Archives for April 2015

Used Sennheiser HD 229 On-Ears for $10.45 (was $11.56)

Sennheiser has a lot of headphones in their HD 2xx to 4xx product lines, and one of them is heavily discounted in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged packaging) for just $10.45 [was $11.59; price updated 4/24/15] by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). This is by AWD actual, not marketplace sellers. The new condition price is $30. There’s only one listing, so it may (or may not) sell out quickly. These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 220+ customer reviews. This is the black/red color scheme, closed-back, single-side cable, no mic/remote. Prime membership gets you free 2-day delivery. Otherwise free S&H with a $35+ qualifying order.

I am tempted to get one for review/comparison purposes, but my review pipeline is already clogged up and the more I add, the more I procrastinate 🙂

April 24, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Tascam TH-200X studio headphones for $30 w/free S&H

This daily deal expired but the Tascam are occasionally featured at MF’s deal of the day…
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April 24, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Monoprice 8323 for $20 + S&H

The latest Monoprice Staff Picks sale is headlined by the good old Monoprice 8323 closed-back over-ear headphones (with detachable cable) going for $20. Shipping is additional. In some regions, you can get next day delivery for your total order for around $6 or $7, which may be cheaper than conventional shipping options. You can buy as many as you like during this sale. Offer ends 4/26/15 at 11:59pm pacific.

Meanwhile their 10153 (that’s product number) earbuds are on sale for $5 per pair as part of their not-so-secret Secret Sale.

April 23, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

JBL Omni Bluetooth Over-Ears for $85 [or $40 Used]

According to the Staples Weekly Ad for the week of April 26 until the close of business on May 2nd, they will have the over-ear JLab Omni bluetooth headphones on sale for $85 instead of their usual $100 price. Not all Staples store may carry it, so there is a YMMV component. Amazon’s own price as of blog-posting time is $100.

However, if you are comfortable with used headphones, you can get for $40~ in “Used – Good condition” or $42.64 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are many listings under “Very Good” which could put some further pressure on the used prices if they don’t get scooped up by what their pricing computer considers an acceptable pace.

These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews and has 50+ questions answered.

April 23, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Klipsch X7 in-ears for $65

This daily deal ended but the Klipschies are recurring at Woots…
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April 23, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

Westone Adventure Series Beta in-ears for $60

Among the offers roaming around on eBay’s offers page, you can get the new condition Westone Adventure Series Beta High Performance Earphones, model 78401, for $60 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, from Beach Camera on eBay. With USA warranty.

April 22, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

[DEAD] Starts Thur 10am ET: Klipsch X5 in-ears Sale

This lightning deal ended but the Klipschies are making the deal du jour rounds regularly…
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April 22, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

[DEAD] Starts Thur 3am ET: Bowers & Wilkins P5 Sale

This daily deal ended but the B&Ws are making the deal du jour rounds regularly…
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April 22, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

JBL Synchros Slate S500 Over-Ears for $80 (was $70)

Among the latest eBay offers, eBay seller “shopdivvy” (99.1%) is offering the new condition JBL Synchros Slate S500 for $80 (was $70) with free shipping, with a limit of five per buyer. These are closed-back over-ears, with 50mm drives and 3-button mic/remote. They use Live Stage DSP technology which is powered by two AAA batteries (a plus if you are fond of using rechargeables such as the Eneloops). Carrying case is included. Official model name is SYNAE500STL.

These average 4.4 out of 5 based on 28 customer reviews at amazon.com.

April 21, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Used Sony MDR-V6 for $43 (was $36.50)

The last few months, the good old Sony MDR-V6 were offered in the Amazon Gold Box in the $50s. I don’t know if or when that sale may return, but if you happen to need them right now and don’t mind used, they are going for $43 (was $36.50) [price updated 4/24/15] in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are two listings there as of the time of writing, with the descriptions of the two being slightly different (one is in pristine packaging). These are a pretty solid pair of closed-back over-ear headphones for this price! And for hobbyists/enthusiasts, they are one of the influential models in history, so another reason to scoop one up. And for reviews/comparisoners (new word?), they can be a comparison benchmark of sorts.

