The Soundbrenner Christmas Gift Guide 2025

Shopping for someone who loves quality audio? Soundbrenner's holiday lineup has something for everyone, from professionals to casual listeners. Here's our guide to finding the perfect gift.

Best overall: Soundbrenner Wave in-ear monitors ($179, now $93)

The Wave isn't just for musicians. These professional-grade IEMs work for anyone who cares about sound quality.

For musicians: Studio-grade monitoring with a hybrid 10mm dynamic driver + armature tweeter delivers pristine clarity for performers, producers, and studio work. Detachable braided cable means if something breaks, you replace just the cable, not the whole IEM.

For gamers: 36dB passive noise isolation blocks out distractions while you're immersed in competitive play. Zero-latency wired connection means no Bluetooth lag on PC or console gaming. The over-ear cable design stays secure during intense sessions.

For office workers: All-day comfort with memory foam tips in six sizes means no ear fatigue during video calls, podcast listening, or focus sessions. The cardioid design (designed for stage use) actually works great for reducing office noise, letting you concentrate.

For commuters: Tour-ready durability with a hard carrying case and reinforced housing withstands daily travel. Light enough (just a few grams per earpiece) that you forget you're wearing them.

Why it's exceptional: At the current sale price of $116 (down from $179), the Wave offers professional IEM quality at consumer pricing. Most IEMs in this price range make tradeoffs, muddy bass or harsh treble. Wave delivers balanced, studio-accurate sound across the full spectrum.

Perfect for: Musicians, gamers, office workers, commuters, essentially anyone who wears earbuds regularly.

Best for rhythm: Soundbrenner Pulse ($119, now $96)

The Pulse is the wearable vibrating metronome that changed music practice. Instead of hearing clicks, you feel rhythm through 700% stronger vibrations than a smartphone.

Strap it to your wrist, arm, or chest. Sync up to 5 devices for band practice. Connect to your DAW via MIDI. Perfect for drummers, guitarists, and anyone serious about timing. No more ear fatigue from metronome clicks.

Perfect for: Drummers, guitarists, bassists, and all music students building timing precision.

Best all-in-one: Soundbrenner Core 2 ($229, now $184)

Five professional tools in one smartwatch:

• Vibrating metronome (same Pulse quality)
• Practice tracker with goals and analytics
• Chromatic tuner (±1 cent accuracy)
• Decibel meter with hearing protection alerts
• Smartwatch functions (notifications, music control)

The Core Steel 2 upgrades to stainless steel for durability.

Perfect for: Serious students, music teachers, and dedicated practitioners.

Best for kids: Soundbrenner Spark ($199, now $160)

Core 2 features in a kid-friendly format with a microphone tuner that works with all beginner instruments (piano, violin, recorder, flute).

Gamified practice tracking turns daily sessions into adventures. Standalone operation means no smartphone concerns.

Perfect for: Young musicians aged 5-15, music teachers, and parents.

Best for recording: Soundbrenner Flow microphone ($99, now $80)

Record studio-quality audio on your phone with zero setup. USB-C and XLR outputs work with anything. Plug in and record directly to TikTok, Instagram, or any app.

Cardioid pattern blocks background noise. 3.5mm headphone output for real-time monitoring.

Perfect for: Home recording, content creators, singer-songwriters, podcasters.

More great options

• Stomp foot pedal: Hands-free Bluetooth control, turn sheet music pages, start your metronome, advance tracks during performance.
• Genki Wave: Gesture-control MIDI ring for electronic musicians who want expressive sound shaping.

Quick gift guide

• Wave IEMs: Best overall pick for anyone who values premium listening.
• Pulse: Best for rhythm training and practice consistency.
• Core 2 / Core Steel 2: Best all-in-one tool for serious musicians.
• Spark: Best for young learners and gamified practice.
• Flow microphone: Best for easy, high-quality recording.

Pro tip: Buy Pulse multi-packs for bands (2-pack $219, 3-pack $329) for synchronized metronomes.

Why these gifts stand out

Whether it's Wave IEMs for everyday listening or Pulse for serious practice, Soundbrenner products are daily-use tools that improve performance, whether that's musical skill, gaming reflexes, or focus at work.

This holiday season, give quality that lasts.