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Archives for February 2015
[DEAD] JLab Monday sale: Intro On-Ears for $15, and various earbuds
[DEAD] Sennheiser PMX 685i neckband earbuds for $20 w/free S&H
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Used V-Moda Faders VIP earbuds for $11
The V-Moda Faders VIP earbuds are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $11~ in the Gunmetal Black color scheme, and $1~ more in the red color scheme at Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $20. These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 156 customer reviews.
Used JLab Epic earbuds for $10
The JLab Epic wired earbuds, in the black/gray color scheme, are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $10 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 3.9 out of 5 with nearly 500 customer reviews, which they share with their wireless counterpart.
AKG K550 headphones for $187
The AKG K550 closed-back over-ear headphones are currently going for $187 with free shipping at OneCall and at Amazon.com. Amazon’s own price is $189. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 125 customer reviews and have 17 questions answered.
Sennheiser Urbanite XL Over-Ears for $192 (iOS Denim)
The Sennheiser Urbanite XL Over-Ears are going as low as $192 with free shipping in the iOS Denim color scheme at Amazon. Other OS and colors go for more, $195 ((Black), $199 (Olive). The Android versions go for more. When looking at the seven options there, make sure you pay attention who the featured seller is, as it varies from color to color. Amazon actual is not always the featured seller on the page.
Able Planet SH180 Travelers Choice for $20 w/free S&H
The Able Planet SH180 Travelers Choice on-ear headphones, available in nine different color schemes, are on sale, in new condition, for $20 with free shipping per pair, with a limit of five per buyer, by BuyDig’s eBay store. They have a foldable design, with inline volume control and the Linx Audio buzzword, and come with a carrying pouch.
These appear to be newer headphones and they are doing well with a limited number of reviews at amazon, they average 4.3 out of 5 based on 12 reviews. Some of the older Able Planet headphones were getting creamed in reviews for various issues.
I haven’t seen the SH180 in person, but judging from the pictures, it looks like they have common ancestry with the AmazonBasics On-Ears.
Massdrop: Topping NX1 Headphone Amp for $36
The Topping NX1 Headphone Amp is fully unlocked for $36 shipped at members only website Massdrop. This is the lowest price possible through this offer which expires in about seven days. Only registered members to their website can see the offers, everybody else gets redirected to the front page, which is why I don’t include links, because they would create confusion among non-members who would expect to see the offer and instead would get the front page.
On the other hand, if you prefer to shop at mainstream retailers, you can get it for $39 with free shipping, fulfilled by Amazon (sold by various marketplace sellers) where it averages 4.1 out of 5 based on 51 customer reviews, and has 15 questions answered.
[DEAD] Refurbished Audio Technica ATH-AD700X for $75
This limited time offer expired… The open-back over-ear Audio Technica ATH-AD700X headphones are available as factory refurbished for $75 with free shipping at BuyDig.com and $80 thru amazon.com where they average 4.1 out of 5 based on 57 customer reviews. These have 53mm drivers, detachable cable, and the iconic AKG self-adjusting 3D wing mechanism.
Monster sale at Woot Plus: Inspiration, DNA
Woot Plus has a sale on various new condition Monster headphones. They offer three models in multiple color options as follows:
+ Inspiration Over-Ears (with ANC) for $100
+ DNA On-Ears (iOS) for $95
+ Inspiration In-Ears for $50
+ shipping is $5 flat
+ offer ends by 2/25/15 at 12am CT
Jabra Revo On-Ears (wired) for $50
The wired on-ear Jabra Revo headphones, in new condition, are currently on sale for $50 with free shipping and free returns at Groupon Goods with a limit of five per customer. Three color choices are available over there. They come with a very basic protective bag. These average 4.5 out of 5 based on 90+ customer reviews at amazon.
Street by 50 Cent Over-Ears for $90
Among the latest Groupon headphone specials, we find the new condition SMS Street by 50 Cent Over-Ears for $90 with free shipping and free returns with a limit of five per customer. These are part of the bass-flavored generation of headphones. They are wired, over-ears, with 40mm drivers, and without active noise cancellation (= passive noise cancellation). These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 660+ customer reviews at amazon.
Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro (250 ohm) for $120 after $35 MIR
The open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro (250 ohm) is currently going for $155 with free shipping at Adorama. It also has a $35 mail-in rebate (MIR), and if you chose to do the mail-in rebate, it is $120 after MIR. The PDF form of the MIR is available at the product page, right above the price, on the right side of the page. The MIR expires 3/1/15.
