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🎄 House of Stereo’s Holiday HiFi Gift Guide: Premium Sound for Any Budget

Dec 7, 2025. – David Parvey

High-quality sound comes in many sizes. Our Holiday HiFi picks are sure to please any audiophile on your list.

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Under $150 — Small Gifts, Big Sound Upgrades

Perfect for stocking stuffers, office dwellers, students, and anyone who listens on a laptop or phone.

Cambridge Audio A100

Stylish, punchy, and perfect for kitchens, bedrooms, dorms, or gifting to someone who wants better sound that they can take anywhere.

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

$206.00

True Wireless Earphones with ANC

Melomania A100

Every beat. Every nuance. Pure and alive. Melomania A100 deliver hi-fi-grade audio in true wireless form. No distractions. No compromises. Engineered to bring out the full depth and emotion of your music—for true music lovers, anywhere, anytime.

10mm deep bass drivers

aptX™ Lossless

Up to 39 hours battery

Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling

LDAC high-quality audio

7-band adjustable EQ

Six microphones for clear voice calls

IPX5 water-resistant design

Serious about sound

Made for listening. Tuned for feeling. Powered by hi-fi-grade amplification and industry-leading tech, Melomania A100 supports LDAC and aptX Lossless—delivering an expansive soundstage that brings every track to life.

Crafted for comfort

Lightweight premium materials and a choice of silicone tip sizes ensure long-lasting comfort and an immersive fit. Thoughtfully crafted with 50% recycled plastics and reclaimed neodymium drivers—because great sound shouldn’t cost the earth.

Stay in the music,
everywhere

Adaptive noise cancelling and transparency mode let you control what you hear. A long-lasting battery keeps your music flowing—from the morning commute to late-night unwind.

Made by music.
Tuned for life.

Melomania A100 delivers hi-fi performance in wireless earbuds—rich, immersive sound wherever you listen. Clean lines, premium materials, and an ergonomic fit, engineered for all-day listening. Premium audio. Designed in London. Sold direct.

Crafted for true music lovers

Hi-fi grade amplification

Class A/B amplification drives our signature sound, delivering rich tonality, warmth, and depth—making your music feel alive and immersive.

Lossless clarity

With LDAC and aptX Lossless, every detail stays intact—bringing CD-quality audio that preserves the full depth, texture, and emotion of every track. A game-changer for music lovers.

Adaptive Noise Cancelling

Control what you hear. Activate Noise Cancelling to tune out distractions for pure, immersive sound, or switch to Transparency Mode to let the world in. So whether you’re commuting or unwinding, your music’s at its best.

DynamEQ

Our Dynamic equalisation keeps your music perfectly balanced at any volume. By subtly adjusting bass and treble levels, Melomania A100 ensure every track sounds full and natural—whether you turn it up or dial it down.

Long-lasting 39 hour battery

Up to 12 earbud hours of playback on a single charge, too, with fast-charging for when you need more, fast—so your music keeps going, whether you're on the move or unwinding.

Custom controls

Everyone’s different. To make A100 your own, remap the touch controls in the Melomania app to make every interaction your own so your music moves at your command.

"Outstanding sound quality, reliable app control, loads of battery life and a comfortable fit you can wear for hours."

"These earbuds outperform their asking price to a remarkable degree. Highly recommended."

"I have enjoyed listening to them a great deal, and so will you."

"A detailed, entertaining and engrossing listen, and have the powers of resolution to create a convincing soundstage and brilliantly neutral tonality."

Engineered for excellence

Custom 10mm Neo Drivers

Our Cambridge-engineered, precision-tuned 10mm recycled Neodymium drivers deliver deeper bass, richer mids, and crystal-clear highs, ensuring an immersive, high-fidelity experience where every note, every texture, and every detail comes to life.

Dedicated high-performance processor

Powered by the dual-core 240MHz Qualcomm Kalimba DSP, A100 refines sound processing, reduces distortion, and enhances clarity, ensuring your music sounds its best, no matter the genre or listening environment.

Six mic call clarity

Engineered for crystal-clear conversations, Melomania A100's six-microphone array isolates your voice from background noise, delivering exceptional call clarity-even in busy environments.

Customise your sound

Shape your sound signature to match your style. With a 7-band adjustable EQ, enhance vocals, tighten bass, or refine treble, giving you complete control over your listening experience.

