Gifts for Sound
Quiet where it counts and rich where it matters. Picks for ears that hear everything.
Daisy Headphones | $350
With a comfortable and chic design, these are our pick for over-ear noise-cancelling headphones. What makes them different? They offer weightless noise-cancellation, and Still Mode, which lets you choose from five ambient sound environments to focus and regulate.
Calmer Earplugs | $28
We love Flare Audio’s earplugs because they reduce outside noise like chewing, tapping, buzzing, and traffic so you can go about your day in a comfortable way. They come in fun colors if you want to show them off, or flesh tones if you prefer to keep it on the DL. Plus, this bundle includes a keychain carrying case so you can easily take them on the go.
Audible | from $7.95/month
Audiobooks are a gift for anyone who’d rather listen than read, or who needs something soothing to tune out a noisy world. Audible’s library of audiobooks, podcasts, and originals means there’s always a new story queued up.
Waterproof Speaker | $55
Ever experience headphone fatigue? Play your favorite song on repeat with this mini bluetooth speaker instead. It comes in lots of fun colors like purple, orange, and butter yellow, and is waterproof and drop proof, too!
Calm | from $69.99/year
When the world gets loud, Calm helps turn the volume down. Its sleep stories, guided meditations, and soothing soundscapes are perfect for winding down a busy brain at the end of the day.
Sound Machine | $69
This on-the-go sound machine from Canopy not only comes with 15 sounds, including white noise, brown noise, a fan, and ocean waves, it also is a night light and aroma diffuser for all-around calming and regulation. We love this for travel because it’s compact and helps create our ideal environment wherever we are.
AirPods
Sometimes the best sound gift is a classic. AirPods are lightweight, easy to pop in, and perfect for tuning into a favorite playlist, podcast, or audiobook when the world gets a little too loud.
Libro.fm | $14.99/month
All the joy of audiobooks, with a feel-good bonus: every Libro.fm membership supports the independent bookstore of your choice. Each month brings a new credit for any audiobook, and credits never expire.
SmartGoggles | $220
Do you prefer complete darkness? These SmartGoggles from Therabody create a 100% blackout. Plus, they offer regulation in the form of heat, vibration, and compression therapy, too!
Dipsea | from $12.99/month
For the grown-ups on your list who love a good story told well. Dipsea’s short, immersive audio stories are designed to help listeners relax, unwind, and get out of their heads.
Still looking for the perfect fit?
Take the Motley Bloom sensory quiz to see which senses they seek out and which ones they avoid, or browse gifts for every sense in the full holiday gift guide.
