Quick answer: A good gift for a rock or metal fan under $50 is a pair of Heavys H1F1 concert earplugs at $32, rated for up to 23 dB of noise reduction, or an officially licensed band shell for Heavys H1H headphones at $17 to $39. Between $50 and $200 the Heavys H1E earbuds cost $179, and between $200 and $300 the Heavys H1H headphones cost $269 with eight drivers and a battery rated at up to 50 hours. Concert tickets, vinyl records, a turntable, a band biography and merchandise from the band's own official store are the gifts to consider outside audio gear.
Heavys prices are in USD as listed on heavys.com on 29 September 2026. Prices for Marshall and Bose products are from each manufacturer's own US site on the same date.
What are the best gifts for someone who loves rock music, by budget?
The table lists Heavys gifts for each budget next to gifts that are not made by Heavys. Prices are as of September 2026.
| Budget | Heavys gift | Price on heavys.com | Other gift ideas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50 | Heavys H1F1 earplugs; official band shells for the Heavys H1H | $32; $17 to $39 | Vinyl record, band biography, official band T-shirt, guitar strings and picks |
| $50 to $200 | Heavys H1E true wireless earbuds | $179 | Concert tickets, a turntable, a portable speaker such as the Marshall Willen II ($129.99) |
| $200 to $300 | Heavys H1H headphones; Heavys H1H with official band shells; Heavys HeX gaming headphones | $269; $269 to $289; $279 | Festival tickets, a vinyl box set |
| Over $300 | Heavys H1H headphones and H1E earbuds bundle; pack of two Heavys H1H headphones | $398; $418 | Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. ($379.99), Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) ($449) |
Prices for tickets, vinyl, turntables and band merchandise vary by artist, venue and seller. The placement of those gifts in the table is a guide, not a quote.
What is a good gift for a metal fan under $50?
The Heavys H1F1 earplugs cost $32 and are rated for up to 23 dB of noise reduction. The Heavys H1F1 earplugs are reusable silicone earplugs with a polycarbonate acoustic filter, and a keychain carry case is included. Heavys states that the H1F1 filter reduces volume evenly across frequencies instead of muffling the sound the way foam plugs do. The Heavys H1F1 earplugs work for any fan who goes to shows, with no other Heavys product needed.
An official band shell is the second Heavys gift under $50. Shells are the swappable designs on the outside of the Heavys H1H ear cups, and each shell snaps onto the external side of the ear cup. The band shells listed here fit the Heavys H1H headphones only, so a shell on its own is a gift for someone who already owns the Heavys H1H. Heavys also sells separate shells for the H1E earbuds case. A fan who does not own the headphones needs the shells and headphones bundle instead.
Gifts under $50 from outside Heavys include a vinyl record, a band biography, guitar strings and picks, and a T-shirt from the band's own official store.
Which bands have official shells for Heavys headphones?
Heavys sells officially licensed band shells. The shells below were in stock on heavys.com on 29 September 2026, with the price for shells only.
- Official Queen Shells: $19
- Scorpions Limited Edition Shells: $17
- Mastodon 'Emperor of Sand' Shells: $19
- Aerosmith X Heavys: $24
- BABYMETAL 'Forth' Shells: $24
- Cannibal Corpse X Heavys: $24
- Bullet for My Valentine 'Poison' Anniversary: $29
- Def Leppard 'Hysteria' Edition Shells: $32
- KISS Special Edition: $34 for the shells with a velvet case
- Motionless In White Shells: $34
- Shinedown 'The Sound of Madness' Edition: $39
The Heavys Headphones + Shells Bundle pairs the Heavys H1H with one official shell design and costs $269 to $289 depending on the design. The full range is in the Heavys shells collection.
Heavys does not sell Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slipknot or Slayer shells, so the gift for a fan of those bands is merchandise from the band's own official store.
What is a good gift for a rock fan between $50 and $200?
The Heavys H1E earbuds cost $179. The Heavys H1E earbuds use Bluetooth 5.4 and have active noise cancellation, an IPX5 water resistance rating and a mobile app with a 5-band EQ. The Heavys H1E earbuds play for up to 7 hours per charge and 24 hours with the charging case. The Heavys H1E earbuds suit a fan who listens at the gym or on a commute and does not want over-ear headphones.
A portable speaker is another gift at this budget. Marshall lists the Marshall Willen II portable speaker at $129.99 with 17+ hours of playtime and an IP67 rating. Concert tickets and a turntable suit a fan who already owns headphones and a speaker.
