To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at South Bend Times asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Music Gifts
1) EARBUDi Flex Headphone Clips
Save your ears from ill-fitting Apple earbuds. Snap them into this earbud hook. It loops around the outside of your ear—so no more jamming buds in to stay put. Mold the flexible loop to give your earbuds a custom, comfortable fit. They’ll stay in your ears, too, whether you’re exercising or hanging out.
2) Hi-Fidelity Earplugs
Hi-fidelity earplugs let you enjoy loud concerts without sacrificing sound quality. Filters built into the super low-profile plugs dial down volume by about 22 decibels across frequencies, equally from bass to treble. This brings the volume to a softer and safer level, while the sound quality remains crystal clear. You can chat and hear conversations with the earplugs in, too, which makes them a useful addition to any loud situation.
3) Wired Noise Isolating Earbuds
These wired Bluetooth earbuds give you all the benefits of noise-isolating headphones minus the bulk. They’re OSHA compliant and rated as professional-grade. Whether you’re mowing the lawn or on a job site, you’ll be able to tune out the noise and make calls in loud environments.
4) App-Connected Smart Piano
This super smart piano will teach you how to play—like an effective, patient teacher. Sync your device to the piano and your hands to the keys, where LED lights integrate seamlessly with the screen and guide you with step-by-step and hand-by-hand instructions. Pick from the library of videos and digital sheet music as you make your way from Twinkle Twinkle to one of Mozart’s concertos. You can stop, rewind, and slow down whenever you want. And when you’re not practicing, use your piano as a speaker to stream music.
5) Near-Ear Bluetooth Speaker
You don’t have to negotiate between wireless speakers or earphones. These Bluetooth beach speakers create a personal, near-ear listening experience to give you the best of both. They’re heat-, sand-, and splash-proof—and they work beyond the beach, too. Listen to your favorite tunes, still hear what’s going on around you, and leave others free from hearing your music.