On the $5 shipped on-ear headphone front, the Kensington K33137 on-ears are offered for $5 with free shipping, in refurbished condition with a 30 day warranty by Ocean Reef Electronics thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. These ship from Ocean Reef so everyone gets free shipping. They average 3.9 out of 5 based on 110 customer reviews.
Archives for March 2015
Beats Solo 2 On-Ears (gray) for $140
The gray color scheme of the many different color options of the second generation Beats Solo 2 on-ear headphones are currently on sale for $140 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. The other color schemes range from $150 to $200 at this time.
[DEAD] Ends Sun 3am ET: Street by 50c Wired Over-Ears for $70
This daily deal expired but these are offered every few weeks in lightning deals…
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[DEAD] AKG M80 Mark II Semi-Open Stdio for $30 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired… One of their recurring deals are back, the AKG M80 Mark II semi-open studio headphones are the Musician’s Friend deal of the day offered for $30 with free shipping. Offer ends by 8am ET on Saturday or earlier if sold out.
New non-retail Apple Earpods for $10 w/free S&H
Part of the latest eBay Deals, you can get the Apple Earpods for $10 per pair, with free shipping, with a limit of 50 per buyer. Over 1060 units sold so far from this offer. Please note that while these are new condition, they don’t come in retail packaging.
The seller MobilePros1 (97.4%) writes in the description: “Brand new (Not Retail Packaging) Guaranteed 100% Authentic Apple, We stand behind our product.”
Unlocked at Massdrop: Bravo V2 and Shure SE535
A new wave of offers went up at members-only shopping site Massdrop, and two of those have already reached their lowest price possible. The Bravo V2 amp goes for $60 shipped, while the Shure SE535 IEMs go for $380 shipped. Both expire in about five days from today (today = blog-posting date).
Also launched at Massdrop but not fully unlocked as of the time of writing are the following:
- Edifier H850 Headphones as low as $48~
- IEMs: Fidue A63 as low as $42~, TTpod T1S as low as $33~
- xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp as low as $135
Used RCA WHP141B (900MHz) wireless for $16.50
Amazon Warehouse Deals is building up inventory on the used RCA WHP-141-B RF Wireless headphones. There are multiple used listings, with the prices ranging from $16.50 to $19.25 depending on condition. With multiple listings, the chances of prices dropping further down are higher (unless of course they are getting bought up at a satisfactory rate (to the computer that decides the prices)).
These are perhaps best suited for utilitarian listening, not for dedicated music appreciation type of listing. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on nearly 1700 customer reviews.
Audio Technica ATH-RE-700 for $95 to $98
Audio Technica makes many headphones and they are not shy about releasing new ones every other day. Among them the ATH-RE-700 closed-back headphones. In the brown color scheme, they go for $95 at Amazon by Amazon actual.
If you prefer the black color scheme, it goes for $98 by Sonix Electronix and by Sonix at Amazon where they have one long customer review that compares to the ATH-M40x (and one short one).
Westone Adventure Series BETA Earphones for $80 w/coupon
BuyDig has a coupon promotion, use coupon code 1ST10K to get the Westone Adventure Series BETA Earphones for $80 with free shipping. The coupon code expires 3/15/15.
These average 3.5 out of 5 based on 40 customer reviews at amazon.
Massdrop: Sony NWZ-A17, GeekOut 450, iFi Nano
A trio of new offers are up at Massdrop. As of the time of writing of this post, none of them are fully unlocked (which is their way of saying, the lowest price possible under this promotion). The offers below expire in 6-7 days from today (with today being the blog-posting day).
We start on the DAP front, with the Sony NWZ-A17 Walkman that can go as low as $260 shipped. It is expected to ship in early April 2015, so keep that in mind if you need to get to it quickly. It goes for $300 at authorized Sony dealers (eg Sony’s eBay store or Amazon).
Next up we have a couple of portable devices, the iFi Nano iDSD USB DAC could go for as low as $175 shipped (it goes for $190 by marketplace sellers at amazon), while the Geek Out 450 DAC/amp could go for as low as $133 shipped (this goes for $200 by marketplace sellers at amazon).
Used Noontec Zorow Wireless for $70
The Noontech Zoro Wireless (Bluetooth and NFC) are available in “Used – Very Good” condition, in the white color scheme, for $70 by Amazon Warehouse Deals where they currently have three listings, so there is the possibility of the price dropping further down because of supply and demand dynamics. The new condition price is $100. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 27 customer reviews.
Used Sony MDR-7502 for $28~
The Sony MDR-7502s are nowhere near as famous as the MDR-7506 (the V6 cousin), but they go for a lot less too, you can get them for around $28 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 3.6 out of 5 based on 49 customer reviews.
Used JBL-J22i in-ears for $19.50
To the Amazon Warehouse Deals we go where we find the “Used – Like New” white JBL J22i in-ears (3-button) for under $20. It has multiple listings, so there is the possible of the price dropping further down because of market-driven forces.
