Archives for March 18, 2015

Used Acoustic Research HP1020 in-ears for $13 to $16

There are multiple lists of the Acoustic Research HP-1020 earphones at Amazon Warehouse Deals in “Used – Very Good” condition for $16 (was $13) per pair, while there’s also one “Used – Acceptable” for $13 (was $11). Since there are so many listings, there is a possibility that prices may drop further down if the Amazon computer decides these are not moving fast enough based on available inventory (this is only speculation since I don’t know how it works behind the scenes)… Price updated here on 3/23/15.

Koss SP330 On-Ears for $100 (limit 5)

The Koss SP330 on-ear headphones, in frustration-free packaging, in new condition, are on sale for $100 with free shipping, with a limit of five pairs per shopping cart, at Amazon by Amazon actual. The standard packaging goes for $130. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 38 customer reviews.

Used AKG K142 headphones for $48

The AKG K142 headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $48 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 58 customer reviews.

Used (open box) Hifiman HE-6 for $1000

Staying at Amazon Warehouse Deals, marketplace seller Gramophone is offering the Hifiman HE-6 planar magnetic headphones in “Used – Very Good” condition for $1000 with free shipping. These ship from Gramophone, not Amazon. The description of this listing over there says: “Open box. Packaging may be damaged. Store display model. Full factory warranty. We are an authorized dealer of every brand that we carry and have been in business for 40 years”.

Used MEelectronics KidJamz KJ15 for $5.50

Back to Amazon Warehouse Deals, where for around $5.50, you can get the MEElectronics KidJamz KJ15, model HP-KJ15-BK-MEE, in “Used – Good” condition. There are three listings as of the time of writing, so there might be some price pressure on them in the near future. Only the black color scheme is available at this price. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 81 customer reviews.

TOCC Bluetooth Cloud Earbuds for $25 w/free S&H

At Stacksocial.com, they are offering the TOCC Bluetooth Cloud Earbuds for $25 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer. This particular offer ends in about 3 days from today (unless it gets extended or returns at a later time). They ship in about 3-4 weeks after shipment, so do factor that in case you have travel plans and such.

Star Wars Headphones by SMS Audio start at $100

In a galaxy overlapping with ours, the officially licensed Star Wars on-ear headphones made and based on 50 Cent’s SMS Audio Street line, are currently going for as low as $100 in the Boba Fett color scheme, and $120 in either the Stormtrooper or Galactic Empire editions. These are offered by marketplace seller with the orders fulfilled by Amazon.com.

As always when shopping from marketplace seller, be sure to check upon them before buying. Fulfilled by Amazon has an extra layer of protection since you are dealing with Amazon Warehouses and Customer Service, but it’s up to you to decide where to draw the line in terms of risk/reward/returns and such.

Massdrop: lots of Amps, DACs, and DAPs

A number of headphone-related products have launched on Massdrop the last couple of days. As a reminder, Massdrop is members-only, and you can only see the offers and individual product pages if you are signed in with a free Massdrop account. Their offers are limited time only (typically a week, sometimes limited by quantity). Some of them return after a few weeks, others don’t.

Headphones

  • MEElectronics Air-Fi Venture AF52 as low as $46 shipped
  • Brainwavz S0 earphones as low as $33 shipped
  • Yuin Pk3 Earbuds for $29 shipped (fully unlocked)

AMPs, DACs, DAPs

  • TCG Titan Portable USB DAC/AMP could go as low as $93 shipped
  • portable SMSL SAP-7 headphone amp as low as $50 shipped
  • tiny Cozoy Astrapi DAC/amp (think along USB Flash Drive size) for as low as $90 shipped
  • Grace Design m920 desktop as low as $1506 shipped
  • Colorfly C4 3-in-1 as low as $508 shipped
  • Shanling M3 DAP (digital audio player) could go as low as $308 shipped (not to be confused with Larry Shandling!)

[DEAD] Used Audio-Technica ATH-M30x for $39

This didn’t last long. As of a 12:12pm ET re-check, it got sold out (no, I did not buy it!)… If you want another way to get notified of new deals, you can also subscribe to our full-text RSS feed.

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[DEAD] Black Metal Shield Kit for V-Moda Crossfade for $7.40

This limited time sale ended… The Matte Black color scheme of the Metal Shield kit for the V-Moda Crossfade headphones is currently on sale for $7.40, in new condition, with a limit of three per customer, at Amazon by Amazon actual. The other colors go for more. The shield kit also includes a carrying pouch.

[DEAD] Sol Republic Tracks On-Ear (University of Illinois) for $50

This sale ended… I don’t know if it is because of last night’s NIT blowout loss, but the University of Illinois version of the Sol Republic Tracks On-Ear headphones, part of their Collegiate Series, is on sale for $50 with free shipping, by a marketplace seller, with the order fulfilled by Amazon. There are many university options available. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 36 customer reviews.