JB Christmas Catalogue - A4mock

JB’s 2021 Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide!

120-page digital magazine produced by STACK for November execution. Content to cover a strong focus on consumer tech, merchandise and software.

• The premise is to dedicate two pages to each tech category Page one will be an education piece outlining how to identify and choose the right gift

Page two will feature a ‘shop within your budget’ – good, better, best

• Software – focus on vinyl, next-gen gaming and categorised film and TV • Merchandise – to accommodate the increase in merchandise lines, the gift guide will feature a strong focus on categorised merch i.e Star Wars , film, music T-Shirts

• Stocking fillers – last minute essential Kris Kringle buys

All products will be supported by URL click-thrus to JB website and a link to trailers or other videos where applicable.

Where applicable, JB TV videos will be included.

HEADPHONES 119 MUSIC TO YOUR EARS

HEADPHONES

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GOOD

SonyWI-C200Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black) • Up to 15 hour Battery-life • Magnetic ear-buds; keep the headphones secure when not in use • In-line remote, for music control and hands-free calls

$ 49

JBLTUNE 600BTNC Wireless On-Ear Headphones with Active Noise Cancelling (Black) • Active Noise Cancelling • JBL Pure Bass Sound • Wireless Bluetooth Streaming

JBLTune 115TWS TrueWireless In-Ear Headphones (Black) • Incredible Pure Bass sound • Up to 21 hours of battery life • Hands-free calls and access to Voice Assistant

$ 69

$ 89

Looking to upgrade your listening gear? We’ve got you covered – well, your ears anyway.

BETTER

SonyWH-XB900NWireless Over- Ear Extra Bass Headphones with Noise Cancelling • Up to 30 hours battery life • Voice control*, including Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Siri • Digital Noise Cancelling

What’s it all about? For many, the one-pair-fits-all is not always a viable option – a pair of noise-cancelling headphones you use for travelling won’t be much use in the gym. Having multiple pairs for different applications doesn’t have to break the bank. Take some time to consider your needs. Earbuds are perfect for when you’re getting active, but traditional over-ear headphones are what you’ll want for the full audio experience. So what are the options? Let’s take a look... Over-ear headphones The classic headphone design totally surrounds your ear, providing a snug fit. Over-ear headphones have two versions – closed- and open-back. Closed-back keep the party on the inside with very little noise spill, isolating a lot of peripheral sound (if you want to go one better, you’ll need noise cancelling – more on that later), and keeping the music very much in your ears. Open-back, as the name suggests, permits some sound to enter through the earcup so you’re more aware of what’s happening around you. These tend to give the user a more natural sound. Being bigger headphones, you get bigger drivers (speakers), and yes, you guessed it, bigger sound. On-ear headphones

particularly popular in the fitness and active sector. Easy to stow away in a pocket or bag, earbuds

way since its introduction 20 years ago when the connections and sound were appalling, and can now comfortably compete with its wired counterparts. Wireless is favoured for many reasons: you won’t accidentally rip them off your head reaching for your phone and they don’t snag when you’re exercising. For our busy lives, wireless offers the ultimate in convenience. Many headphones come with a wired option as standard in the box these days, so you can have the best of both worlds. I’ve heard a lot about noise-cancellation. Is it worth it? Well that really depends. If you frequently use public transport or fly, where noise is at an optimum, then perhaps it’s time to consider investing in a pair. Noise cancellation technology was originally designed for long distance pilots to aid concentration and communication, before making its way to consumer technology. While it won’t eliminate all ambient sound completely, a good set of noise cancelling headphones, wireless or true wireless earbuds, will go a long way to blunting traffic noise, aircraft engines or that distracting office banter, leaving you to listen to your music – or noise-cancelled silence – in peace. What about the sound? The sound quality of a pair of

are also extremely convenient. And they won’t mess up your hairstyle or dislodge glasses. So what’s the deal with wireless

$ 179

$ 149

and true wireless earbuds? Are they not the same thing? No. Wireless earbuds are joined via a cord, but that cord doesn’t connect directly to your device. Think of it as a necklace with an earbud on each end. True wireless, on the other hand, is exactly that – the earbuds are powered individually and, ingeniously, use the carry case they come in as an additional power pack, keeping you going for longer. Should I go wired or wireless? This is strictly a matter of personal preference but wired headphones are, by and large, more popular with musos, studio and sound engineers and audiophiles. Bluetooth has come a long

$ 249

Jabra Elite 75t TrueWireless In-Ear Headphones (Gold Beige)

JBLTune 225TWSTrueWireless In-Ear Headphones (Ghost Black)

• 4-microphone call technology for superior calls wherever you are • Up to 5.5 hours battery, 24 hours with the charging case (ANC On) • Customizable equalizer in the Jabra Sound+ App makes your music sound even better • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

• Incredible Pure Bass sound • Up to 25 hours of battery life • Sleek, convenient charging case

$ 349

BEST

Sennheiser RS175-U RFWireless Headphone System • Ergonomic design for enhanced wearing comfort • Multi-purpose transmitter • Supports analog and digital audio inputs

$ 319

The clue is all in the name. On-ear headphones are smaller and lighter and thus more portable than over- ears. They fit tight over the ears and, like open-backs, the sound is more exposed to ambient noise. In-ear headphones The ubiquitous earphone or earbud is designed to fit right into your ear canal providing an often immovable proposition. As such, this style is

$ 499

headphones or earbuds is totally subjective. We can’t emphasise that enough. What sounds incredible to you might conflict with the opinion of somebody else. A budget pair may suit the needs of an occasional user, while others will strive for the highest fidelity irrespective of the price. But remember, you don’t always have to spend a fortune to get a good quality pair.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live (Mystic Bronze) • The unique and ergonomic design features no ear tips for a stylish new look • Enjoy spacious, wireless freedom and ultimate comfort, whatever your activity • Galaxy Buds Live with Active Noise Cancelling

JaybirdVistaTrueWireless In-Ear Sport Headphones (Nimbus Grey) • Up to 16 hours with the charging case • Fully waterproof and sweatproof IPX7 • Three sizes of interchangeable ear gels