Fans of music have long been known for their passion and dedication to their favorite artists. But what about the fans of music gadgets? These days, there’s a whole slew of new gadgets out there designed specifically for music lovers. Whether you’re a fan of streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music, or prefer to own your music offline, there’s a gadget out there for you. Here are five of the best gadgets for music lovers:

  1. The Echo Dot: If you love listening to music but hate having to carry around an entire speaker system with you, the Echo Dot is perfect for you. This small device can be placed anywhere in your home and can stream audio from Amazon’s own Prime Music and Spotify services as well as other streaming apps. Plus, it has Alexa built in, so you can control playback and other settings without ever having to take your hands off the wheel.
  2. The JBL Charge 3: If portability is key for you when it comes to your music listening experience, then the JBL Charge 3 is perfect for you. This portable speaker is small enough to fit in your pocket but still packs a punch when it comes to sound quality. It also has an IPX7 waterproof rating so you can take it anywhere without worrying about damage caused by water or sweat.
  3. The Bose SoundLink Mini II: If high-quality sound is what you’re after, then the Bose SoundLink Mini II should be at the top of your list. This portable speaker features dual drivers that deliver crystal clear sound no matter how loud or crowded the environment becomes. Plus, its sleek design makes it perfect for any room in your home – whether that be in front of a TV or next to your bedside table.
  4. The Sony WH-1000XM3: If wireless streaming is more your style than wired streaming, then the Sony WH-1000XM ..

I have always loved Pandora and when their desktop streaming audio application came out.  This gadget essentially does the same thing by allowing you to play Pandora Radio without having an extra browser session open.  Of course as with most gadgets you can take it off the sidebar and place it anywhere on your desktop.

    

Usually I like to keep it up in the sidebar, but occasionally I like to bring it completely out so I can tweak my individual channels.

Another cool gadget for listening to a variety of music is 181.FM.  There is music from rockabilly to Opera, to 80’s hair bands for wonderful trips down memory lane. (Am I dating myself by saying that?)  Oh well, it is a fun little radio and I truly mean little.

  

Of course there are a lot of other options where you can setup preset radio stations the creator boasts over 50 music stations to choose from.

Another cool feature is being able to lookup song lyrics, and also there is a link to CD Universe so you can purchase the disc if you want.

And finally, although this isn’t a music gadget, what is not cool about HAL 9000?  The only purpose of this is when you click it, you get a sound byte from HAL from the classic film 2001 A Space Odyssey.