The Best Audio Equipment You Can Buy Anyone Right Now

GETTING IT UP

If you’re going to dive into the vinyl resurgence, you may as well do it in style. The Gramovox Floating Record marries high-fidelity output – piped through stereo speakers – with a revolutionary and clean design that makes for quite a showpiece. The platter (that bit the vinyl sits on) has been pointed skywards, thus clearly displaying that classy vinyl label to all guests. What better way to flaunt those rare first pressings you’ve been hoarding for years? Comes in walnut or maple variations. www.gramovox.com

THE SKIMPIEST OUTFIT

Apple’s omitted the headphone jack from the iPhone 7, but do skip their queerly shaped Airpods entirely. Instead, slip something more comfortable and reliable into your ear: Bragi’s The Headphone. These sleek nuggets have a battery life of six hours and store up to 1,000 songs, no phone required. This makes them the perfect running companions. www.bragi.com

COMFORT COURTS CLARITY

Flying business class doesn’t ensure a peaceful journey, but you’ll have a personal bubble of sound with the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless. A carefully balanced act of impeccable sound and noise-cancelling, and a stylish leather-clad form that embraces the head, it’s no wonder these are vaunted as the best 2016 has to offer. www.sennheiser.com

SOUNDS FROM DOWN SOUTH

Slim, fuss-free and discreet. Likes being at the bottom, or better yet, up against a wall. We’re talking about the Philips Fidelio B5 sound bar, which makes up for the tinny audio from television sets. The sleek B5 comes with a compact sub-woofer to supply deeper notes and rich bass. Perfect for the household that favours minimalist interiors. www.amazon.com