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With the holiday season upon us, shopping for the best gifts for your family and friends is easier than ever, thanks to Best Buy.
The retailer is the best place to shop during the holidays because of its convenient locations throughout the United States with more than 1,000 brick-and-mortar stores, the ability to “try before you buy” on display and demo units and the option to shop in-store and online with ease. In fact, you could even order online and opt to pick up in-stores for quicker and more timely service.
And, when it comes to offering the latest and greatest in audio gear and equipment, Best Buy has a wide selection of products from top brands, such as Google and Marshall.
Set up a smart home with the Google Home Speaker, which is priced at $99.99 at Best Buy, a smart speaker with Gemini AI built-in. While it’s great for timers and checking the weather, it’s also great for connecting devices throughout the home, like smart bulbs, thermostats and other smart home products. The Google Home Speaker comes in fun colors, like berry, hazel, jade and porcelain.
Priced at $299.99, the Marshal Acton III is a sleek and stylish Bluetooth speaker that takes inspiration from classic amps. However, it’s modern with wireless connectivity, volume controls, advanced playback and EQ adjustments. There’s even an AUX port to connect devices directly.
The Marshall Emberton III, which is priced at $179.99 at Best Buy, is a portable Bluetooth speaker that mixes retro looks with modern and rich audio that’s premium enough to fill a room. It also has up to 32 hours of battery life per charge.
On sale for $199.99 (originally $279.99) at Best Buy, the Marshall Monitor III wireless headphones are over-the-ear style and come with active noise-cancelling features for a more immersive experience. The headphones are lightweight at nearly nine ounces, while they have an impressive battery life of up to a whopping 100 hours per charge.
And with a My Best Buy Membership, you’ll get gifts shipped for free. Otherwise, your cart has to be more than $35 to get free shipping.
If you’re not a member, then you’re in luck: You can sign up for plans ranging from free to $199.99 per year, depending on which plan suits you. The free entry-level plan comes with free standard shipping, easy order tracking, convenient checkout, personalized shopping and other perks, while mid-tier My Best Buy Plus plan goes for $29.99 per month and comes with exclusive savings, 1% back on qualifying purchases, extended returns and exchanges up to 60 days instead of 30 days, free two-day shipping and more.
The premium My Best Buy Total plan is priced at $199.99 per year (about $16.55 per month) and gets subscribers access to protection plans, including AppleCare+, computer and tablet support, 24/7 VIP tech support, 20% off repairs and much more. Learn more about My Best Buy Experience here.
