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Let’s face it: The best speakers and home audio gadgets aren’t always the best to look at. At times, it feels like the better the sound, the more traditional the speaker will look. People will usually sacrifice the style of a speaker to have access to premium audio throughout the home, but as we enter 2025, let’s leave that ultimatum in the past.
ShopBillboard explored the world of home tech to develop a guide to the best audio gadgets that not only sound great, but look awesome.
Whether you want a speaker hidden in plain sight, a record player that breaks from the design norm, or a pair of bluetooth headphones that will elevate your outfit, there are plenty of must-have stylish audio options for you to choose from. With the new year finally here, there’s no better time to give your home a new speaker makeover.
Shop our favorite stylish home audio devices to level up your place below.
Hidden Speakers
Sometimes the best speaker for your home is the one that you can’t see. With technology continuously evolving year after year, audiophiles and tech wizards are crafting exciting new ways to combine audio and furniture seamlessly. From Samsung combining picture frames with premium speakers, to Sonos partnering with IKEA to turn a table lamp into a mini concert, if you’re looking to blend your speakers with your decor, these options are for you.
Samsung Music Frame
Equipped with Dolby Atmos, bring your favorite picture to life with the Samsung music frame, which is exactly what its name suggests: a speaker disguised as a picture frame. Mount it on a wall or leave it on a stand, the music frame has impressive spatial audio to fill up an entire room. You can also sync up to six devices together for an even better listening experience.
Uma Sound Lantern
This portable lamp will sit perfectly on your coffee table or outside on the patio. It gives off a very soft, warm glow while providing solid sound from its upward- and downward-firing speaker design. For its compact size, the Uma delivers full, natural sound and relaxing spa-like lighting.
Sonos x Ikea SYMFONISK Speaker
This 2-in-1 speaker lamp merges the excellent sound quality of Sonos into an elegant bamboo design from Ikea. It also works as part of a Sonos multi-room speaker system and can stream music via Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect as well.
Most Stylish Portable Speakers
The best portable speaker should look great no matter the environment it’s in. Thanks to Sonos and Teenage Engineering, your room, backyard or picnic blanket will ooze with style while delivering top-notch sound. Here are our picks for the most stylish portable speakers.
Teenage Engineering OB-4 Speaker
Want a fun retro-style portable speaker to liven up your living room? Teenage Engineering has you covered. The OB-4 speaker not only has an eye-catching minimalist look, it delivers crystal clear, punchy sound through two 4” bass drivers and a pair of neodymium tweeters. It’s also equipped with FM radio and a long-lasting, rechargeable battery with up to 72-hour battery life.
Sonos Move 2 Speaker
Its simple minimalistic design makes the Sonos Move 2 an easy fit in most rooms. In some ways, the speaker looks too nice to be used as an outdoor speaker, but with an IP56 rating, its durable exterior allows it to withstand falls, bumps, rain and moisture, dust and dirt, UV light, and extreme temperatures. Offered in either white, black, or a pleasant olive color, the Move 2 is a great fit for any scenario.
Most Stylish Record Players
There’s something refreshing about placing a stylus on a record over using streaming apps on your phone. For those entering your vinyl era, these record players give a fun, modern upgrade to the classic turntable design.
U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus Turntable
Let the U-Turn audio turntable be the centerpiece of your room. Thanks to a variety of bold color options, as well as, oak and walnut finishes, it’s super easy to mix and match this record player with the rest of your home aesthetic.
Pro-Ject T2 BT Turntable
For interior designer lovers, the Pro-Ject T2 turntable has a sleek and beautiful build to compliment your living space, especially the satin walnut option.
Most Stylish Headphones
Do you have thin walls and annoying neighbors? These headphones not only look great, but have impressive sound so you can peacefully blast your Spotify Wrapped playlist at unbearable levels without getting a knock on the door.
Apple AirPods Max
Apple’s entry into the world of premium headphones is a pricey one, but the Airpods Max deliver rich, detailed sound with incredible active noise-cancelling. For the fashionistas, these over-ear headphones have also become a staple style accessory with its catchy modern design and variety of color options. If you want to listen to music and look great doing it, there’s no better option than the Airpods Max.
Koss Porta Pro
Thanks to its nostalgic 80s design, incredibly affordable price point, and an Emma Chamberlain co-sign, these retro-style headphones are as trendy as they were decades ago. The Koss Pro Pro headphones may be older than you, but they still offer high-fidelity audio with deep bass.
Most Stylish Bookshelf Speakers
Compliment your shelf with these must-have speakers. Merge them in between books or set it next to your favorite art piece — these speakers look great on any wall unit, library, or desk.
Marshall Acton III Speaker
Name one Pinterest mood board that doesn’t have a Marshall speaker included in it. Its signature trendy, vintage-inspired design is every influencer’s favorite. The Acton III delivers impressive audio performance too, but its appeal really lies in its retro, guitar amp design.
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