In-stock in all colors: Master & Dynamic MH40 for $400
One of the headphones generating some buzz are the Master & Dynamic MH40, and as of the time of writing, all three different colors (black, gunmetal, brown) are in-stock for $400, sold by Master & Dynamic with the order fulfilled by Amazon (so eligible for Prime benefits). You can find them all at the Master & Dynamic Amazon store. Note that the three different colors of the MH40 are separate product listings, so their reviews are not pooled together. Each color has its own set of reviews.
M-Audio Studiophile Q40 for $80 (marketplace sellers)
The closed-back M-Audio Studiophile Q40 are available in new condition for $80 with free shipping (fulfilled by Amazon) by marketplace sellers (not Amazon actual) at Amazon.com. As usual when purchasing from marketplace sellers over there, be sure to research them and decide whether to buy or not based on your comfort level. Different shoppers have different risk tolerance levels, so it is up to you to decide. The headphones average 3.9 out of 5 based on 41 customer reviews.
Philips SHP2000 Over-Ears for $9 (used) to $11.50 (new)
The closed-back Philips SHP2000/10 headphones are on sale in new condition for $11.50 per pair by Electronics Club fulfilled by Amazon and for around $9 in “Used – Like New” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The usual Amazon free shipping terms apply (Prime or $35+ order). They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 13 customer reviews. As they say, let the price set expections.
Guitar Center coupon: 10% off $99+ (or 12% off $199+)
Guitar Center has a coupon until 2/28/15, you can get 10% off a purchase of $99+ or 12% off a purchase of $199+ when you use coupon code SPRINGSAVE over there. Over 4600 items are eligible for this promotion. To get to the eligible headphones, select “Pro Audio” and then “Headphones” from the top left selector at the Guitar Center promotion page. Among the participating headphones are Beyerdynamic DTs, Westones, Ultrasones, Fostex, Technics, Sony 75xx, and more.
AKG K44 headphones for $24
As part of an Accessory Sale, Guitar Center’s website is offering the AKG K44 new condition headphones for $24. Free store pickup or free shipping with an order of $49+. They average 4 out of 5 based on 41 ratings there. Offer ends 2/22/15. The K44 are on the third row of accessories, second from the right. No coupon code needed.
Used Sennheiser HD 429 S for $26 w/free S&H
The Sennheiser HD 429 S (S = for Smartphones and Tablets) is available in “Used – Like New” condition for $26 with free shipping by Pinnacle Deals thru Amazon. This ships from Pinnacle so everyone gets free shipping. These are closed-back over-ears with 40mm drivers, with single-side cable and average 4.3 out of 5 based on 86 customer reviews and have 37 questions answered by the internet population.
Refurbished Audio-Technica ATH-T300 for $14 w/free S&H
The Audio-Technica ATH-T300 closed-back headphones are available in refurbished condition for $14 with free shipping, sold by Dealfisher thru Amazon. These ship from Dealfisher so everyone gets free shipping, but they are not eligible for Prime shipping benefits.
If you are feeling a bit of a deja vu, this is a different model from the one we previously mentioned, the refurbished T200 going for $13 with free shipping also from Dealfisher thru Amazon.
Massdrop: Takstar Pro 80 could go as low as $67
New “droppings” at members-only shopping club Massdrop include the closed-back Takstar PRO 80 headphones that could go as low as $67 shipped. This offer has seven days to go. It is not fully unlocked as of the time of writing. They come with an aluminum case. The shipping estimate over there is not updated however, it says November 14 in 2014, which is probably what the shipping estimate was the previous time these were offered on Massdrop.
Sennheiser HD 650 Over-Ears for $330
The open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 650 audiophile headphones are currently going for $330 with free shipping by at Amazon.com (by Focus Camera and Precision Audio) and at B&H Photo and Rakuten (by Focus Camera).
If you are trying to decide between these and the HD 600, there are plenty of forum discussions to keep you busy for hours and hours, so there is no lack for data, but rather there is the risk of information overload and useful information drowning in a sea of chatter.
Massdrop: TTpod, Bravo, Philips, SMSL, A-Audio
A new wave of headphone-related offers hit Massdrop (members only shopping site; everyone can join for free to see the offers). One of them is fully unlocked (= lowest price possible), the TTPOD T1-E in-ears for $30 shipped. This offer ends in about 7 days from blog-posting date.
