The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear, or so the story of Buddy The Elf tells us as Christmas approaches. So set the scene this Christmas by singing along to the dulcet tones of Michael Buble, the party anthems of Slade or the traditional Christmas carols that warm the hearts over the festivities with our recommendations of some of the best audio speakers on the market.
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Moment, costs £ 1,795 (incl 12 months of prepaid Deezer Premium+) and is available at Bang & Olufsen stores.
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Moment featuring 12 months of prepaid Deezer Premium+ is the perfect gift for the aesthetic conscious, modern adult who likes to not only embrace new music and educate in new artists but also for the listener who wants to emulate emotion in music. With the Moodwheel and PatternPlay functions, this intelligent speaker is a must.
Sonos PLAY:1 Bundle Starter Set priced at £299 available from http://www.sonos.com.
The Sonos PLAY:1 Bundle Starter Set is a great gift for the person in your life who needs music to soundtrack their day. This wireless music system provides crystal clear sound and can play different songs in two different rooms or the same song in both rooms enabling seamless continuation of music throughout the house, it’s a must have for the home.
Intempo Jukebox, priced at £149.99 available from Intempo directly.
Taking classic 1950’s style and adding a modern twist the Intempo Bluetooth Jukebox will be the talking point of any room this festive party season. Accepting audio via FM Radio, Bluetooth and AUX it can adapt to each environment and certainly adds a bit of fun, it is a great party extra to set the scene this festive season.
Happy Plugs Sound Piece costs £149 and is available directly from Happy Plugs.
Looking for a system that not only provides high quality but also adds to the home as a design piece? Then look no further than the Sound Piece from Happy Plugs ; fusing state-of-the-art technology with characteristic minimalist Swedish design it will tick both of the boxes. With the ability to customise your speaker fascia with many different patterned fascias (the marble effect is our favourite!) you can adapt yours to each room and interior design trends over time.
The +Radio costs £219.00 and is available from The+Audio.
Continuing the retro theme, The +Radio is a must. Styled like a traditional radio with analogue tuning dials but with digital functionality with sourcing available via Bluetooth, AUX and of course traditional AM/FM, it will suit all generations and looks just divine on the units in any home. A perfect stocking filler to please the music fan on your ‘nice list’ this year.
ZIPP Mini costs £179 available from www.johnlewis.com .
The ZIPP Mini features Libratones new flexible listening concept, SoundSpaces™, combines premium sound quality with portable multi-room connectivity . SoundSpaces™ allows users to move their speakers around and to connect,combine and control them from anywhere creating unique SoundSpaces™ for both work and play. The compatibility to work with Spotify Connect and Apple Music via Bluetooth or Wifi widens the variety of sources available whilst the remote control available an app makes it simplistic to work whilst entertaining guests. Available in Cloudy Grey, Deep Lagoon, Graphite Grey and Victory Red, there’s a style to suit all.
Retro Mini Emma Bridgewater costs £79.99 and is available from MyVQ.co.uk.
The Retro Mini Emma Bridgwater is a cute retro throwback to traditional radio designs decorated in funky prints from Seville Oranges to Blue Daisy which are set to brighten up any room this winter. Using 30 preset stations on digital and analogue radio along with Bluetooth to stream music from Deezer, iTunes, Spotify or any other content service, there’s something for everyone.
Whichever speaker tickles your fancy this festive season you won’t be disappointed as you set the scene for the festivities to begin.
