Best Gifts for Music Lovers by Budget: Christmas 2026
The holidays are around the corner, and you’re frantically searching for the best gifts for music lovers online. Whether it’s for your kid, partner or mate, you know they love music, love listening to it, love making it or playing it. You’ve heard them go on and on about it all year, but now the tricky bit is choosing a present on a budget. When controllers, record players, microphones and headphones all start to blur together, abbreviations like DDJ-FLX6000 or XLR RCA don’t mean much unless you’re already into the gear. We hear that one a lot at DJ City around Christmas time!
So we’ve pulled together some of our best gifts for music lovers and sorted them by roughly how much you want to spend. There are small vinyl accessories, karaoke machines, beginner instruments, DJ gear and music production gifts, with one important thing to check before you buy each one. Chances are, they’ve already got the Bluetooth speaker or headphones… But the gifts that really land are often the more specific bits they’d never think to buy for themselves.
Quick answer: Get the Reloop carbon fibre brush for a vinyl collector, the Fenton KAR50P for a young karaoke fan, the Audizio Tupelo for someone starting a record collection, or the AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 for a beginner DJ. If they already own plenty of gear, a DJ City gift card is the safer bet.
Disclosure: DJ City sells every product featured in this guide. Recommendations are based on documented product features and suitability for the person described. Prices and stock can change during the Christmas period, so check the product links for today’s details.
Best gifts for music lovers at a glance
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| Budget | Our pick | Best for | Check before buying |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50 |  Reloop carbon fibre vinyl brush |
Someone who already owns a record player | Make sure they collect vinyl |
| Under $100 |  Fenton KAR50P karaoke speaker |
Kids, families and casual karaoke | Songs and lyrics come from a phone or tablet |
| Under $300 |  Audizio Tupelo record player set |
Someone starting a vinyl setup | Best suited to someone who still needs speakers |
| Under $500 |  AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 DJ controller |
An aspiring beginner DJ learning to mix | Check device and software compatibility |
Music gifts for every budget
Best gift under $50 for a vinyl lover: Reloop carbon fibre brush
If they’ve got a record player and a growing pile of vinyl, get them a Reloop carbon fibre brush. Yes, a brush sounds boring, BUT trust us, it’ll get used every single time they drop the needle, which is more than you can say for most presents. It won’t fix a scratched record. Nothing will. But it helps remove loose dust and discharge static before the record plays. If they already swear by a brush, you might as well go shopping for a record they’re after.
Check before buying: Make sure they actually own a turntable. Otherwise, you’ve essentially bought them a very small broom.
More music gifts under $50
- Behringer HPX2000 headphones: for the mate who’s been mixing on their phone earbuds. These are a decent first pair to get when your cash is tight.
- DJ City $25 gift card: tuck it in a Christmas card and let them pick, but just remember it’s posted out and only works in-store, not online.
Best gift under $100 for a young karaoke fan: Fenton KAR50P
Every family has that one little daughter, son, niece or nephew who is the first to grab the karaoke mic any chance they get at the family get-together. The Fenton KAR50P is for them. It’s a pink little karaoke speaker with Bluetooth, LED lights and two wired mics in the box. Nobody belts out Bohemian Rhapsody solo at 10 pm on Boxing Day, but hand a friend the other mic, and it’s on! All you need to do is pull up the songs and lyrics on a phone or tablet while the KAR50P handles the speaker and microphones. Powerful sound in a tiny box. If they want to run karaoke for a whole house party, have a read of our home karaoke setup guide first.
Check before buying: The included microphones are wired, and they’ll still need a phone or tablet for the music and lyrics.
More music gifts under $100
- Fenton Track310: a step up in size for when the karaoke moves from the bedroom to the backyard barbecue.
- Fenton RP105 record player: good for someone who’s been eyeing their parents’ old records and wants to have a go.
- Vonyx CMS300S USB mic set: for the gamer who keeps saying they’ll start streaming but doesn’t have a proper mic. It plugs straight into the computer, and the arm and pop filter are in the box, so there’s nothing else to chase up.
Best gift under $300 for a new vinyl collector: Audizio Tupelo
Here’s a mistake we see every December: someone buys a turntable for a person with no speakers, and on Christmas morning, it plays absolutely nothing! The Audizio Tupelo set in wood gets around that. The turntable has built-in amplification (preamp) and comes with two speakers, so they can unwrap it, connect the speakers and actually play a record straight out of the box with a not-so-quiet signal. It also plays 33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM records and can stream music from a compatible device over Bluetooth. In saying that, if they’ve already got a hi-fi they love, we’d probably skip this one and ask what they’d upgrade.
Check before buying: This makes the most sense as a complete first setup. Someone who already owns good speakers may prefer a standalone turntable.
More music gifts under $300
- Pioneer DJ HDJ-CUE1 headphones: if your partner DJs on weekends and is still bringing his studio headphones to gigs, this is the one we’d grab.