Not fully unlocked yet, but these have 6-7 days to go, the budget Bravo V3 Headphone Amplifier can go as low as $73 shipped, the SMSL M8 desktop DAC can go as low as $180 shipped, and the over-ear A-Audio Legacy Elite Over-Ear with active noise cancellation (ANC) can go as low as $205 shipped.
One more thing, with two days left, the Philips Foldie CitiScape – yes, foldie as in folding, but they are not targeted for toddlers – can go for as low as $43 shipped.
[DEAD] Audio Technica ATH-M50x for $130 (ends by Thur 3am ET)
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Used Shure SRH 750 DJ headphones for $117
The Shure SRH 750 DJ headphones are currently available in “Used – Like New” condition for $117 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. There are multiple sellers offering them, some offer them for less. Make sure you spot the one by AWD or research the other marketplace sellers if you are not familiar with them. The new condition price for these is $150.
An annotated screenshot below shows you how to spot items sold by AWD actual if you are not familiar:
Ends 2/19/15: $10 credit with $100 Shure SE-215 in-ears
Amazon’s promotion on the Shure SE-215 in-ears expires at the end of day on 2/19/15. You buy the SE-215 in-ears from Amazon.com actual (not marketplace sellers, not fulfilled, not used/refurbs) at $100, and three days after they ship, you will receive an email with a $10 promotional Amazon credit. You must pay attention to buy these sold by Amazon.com actual, either the black or the silver.
[DEAD] Shure SRH 440 with Fiio E6 amp for $105
As of a 3/30/15 recheck, this bundle is not available for purchase…
The Shure SRH 440 closed-back over-ear headphones are among the models you may find in $100 recommendation lists. As such, they have a fairly stable new condition price of $100. But if you happen to also want to get the Fiio E6 portable headphone-amp, they are bundled together for $105 with free shipping by seller “K&M Camera” with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com. This bundle has no customer reviews, but the headphones on their own average 4.3 out of 5 based on 338 customer reviews.
Beyerdynamic DTX 501p headphones for $50
BuyDig.com is offering the white color scheme of Beyerdynamic DTX 501p headphones for $50 with free shipping. Offer ends 2/22/15. These are designed for portable use, lightweight, folding, and comes with a small case. You can see more pictures and customer reviews at amazon.com.
Used Hercules HDP DJ-M40.1 DJ headphones for $18
We continue fishing for used deals, the Hercules HDP DJ-M40.1 dj headphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition (missing user manual) for $18~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 7 customer reviews.
Used Stanton DJ Pro300 headphone for $22.50
On the single earcup front, the Stanton DJ Pro300 headphone goes for $40 in new condition, but if you want to save, you can get it for $22.50 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4 out of 5 based on 46 customer reviews.
Refurbished Audio-Technica ATH-T200 for $13 w/free S&H
On the refurbished front, Dealfisher is offering the Audio-Technica ATH-T200 closed-back headphones in refurbished condition for $13 with free shipping through Amazon Warehouse Deals. These ship from Dealfisher, so everyone gets free shipping. These 40mm driver headphones average 4.2 out of 5 based on 20 customer reviews.
[DEAD] Used AKG K67 DJ Tiesto for $48
As of a 2/19/15 recheck, all the ones used got scooped up…
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In-stock now: Philips X2 for $300
If you have been trying to nail down the Philips Fidelio X2 open-back over-ear headphones in-stock at a reputable dealer, as of the time of writing of this post, they are in-stock and ready to ship for their starting price of $300 at amazon.com by amazon actual with a limit of five pairs per shopping cart.
Buy Creative Soundblaster E3 for $130, Get Hitz MA500 in-ears for FREE
The Creative Store has another offer. If you purchase the Creative Soundblaster E3 portable DAC/amp for $130, you can add to your shopping cart the Creative Hitz MA-500 in-ears for FREE. When you add the E3 to the cart, you see the option to add the earphones for free.
Buy Creative Soundblaster E5 for $200, Add Aurvana Live! headphones for $20 more
The official Creative store has a combined purchase promotion. If you purchase the Creative Soundblaster E5 DAC/Amp for $200, you have the option to add the Creative Aurvana Live closed-back headphones to your order for $20 more. The offer is shown in the shopping cart, after you add the E5 to the cart. You will see something like this:
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