Dumbo, Gary Lineker, HRH the Prince of Wales, Martin Clunes and Noddy. What do all these people have in common?Apart from being celebrities in their own right, they all have big ears (in Noddy’s case the kidnappers promise to give him back if he pays the ransom).  Enormous antennae.  Astounding audio receptors. Ludicrously large lugs.

What they all need and have been waiting for is giant earphones!  Based on the design of those little white bud earphones that are the scourge of public transport, these gadgets are 500 times normal size versions.They can make a super funky set of desktop speakers or can be worn by a select few who have a really, really, big head and the lobes to match.You get the battery pack (although you will need 3 x AAA batteries to get going), a jack to jack cable and a jack to USB cable.

They could be the perfect gifts for him (because as every woman knows all men are swell-headed).The speakers can be powered using batteries, a PC’s USB port or via mains power and are compatible with all the most popular iPod models, including the Shuffle, Nano, first and second generation versions of Touch and of course, the iPhone. Now that entire technical stuff will appeal to blokes, because they don’t really care what or who they’re listening to (aside from john Motson, who deserves undivided attention obviously) as long as it’s in decent stereo.

These are also the ideal gifts for her (because as every man has been told, women are so very good at listening).Many maintain that the reason women have the listening faculty more than men is because blokes lost it through the long engrained habit of striving in business and the need for self-assertion. The more forceful the man, the less he listens.Anyway, what was it I was saying?Of course, sorry drifted off there.  Complete with a built-in amplifier, these Giant Earphone Speakers produce a decent sound and look deeply cool and you can still use them on the bus or the train if you fancy a seat to yourself!

With rings on her fingers and bells on her toes she shall have music wherever she goes. Even if you don’t know a contrary Mary or hate gardening, there are still some items out there that should satisfy the craving for Christmas gifts which combine warmth and woofers in one compact, sure to be appreciated, present.

Take the Equalizer Music Hat for example. Gifts don’t often display this level of practicality and passion.As well as keeping your loved one’s golden tresses manageable and cosy, it will also fill her warmed ears with her favourite music.Even better, as the music plays, the hat throbs with blue LCD light EQ- style in time with the beat. The louder the music, the more the bars dance and display. Not many gadgets have the ability to achieve this double whammy of pleasing the crowded tube carriage because they can’t hear a thing (thus showing your consideration) whilst mesmerising them through your beating hat light show (thus keeping them entertained).This hat is definitely the coolest way to keep warm this winter. And will be receieved with much more appreciation the standard wine glasses or plain socks that most people receive.

Gifts for men are often equally challenging in the “keeping toastie warm-giving some excitement” arena. Maybe you think that your boyfriend/ husband/partner is a bit of a pianist (yes we do mean pianist). You don’t often see pianists busking.After all, unless you are a chimp, a piano or a keyboard is just too heavy to lug about. Piano Hands is the piano you can play anywhere on any surface simply by pulling on a pair of cool gloves.Sensors on the fingertips trigger the notes that play through the integrated glove speakers.To shift up an octave, just press the heel of your hand on whatever surface you’re playing on. As well as the classical piano sound, there are seven other instruments, such as guitar, soulful trumpet, and of course a drum kit, so now drumming your fingers can mean literally that! Now if you don’t that is not one of the most fun Christmas gifts you can buy this year then there is something seriously wrong with you indeed.