PS: after spending some time checking prices at Amazon, I just posted this, along with six other potentially tempting Used offers found at Amazon Warehouse Deals. As usual with these, supplies can be more limited and prices more volatile, but that’s only a rule of thumb, you never really know for sure beforehand.

April 21, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Used V-Moda M100 for $141

If you are interested in the V-Moda M100 closed-back over-ears but don’t want to pay the new condition trendy-headphone price of $300, you can currently cut that in half by going used. There are multiple listings of it, in the Matte Black Metal color scheme, by Amazon Warehouse Deals with the “Used – Good” going for $141, and the “Used – Very Good” going for $146~. There are multiple listings, so potentially price pressure may drop prices. Of course if these get mentioned at popular deal sites or forums, they may disappear quickly, so there’s always a risk of sorts.

April 21, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Used MEElectronics Atlas Carbon IML On-Ears for $15

The MEElectronics Atlas Carbon IML on-ears are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $15 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The other styles/colors go for $20+ in Used condition. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 250+ customer reviews.

April 21, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Used HifiMan RE-400 in-ears for $57

The HifiMan RE-400 in-ears currently go for $80 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used options, they go for $57 with free shipping, in “Used – Very Good” condition (original packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

April 21, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

V-MODA Crossfade M-80 Vocal On-Ears for $90

The V-MODA Crossfade M-80 Vocal On-Ear headphones, in the Shadow or White Silver color schemes, are currently going in new condition for $90 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, at Amazon by Amazon itself.

April 21, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Open Box Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears for $120

As of 4/25/15, this offer ended…
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April 21, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Used Grado SR80e for $79

These rarely last long, as of 4/24/15, the used options are sold out…
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April 21, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Wedn: Technics RP-DH1250-S DJ headphones for $80

This deal of the day expired…
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April 21, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Used Denon AH-W150 exercise earphones for $27 (BT)

These sold out…
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April 21, 2015 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser MM30G In-Ears for $23 w/free S&H

The white Sennheiser MM30G are currently on sale for $23 with free shipping by Sonix Electronix thru amazon.com. They ship from Sonix, so everyone gets free shipping, regardless of Primeness.

April 20, 2015 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With:

Panasonic HT-21 Light On-Ears for $5

The lightweight old-school Panasonic HT-21 on-ears are under $5 again at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 2370+ customer reviews.

They are however under the Add-On program, so regardless of Prime status, you must make a qualifying purchase of $25 or more, otherwise the mean shopping cart will not allow you to purchase them. The actual price is $4.85 which means five headphones are not enough to get over $25.

You can always add cables or splitters and other small trinkets (they must be sold or fulfilled by Amazon actual, not ship directly from marketplace sellers) to qualify. For example, here’s a $2 Hoya 1/8″ to 1/4″ adaptor or $2.70 Belkin splitter or $4 Koss earcushions or another lightweight on-ear headphone, the $5 Koss KPH7 or a $1~ bag of tea (!).

April 20, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

New Responsive Theme on this website

This website is now using a new responsive WordPress theme, to make it easier to read on tablets and smartphones in addition to notebooks and desktop PCs. The options will be adjusted and optimized in the next few days. If you are reading on a smaller screen (eg tablet or smartphone) and want to see the menu and desktop-sidebar, press the Menu icon (three parallel lines) on the top corner of the page. It will expand in place, above the regular content.

April 20, 2015 Filed Under: website news

Massdrop: Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium 250 for $248

At members-only but free-to-join site Massdrop, the open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium (250 ohm) is now fully unlocked (= lowest price under this offering) for $240 plus $8 flat shipping. The offer ends in about three days from today (today being blog-posting date).

April 20, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Used Sony MDR-1A for $195 to $220

The audiophile closed-back Sony MDR-1A over-ear headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $195 by seller “Blinq” and for $220 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.

April 18, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Used JLab Omni Bluetooth Over-Ears for $49

Bluetooth may not be the ideal music flow way for audiophiles but when you need the convenience of not having to trip over wires or risk damaging jacks and plugs, for some, Bluetooth may be a compromise under certain conditions.

