbon Cone technology that is similar to the tech used in Bowers & Wilkins’ multi-award-winning Px8 over-ear headphones.
This pair of earbuds also add support for aptX Lossless — the current state-of-the-art in wireless headphone transmission technology that is supported by a dedicated DSP, DAC, and amplification from ADI to ensure you get the maximum possible resolution and accuracy to whatever you’re listening to.