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you

	Melomania A100 This model	Melomania M100	Melomania P100 SE
Amplification	Class A/B	Class A/B	Class A/B
Driver	10mm Neodymium	10mm Neodymium	40mm three-layer composite
Battery play time	Up to 39 hours	Up to 52 hours	Up to 100 hours
Fast Charge	10mins gives 3.2 hrs (ANC off)	10mins gives 2.4hrs (ANC off)	5mins gives 4hrs (ANC off)
User Replaceable Battery	No	No	Yes
Noise isolation	Adaptive Active	Adaptive Active	Hybrid Active
Wired mode	No	No	USB-C or 3.5mm Jack
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.3	5.3
LDAC	Yes	No	No
aptX™ Lossless	Yes	Yes	Yes
DynamEQ	Yes	No	Yess

Technical specification

High-performance audio mode

Class A/B amplification

Driver

410mm Driver Recycled Neodymium Magnets

Battery play time

Up to 39 hours

Battery play time (anc on)

Up to 21 hours

Charging time

1.1 hours

Fast charge

10 minutes gives 3.2 hours playback (ANC Off)

Charging

USB-C, Wireless charging (Qi-compatible but not certified)

Noise isolation

Qualcomm™ Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling

Transparency mode

Yes

Dynameq

Optimal sound quality at all volumes

Microphones

6 microphones, 3 per earbud

Voice processing

3-microphone Qualcomm® cVc™ Echo Cancelling and Noise Suppression (ECNS)

Melomania app

Not Compatible

Melomania connect app

Compatible

Voice assistant activation

Siri / Google Assistant

Bluetooth version

5.4

Firmware upgradable

Yes - via Melomania Connect

Multipoint connection

Yes

Processor architecture

Qualcomm QCC3091, Powerful quad-core processor architecture -supporting complex use cases Dual core 32-bit processor application subsystem (up to 80MHz), Dual core 240 Mhz configurable Qualcomm® Kalimba™™™ DSP audio subsystem

Supported profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP

Supported profiles

LDAC, aptX™ Lossless, aptX™™ Adaptive, AAC, SBC

Wear detect

Yes, capacitive detect

Low latency

<80ms - Gaming Mode accessible via Melomania Connect

Wind noise reduction

Yes

Google fast pair

Yes

Adjustable eq

Yes - 7-band adjustable EQ accesible via Melomania Connect

Operating temperature

0°C to +40°C/32°F - 104°F

Operating relative humidity

10 to 80%, Non-condensing

Dimensions (charging case)

60.99 × 24.60 × 44.89mm

ODimensions (earbuds)

33.59 × 23.72 x 21.98mm

Weight

Earbuds: 4.7g each / 0.1661 Ounce, Charging case: 38.7g/1.365 Ounce, Total: 48.1g/1.70 Ounce

What's in the box?

Quick Start Guide, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, 3 x silicone eartips (S, M & L), Brand booklet, Function controls card, Safety instructions

Color

Black

White

Quantity

EarMen Eagle

A tiny USB DAC that delivers an instant upgrade to phone and laptop sound. One of the easiest ways to experience real hi-fi on a budget.

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Under $200 — Amazing Performance

Synergistic Research Pink Power Cable

A sleeper upgrade that adds clarity and control—great for anyone refining their system.

Synergistic Research Pink AC Power Cable

Synergistic Research Pink AC Power Cable

$274.00

Pink Series

Power Cables

First, we set out to design the highest-performing machine-built power cord we could—heavy-gauge conductors, voiced to mirror the harmonic texture, holographic energy, and musicality of our latest handmade power cords.Multiple variations. Voiced. Blind tested. We weren’t chasing “good for the price.”

We were chasing the sound of Synergistic Research—at a price no one saw coming.Then we did what only Synergistic Research can do: we infused it with the same UEF compound developed for our seventh-generation Pink Fuse. We applied the long-duration, high-voltage conditioning process used to voice our SRX XL and Foundation XL cable looms. And we engineered it to integrate—seamlessly—with PowerCell 8 SX, Active Ground Block SX, and Tranquility Pod Carbon.

Why?

