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The Best 2026 Holiday Gifts for Music Lovers
Whether they're never without their headphones or love collecting albums on vinyl, Abt has tons of great holiday gifts for music lovers. Whether they're a true audiophile or want to get into vinyl records, this selection of curated gifts from audio experts has what they want.
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$232
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Comp. Value: $249
Your Price:
$232
Regular Price:
Comp. Value: $249
The Best Buds for iPhone Users
If you're shopping for someone who already has an iPhone, the AirPods Pro 3 are the perfect match. They seamlessly connect to their phone (or their MacBook or iPad) and offer excellent noise canceling with a secure seal. They're an Abt staff pick for a reason: redesigned acoustics offer major audio improvements for music or calls, and they get a boost in battery life, too, with 24 hours total using the charging case. AirPods are a classic for a reason, and the Pro model offers upgrades they'll appreciate.
Amazing Sound Meets Incredible Comfort
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones really live up to their name, with incredible comfort and some of the best noise canceling in the industry. A specially-designed headband alleviates pressure, and the ear cups are incredibly soft, making them ideal for long listening; and the 30-hour battery life doesn't hurt, either. Plus, they come in multiple attractive colors, a rarity for most headphones of this caliber. We love the timeless look of the Desert Gold color, but you can also choose from purple, olive green and more. Who wouldn't want great headphones in their favorite color?
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$449
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Black | Gold
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$458
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Black
The Industry Leader
These headphones often top many best-of lists, and for good reason: they combine industry-leading noise canceling, long battery life and great sound, which we'd argue are the three most important factors when shopping for headphones as a gift or for yourself. They're a great gift for music lovers because these factors let them truly enjoy their music; the sound is clear, but the bass is deep and rumbling, and that incredible noise cancellation means nothing will interrupt their favorite song. Their ability to block sound makes the Sony WH-1000XM6 great for travel or for focusing on work.
A Gift Everyone Can Enjoy
If the music lover in your life loves to sing or get together with friends, why not surprise them with a karaoke machine? The Ikarao Shell S1 has a cool, sleek look, and it comes with two microphones that charge when they're placed on the speaker dock. Rather than needing to connect your machine to a TV, this Ikarao machine has a large HD touchscreen that clearly displays lyrics in big, clear letters (it does have the option to connect to a TV for larger gatherings, if needed). It's one of those gifts that they'd never think to buy themselves, but they'll use all the time.
Your Price:
$449
Color:
Black
The Newest Sonos Launch
Sonos recently launched their Ace Ultra headphones, and with them they answered basically every request customers had after the original Ace launched. They maintain the same sleek design (with a cool new Agave color), with improved noise cancellation and audio quality and the new Headphone Linking feature, which sends their music back and forth between their headphones and their Sonos wireless speakers. They're great headphones on their own, but if you're looking for a gift for someone with a Sonos system in their home, these are a no-brainer.
A Quality Turntable at a Great Price
Audio-Technica turntables are some of the most popular gifts for music lovers that Abt sells during the holiday season. We're still in the vinyl renaissance, and if your favorite music lover doesn't have a turntable yet, getting them started on a setup is the perfect gift. The fully automatic operation is ideal for beginners, and there's also Bluetooth compatibility so they can also enjoy their new vinyl records through their headphones for a more personal listening experience. This turntable, plus one of their favorite albums on vinyl, would make an incredibly thoughtful gift.
Your Price:
$349.99
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Black
The Latest from Beats
The new Beats 360 headphones are getting rave reviews thanks to their comfortable design and superior sound quality compared to past Beats by Dre headphones. Head tracking and transparency mode help their music sound great in any environment, while keeping them aware of their surroundings (like in the office) when needed. On top of their audio improvements, the Beats 360 notably have an IPX4 splashproof and sweat-resistant rating, making these the perfect gift for music lovers who also go to the gym. The swappable ear cups are another bonus, whether they want to change up the look of their headphones or attach a new pair after many sweaty workouts.
Shop the Best Gifts for Music Lovers at Abt
Everything you see here is available online and in-store at Abt, so you can easily tackle all of your holiday shopping. Don't forget to check out the rest of our curated gift guides, including gifts for movie lovers or our new wellness gifts, to check off every person on your list. You can also visit our gifting hub for more inspiration. Either way, Abt's experts are always here to help at 800-860-3577.
