Archives for January 2015

Used AKG Q350 in-ears for $26 (black) [update: white for $12 sold out]

UPDATE (1/19/14): the white for $12~ sold out given the craziness of the price, but the black remains in “Used – Good” condition for around $26 at Amazon Warehouse Deals

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Beats Solo 2.0 On-Ears for $150 (black, blue or red)

The black, blue or red colors of the new Beats Solo 2.0 On-Ears are currently on sale for $150 per pair, in new condition at Amazon.com. Look for Amazon actual as the seller. Some are “temporarily out of stock” so they won’t ship immediately, but if you order them at $150, you are guaranteed that price.

Massdrop: TTPOD T2 in-ears fully unlocked for $83

At members-only website Massdrop, the TTPod T2 in-ears are fully unlocked for $75 plus $8 flat shipping. This is the lowest price possible under this offer. There are about six days left on this offer (from blog-posting date). Everyone is free to join, but only joined members can see and purchase the offerings.

[DEAD] Ends Sunday 10pm ET: STREET by 50 Cent Wired Over-Ears for $90

This lighting deal expired…
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Yamaha HPH-MT220 Studio for $150

The new condition Yamaha HPH-MT220 Studio headphones are currently on sale for $150 with free shipping at Amazon.com by Amazon actual with a limit of three per customer. They are expected to be in-stock on 1/19/15. They are over-ear closed-back.

Refurbished Audio-Technica ATH-T200 for $13 w/free S&H

No memberships needed, everyone gets free shipping. The Audio-Technica ATH-T200 closed-back headphones are available in refurbished condition for $13 with free shipping by Dealfisher at amazon.com. These ship from Dealfisher, so they are not eligible for Prime benefits. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 19 customer reviews. They go for about twice as much in new condition.

Used Beats Solo 2.0 start at $109+ (varies by color)

The latest generation Beats Solo 2.0 On-Ears are currently available in Used Condition in various colors at Amazon Warehouse Deals, sold by AWD actual (the results you see are filtered by Prime shipping), with prices starting at $109 (red), $115 (black or blue), etc. Click on each color’s thumbnail link over there to see more options for that particular color. The link above shows the lowest price per color, which is typically the lowest “condition” available.

Used Blue Microphones Mo-Fi headphones for $262

If you are curious about the Blue Microphones Mo-Fi headphones (with built-in amp) but don’t want to spend the $350 new condition price, they are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $262 or “Used – Very Good” condition for $271 at Amazon Warehouse Deals.

JVC-HARX500 for $18 (or $12+ used)

On the budget over-ears front, the JVC HARX-500 with their long-ass cable are available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for around $12 and go up to $15 in “Used – Like New” condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals. Free 2-day shipping for Prime members.

If you prefer new condition, they go for just under $18 at Sears and Walmart with some possible paths to free shipping.

These are the second model in the 300-500-700-900 line-up.

Used RCA WHP141B Wireless headphones for $24~

On the utilitarian front, the RCA WHP141B Wireless (900 MHz) headphones can be used in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $24 per pair at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. There are multiple listings for these, so it is possible that the price will drop further in the next few days. They go for $40+ in new condition. These are radio frequency wireless (not bluetooth). They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 1500+ customer reviews with over 280 questions answered if you are curious. Keep in mind, these are best suited for utilitarian, not audiophile use.

[DEAD] Ends Sun PM: 20% off at Headroom with coupon

This weekend special expired…
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[DEAD] Ends Sat 10am ET: AKG M 80 MkII Semi-Open Studio Headphone for $30

This daily deal expired… The AKG M 80 MkII Semi-Open Studio Headphones are on sale for $30 with free shipping as the latest deal of the day at Musician’s Friend, ending by 10am ET on Saturday 1/17/15 or earlier if sold out.

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250 omh) for $172+

The open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250 omh) are currently offered between $172 to $176 at Amazon.com. Amazon’s own price is $176. Music123 offers it for $172 shipping directly from them. And a marketplace seller fulfilled by Amazon offers it for $172. See all the options in the more details new condition listing over there.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (250 omh) for $207 [or Tascam bundle MIR offer]

Warm up the amps and DACs! There are a couple of Sennheiser DT 770 Pro (250 ohm) offers currently under way. You can get the headphones for $207 with free shipping at Amazon.com by Amazon actual.

However, if you want a value bundle, you can get this DT770 Pro (250 omh) bundled with the Tascam DR-22WL handheld audio recorder for $230 at Adorama. Optionally, you can submit a $25 Tascam mail-in rebate on the bundle (PDF of rebate included over there), bringing it down to a $205 after mail-in rebate price.

As a quick refresher, the DT 770 is closed, the DT 990 is open, and the DT 880 is somewhere in-between.

Sennheiser MM 70S or 70i in-ears for around $41

More Sennheiser in-ear action, good until 1/31/15 (or earlier if they sell out), Adorama is offering the two variations of the Sennheiser MM70 with free shipping. The MM70 S (universal) goes for $40, while the MM70 i (iPhone/iPad/iPod) goes for $42.

