Ultimate Christmas wishlist for music geeks

Christmas is just around the corner, and while sometimes pricey, music tech and audiophile products can make great gifts.
Considering how easy it is to access music through streaming services such as Spotify or YouTube Music, the frequency at which people listen to it has increased compared to a decade or two ago.
It includes using headphones at work or on the bus, listening to music with friends around a braai, or even making beats at home.
It raises the question of the best music-related gifts for people who love music and value great sound.
Starting off is the JBL GO 4, a portable speaker with crystal clear treble and a punchy bass.
The device is about the size of the average human hand and comes in multiple colours, including black, blue, pink, purple, white, red, and sand.
It is also waterproof and dustproof, so users do not need to worry when outdoors.
Playback should last roughly seven hours off a single charge, and if users want stereo sound, they can connect up to two GO 4 speakers together.
Earbuds can also be a great gift as they allow users to listen to music and take calls while on the move.
The Jabra Elite 4 costs less than some of the more expensive models and boasts features such as active noise cancellation.
The battery life of each bud is 5.5 hours and is extended to 22 hours with the charging case.
The earbuds also function as a Bluetooth multipoint, meaning users can seamlessly switch between devices when listening to music.
For those who prefer an over-the-ear listening experience, the Seinheiser HD450BT wireless noise-cancelling headphones are the perfect gift.
These cans employ Bluetooth 5.0 and have a 30-hour battery life, using a USB-C for quick charging. Its compact design, available in black or white, can be collapsed to easily fit into a laptop bag.
The PreSonus ERIS 3.5 active media reference monitors or bookshelf speakers are designed for anyone from gamers and content creators to fixing engineers.
They offer clear and accurate frequency response using 3.5-inch woven woofers and 1-inch tweeters.
The monitors also include several inputs, including 1/4-inch TRS jacks, unbalanced RCA inputs, and a 3,5mm auxiliary input.
For those looking to start creating their own music digitally, the Sonicware SmplTrek is a solid entry-level sampler, allowing users to get creative inside and outside.
The SmplTrek has a one-touch sample recording, allowing users to record sounds into the sampler and then manipulate them using auto-slicing, time-stretching, or pitch-changing functions.
Each song project has 16 scenes, each containing ten sequencer tracks and three additional audio tracks.
It can also be used for live performances as the SmplTrek can be plugged directly into a PC or smartphone to stream full-quality audio to audiences on the Internet.
If users need inspiration, the sampler includes over 1,000 high-quality sample sounds and 36 internal digital sound processing effects.
All the items mentioned above can be found below with the respective pricing.
JBL Go 4 — R799

Jabra Elite 4 Earbuds — R1,599

Seinheiser 450BT Wireless Headphones — R1,999

PreSonus Eris 3.5 — R2,795

Sonicware SmplTrek — R7,899
