Black Friday and Christmas might feel rather far away if you peak at the calendar, but that is not stopping manufacturers from already trying to entice consumers to spend earlier this year. Does it make sense to shop so early when all of the best deals will drop right before Thanksgiving and Black Friday? The reality is that sales are soft and consumers have been holding off on big ticket items which is starting to scare both retailers and manufacturers.
Some of the best sales of the year actually happened this summer and if you were smart enough to jump at the best TV, loudspeaker, and soundbar deals — you may have made the right choice.
With the kids back in school, parents are starting to think about what they may need to order in time for Christmas if specific categories are going to be more popular than others and manufacturers may not have as much inventory as you might hope — a number of companies in the A/V category have let it drop in private conversations that they are being more cautious so that they don’t end up with too much inventory in January or are forced to make smaller margins this Christmas.
Which categories are going to be really hot this year? Let’s take a look.
1MORE Fit Open
1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S50 redefine audio with robust drivers for superior sound. Grammy-tuned acoustics and Open-Air Tech offer a captivating experience. Comfortable silicone and ergonomic hooks provide extended wear. IPX7 sweat resistance ensures durability. Enjoy 38 hours of playback. Early-bird orders receive 20% off.
$149 $120 at 1more.com
iFi Aurora
Stream your music through a piece of Japanese inspired modern art. This all-in-one sound system is feature packed with Auto Room Tailoring to sound great no matter where it’s placed in the room. Perfect for a den, office, bedroom and more.
iPhone 15
Who wouldn’t want a brand new iPhone as a gift? Apple’s latest iPhone 15 arrives in a fresh set of new colors with an upgraded two-camera system. Be the first to get / give one when they hit stores on Friday, September 22, 2023. Pre-order now.
From $799 at apple.com
Sony QD-OLED
Our favorite TV of 2023 is the Sony BRAVIA XR A95L Series QD-OLED 4K TV. Self proclaimed as the best TV that Sony has ever made makes it the right purchase if you are looking for state-of-the-art picture quality. Available in 55″, 65″ and 77″ screen sizes.
Triangle AIO Twin
The Triangle AIO Twin Wireless Loudspeakers offer so much value for the money that it is very hard to not consider them one of the best affordable high-end wireless loudspeakers right now.
Apple Watch
With ingenious double-tap finger gesture, the just released Apple Watch Series 9 has us wanting to control our music playback with this gesture. How cool is that? Plus get all the health, safety and convenience features of a super computer on your wrist. Available in 41mm or 45mm sizes.
From $399 at Amazon
Yamaha Soundbar
New for 2023, the Yamaha SR-B40A is a Dolby Atmos Soundbar that comes with a wireless subwoofer. It features clear voice technology for dialogue and four sound modes to immerse yourself into the action.
AirTag
Apple’s AirTag is one thing you don’t need until you really need it. Place it in a suitcase, backpack, handbag or even attach to your keychain so you’ll never lose track of your stuff. Plus get automatic reminders when things get left behind. Purchase individually or in 4-packs for a better deal.
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ORT
September 16, 2023 at 4:50 pm
Some nice stuff here!
Sooooo then…I showed this to my wife and somehow she thought they were kitchen appliances and as such “our” new Refrigerator, Oven, Dishwasher and Range Hood (no more microwave for you!) will be here later this month.
No sidecar for me (and our grandchildren or even a dog). No more new (or “used”) turntables either. No CD players as she says I hardly use the 5 I have (they are not good looking enough!). No matching Marantz Stereo 70s to match the-not-gonna-get-it silver/gold CD60…
$$$$$ may not seem like much to many but I can assure you it is a LOT for me but we have been together for well over 40+ years now.
So I’ve got that going for me…Which is nice.
At least there are two (2!) icemakers in the icebox! HUZZAH!!
“My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.”
ORT