If its an upgrade to your home cinema, gaming or music system you or your loved ones really want for Christmas, Gloucestershire retailer Smart Home Sounds has you covered – with some of the latest audio visual tech available at affordable prices this December 2025.
From speakers and headphones, to the latest turntables, SoGlos brings you 12 of its best products that you can buy for less than £300.
Audio-Technica AT-LP60XUSB turntable and Edifier R1280T speaker pair
The Audio-Technica AT-LP60XUSB is a great entry-level turntable offering high quality at an affordable price, taking the hassle out of vinyl with easy plug-and-play capability through its built-in amplifier, with no extra components required.
Paired with the Edifier R1280T bookshelf speakers which deliver warm, balanced sound in a compact and stylish design, Smart Home Sounds says this bundle offers 'the perfect balance of affordability, simplicity and great sound'.
Currently priced at £209, visit smarthomesounds.co.uk/audio-technica-at-lp60xusb-edifier-r1280t-turntable-bundle to find out more.
Sonos Era 100 smart speaker
The compact yet powerful Sonos Era 100 smart speaker has a unique acoustic design that delivers stereo sound and rich bass from a single unit.
Compatible with the latest apps and voice control, you can connect to it via Bluetooth or line in, while it can also be paired to give even more accurate, powerful stereo sound to your music setup, or used as sound rears in your home cinema system.
Available for £168 with Smart Home Sounds, head to smarthomesounds.co.uk/sonos-era-100 to learn more about it capabilities.
JBL Clip 5 portable Bluetooth speaker
Boasting a compact design and wide carabiner that means you can attach to everything from your bag to your beltloop, the JBL Clip 5 is the ideal small portable Bluetooth speaker.
Not only packing a punch sound-wise with impressive bass, it's both weatherproof and dustproof meaning it can be used almost anywhere; comes in a range of colours from black to pink and even camouflage; and gives you up to 12 hours of playtime from a single charge.
On sale with for just £49, visit smarthomesounds.co.uk/jbl-clip-5 to shop the JBL Clip 5 at Smart Home Sounds.
Sonos Ace headphones
Pairing the 'highest-fidelity' sound with 'world class' noise cancellation, users can expect precise, accurate spatial audio that makes for an immersive personal listening experience with the Sonos Ace wireless Bluetooth headphones.
Utilising innovative tech, Smart Home Sounds describes the audio you get from the headphones as 'dramatically detailed' – making them great for private movie watching – while their soft matte finish combines with a memory foam headband and ear cushions to make them a stylish, comfortable choice.
Head to smarthomesounds.co.uk/sonos-ace to shop the Sonos Ace headphones with Smart Home Sounds, currently priced at £219.
JBL PartyBox Encore 2 portable speaker
With big sound, a lightshow and connectivity that allows you to jam along, your next party calls for the JBL PartyBox 2, bringing you 15 hours of tunes from a single charge – and its included wireless mic giving you crystal clear karaoke, too!
Controllable via an app with Bluetooth, aux and USB-C connections, the speaker delivers impressive sound with an AI sound boost that gives you more volume without distorting. You can also control the frequencies of the mic and can even plug in a guitar, with pre-gain and volume controls.
Available from Smart Home Sounds for £249, visit smarthomesounds.co.uk/jbl-partybox-encore-2.
Roberts Revival Uno BT Bluetooth digital radio
With a handle that makes it easy to transport, the mains-powered unit also takes four AA batteries for portable use, while there's also aux and headphone connectivity and for radio listening, you can pre-set your go-to stations and also navigate straight to your favourite with one button.
Currently priced at £144, head to smarthomesounds.co.uk/roberts-revival-uno-bt-dab-dab-fm-bluetooth-digital-radio-with-alarm to shop the Roberts Revival Uno BT on Smart Home Sounds.
Kanto ORA4 desktop speaker pair
A no-fuss solution for any setup, the Kanto ORA4 is a versatile speaker pair that blends the best of bookshelf speakers, studio monitors and computer speakers into one compact design.
Delivering reference-quality audio with deep bass and pro-level clarity, Smart Home Sounds says it's perfect for music lovers, content creators and home office setups, with versatile mounting options and the possibility of integrating a subwoofer, too.
Currently £249 with Smart Home Sounds, head to smarthomesounds.co.uk/kanto-ora4-powered-reference-speakers to shop the Kanto ORA4.
Shokz OpenFit Air wireless headphones
Combining practicality for sports and exercise with high-quality audio, the Shokz OpenFit Air headphones offer a comfortable, secure fit that's ideal for working out, sitting over your ears to keep you aware of your surroundings, without sacrificing on sound.
Their adjustable, intuitive touch controls make it easy to control playback on the go, with six hours of battery off a single charge and 28 using the included charging case.
Available for just £64, visit smarthomesounds.co.uk/shokz-openfit-air to shop Shokz OpenFit Air from Smart Home Sounds.
Sony PS-LX310BT Bluetooth turntable
Bringing the best of analogue up to date, the Sony PS-LX310BT makes vinyl playback easy with minimal wires via Bluetooth connection, along with an innovative ‘Gain’ switch that can enhance the audio level of your record without distorting the sound.
Its refined monochrome black casing gives it a minimalist, modern aesthetic; its fully automatic tonearm will lift, move and position itself on the edge of the record at the touch of a button; and it also has a built-in pre-amp for phono playback.
Currently £178, shop the Sony PS-LX310BT on Smart Home Sounds at smarthomesounds.co.uk/sony-ps-lx310bt-2-speed-bluetooth-turntable.
Sony WF-C710N headphones
The WF-C710N earbuds allow you to immerse yourself in your music using Sony's noise-cancelling technology – but they also have an ambient mode which lets in background noise for when you need to be aware of your surroundings.
Upscaling your favourite music from the compressed versions available on streaming services, back to studio quality, they'll give you 8.5 hours of continuous playback on a full charge with a charging case included, too.
The WF-C710N headphones are currently available for just £74 from Smart Home Sounds – head to smarthomesounds.co.uk/sony-wf-c710n to find out more.
Marshall Emberton III portable speaker
A portable speaker built for life on the road, the Marshall Emberton III delivers deep, full sound while taking on dust, dirt and rain, thanks to its weatherproof design.
Bringing you absolute 360° True Stereophonic audio, it's Bluetooth ready, has a built-in microphone for speaker phone functionality – and Marshall's signature look that screams rock n' roll.
Currently available for £99, shop the Marshall Emberton III on Smart Home Sounds at smarthomesounds.co.uk/marshall-emberton-iii.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones
Combining 'high fidelity audio excellence' with premium design, Smart Home Sounds says the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones deliver 'brilliant' dynamics, clarity and musicality with its audio.
With adjustable active noise-cancelling technology and cushioned ear pads, the Momentum 4s are in it for the long-haul – with impressive battery life giving you up to 60 hours of listening from a single charge.
Shop the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones – currently priced at £149 – on Smart Home Sounds, at smarthomesounds.co.uk/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless.
