Best Headphones Gift Ideas For Christmas 2020

We've selected some of the best headphones out there for gift ideas for Christmas 2020 from brands such as Sennheiser, AKG, Presonus, Roland and more. Whether you're shopping for a beginner, or a pro, we've got you covered here at Music Matter, with headphones for producers, for DJing and for just enjoying music with.

These headphones have everything to make them the perfect choice for DJs - a nice, deep bass response, rotating ear cups, rugged and durable construction and a cool look. They’re also comfortable making them ideal for long sets, plus they come with a carry case. These headphones are really feature-packed, especially considering their price point - a great stocking filler gift idea for DJs.

When it comes to headphones, Beyerdynamic are one of the biggest names going. The DT 240 Pros are an incredible pair of headphones - they’re great for monitoring your mixes whilst recording, but they also work really well as a pair for just listening to music with. The coiled cable is 1.25m long, but it can be stretched up to 3m, so it’s nice and long, but only when you need it to be. For anyone serious about their music, these headphones are the perfect Christmas gift.

Audio Technica make a fantastic range of studio gear, all at really reasonable price points. This particular set of headphones is a great choice for recording and mixing music. They offer a really detailed sound, so you can hear every nuance of your music, and they’re comfortable so to reduce ear fatigue. They also offer good sound isolation, so you can still hear your mix clearly even if you’re in a noisy environment. An ideal Christmas gift for anyone who likes recording and mixing their own music.

These headphones are a serious choice for anyone mixing and mastering music. Everyone knows the Yamaha brand - they make some incredible stuff and these headphones are no exception. The HPH-MT5s offer a really transparent sound - they let you hear your mix exactly how it is, so you have a better idea of what needs tweaking and where. They’re durable and comfortable too so they’ll stand up to years of use in the studio and on the go.

KRK are known for their amazing monitor speakers - you’ll see them in studios all over the world. These headphones offer the same quality as their speakers, making them an amazing Christmas gift for beginner and professional producers alike. These headphones won’t add in extra frequencies to make the mix sound better - they will replicate the sound exactly how it is, so you know where to improve it. A fantastic set of studio headphones, that replicates the great experience you get with KRK’s speakers. 

These headphones are great for monitoring your mixes in the studio, or on the go. They’re also really good for using with digital instruments like a piano or drum kit. You’ll get an honest, flat response, so you only hear what’s actually there in the mix, plus they’ve been designed to reduce ambient noise around you, so you won’t get disturbed whilst you’re in the zone. Not to mention, they’re also really comfortable and very well built. A great Christmas gift for a wide range of musicians.

The Presonus HD7s are versatile. They’ve got a lovely, deep bass response so listening to music with these is really enjoyable. However, they don’t add too much low end in, so you can also use them for monitoring and mixing your own music. They offer a detailed and accurate mid and high end so you’ll hear your mix nicely. Ideal for musicians on the go.

This is a professional-level set of headphones. They’re incredible for monitoring and mixing music, offering an accurate, honest and detailed sound. They have a nice, wide frequency response so you’ll hear exactly what’s going on in your mix, from low, subby basses, all the way up to that top-end shimmer. If you know someone that’s serious about producing music, then the Roland RH300 headphones would make for the perfect Christmas gift. 

AKG are another huge name in the world of studio products. They’re known for producing high-quality gear, and these headphones are the perfect embodiment of that. They’re ideal for use in a recording studio - whether that’s a professional one, or a home-studio. They offer an accurate and detailed sound, as well as one of the best frequency responses out there. The cups have also got a 90 degree swivel for one-ear monitoring, so they’re practical as well, plus they come with some useful accessories, making them an amazing gift to open on Christmas morning!

Firstly, you’ll notice that these headphones look amazing! But, they also sound every bit as good as they look. This is a pro-level set of DJ headphones, for live use, and in the studio. They can pump out some serious volume (ideal in noisy clubs), without distorting, plus they’ve been designed with feedback from actual DJs, so you’ll get everything you could possibly need out of them. If you’ve got a DJ in your life, then these Pioneer headphones would make for an incredible Christmas gift.