[DEAD] Fri: Martin Logan Mikros 90 Refrence On-Ear Headphones for $40

This sold out before the expiration time, but it is a recurring offer (assuming this time it didn’t sell out for good)…
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[DEAD] Thursday: Sennheiser HD558 for $90

This deal of the day expired…
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[DEAD] Starts Wedn 12pm ET: Kinivo BTH220 Bluetooth behind-the-neck sale

This lightning deal expired…
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Used JLab Omni Over-Ear Bluetooths for $57 [updated]

Hide this post from your ardent audiophile purist friends! Don’t let them see it! It’s *gasp* a bluetooth Over-Ear headphone 😉 The new JLab Omni go for $100 in new condition but they are currently cut in half in used condition! The “Used – Acceptable” goes for $49 (sold out), while the “Used – Good” goes for $57 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are multiple listings, so if you don’t want them right away, time may put price pressure on the used prices. They are folding and their style is kinda Momentum-ish based on the gallery pictures over there. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 65 customer reviews, and they have 42 questions answered. Keep in mind, anyone on the internet with an amazon.com account can ask and/or answer a question!

Sennheiser Urbanite XL Over-Ears (iOS) for $192 (was $170)

UPDATE (2/26/15): as of this update, the lowest price is $192 in the Denim iOS version. But the used prices have dropped, currently as low as $118 for the Sand iOS combination.

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Used Sennheiser Momentum In-Ears (Galaxy) for $72

If you are interested in the Galaxy version (not the iOS version) of the Sennheiser Momentum In-Ears, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for just under $72 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. The used iOS version goes for more. Their new condition price is $100. These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 35 customer reviews.

Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears: $182 (brown)

The larger new condition brown Over-Ears are currently down to $182 with free shipping at Amazon.com (sold by Focus Camera but fulfilled by Amazon.com) or for $189 by Amazon actual. The black-red goes for $185 but the Ivory is much higher.

If you prefer used, Amazon Warehouse Deals actual has the brown in “Used Very Good” condition for $127. Marketplace seller “Adgtron” offers it for a similar price under Used and also under Refurbished. I’m not quite sure what the difference is between them.

[DEAD] Used Audio-Technica M30 for $40~

As of a 1/23/15, these are sold out as used…
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[DEAD] Tue only: Senal SMH-1000 studio headphones for $50

This daily deal expired…
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[DEAD] Amazon Premium Earbuds for $12 (limit 3)

This daily deal expired…
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Shure SE846 in-ears as low as $820 (Massdrop)

At Massdrop, the Shure SE-846 in-ears are offered, with the lowest possible price being $820 with free shipping. It has not reached the lowest price yet, as there is only just one commitment. Offer closes in about four days from today.

JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Earbuds for $130

Very likely the whole “new year resolutions” thing is triggering a wave of sales of sports and exercise earphones. Case in point, the JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth sports earbuds are on sale for $130 at Amazon.com and Best Buy (eBay store) (limit 10).

These average 3.8 out of 5 based on 2700+ customer reviews at amazon.com, and if you have any questions about them, they have over 300 peer-answered questions (there is a search box on the right side of the box, you don’t have to read them all!).

Skullcandy Navigator On-Ears for $40

The Skullcandy Navigator On-Ear headphones are currently on sale for $40 per pair at Target (in black) and in various colors by various sellers at Amazon.com.

New arrival: JLab Epic Bluetooth 4.0 sports earbuds for $100

It is raining new headphones of all kinds these days. Case in point, a new arrival at Amazon.com, ready to ship for $100, the JLab Epic Bluetooth 4.0 sports earbuds, with Sweat & Waterproof IPX4 rating, earhooks, carrying case, two different sets of different type of eartips, and a promise of up to ten hours of battery life (the description says this is because they have a 135 mAh battery).

Koss KSC21 SportClip Clip-On for $7.60

On the budget front, the Koss KSC21 SportClip Clip-On are currently on sale for $7.60 per pair, in new condition, by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. The usual free shipping situation (Prime membership or with $35+ order). These average 4 out of 5 based on 20 customer reviews. (These should not be confused with the more famous KSC-75).

Massdrop: unlocked xDuoo TA-01 (also STAX, Fidue, Mousai)

More action at the members-only but free-to-join Massdrop website. Of the latest offers, one is fully unlocked (lowest price possible), the xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp goes for $135 shipped (expires in five days from today). The items below are not fully unlocked as of the time of writing of this blog-post:

+ STAX SRS-3170 Electrostatic Earspeaker System (SR-307 Headphones plus SRM-323S Amplifier) as low $1010
+ Fidue A83 Hybrid IEM as low as $260
+ Mousai MSD192 DAC as low as $300

[DEAD] Refurbished (by seller) Grado SR80e for $80

As of 1/11/15, these sold out at $80, but they are available from Amazon Warehouse Deals actual for $92 instead of the $100 new condition price…

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[DEAD] Used JBL-J88 or J88i Over-Ears for around $25

As of 1/11/15, these sold out by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual…
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[DEAD] Ends Sat 1am ET: Sennheiser IE 60 East In-Ears for $75

This sold out before the expiration time…
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[DEAD] Sennheiser HD 202 II for $17 (limit 3)

This particular sale ended, but the HD 202 II sales are recurring every few weeks/months…
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