If you’re looking to give the gift of audio this year, there are some great deals, brand new releases, and some truly impressive new options up for grabs this year that deliver much more than just rock the tunes. We have put together some of our favorite options below, from the new Google Home Speaker at its best price ever, to the truly gorgeous retro vibe on the Marshall models at up to $150 off, the all-new Apple modelthat also happens to have a HomeView sitting on top of it, and much more.
Google Home Speaker
The 2026 Google Home Speaker is now only sitting at its best price ever right now, but it also has to be one of the best gifts for Android and Pixel users you can buy this year without spending a fortune on a new Pixel 11 Pro or something. Available in four color options, this thing delivers solid 360-degree audio in any room you place it in, alongside Gemini voice control, smart home integrations with compatible gear, and more.
Marshall Speakers
Marshall is a unique brand in the speaker and headphone space, one that comes with a legacy and pedigree in the audio world you rarely get with the newer tech brands. These things not only sound fantastic, but they look just as good. Some models, like the Acton III, resemble vintage guitar amps and make for wonderful room decor with hits of brass and gold, woven grilles, and that tumbled leather look – functional retro vibe tech at its finest.
- Marshall Acton III Bluetooth Home Speaker $250 (Reg. $300)
- Marshall – Stanmore III Bluetooth Home Speaker $250 (Reg. $400)
- Marshall Major V Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones $90 (Reg. $130)
Bose SoundLink Flex
While you’re not going to get something nearly as high tech as the Google Home Speaker, and you’re not going get that wonderful retro look and feel from the Marshall speakers, Bose is another one of those brands that must be on every top Bluetooth speaker list if you ask me. These things come at a price, but the audio they produce is worth every penny if you ask me. The Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) hits that middle ground down at $99 shipped from the regular $159 for 40% in savings, comes in a plethora of colors, and works just as good at home as it does at the beach, or anywhere else for that matter.
- Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) $99 (Reg. $169)
Nothing CMF Speaker
If you’re looking to unique in a whole different way, the sharp lines, retro ‘80s look, and minimalist approach of the new Nothing CMF speakers are certainly worth a look. There’s not much out there that looks anything like these retro-futuristic new models – just released with that sort of milk carton like shape, both the compact model at $39 and it the larger M model are now sitting at the lowest prices ever in the early <a href="https://myappsplus.com/5-tvs-with-deep-discounts-before-black-friday-even-started/" title="5 TVs with deep discounts before Black Friday even started”>Black Friday sale.
- CMF By Nothing Speaker S: $39 (Reg. $59)
- CMF By Nothing Speaker M: $79 (Reg. $109)
New Apple HomePod mini 2 and HomeView
When it comes to speakers for Apple users, it’s all about the new HomePod mini 2 and the just-released HomeView (the latter is clearly much more than just a speaker, but the model on the stand basically sits on top of a great-sounding HomePod). Complete with Siri AI and its natural conversation capabilities made possible by the new S10 chip, it also features Sound Glow – a new feature that makes the top of HomePod mini 2 come to life, transforming into “a visual canvas that glows and pulses in sync with the music, reacting in real time to bass and treble…pick a soundscape like rain to trigger bespoke animations for a soothing atmosphere”
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