Archives for January 26, 2015

Used Philips SHP2500/37 over-ears for $14

Another way to put your Prime 2-day free shipping to work, the Philips SHP2500/37 over-ears are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $14 at Amazon Warehouse Deals with an average of 3.8 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews.

Used Beyerdynamic DTX 501P portable on-ears for $28

We continue our mini adventure in the unpredictable world of Amazon Warehouse Deals with the Beyerdynamic DTX 501P portable on-ears available in “Used – Very Good” for around $28, and about $1 less in “Used – Good” condition. Prices are as of posting time. They may change by the time you read this – as always. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 69 customer reviews.

Tascam TH-02 closed-back for $13 per pair

On the bang for the buck front, the Tascam TH-02 closed back headphones are discounted a bit more, you can now get them for $13 per pair in white (in-stock) or in black (temporarily out of stock; but you can order them). You can buy as many as you like, there is no quantity limit. These are not part of the lightning deals. They average 4.1 out of 5 with 230+ customer reviews. They have 50mm drives and 32 ohm impedance and single-entry but non-detachable cable.

Used HiFiMan HE-500 planar for $440

The new condition HiFiMan HE-500 planar-magnetic headphones go for $600 but if you want to save, you can get them for $440 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Kraft Street Audio fulfilled by Amazon.com.

[DEAD] Used HIFIMAN HE-400i planars for $425

As of a 3/9/15 recheck, the used options are sold out…

The new condition recently released HIFIMAN HE-400i over-ear planar-magnetic headphones go for $500, but if you want to save some, they are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $425 with free shipping by Audio Advisor at Amazon Warehouse Deals. These are fulfilled by Amazon, so you get the Prime shipping benefits and Amazon’s own customer service.

Used Creative Labs HN-700 ANC for $16

On the less-than-an-ATM-bill front, especially if you get Prime shipping benefits, the old (discontinued) Creative Labs HN-700 with active noise cancelling is available in “Used – Like New” condition for around $16~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. The ANC circuit is powered by two AAA batteries. It averages 3.6 out of 5 based on 15 customer reviews. The usual ANC caveats apply.

Sennheiser HD600 for $315

The new condition open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD600 are currently going for $315 with free shipping at Amazon.com by Amazon actual with a February 3rd in-stock estimate. These have been around for a while, so check forums and search-engines for ideas on amps and DACs.

Beyerdynamic DT-880 Pro (250omh) + Tascam 22WL for $300

Back to eBay, one of the featured offers over there is a new condition bundle, the Beyerdynamic DT-880 Pro (250omh) plus Tascam DR-22WL for $300 with free shipping by Adorama on eBay. Limit five per customer.

The “ohmage” is not mentioned in the listing title but you can find it in the product description, for example, the product code BDDT880P250K and the specifications “Nominal impedance: 250Ohms per cartridge”.

The headphones on their own currently go for $265 at amazon.com, so this bundle makes sense if you have use for the Tascam or you want to trade it or gift it or ebay it.

PS: the DT-880 are semi-open. The 770 are closed and the 990 are open. An easy way to remember this without memorizing the numbers, the 880 is in-between, just like a semi-closed/semi-open headphone is in-between closed and open 🙂

Unlocked at Massdrop: TTPod T1S IEMs for $32.50

The TTPod T1S IEMs are currently fully unlocked (= lowest price possible) for around $32.50~ shipped at members-only website Massdrop. It is free to join, but only logged on members can view their offers, which is why I am not linking them. This offer expires in about 3 days from today [every post here has a posting date].

Sennheiser Momentum On-Ears (Samba) for $80

Samba time! If the 7-1 disaster at the World Cup strengthened your love for the yellow-green, Tigerdirect’s eBay store is offering the new condition Sennheiser Momentum On-Ears (Samba edition) for $80 with free shipping with a limit of 50 per buyer.

Note: Sennheiser announced the second generation Momentums (the M2) at CES 2015.

[DEAD] Used Parrot Zik (first gen) for $184

As of 1/28/15, these sold out from AWD actual…
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Pioneer SE-CX8-K in-ears for $90 w/promo code

The black color scheme of the Pioneer SE-CX8-K in-ears are currently offered for $90 with free shipping when you use promo code EXLAKNT27 at NewEgg. You need to be subscribed (or be willing to be added) to their e-mailing list for the promo code to work. These promo codes expire by 3am ET on 1/28/15 (or earlier if they sell out)… These average 4 out of 5 based on 9 customer reviews at amazon.com.

[DEAD] Monday Lightning Deals: Harman Kardon, Brookstone, iKross

This round expired… For potential future deals, check the Amazon Gold box
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