Archives for January 21, 2015

Refurbished Sony MDR-1R Over-Ears for $120

The Sony MDR-1R over-ears are available manufacturer refurbished for $120 with free shipping by Secondipity at Amazon. They ship from Secondipity, so they are not eligible for Prime benefits.

The “MDR-1R” (this one) is the wired headphone. Also part of the lineup are a Bluetooth model (MDR-1RBT) and an ANC model (MDR-1RNC).

The MDR-1R is no longer the “latest model” in the Sony product sub-lineup. A few months ago, Sony released the new MDR-1A ($300 starting price).

Refurbished Beats Studio (first gen) for $100

The official Beats Certified Outlet on eBay is offering the first generation manufacturer refurbished Beats Studio Over-Ears for $100 with free shipping. They are available in white, pink or purple color schemes. The Studios have active noise cancellation powered by two AAA batteries.

PS: the second generation Beats Studios use rechargeable LiIon batteries instead, with all the trade-offs that it entails.

[DEAD] Used Yamaha EPH-M100 in-ears for $37 (was $43)

As of a 2/19/15 re-check, the used offers at these prices sold out…

The black color scheme of the Yamaha EPH-M100 in-ears is currently available for $37 (was $43) with free shipping, in “Used – Good” condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals.

This is one of the first headphones subjects/victims that we are doing experimental review diary and unboxing posts… Price updated 1/23/15.

NOTE: this is a newer model, with a more consumer-y sound. It should not be confused with the older EPH-100 in-ears. The difference in the model name is so small, it’s an extra “M”, so it can be easily confused.

Used Panasonic RP-HJE70-S in-ears for $23 (was $29)

From the “deep deep cuts” department, the silver Panasonic RP-HJE-70-S in-ears are offered in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $23 (was $29) at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 17 customer reviews… Updated price on 1/25/15.

Massdrop: Cypher Labs, Fostex HP-A8C

Two new additions to Massdrop, neither one fully unlocked as of the time of writing, but they have seven days to go (from posting date). They are on the audiophile price range:

+ Fostex HP-A8C 32-bit DAC Headphone Amp as low as $957
+ Cypher Labs C6iem as low as $403 (NOTE: these are not custom IEMs – the model name may hint of that because of the “C” and “iem” being so close, but they are not custom).

[DEAD] Used wireless Merkury Innovations for $3.29

These are no longer available as used (sold out)…
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[DEAD] Used Sony MDR-PQ3 PIIQ on-ears for $7

As of a 1/23/15 recheck, these sold out… Another way to put that Amazon Prime membership to work, the yellow Sony MDR-PQ3 PIIQ lightweight on-ear headphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $7 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 14 customer reviews. These are discontinued.

[DEAD] Wedn only: Monster DNA On-Ears for $80 (limit 3)

This daily deal expired… This started at 9pm ET on Wednesday 1/21/15, and only good for a few hours after, NewEgg has the black/red Monster DNA On-Ears on sale for $80 (email teaser said $90) with free shipping. Limit three per customer.