Archives for May 23, 2015

Used Sennheiser HD 429 S for $25 w/free S&H

The closed back over-ear Sennheiser HD 429 S (S for smartphones/tablets) are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $25 with free shipping by Pinnacle Deals through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This is shipped by Pinnacle Deals, so everyone gets free shipping regardless of Prime status. The description there says, “Sennheiser approved and authorized. Refurbished to like new condition. Fully accessorized. 90 day warranty”. The headphones average 4.2 out of 5 based on 120 customer reviews. These are 32 ohm headphones. Someone needs to create a cheat-sheet to keep track of all the Sennheiser HD 4xx and HD 3xx and HD 2xx headphones 🙂

HiFiMan RE-400 or RE-400i In-Ears for $80 [updated]

If a mic/remote is not a high priority, the HiFiMan RE-400 In-Ears were on sale for $70 per pair but as of 5/26/15 are up to $80, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. They average 3.7 out of 5 based on 140+ customer reviews. On the other hand, if you want a mic/remote, their RE-400i go for $80 per pair.

Yamaha Pro 400 Over-Ears for $128, Pro 300 On-Ears for $82

A couple of Yamaha’s Beats-competitor headphones are on sale again at Amazon. The black over-ears Pro 400 goes for $128 (limit 2, 4 out of 5 based on 46 customer reviews), while their black on-ear Pro 300 goes for $82 (limit 2, 3.6 out of 5 based on 56 customer reviews).

Used Sony PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier for $360

More Sony action, their PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier is offered in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $360 (was $343) by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. A just-launched marketplace seller offers it for slightly less but that’s if you are a more high-risk shopper… Price updated here 5/26/15…

Refurbished Fostex HP-P1 head-amp for $400

We continue our mini DAC-Amp marathon with the Fostex HP-P1 headphone amplifier offered in refurbished condition for $400 with free Prime shipping by Audiotopia (97%) with the order fulfilled by Amazon.

Used Sony PHA1A Portable DAC/amp for $223

The new condition Sony PHA1A Portable DAC-amp goes for $300 at authorized dealers, but if you want to save some, you can get it for around $223 (was $202) in “Used – Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals, in the silver color scheme… Price updated here 5/26/15…

Used Denon DA-300USB DAC/Amp for $380

The Denon DA-300USB DAC and amp is currently available in “Used – Like New” condition for $380 with free shipping by OneCall thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. Per the listing, “item was a return in one of our retail stores. In original box with all manuals and accessories. One Year Warranty provided by OneCall, an Authorized Denon Reseller”. The new condition price at authorized dealers is $500.

[DEAD] Used Marantz HD- DAC1High Definition USB DAC Amp for $530

These sold out… The Marantz HD- DAC1High Definition USB DAC and headphone-amp are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition or around $530 (was $482) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They go for $800 in new condition… Price updated here 5/26/15…

Used Shure SRH 145m+ for $26

Shure’s first attempt at consumer sub-$50 headphones have been around for a few months now that they are getting discounted in the used market, the closed-back on-ear with a mic/remote, the SRH 145m+ is available in “Used – Good” condition for $26~ and $28~ in “Used – Very Good” by Amazon Warehouse Deals.