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Thebest headphonesmake excellent Christmas gifts.
Of course, everyone is different.
We’ve focused on who each pair would be best for, and even offered alternative suggestions under each.
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We can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t be extremely happy to find these over-ears under the Christmas tree.
Less of a mainstream crowd-pleaser, but audiophiles would also love the incredibly impressiveFocal Bathys.
Otherwise, they’re near-perfect headphones.
TheSennheiser HD-660S2are a solid alternative option if you’re buying for someone keen on an open-back design.
TheSennheiser Momentum 4 Wirelessare fantastic over-ear headphones.
They offer excellent ANC, a suite of impressive features, plus impressive sound and call quality.
Theyre also light and comfortable and the 60-hour battery is the cherry on top.
TheSony WH-1000XM5headphones are an excellent pair of over-ears if you’re stuck for choice.
If you’re looking for another pair of over-ears with a striking design, try theSivga Oriole.
Consider theApple AirPods Maxif you want excellent ANC for someone with an iPhone.
They’re superb value with a clear and well-rounded sound and plenty of customization options.
They feel robust and have comfortable padding, too.
At this price don’t expect high-end features, like ANC, but they do the basics incredibly well.
For an affordable offering with ANC, try theSony WH-CH720N.
These JBL over-ears are a reliable offering that fit well and are easy to store.
TheJBL Tune 670NCcame before these, which means they’re likely to be even cheaper these days.
They promise a weighty and balanced sound and impressive battery life at a fraction of the cost of rivals.
The design is also comfortable, folds up easy and looks classier than it should at this price.
You’ll also get good ANC and sound for under $100/100 with theAnker Soundcore Space One.
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