Archives for December 1, 2014

Klipsch Image One Bluetooth On-Ears for $80 [updated]

If your interests intersect at Klipsch and Bluetooth, NewEgg is offering the new condition Klipsch Image One Bluetooth On-Ears for $80 with free shipping. [updated 12/21/14]

[DEAD] Used Sony MDR-1A headphones for $195 (was $203)

As of a 3/3/15 recheck, the used prices have jumped close to the new condition price… Curious about the new Sony MDR-1A headphones, but don’t want to pay “new release price”? The silver version of the MDR-1A is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $195 (was $203) at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD), sold by AWD actual… Price updated in blog-post on 12/2/14 at 2:28am ET.

[DEAD] NVX Audio XPT100 Studio Over-Ears for $90 (was $80)

As of a 3/3/15 recheck, this is back to $100… The closed-back NVX Audio XPT100 Studio Over-Ear studio headphones typically go for $100 but right now they are on sale for $90 (was $80) with free shipping by Sonic Electronix at Amazon. No purchase quantity limits… They average 4.7 out of 5 based on 40 customer reviews… Updated 12/5/14.

Noontec Zoro HD On-Ears for $45 (non-HD for $40)

Just completed a look at the headphone offerings at Groupon, so here is what stood out to me, starting with the Noontec Zoro On-Ears (closed-back; Beats Solo competitors) going for $45 in the HD version and $40 in the non-HD version. The default is the non-HD version. Select the HD version manually under Options (right side of the page, under the giant green BUY! button). Free shipping, free returns, multiple colors.

JLab Omni Bluetooth Folding Over-Ears drop to $90

JLab Omni Bluetooth Folding Over-Ears typically go for $100, but right now they are offered on Groupon for $90 with free shipping and free returns. These are bluetooth, folding headphones, over-ear, with hints of Momentum school of headphone modern-retro design, etc. They also play music via 3.5mm input, and have a case… They average 4.1 out of 5 at amazon.com based on 25 customer reviews, and they have 26 questions peer-answered.

V-Moda M100 Shadow Over-Ears drop to $260

This is not a big discount but the V-Moda M100s don’t stray too far from $300. The Shadow color scheme of the over-ears closed-back M100s is on sale for $260 at Amazon.com by Amazon actual (limit 5), while the other two colors are at $270.

Beats Solo 2 On-Ears for $160 (six colors)

Another Groupon doorbuster, the Beats Solo 2 On-Ear headphones, the latest generation, the ones that *gasp* made it to the Inner Fidelity Wall of Fame, are on sale for $160 with free shipping at Groupon Goods, available in six different color schemes.

Beats Studio ANC Over-Ears for $200 (seven colors)

One of the Groupon doorbusters are the new condition Beats Studio headphones which come with ANC (active noise cancellation), on sale for $200 with free shipping in seven different colors. These are wired headphones. There was one wireless option but it is sold out.

B&M (Staples): Sony MDR-ZX310 for $25

For the brick and mortar shopping week that ends at the close of business on Saturday December 6 (2014), Staples brick and mortar stores are offering the new Sony MDR-ZX310 closed-back headphones with mic/remote for $25 in various colors. Availability may vary because of Black Friday shoppers. The ZX310 is a follow-up on the ZX300/ZX100 (no mic/remote)… I can’t find these on their website, which may mean they are sold-out online and they pulled them off the website (or they don’t carry them online)… They are featured in their Weekly Circular Ad and I saw them physically at a Staples B&M store.

[DEAD] Sennheiser HD 280 Pro for $70 (no limits)

As of a 12/3/14 recheck, the price returned to $100…

The new condition Sennheiser HD 280 Pro studio headphones (closed-back, over-ears, no mic/remote) are on sale for $70 with free shipping at Amazon.com by Amazon actual for $70 with free shipping, with no limits. You can buy as many as you like! These have been around for a while, they have nearly 1500 customer reviews with an average of 4.4 out of 5. They are not part of the lightning deals, it a sale or a price-match of other retailers.

[SOLD OUT] Ends Mon 10:50pm ET: AKG Q350 in-ears for $30

This 4-hour lightning deal sold out at $30…
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(ENDED) Starts Tue 9:50am ET: Koss KTX-PRO1 Lightweight On-Ears sale

Tuesday’s action expired, but there’s seems to be something every day in the Amazon Gold Box Lightning Deals
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[DEAD] Fry’s (Tue only): JVC HAR-X300 Closed-Back Over-Ears for $10

This daily deal expired… If you are part of the Fry’s emailing list, their custom (personalized) unique coupon codes include the JVC HAR-X300 Closed-Back Over-Ears for $10 with a limit of two per customer. This particular offer is good online or at their B&M stores… These are budget closed-back over-ear headphones, part of the JVC 300-500-700-900 line-up. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 1100+ customer reviews at amazon.com.

[SOLD OUT] Mon only: Sennheiser HD 202 II sale for $16 [updated]

The Cyber Monday shopping wave swept this one too. It sold out before the end of the day. Amazon did not price match it (as far as I can tell)…
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