Seriously swish goodies ideal for treating yourself or your near ones Words: Sam Cross Photography: Neil Godwin

1 MONITOR AUDIO STUDIO 89

A luxurious pair of bookshelf speakers is one of the classiest additions you can make to any space. The brand new Monitor Audio Studio 89 certainly fits that bill. Inspired by the 1980s, you’ll find a stylish appearance complete with glossy panels and gold-coloured speakers domes. There’s even Rhodium-plated speaker terminals, which round out the intelligently-designed units perfectly. £2,000, monitoraudio.com

2 MARSHALL HESTON 120

No brand has more of an icon status in the world of audio than Marshall. The sight of a wall of the brand’s guitar speakers on stage defined a generation, and now it has taken a stab at your living room. The Heston 120 is a revelation, with Dolby Atmos certification for a true 3D audio soundstage. Specific sound modes are available to tailor the experience right out of the box. £899, marshall.com

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RUARK MR1 MK3

The new Ruark Audio MR1 mk3 offers stylish looks and a solid audio experience for much less. £399, ruarkaudio.com

SONOS RAY

The Sonos Ray is an undeniable bargain, offering a serious boost to your at-home sound quality for peanuts. £199, sonos.com

1 CAMBRIDGE AUDIO EXA100

For audiophiles, a good amplifier is an absolute must-have. Cambridge Audio’s EXA100 boasts 100 watts per channel, and over 1,000 days of tuning in the brand’s London headquarters. The result is a relatively compact box which packs a punch. £1,999, cambridgeaudio.com

2 GOLDRING GR3

Turntables might be all the rage, but they rarely have the kind of design which you’d be happy to have out in your well-curated room. Enter the Goldring GR3 – a glorious jet black slab of brilliance, complete with the brand’s award-winning moving magnet cartridge. £699, goldring.co.uk

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CAMBRIDGE AUDIO MXN10

The Cambridge Audio MXN10 offers solid performance from the same engineering brains as the EXA100, without the cost. £449, cambridgeaudio.com

AUDIO TECHNICA SOUND BURGER

The Audio Technica Sound Burger is cool in an entirely different way. Simply dripping in retro goodness. £199, audio-technica.com

1 UNISTELLAR ODYSSEY PRO

Stargazing is a perfect pastime for most people, and the Unistellar Odyssey Pro is the ultimate solution for anyone hoping to see something celestial. All manner of nebulae, galaxies, planets and more can be seen with this device, complete with a massive database to make it as easy as possible for first-timers. You can even spot them on your mobile device or tablet, if you’d prefer a larger image. £3,499, uk.unistellar.com

2 CANON 14X32 IS

A pair of powerful binoculars is a great addition to your outdoor toolkit. Things can get ludicrous quickly, but the Canon 14x32 IS is a solid pick, offering 14x magnification to help you get really close to far-away objects. The Image Stabilization engine allows you to keep locked onto them, too, even when handheld. It’s the perfect option for birding from afar. £1,499, canon.co.uk