- Fenton Pulse65: a proper party speaker with a wireless mic. Heaps louder than the KAR50P!
- MAX GigKit guitar pack: guitar, amp, cable and the bits and bobs you’d forget, all in one box. A great idea for your kid who wants to learn guitar for the first time.
Best gift under $500 for a beginner DJ: AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2
Have they been watching DJ videos on YouTube and going on about learning to mix? The AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 is a compact two-channel controller and a solid way into learning to DJ for the vast majority of people. Most kids already have a phone, tablet or laptop nearby. In saying that, check that their device will run the software before you wrap it. The FLX2 still needs to connect to a compatible device so they can browse tracks and manage a music library through DJ software such as rekordbox or Serato DJ Lite. AlphaTheta keeps the FLX2 compatibility notes up to date. And throw in a pair of DJ headphones if the budget permits! Luckily for you, DJ City also stocks complete beginner DJ packages if you’d prefer to get more of the setup sorted in one hit.
Check before buying: The controller needs a compatible phone, tablet or computer, and headphones are sold separately unless you choose a package.
More music gifts under $500
- Roland T-8 beat machine: for the teen who wants to make beats more than mix them. Small, hands-on and genuinely fun.
- Fenton Pulse130: if their idea of music is being the one who brings the speaker to every party, this is it.
Shop our featured music gifts
Current prices and availability are loaded directly from DJ City’s catalogue.
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Free ShippingOriginal price was: $319.$288Current price is: $288.AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 Compact 2-Channel DJ Controller
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Free ShippingOriginal price was: $69.$56Current price is: $56.Fenton KAR50P Mini Karaoke Machine Party Speaker for Kids w/ 2 Mics & LED Lights (Pink)
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Free Shipping$169Audizio Tupelo Bluetooth Record Player w/ Speakers (Wood)
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$45Reloop Premium Anti-Static Carbon Fibre Vinyl Brush
Gifts for DJs, music producers and musicians who already own gear
You probably don’t want to hear this, but if they’ve got a proper DJ setup at home, you might want to do a bit more research on what they own. It’s best not to guess. Cases need to fit the exact controller, cables depend on what plugs into what, and monitor listings are sometimes one speaker and sometimes a pair. Just send them a text asking what’s on their wishlist, or snap a photo of their desk next time you’re over and bring it into a store. If even that feels too risky, there’s always a DJ City gift card. Just know it’s a physical card that gets posted out, and it can’t currently be redeemed online. So it’s great for someone who lives near one of our stores.
Christmas delivery, Click & Collect and returns
Black Friday deals are just around the corner too at the time of writing, so it’s definitely worth keeping an eye out if you’re not in a rush, especially to avoid the mid-December panic buy.
Frequently asked questions about gifts for music lovers
What are the best gifts for music lovers?
The best gift depends on how they enjoy music and what they already own. A record brush suits someone who collects vinyl, a karaoke speaker suits someone who loves to sing, and a beginner DJ controller suits someone who wants to learn to mix. If they already own plenty of equipment, a gift card is safer than guessing.
What should I buy a beginner DJ for Christmas?
A compact two-channel DJ controller is the usual starting point. Check that it works with their laptop, phone or tablet and supports suitable DJ software. They’ll normally need headphones as well, so check exactly what comes in the box.
What should I buy a teenager who wants to make music?
Start with the kind of music they want to make. A beginner DJ controller suits someone who wants to learn to mix, a compact beat machine suits someone interested in electronic music, and an electric guitar pack suits someone who wants to learn an instrument. Check what computer, phone, tablet or other equipment the product needs before you buy it.
What does a beginner need to start streaming?
A USB microphone is a sensible first upgrade because it can connect directly to a compatible computer. A complete set with a desk arm, shock mount and pop filter saves you from buying those pieces separately. Check the computer’s operating system and available USB ports before ordering.
What should I check before buying a child their first electric guitar?
Check whether a full-size guitar will be comfortable for their age and height, whether they need a right-handed or left-handed model, and what the pack includes. A complete starter pack should ideally cover the amplifier, cable, bag, strap, picks and basic practice accessories.
What should I buy someone who already owns DJ equipment?
Ask for their wishlist or take a photo of the setup before buying. Cases, cables and accessories often need to match an exact model. A DJ City gift card is a safer option when you can’t confirm compatibility.
Are DJ City gift cards physical or digital?
DJ City gift cards are currently physical cards sent by post. They can be used at DJ City stores around Australia but can’t currently be redeemed online. Check the product page before ordering in case those conditions change.
When should I order a Christmas gift?
Order as early as you can and check DJ City’s current delivery information before paying. Delivery time depends on the item, destination and shipping method. Click & Collect may be useful when Christmas is getting close, but wait for the ready email before visiting the store.
