20 Christmas gift ideas for a husband who loves music

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For a husband who loves music, the best Christmas gifts sound good: a vinyl he is missing, a speaker, headphones or concert tickets, plus one that keeps your own soundtrack, a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) with a quiz built from your inside jokes.

20 Christmas gift ideas for a husband who loves music

  1. A quiz of your inside jokes Our product

    oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, and a 5-question quiz can be about the songs and jokes only the two of you know, with flowers for correct answers. The final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →

  2. A vinyl he is missing

    A special edition of his favourite album. Around $25-60.

  3. A Bluetooth speaker

    A Marshall, JBL or Sonos Roam. Around $100-250.

  4. Noise-cancelling headphones

    Sony WH-1000XM or Bose QuietComfort. Around $150-400.

  5. Concert tickets for two

    A band he loves, with a hotel if it is in another city. Check refund rules. Around $40-150 per person.

  6. Pajamas

    A cotton or flannel set for album evenings. Around $30-70.

  7. A board game for two

    Codenames: Duet or Patchwork. Around $15-35.

  8. Flowers

    A bouquet with a ticket stub note. Around $25-60.

  9. A record player

    An entry-level Audio-Technica or Pro-Ject. Around $120-300.

  10. A guitar lesson pack

    A month of lessons for a beginner or a rusty player. Around $60-150.

  11. Festival tickets

    A summer festival you plan together. Around $100-300 per person.

  12. A framed lyric print

    A line from a song that means something to you. Around $20-60.

  13. A streaming subscription

    A year of the lossless service he uses. Around $100-200.

  14. A band tee

    Official merch from an artist he loves. Include the receipt. Around $25-50.

  15. A record frame

    A frame to display the vinyl he loves most. Around $20-50.

  16. A pair of earbuds

    Sweat-resistant ones for the gym and commute. Around $60-180.

  17. A music history book

    A biography or oral history of a band he loves. Around $20-40.

  18. A pop filter and mic

    A USB microphone if he records. Around $50-150.

  19. A vinyl cleaning kit

    Brush, fluid and a stylus cleaner. Around $15-35.

  20. A handwritten playlist

    Ten songs and a line about why each is yours. Costs nothing.

How to buy for a music lover

Music fans have strong opinions about gear and taste, so avoid guessing equipment. Tickets, vinyl and a good speaker are safer than an unusual instrument.

Order dates

Vinyl and equipment are best ordered by early December. Tickets, subscriptions and a personalized game can be ordered much later.

What should I get my husband who loves music for Christmas?

A vinyl, a speaker, headphones or concert tickets, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game with a quiz about your songs.

What is a unique Christmas gift for my husband that is not just another object?

Concert tickets, a lesson pack or a pixel game in which he is the main character and the quiz is about your soundtrack.

Can I send my husband a gift online at the last minute?

Yes. Digital tickets and subscriptions arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.

What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my husband?

oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your husband as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.

Make him a game with your soundtrack

Email order support: oingift@gmail.com