Want to be forever cemented as the coolest aunt/uncle/mom/dad/friend to a teenager? Get them a turntable. Then save everyone’s sanity with a pair of headphones. Bonus points for including a classic album, like The Beatles’ Abbey Road.
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25 comments
Marie
What a cute gift – those earphones are adorable.
Nicole, I wonder could you tell me what tyepface you used on that graphic? It’s lovely!
Making it Lovely
It’s Mishka. I wrote about it here.
Jarfly Designs
Vinyl has such a rich sound…we just started collecting and I can’t really go back to itunes now.
PinonCoffee
Thank you, Nicole — you’re a genius.
Constance
I totally bought Urban Outfitters Turquoise colored turn table 2 years ago for my xmas gift to myself. LOVE IT!!! I love playing Ella Fitzgerald this time of year when guests are over. Can’t beat the sound!
julie.
I bought my husband one of those crosley suitcase record players about 10 years ago! It’s our travel record player, so we can play records in the hotel room, etc.! It’s still going strong and has held up well! Did you see that cosley is now selling a more 70’s version – in red+black plastic. It’s so cute!
Michelle
I’m 18 years old and I would love anybody who gifted these to me :) What great taste you have!
Linsey
I am 26yo and asked Santa for a record player this year: the Ion iProfile (to be exact). Love it because it plays records, but will also allow me to transfer my mom’s records into digital format for my iphone/ipad.
Audrie
Great gift idea! I’m glad I grew up with a turntable and that my husband shares my love for records. I just wish he’d learn to use the headphones I got him when he listens to what I deem ‘questionable’ hehe :)
Sam/LeavetheNestuptoMe
I love the way vinyl sounds vs digital music — something very pure about it! I’ve thought about getting my younger sister a turntable. She appreciates this kind of stuff.
Amanda
Turntables are not just for hipsters! And music *does* sound better from a record than any digital version. See explanation here: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/question487.htm
There’s something so wonderful about the act of listening to a record – sliding it out of its sleeve, opening the turntable, placing the needle just so… And the music sounds so much more “real.” There is such a lovely depth to it that you just don’t get with digital music!
Heather
I don’t know, my kids, 14 & 10, would think this is very cool! Of course I have hip, design-savvy kids ;-)
Ali
This is a great idea, and trust me, many many teens would love this. Vinyl is back! This is the perfect starter turntable (I own a similiar Crosley model)– the sound is great, it’s very portable and it has a USB hookup.
Brett A
That is a great gift idea. I may need to buy some of those headphones for myself.
Sarah
wow, you do not have teenagers in your life, do you? Every single one of mine wants an ipod touch or an ipad and would have no idea how to work a turntable, & wouldn’t want to waste time with a cd either :)
Now, old people in your life? This is perfect!
Amanda
I’m 15 and I have one of these on my Christmas list! I have a collection of vinyls including some by the Beatles. :)And cds are completely different.
Making it Lovely
I agree with Sarah that most wouldn’t want a CD these days. Vinyl is different though, and would still be appreciated. It’s a blanket statement to say that all teenagers would like something (just like it would be to say that all men or all women would like something), but there are plenty of teens that would love it.
Alisa
I agree :) the kids I actually like in my family love my uncle’s turntable and his awesome collection of albums, including Abby Road and, a favorite of mine, Abba.
Vanessa
I agree. I can’t see anyone on my list wanting this – or even understanding what it is (teens/kids). With alomost all music being available digitally and easily saved on a computer, I would think all the albums would just cause clutter. Plus, isn’t the sound quality horrible? Seems like more of a hipster gift.
Brett A
Vinyl is making a comeback for sure. Most kids are becoming more aware of the technology. I work at a music store, so I’m around teenagers all the time. As for sound quality, what the ear finds pleasing is subjective. Pops and hisses can be preferred to digital purity.
Alison @ The Peacock Diaries
Very cool! I’m digging those headphones, too — and UO is offering free shipping (no minimum order) right now!
(PS — the headphones link isn’t working for me, it is also going to the Abbey Road album)
Making it Lovely
I’ve fixed it. Thanks for letting me know.
Molly the Waffler
And it’s a 3 speed! Awesome.
Heather
I am totally digging those turquoise headphones! I may need a pair :-)
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