Because people say we only make ultra-high-end gear. Expensive cables. Exotic components. They say we don’t build for the rest of the market.We wanted to show the industry otherwise. So we built a $198 power cord that—in our direct comparisons—outperforms a model from one of our most respected competitors. A power cord that retails for five times the price of the Pink.Audition the Pink Power Cord in your system today— and tell us if anything else even belongs in this conversation.

A Solid Baseline for Great Sound

Copy about OFC Copper with PTFE dielectric and copper plugs. Built in Carbon Tuning Disc.

Pink Series Power Cable Specifications:

Pink Series AC Power Cable
Global MSRP
US $198/5ft.

3 each 14 awg. SR Copper:

Dielectric: (EPDM) Ethylene Propylene and PTFE Dielectric
Connector Input US: 1 each Synergistic Research Copper - NEMA
Connector Input Int’l: 1 each Synergistic Research Copper - SCHUKO
Connector Output US: 1 each Synergistic Research Copper 15A IEC
Connector Output Int’l: 1 each Synergistic Research Copper 15A IEC

Build Notes:

SRX XL Matrix Shielding: UEF coating with Graphene is applied directly to connectors significantly reducing the noise floor and allowing a purer signal to transfer with less grain providing more warmth and detail
Silver Solder: 4%
Hand build time: 2 hours
SRX XL High Voltage Conditioning Treatment: After the cable is completely assembled all connections and cabling are treated with 1,000,000 volts of electricity at specific frequencies and pulse modulations, creating a canal in the conductor material and contact points at the molecular level that allows electrons to flow more freely. This allows the maximum amount of low level information through the conductors and provides for the highest amount of realism in your music

Voltage and current Rating:

US: 15amp/125v
(EU/AU/UK): 16amp/250v

Length

5ft.

Quantity

EarMen Colibri

A refined, musical portable DAC/amp for listeners who want depth, warmth, and realism on the go.

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🎄 House of Stereo’s Holiday HiFi Gift Guide: Premium Sound for Any Budget

High-quality sound comes in many sizes. Our Holiday HiFi picks are sure to please any audiophile on your list.

Watch the HiFi Gift Guide Video

Under $150 — Small Gifts, Big Sound Upgrades

Cambridge Audio Melomania A100

Melomania A100

Serious about sound

Crafted for comfort

Stay in the music,everywhere

Made by music.Tuned for life.

"Outstanding sound quality, reliable app control, loads of battery life and a comfortable fit you can wear for hours."

"These earbuds outperform their asking price to a remarkable degree. Highly recommended."

"I have enjoyed listening to them a great deal, and so will you."

"A detailed, entertaining and engrossing listen, and have the powers of resolution to create a convincing soundstage and brilliantly neutral tonality."

Custom 10mm Neo Drivers

Dedicated high-performance processor

Six mic call clarity

Customise your sound

Find the right product foryou

Technical specification

High-performance audio mode

Driver

Battery play time

Battery play time (anc on)

Charging time

Fast charge

Charging

Noise isolation

Transparency mode

Dynameq

Microphones

Voice processing

Melomania app

Melomania connect app

Voice assistant activation

Bluetooth version

Firmware upgradable

Multipoint connection

Processor architecture

Supported profiles

Supported profiles

Wear detect

Low latency

Wind noise reduction

Google fast pair

Adjustable eq

Operating temperature

Operating relative humidity

Dimensions (charging case)

ODimensions (earbuds)

Weight

What's in the box?

Under $200 — Amazing Performance

Synergistic Research Pink AC Power Cable

Pink Series

Power Cables

A Solid Baseline for Great Sound

Pink Series Power Cable Specifications:

Pink Series AC Power CableGlobal MSRPUS $198/5ft.

3 each 14 awg. SR Copper:

Build Notes:

Voltage and current Rating:

Under $250 - Great over-ear headphones

Cambridge Audio Melomania P100

Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE

$250–$500 — Serious Performance, Trending Now

Pro-Ject CD Box E

Pro-Ject E1 Phono

$500–$1,000 — The Audiophile Gateway Level

Pro-Ject T1 EVO Phono

Triangle BOREA BR04

Focal Bathys Wireless Headphones

You can't go wrong with a gift from House of Stereo

🎄 Not Sure Which Product Is Right?

Stay in the music,
everywhere

Made by music.
Tuned for life.

Find the right product for
you

Pink Series AC Power Cable
Global MSRP
US $198/5ft.