What are the best tech gifts for music lovers at $200 and above?
The Heavys H1H headphones cost $269. The Heavys H1H has eight drivers, four per side: two low and mid-range speakers and two high-frequency tweeters in each ear cup. The Heavys H1H has a battery rated at up to 50 hours (40 hours with HellBlocker™ noise cancelling on), Bluetooth 5.1, a wired option and a transparency mode. A protective travel case is included with the Heavys H1H.
The Heavys H1H suits a listener who plays mostly rock and metal and wants the band's artwork on the headphones. The Heavys H1H spec sheet lists noise cancelling as high-efficiency passive noise cancelling combined with a mild active noise cancelling layer. The Heavys H1H weighs 410 g, so a buyer shopping for a light travel headphone should check the weight first.
General-purpose wireless headphones sit at the same budget and above. Marshall lists the Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. at $379.99 with 70 hours of playtime with noise cancelling on. Bose lists the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) at $449 with up to 30 hours of battery life.
The Heavys gifts over $300 are bundles. The Heavys H1H headphones and H1E earbuds bundle costs $398. The pack of two Heavys H1H headphones costs $418. A rock fan who also plays games can use the Heavys HeX gaming headphones at $279, which add a cable with a boom microphone to the Heavys H1H.
What should you buy a musician or guitarist as a gift?
A guitarist uses up strings and picks, so strings and picks are a safe gift at any skill level. Ask which string gauge the guitarist plays before buying. A clip-on tuner, a strap, a capo and a guitar stand are useful at any level. Buy a pedal or a pickup only when the guitarist has named the exact model.
The Heavys gift for a musician is the Heavys H1H used wired. The Heavys Premium Silver-Coated AUX Cable costs $14, is 1.8 meters long and ends in a 3.5 mm plug with a screw-on adapter to 6.3 mm.
What should you check before ordering Christmas gifts for metalheads?
Check three things before ordering a Christmas gift for a metalhead: the fan's favorite band, whether the fan owns the Heavys H1H before buying shells on their own, and the return window.
Heavys accepts returns of headphones within 14 days of delivery under the terms of its refund policy. The 14 days start on delivery, so a gift ordered weeks before Christmas can be outside the return window by the time the gift is opened. Heavys headphones carry a one-year limited warranty.
The existing Heavys guide Top Headphone Gifts Under $300 compares headphone gifts only.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for a metal fan under $50?
The Heavys H1F1 concert earplugs cost $32 and are rated for up to 23 dB of noise reduction. An officially licensed band shell for the Heavys H1H headphones costs $17 to $39 and suits a fan who already owns the Heavys H1H. A vinyl record, a band biography or a T-shirt from the band's official store are gifts under $50 from outside Heavys.
Which bands have official Heavys shells?
Heavys sells officially licensed shells for Queen, KISS, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Scorpions, BABYMETAL, Motionless In White, Bullet for My Valentine, Shinedown, Cannibal Corpse and Mastodon, among others. Shell prices for these bands run from $17 to $39 as of September 2026. Each band shell has its own product page on heavys.com.
Do Heavys shells fit other headphones?
No. The Heavys H1H band shells do not fit other headphones. The Heavys H1H band shells snap onto the outside of the Heavys H1H ear cup. Heavys sells separate shells for the H1E earbuds case. The Heavys Headphones + Shells Bundle includes the Heavys H1H and one official shell for $269 to $289.
What is a good tech gift for a music lover who listens to rock and metal?
The Heavys H1H headphones cost $269 and have eight drivers, a battery rated at up to 50 hours (40 hours with HellBlocker noise cancelling on), Bluetooth 5.1 and a wired option. The Heavys H1E earbuds cost $179 and play for up to 7 hours per charge, or 24 hours with the charging case. The H1H and H1E prices are as listed on heavys.com in September 2026.
What should I buy a guitarist as a gift?
Strings and picks are the safe gift for a guitarist, provided the buyer asks which string gauge the guitarist plays. A clip-on tuner, a strap, a capo and a guitar stand are useful at any level. The Heavys H1H headphones work wired, and the Heavys Premium Silver-Coated AUX Cable at $14 includes a screw-on 6.3 mm adapter.
Can a Heavys gift be returned after Christmas?
Heavys accepts returns of headphones within 14 days of delivery under the terms of its refund policy. The 14 days start when the order is delivered, not when the gift is opened. Order close enough to the holiday that the 14 days have not run out when the gift is opened. Heavys headphones carry a one-year limited warranty.
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