RHA itself (ships from MI) is offering new condition (unopened but dented packaging) RHA SA-950i on-ear headphones for $35 with free shipping thru Amazon.com. These ship from RHA, so everyone gets free shipping, however, they are not eligible for free 2-day prime shipping benefits. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 77 customer reviews. They have a single-side detachable cable and the “i” in the model number indeed indicates an MFi product (made for iPhone/iPad/iPod with the familiar 3-button remote and mic combo).
Archives for March 2015
12 Months of Xbox Music Pass service for $54 to $60
If you are interested in having a music subscription service but don’t want to pay the $10/month fee (or higher for the new higher-res audiophile streaming services), and you don’t want to deal with radio-style services that make it a pain to listen to full albums, there is an alternative. Microsoft! Their Xbox Music service is available as a 12-month prepaid option by various 100% eBay sellers for $54 to $60. These are either plastic gift cards sent to you by mail or digital codes delivered by email. Some of the listings also have Best Offer enabled, so you may be able to negotiate a slightly lower price.
The Xbox Music service has iOS and Android apps in addition to Windows Metro and Windows Phone apps. However, they don’t have currently have a Kindle Fire app.
Massdrop: Voxoa and Mousai unlocked (plus more in progress)
Another wave of headphone-related products are up and running at members-only site Massdrop. Of those, two items have reached their lowest possible price under these offers (aka “fully unlocked”). The Voxoa Workout Bluetooth Earbuds go for $81~ shipped, while the Mousai MSD192 DAC + Matrix HPA-2 Amplifier are $412~ shipped. Both offers end in about six days from today (today being the blog-post date, not the date you may be reading this).
Shure HPAQA1 Locking 1/4-Inch Adapter for $4.80
If you are an Amazon Prime member, or if you are planning an Amazon order of $35 or more, the Shure HPAQA1 Locking 1/4-Inch Adapter is going for $4.80 at Amazon.com by Amazon actual and it is currently NOT part of the Amazon Add-On program, which means if you are a Prime member, you can buy just one and still get free 2-day shipping. You can buy as many as you like, this is not a lightning deal. These are made for the Shure SRH 240 to 1840 line-up, including the 550/750 DJs.
Typically a lot of sub-$5 items are put on the Amazon Add-On program, but sometimes they are move out of that, sometimes temporarily, sometimes permanently.
[DEAD] Audio-Technica ATH-M30x + Fiio E6 for $78
As of a 3/25/15 recheck, this is no longer available in new condition for $78… However, it is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $74~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals…
The new condition Audio-Technica ATH-M30x headphones have a regular price of $70 in new condition, but if you happen to also want a Fiio E6 tiny portable headphone amp, there is currently a bundle by Sonix Electronix on Amazon for $78 with free shipping. The Fiio E6 goes for $27~ on its own.
[DEAD] Beats Executive Over-Ear ANC for $170
This daily deal expired…
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Refurbished V-Moda XS On-Ears for $121
The black V-Moda XS closed-back on-ear headphones are currently offered in third-party refurbished condition for $116 plus $5 flat shipping by Secondipity thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. Their regular new condition price is $200. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 150 customer reviews.
New headphones from Amazon Basics: $45 Over-Ears
Amazon has more headphones under its house brand (“AmazonBasics”). They already released their on-ears, and now, coming out pretty soon are their new Over Ears with a $45 starting price. They are folding and have a detachable cable. Not a lot of details are known yet and they have zero customer reviews as of the time of writing. Their shipping estimate is the all encompassing “Temporarily out of stock”.
Refurbished ZAGG ZR-NC ANC for $23 w/free S&H
The ZAGG Z-ZR-NC active noise cancelling headphones are currently offered in refurbished condition for $23 with free shipping by Ocean Reef Electronics thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. They ship from Ocean Reef so everyone gets free shipping. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on just 13 customer reviews.
Used Audio Technica ATH-M10 for $22
With the announcement of the new M-0x line, Audio Technica now has plenty of headphone choices in this line-up. If of all those it’s the ATH-M10 the ones you are interested in, you can get them in Used condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals, with the “Used – Good” condition going for $22, and the “Used – Very Good” for $24.60~. These are fulfilled by Amazon, so the usual free shipping terms apply. These average 3.5 out of 5 based on 26 customer reviews.
Samsung S4 Earphones (w/remote, mic) for $4 with free S&H
Among the latest eBay offers, you can get the white earphones that come with the Samsung Galaxy S4 in new condition, but bulk packaging (and without the extra ear gels) for $4 with free shipping (from the USA), with a limit of 50 per customer. These are offered by eBay seller YouBuyRite (98.5%). Nearly 2800 units sold so far from this listing. Picture #2 in the eBay listing shows how they are packaged (very minimally). This is model name EO-HS3303WE. Given the price, this is decidedly on the utilitarian (vs audiophile) part of the spectrum.
Used Denon DA-300USB DAC/amp for $402 (was $376, was $429)
The Denon DA-300USB desktop DAC/amp goes for $500 at authorized dealers, but if you want to save some, it is currently going for $402 (was $376, was $429) in “Used – Very Good” condition with this description “Item will come in original packaging. Packaging will be damaged”, by Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price updated here on 3/25/15 PM.
