Gifts for mobile music lovers
Check out our top gift-worthy picks in wireless speakers and mobile-friendly headphones.
Jawbone Mini Jambox
While the Mini Jambox has its limitations sound-wise, we gave it a perfect score for its design.
The Jawbone Mini Jambox is available at Amazon
JBL Flip
The JBL Flip isn't the newest Bluetooth speaker on the block, but it remains a good value at $99.
Buy the JBL Flip 2 at Amazon
UE Boom
The Bose SoundLink Mini may have the edge as an indoor speaker, but the UE Boom performs great outside.
Buy the Logitech UE Boom at Amazon
Sonos Play:1
At $199, Sonos' slickly designed and nice-sounding Play:1 speaker makes it affordable to start a multiroom audio system (and expand on it without breaking the bank).
Sonos Play:1 available at Amazon
Sony MDR-7506
Sony's MDR-7506 has been around for ages. But it's also aged very well.
Sony MDR-7506 headphones available at Amazon
Audio-Technica ATH-M50
In terms of pure performance for the money, Audio-Technica's ATH-M50 is right at the top of our list.
Buy the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 at Amazon
Sennheiser Momentum
It's not cheap, but the beautifully designed Momentum delivers true audiophile-grade sound.
Sennheiser Momentum Over Ear headphones available at Amazon
Beats Studio 2013
The original Beats Studio hyped the bass hard. The new Beats Studio 2013 doesn't.
Beats Studios available at Amazon
V-Moda Crossfade M-100
We gave the V-Moda Crossfade M-100 an Editors' Choice Award for its combination of excellent sound and build quality.
V-Moda Crossfade M-100 available at Amazon
Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 + Charging Case
With its second-generation BackBeat Go headphones, Plantronics has improved the sound quality while adding sweat resistance. Battery life remains relatively short, which is why it's a good idea to get the model with the charging case bundled in for 20 bucks more.
Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 + Charging Case available at Amazon
V-Moda Remix Remote
The in-ear V-Moda Remix Remote delivers excellent sound (with lots of bass) in a relatively affordable package.
Parrot Zik
The high-tech Zik offers both Bluetooth streaming and noise-cancellation. It's one of the best sounding Bluetooth headphones -- and comfortable, too.
Parrot Ziks available at Amazon in a variety of colors.