For some, music is not only an enjoyable pastime, it’s an all-encompassing passion. They own a collection of rare B-Sides, and are usually tuned in to the latest releases from bands you’ve never heard of. Purchasing actual music for someone like this presents an extremely challenging task. Make it easy on yourself and let them choose the music. You can stick to enhancing their listening experience.

Headphones
It seems everyone owns an mp3 player these days. But let’s be honest, the stock headset that comes standard with your mp3 player might as well be passed out by some struggling airline to be used for the in-flight entertainment. A proper set of headphones greatly improves your listening experience, and also is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. Some of the best are Sennheiser ear pads. With a range of models available, you can find something in almost any budget range. The HD 448 is a great price point, and brings great performance to the table.

Music Storage
Sure music may be going digital, but a true music enthusiast will more likely have more than a few CDs and LPs laying around their flat. A great gift would be a nice storage unit. A shelving unit will allow the albums to be prominently displayed, while  CD storage drawers provide a great way to save space and stash away albums.

iPod Docking Station
Another great gift idea is a portable iPod docking station. Most are compatible with all the iPod offerings, and can easily be moved around from room to room. Some of the high end offerings, such as the Bose iPod SoundDocking Station, offer unbelievable sound quality in a small package. Who’s going to argue with that?

Did you know?
The first iPod released only had 5GB of storage!

-Thomas

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