[DEAD] In-stock (USED condition): Philips X2 for $279
As of 3/24/15 at 2:30am ET, the used options by AWD are sold out again… If you are comfortable with used headphones and you can’t wait a few more weeks, the Philips X2 over-ear open-back headphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $279 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. The new condition price is $300 with Amazon’s release estimate being “2-5 weeks”.
[DEAD] Used NVX Audio XPT100 studio for $69
As of a 3/24/15 recheck, these sold out at $69… The NVX Audio XPT100 studio headphones are finding themselves in some recommendation lists at the $100 closed-back neutral-ish category, and if you prefer buying used, they are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $69 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Their regular new condition price is $100. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 54 customer reviews.
[DEAD] CAD MH310 studio headphones for $30 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired… One of their recurring deals are back, the CAD MH310 studio headphones are the Musician’s Friend deal of the day offered for $30 with free shipping. Offer ends by 8am ET on Friday or earlier if sold out.
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.
[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.
Philips X2 in “Temporarily OoS” [updated again]
As of a 3/18/15 AM recheck, the two Amazon Warehouse Deals used condition listings got sold out. The only one that remains is by a marketplace seller… UPDATE: they are in-stock in “Used – Very Good” condition for $280 at Amazon Warehouse Deals.
The open-back over-ear Philips X2 headphones now have a different shipping estimate at Amazon.com, it is “temporarily out of stock”. The previous time I checked it was “4-6 weeks”. The “temporarily out of stock” however is not guaranteed delivery, so if you want them to arrive very very soon, you may want to wait for a more deterministic status update over there.
These continue to pick up reviews, they average 4.7 out of 5 based on 70 customer reviews, with this one perhaps the most detailed of the negative (under 4 stars) reviews. They also have more questions answered if you are curious about them, now with 27 and a few more left hanging (unanswered).
Shipping now: Monster DNA Pro 2.0 for $280
If you are a headphone early adopter and curious to check out the new Monster DNA Pro 2.0 headphones, they are currently in-stock and shipping for $280 with free shipping by Monster’s Amazon store. The orders are fulfilled by Amazon so they are eligible for Prime benefits.
Used Cosmos headphone stand for $14
If you are fond of headphone stands and you are cool with being used, the Cosmos black color scheme is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $14 at Amazon Warehouse Deals by seller “Supreme Deals 18” with the order fulfilled by Amazon (so eligible for Prime shipping benefits).
If you prefer new condition, prices start at $19 for the white color and $21 for the white color at Amazon.com. For both used and new, click on the different color schemes over there so the different prices and sellers.
As a group of six models/colors, these average 3.9 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews.
[DEAD] Used Pioneer SE-M521 headphones for $18~
This used offer is no longer… A new burst of used deals from Amazon Warehouse Deals will be posted in the next few hours as I go through them and post! We start with the Pioneer SE-M521 40mm driver headphones available in “Used – Like New” condition for just under $18 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on six customer reviews.
[DEAD] Refurbished Focal Spirit One for $85
This offer sold out… Focal’s first attempt at a consumer-friendly sound signature, the Spirit One, is currently offered in refurbished condition for $85 with free shipping by Electronics Expo at Amazon.com, with the order fulfilled by Amazon so it is eligible for Prime shipping benefits.
[DEAD] Targus TA-41HP-WHT On-Ears for $4
This sale ended and as of 3/23/15 it’s back up to $13… You don’t even need a five fingers for these, the white color scheme of the Targus TA-41 (model TA-41HP-WHT) are currently going for $4.36 at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of three per customer. However, these are part of the Amazon Add-On program, which means you have to place an order of $25+, otherwise the shopping cart won’t let you buy them. This restriction also applies to Prime members. The other color schemes of this headphone go for $13 each.
[DEAD] Ends Thur 1am ET: Klipsch X5 in-ears for $80
This daily deal expired…
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Unlocked at Massdrop: Audio Technica MSR7 Bundle (and Gustard H10)
Back to Massdrop we go where some new offers are up on that members-only (but free for anyone to join) website. The reason for the login wall is that some of their offers are below MAP (minimum advertised prices) prices, so they can’t have an “open” website with them.
As of the time of writing, two offers are fully unlocked (= lowest price possible during this promotion). Each one has four days left from today, with today being the blog-posting date, not the date you are reading this. They are the Audio-Technica MSR7 Exclusive Massdrop Bundle for $250 that includes the muted Antlion Modmic 4.0 and Brainwavz Zirconia headphone stand, with two color choices at checkout. This offer has a maximum of 400 units (129 purchased as of the time of writing).
The other one is the Gustard H10 headphone amplifier going for $300 plus $11.50 flat shipping.
Used (open-box) Fiio E12 Mont Blanc for $100
If you are interested in the Fiio E12 Mont Blanc portable headphone amplifier and don’t want to pay new condition prices, there’s a listing of a “Used – Like New” condition, with the description below saying “Open box unit, includes all accessories” for $90 plus $10 flat shipping by Pro Studio thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. This averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 200+ customer reviews.
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