CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
MUSIC LOVER
Unwrapping one of these on Christmas morning is sure to result in squeals of delight… followed shortly by other, more melodious sounds
Aware in a manger
Naturally the L3s have active noise-cancelling, with an Awareness mode you can toggle on in order to hear people offering you more cake.
Dwindle bells
Battery life is 38hrs without ANC and 32hrs with it switched on. Just 15 minutes plugged in is enough to keep them going for another 6hrs.
Silent right
You get touch controls on the left earcup, but there’s also a wear sensor so they’ll automatically pause when you take them off.
PHILIPS FIDELIO L3
There are few things better than planting your backside in your favourite chair, putting your feet up and losing yourself in the perfect Carpenters/Megadeth alternating playlist – and the subtly luxurious Fidelio L3 cans make shutting out the world easier than ever. They look the part, with a lightweight metal frame and Muirhead leather cushioning on the headband, and soft memory-foam earcups make them feel extra-cosy so they’re good to wear for hours on end. And considering how good they make Karen and Dave sound – with loads of detail and an open soundstage – that’s incredibly tempting. £259 / philips.co.uk