

The common thinking is if someone is really into something, it makes present-buying much easier. However, in reality it can mean you get saddled with, say, duck-themed gifts for a decade. And, in the case of audiophiles and major music lovers, it can just make the present pitfalls all the deeper.
Trying to buy an audio fan a pair of headphones? You'd better make peace with the idea there's a good 75% chance you'll see disappointment on their face when they rip off that wrapping paper. Well, unless you take our advice and stick to some of our top audiophile presents below.
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In this guide, we've selected 21 of the most thoughtful and fit for purpose gifts that we think will impress even the most fussy audiophiles.
We've made sure to include a range of prices and a range of ideas to suit different styles and preferences. However, if you're a music lover and we've missed something you'd like for your birthday this year, then let us know what it is in the comments below.
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Additional words: Andrew Williams
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As Content Director of Shortlist, Marc likes nothing more than to compile endless lists of an evening by candlelight. He started out life as a movie writer for numerous (now defunct) magazines and soon found himself online - editing a gaggle of gadget sites, including TechRadar, Digital Camera World and Tom's Guide UK. At Shortlist you'll find him mostly writing about movies and tech, so no change there then.