WHATEVER YOU GIFT, ADD A DIAMOND
This festive season, Toblerone is out exploring the UK’s Christmas shopping challenges. Whether you’re a deal-seeker or a last-minute shopper, for extra confidence: ‘Add a Toblerone Diamond’, just in case.
Meet Tommy, who buys gifts first and figures who gets them later. He always makes sure to include a tasty chocolate diamond to delight the lucky giftees.
WHAT’S THE BEST HEADPHONE GIFT?
Which headphones would my flatmate, Dano, like? He and I have very different tastes in music. I mean, he commutes a lot and over-ear headphones are best for travelling.
For an audiophile like me, Sennheiser headphones or AirPods Max are my best bet. Then again, if he’s down the gym it’ll need to be wireless, like the Samsung Galaxy Buds or the Solo Buds from Beats.
My old-fashioned dad only has them for Radio 4 while he’s cooking, so that Major IV pair from Marshall will do the trick for him.
TYPES OF HEADPHONES
Let’s talk headphones. Over-ear headphones have cozy cups that cover your ears for ultimate sound isolation and comfort, while on-ear headphones rest neatly on your ears. And don’t forget in-ear earbuds—they fit snugly inside, ready to rock wherever you go.
True wireless earphones let you enjoy music without the hassle of wires, while noise-cancelling headphones create a peaceful bubble around you. If you’re after a natural sound, open-back headphones let the audio flow freely for a more immersive experience.
It’s the battle of compact, portable earphones versus the plush sound quality of full-size headphones.
SETTING A CHRISTMAS BUDGET
Like most tech, the true point of difference comes in cost. I like my flatmate, sure, but as much as £500?
The WH1-11000MX5’s from Sony are class; they don’t break the bank, but they’re also excellent quality and are noise-cancelling.
So, that’s Dano sorted, But what about dad?
I CAN HEAR THE BELLS
Headphones may be an ideal Christmas gift for guys. Good ones, anyway. But a proper pair will last forever. And after standing here for an hour, I’ve narrowed the choice down to:
- The best all-around: Sony WH-1000MX5
- Best for the commute: Apple AirPods Max
- Best for the gym: Sennheiser Momentum
- Best for your wallet: JVC XX True Wireless
- Best for audiophiles: Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay H100
I’ll wrap them first and top each one off with a Toblerone diamond. Because let’s face it—there’s no better way to make a present perfect.