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Straight from our wish list: The very best headphones to gift this festive season

By Grace Cunningham   |  

Looking for the ultimate headphones to gift this Christmas? Then look no further as we’ve handpicked some of the very best models on the market this festive season for you to look at. From wireless to over ear headphones there’ll be a style to suit all.

BackBeat SENSE from Plantronics at £129.00.

The Plantronics BackBeat SENSE
The Plantronics BackBeat SENSE

Constantly on the go and fed up of poor audio quality through your headphones? Introducing BackBeat SENSE from Plantronics, these wireless stereo headphones are set to transform your audio experience. With wireless technology that works up to 100m away from your device, built-in smart sensors that automatically pause music when the headphones are slipped off and dual mics for HD Voice communication, it’s the perfect present for anyone who’s always on the move.

ROC by Monster Platinum Black Over Ear Headphones, £249.95 from Monster

Football meets Audio in Monster's latest headphone offering.
Cristiano Ronaldo encourages you to LIVE LIFE LOUD with Monster collaboration to create the ROC headphone collection.

Who doesn’t love a celebrity collaboration? Monster have teamed up with football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to create the ROC headphones range. The best of the selection are the ROC by Monster Platinum Black Statement Over Ear headphones. These provide crystal clear audio in a unique presentation encouraging you to be inspired by ROC to LIVE LIFE LOUD. With noise isolation, hand-tuned Pure Monster Sound and In-line ControlTalk Universal technology, the ROC by Monster Platinum Black Over Ear Headphones are a must add to the Christmas gift list this year.

OPPO PM-3s, £349 available from Selfridges.

OPPO PM-3 develop the PM-1 technology to create an advanced audio experience.
OPPO PM- headphones utilise planar Magnetic technology to provide impressive noise-cancelling properties.

OPPO have taken in the development of planar magnetic technology and transformed their audio offering in the PM-3s, providing travel adaptable, noise-cancellation headphones that won’t disappoint. Available in a sleek denim travel case, they’ll please the fashion conscious traveller both acoustically and aesthetically.

AKG N90Q, available at £1,300 from AKG

Splurge a little and you will be rewarded with the AKG-N90Q
AKG – N90Q in collaboration with Quincy Jones

Designed in collaboration with the one and only Quincy Jones, the AKG N90Q ‘s set the tone for headphone development with the incorporation of TruNote calibration technology creating a totally immersive experience. Available in black with gold detailing, aesthetically these scream luxury so splurge a little on these and see for yourself how the TruNote technology transforms your audio experience.