10% off select items with coupon (refurb RS 120 for $45 w/free S&H)
Tanga is offering 10% off select audio items when you use coupon code ROCKIN10 at checkout. The headliner is the refurbished Sennheiser RS 120 offered for $50 with free shipping. With the coupon, it drops to $45. This is RF wireless, but does not use Kleer technology (Kleer starts with the RS 160 model). A few other fashioable low-priced brands are included in the sale (Scosche on-ears, iFrogz, Subjekt, etc). There is a countdown clock on the deal expiration (around 3/15/15).
Sennheiser HD 419 for $35 w/free S&H
The closed-back Sennheiser HD 419 over-ear headphones are currently on sale for $35 with free shipping by some marketplace sellers at Amazon.com (Sonix Electronix, Adorama, VMI). They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 363 customer reviews and have 42 questions peer-answered by the interwebs.
If you like to digitally haggle, you may be able to get them for less, the VM Innovations eBay listing goes for $36 with free shipping, but they have “Best Offer” enabled, so you may (or may not) be able to get them for less.
The 419 are straight up headphones (no mic/remote). If you are looking for a model in the HD 4xx closed-back series with a mic/remote, the “HD 429 S” (S is part of the model name for Smart/Smartphones) is available for $26 with free shipping in “Used – Like New” condition by Pinnacle Deals thru Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro flatten to $100
No pun intended, but the price of the Sennheiser HD 380 Pro studio headphones has flattened to $100 with free shipping at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. IF you are trying to get the lowest price possible, these are occasionally featured as lightning deals for less, but the timing of the lightning deals is typically unpredictable.
Koss ESP-950 Electrostatic Stereophone for $824
Come on Barbie, let’s have an Electrostatic party! You can’t unread that line, but you can get the new condition Koss ESP-950 Electrostatic Stereophone for $824 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. It averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 21 customer reviews and has four questions answered. This is not a lightning deal, so the price is market driven or manufacturer-promotion driven.
Massdrop Fully Unlocked: TCG U-SKIN Portable DAC/Amp for $73
Portable amps and DACs are another area of growth, and Massdrop now has the TCG U-SKIN Portable DAC/Amp fully unlocked (= lowest price during this offer) for $73 shipped. This offers ends in about one day from today (today = blog-posting date). This goes for $80 on eBay (by HazedConfused) and $100 at amazon.
Next up are the TTPOD T2 in-ears, that could go as low as $83 shipped, but it doesn’t look promising. With one day left, they have 3 commits but they need 15 for the lowest price possible to be fully unlocked. It goes for $80 at amazon, sold and shipped by SHENZHENAUDIO.
Used Sentry HW701 RF Wireless headphones for $3~
The SENTRY HW701 Wireless headphones look like yet another rebranding of those “As Seen On TV” basic RF wireless headphones with a transmitter base that takes two AAs and the headphones taking two AAAs. These are best for utilitarian usage, and not for music listening (unless you just want “background noise”). Regardless, the price is very right in this case, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition for $3.16 at Amazon Warehouse Deals.
The usual free shipping terms apply, if you are a Prime member, you can get them in two days for free! Non-Prime members need to place an order of $35+ in qualifying items for free shipping – as usual.
Massdrop: Westone W40 IEMs as low as $450
The Westone W40 IEMs are offered at members-only Massdrop with the lowest price possible through that offer being $450 shipped. As of the time of writing, there are zero purchases but the offer has six days left from today (today = blog-posting date).
They go for $500 in new condition, and in used condition, they go for $384 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 43 customer reviews over there.
Used Fiio X5 digital audio player for $270
The Fiio X5 is currently available in “Used – Like New” condition for $260 plus $10 flat shipping by Pro Studio thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships from Pro Studio Sound and Music, so it is not eligible for Prime/free shipping benefits.
Note #1: there are a variety of Fiio X5 bundles, so if you may also need accessories, it may be a good idea to consider the trade-offs of the various bundles.
Note #2: Fiio now has a trio of audiophile DAPs, the X1, X3, and X5, so that adds another level of trade-offs and choices.
Used Ultrasone Edition 12 for $1000
The Ultrasone Edition 12 go for $1700 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you want to save a lot, you can get them in “Used – Good” condition for $1000 by Sonic Sense at Amazon Warehouse Deals. These ship from Sonic Sense, so they are not eligible for Prime shipping benefits.
The description for this listing says: “Authorized Dealer * In Stock * Orders Received by 10:30 A.M. MT SHIP SAME DAY!!!”
[DEAD] Used Astell & Kern AK120 II DAP for $1320
As of a 3/9/15 recheck, the used units sold out and it is only available in new condition at the usual prices…
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PSA: Headphones stolen from Audeze factory
There was a big break-in and theft at the Audeze factory in Southern California with a quarter million dollars worth of headphones stolen per the Audeze blog. If you are shopping around the auction/used/refurbished/off-market, be careful as the thieves may try to sell the stolen headphones. Audeze will soon publish the serial numbers of the stolen property.