The JLab Omni Bluetooth Over-Ears go for $100 in new condition, but they are currently cut in half in used condition ranging from $49 to $52 (Used Good to Very Good) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 107 customer reviews. They have over 50 questions answered. They are folding and include a travel case and recharge via microUSB slot.

April 18, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

SteelSeries Siberia Elite Prism Gaming Headset for $150

For the gamers, the SteelSeries Siberia Elite Prism Gaming Headset in the “jet black” (with orange hints) color-scheme is currently on sale for $150 with free shipping at Amazon.com. It averages 4.1 out of 5 with 68 customer reviews. The other color scheme goes for $160.

April 18, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Used AKG K81 DJ headphones for $29~

During their time, the AKG K81 DJ on-ear headphones found themselves in recommendation lists. If you are comfortable with used condition, they are currently offered in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged packaging) for $29~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The usual Amazon free shipping terms apply ($35+ or free 2-day Prime).

April 18, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

GOgroove audiOHM earbuds for $8 shipped

On the single figure budget in-ears, the GOgroove audiOHM earbuds in the black/green color scheme, with its unusual angled earbud-head design is currently on sale for $8 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer by BuySPRY on eBay (99.5%).

These have over 1400 customer reviews at amazon.com where they average 4.1 out of 5. No mic/remote. They include different size silicone ear gels.

April 18, 2015 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With:

Beats urBeats in-ears for $65

The Electronics Woot! deal of the day, ending by 1am ET on Sunday 4/19/15 is a sale on new condition Beats urBeats in-ears for $60 plus $5 flat shipping. Limit three per customer. There are five color choices to pick from.

April 17, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

Photive X-One Touch Control Bluetooth On-Ears for $50

The Photive X-One Bluetooth on-ear headphones, with Touch Controls, are currently on sale for $50 with free shipping, sold by marketplace seller with the order fulfiled by Amazon.com. These average 4 out of 5 based on 31 customer reviews.

April 17, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Monster DNA In-Ears (white, Apple) for $60

The white Monster DNA In-Ears with the Apple control talk (3-button remote, mic) are currently on sale for $60 with free shipping at Amazon.com with a limit of five per customer. They average 3.7 out of 5 based on 78 customer reviews.

April 17, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

Used Sennheiser HDR 120 for $36

The Sennheiser HDR 120 headphones (the headphones part of the RS120 wireless system which can support up to four HDR 120s) are available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for around $36 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. As usual with used items, both prices and supplies change often.

April 17, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

MEelectronics M9 Classic earbuds for $10

The MeElectronics M9 classic earbuds (no mic/remote) are currently on sale for $10 per pair, with a limit of two pairs per customer, at amazon.com by amazon actual. They share their review pool with other models, and all of them together aggregate 4.0 out of 5.0. Unfortunately Amazon does not provide a way to break down the reviews by sub-product when they are all clustered together (unless one does this manually which is a lot of work!)

April 17, 2015 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With:

RND earbuds for $8.50

On the single figure budget earbuds with mic/remote, the RND (that’s the manufacturer’s name) are on sale for $8.50 per pair, sold by the manufacturer with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com (so eligible for Prime 2-day shipping). Amazon’s own price is $10. They average 3.9 out of 5 based on 20 customer reviews.

April 17, 2015 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With:

Kicker Cypher In-Ears (Apple controls) for $40

The Kicker Cypher In-Ears with the Apple controls (3-button remote and mic) are on sale for $40 with free shipping by World Wide Stereo with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com (eligible for free 2-day Prime). It only has 3 polarized customer reviews, 1-star and 5-stars only!

April 17, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

Massdrop Unlocked: Beyerdynamic DTX 102 iE Earphones for $54

Currently fully unlocked (which means the lowest price possible during this Massdrop offer) are the Beyerdynamic DTX 102 iE Earphones going for $50 plus $4 flat shipping. The offer ends in seven days from today, with today being the blog-post date, not the date you are reading this.

April 17, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,