Audio Technica ATH-M40x + Creative E1 portable head-amp for $110 total
This is an “if the stars align” type of a deal, if you happen to want both the new Audio Technica ATH-M40x closed-back headphones and the Creative Labs E1 portable headphone amp, they are bundled together for $110 with free shipping by Amazon actual (not by marketplace sellers). Who knew, Amazon is now making its own headphone + amp match-making schemes 🙂
The bundle has only one customer review but it is a detailed one. The headphones on their own average 4.7 out of 5 based on 243 customer reviews, while the E1 portable amp averages 3.7 out of 5 based on 66 customer reviews and has 26 questions answered.
Massdrop: MEElectronics Sport-Fi M6 Earphones shipped for $13
Fully unlocked (= the lowest price possible during this promotion) at members-only Massdrop are the MEElectronics Sport-Fi M6 Earphones available in either clear (as seen in pictures over there) or black color schemes, for $13 with free shipping. The offer ends in about six days from today (today = blog-posting date). Estimated shipping date is 3/25/15, so factor that in your deliberations.
These have over 5700 customer reviews at amazon.com where they average 3.8 out of 5. If you are curious about them, they have 166 questions answered by the internets.
[DEAD] HifiMan RE-400 in-ears for $72~
As of a 3/6/15 re-check, the price of the RE-400 at Amazon.com went up to $80 again…
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Beats Solo 2 On-Ears for $150 (only red) [updated]
As of a 3/6/15 re-check, only the red color scheme of the Beats Solo 2 on-ears remains on sale for $150 per pair, in new condition, at Amazon by Amazon actual.
Some of the color schemes of the latest Beats Solo 2 on-ear headphones (yes, the ones that generated a big debate among audiophile circles when they found their way to the *gasp* Inner Fidelity Hall of Fame) are on sale for $150 at Amazon and Best Buy.
Massdrop: TCG TRD3 as low as $160
The TCG TRD3 desktop DAC/amp is up on offer at Massdrop, with the lowest price possible being $160 shipped. As of the time of writing, it is not fully unlocked. Offer expires in about seven days from today (today = blog-posting date).
Senal SMH-1000 Studio with free pouch for $70 [buy 3 sets for $180]
New York’s B&H Photo has a new sale on Senal Studio headphones. The more famous SMH-1000 with a free Senal storage pouch are offered for $70 with free shipping. If you need more, in multiples of three sets, page further down over there for a 3-pack for $180 (= $60 per set). The 3-pack also receives a free pouch per headphone. The freebies are included automatically, you don’t have to lift a finger 🙂
The less famous and lower priced SHM-500 are offered for $39 with free shipping. Or you can buy a 4-pack for $129 (= $32.50~ per headphone). No free pouches for the 500s.
BKHC Bluetooth Earphones for $24
On the colorful bluetooth basic earphones front, as part of the Staples website’s weekly deals (they call them daily deals, but they typically follow the weekly deal pattern), they are offering the BKHC bluetooth earphones for $24 per pair, in five different colors. Offer ends by 3/10/15 (unless they sell out).
These look very similar to the Urge Basics model which average 3.8 out of 5 with 45 customer reviews at amazon and go for $35. I haven’t seen either model, so my guess is only based on the webpages.
Used Audio Technica ATH-AX3 for $21 (was $26.50)
More used fishing, if you are fond of bright red headphones, the red-black color scheme of the Audio Technica ATH-AX3-RD is going for $21 (was $26.50~) in “Used – Very Good” condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals. Only the red color is available in this price.
Price updated in blog-post on 3/9/15.
Used Sennheiser PX 90 On-Ears for $36
The portable Sennheiser PX 90 on-ears are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $36 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.2 out of 5 with 14 customer reviews, and are marked discontinued by manufacturer.
Shipping Now: Fostex TH-500RP for $700 [updated]
As of 3/3/15, the Fostex TH-500RP planar magnetics are now in-stock and shipping for $700 with free shipping at Amazon.com by market place sellers. They have one customer review so far over there, but it is from an audiophile.
UPDATE (3/5/15): Amazon actual sold out (1-2 months estimate) but various marketplace sellers have them in-stock at the same price.
Used Targus TA-13NCHP ANC over-ears for $6 [updated]
If you like to compare or experiment on headphones, or need a case, the Targus TA-13NCHP active noise-cancelling headphones are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $6 (was $7.35) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The description says “Item will come in original packaging. Packaging may be damaged”. They come with a Targus branded case, which I am assuming will be included based on the description? The ANC circuit promises “up to 80% of ambient noise”. As the two reviews point out, these DO NOT include a mic with volume control. It doesn’t say how the ANC circuit is powered (single use batteries or internal?).
Price updated 3/6/15.
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