The new condition closed-back on-ear V-Moda Crossfade M80 On-Ears are on sale for $80 in either color scheme at Best Buy (deal of the day for Monday) and at Amazon.com by Amazon actual (limit 5, possibly price-matching Best Buy). These average 4.4 out of 5 based on nearly 600 customer reviews at Amazon.
Archives for May 2015
Mon: open-box Beats Solo 2 On-Ears for $110
One of the Monday daily deals at Best Buy are the open-box Beats Solo 2 On-Ear headphones offered for $110 with free shipping. Multiple colors are available, simply select the color thumbnail over there for your favorite colors. This can only be shipped, there’s no store pick-up option.
Used Philips Fidelio X1 for $149
If you are trying to decide between the Philips Fidelio X1 and X2, and are leaning towards the X1, you might as well go the used route, as the price at Amazon Warehouse Deals is sliding further down now, available as of the time of writing for $149 in “Used – Good” condition, and $159~ in “Used – Very Good” condition.
Refurbished Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear (first gen) for $95
The first-generation closed-back over-ear Sennheiser Momentum headphones, in the brown color scheme, are currently offered for $89 [was $79] plus $6 flat shipping by Adgtron at Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships from Adgtron (95% feedback rating) so no Prime shipping benefits. The other colors go for more.
Price updated in blog-post 5/11/15.
Used Shure SRH1840 open-back for $412
The open-back over-ear Shure SRH 1840 headphones go for $500 in new condition at authorized dealers, but at the moment, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $412 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.7 out of 5 based on 30 customer reviews.
Used Sony MDR-Z7 for $454 [updated]
The closed-back over-ear Sony MDR-Z7 headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $454 by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
As of 6/10/15 recheck, the refurbished are sold out… as manufacturer refurbished with a 90 day warranty by Secondipity at Amazon.
Sennheiser HD 700 for $562.50
For a limited time, the open-back over-ear deputy-flagship of the Sennheiser line-up, the HD 700, in new condition, can be yours for $562.50 with free shipping at B&H Photo. You have to add to cart and login to see this price. The price before you do that is $750 (it is a 25% off in-cart discount). This is a limited time offer.
It currently goes for $600 at amazon.com by marketplace sellers such as Focus Camera.
[DEAD] Free ebook for limited time: Record Collecting in the Digital age by John Silke
As of 5/11/15, the limited time $0 purchase promotion expired at amazon.com, but the ebook “Record Collecting in the Digital age” (59 pages, November 2013) by John Silke is part of the Kindle Unlimited subscription (a Netflix-style $10 per month e-book subscription service).
[DEAD] AKG Q350 Quincy In-Ears for $30
This limited time offer expired…
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Flash Sale: Sennheiser HD600 for $230 (no coupons/rebates)
For a very limited time only, Adorama is having a Friday flash sale on the new condition Sennheiser HD 600 for $230 with free shipping. No coupons, no rebates. This is a limited time offer but I don’t know exactly when it ends.
Massdrop: Shure SE 846 and TCG
Two more items are offered at members-only but free-to-join Massdrop.com. The Shure SE 846 in-ears could go as low as $780 shipped with seven days left in the offer, while the TCG TRD3 desktop DAC-Amp could go as low as $168 shipped with six days left. Days left as of blog-posting time, not as of the time you may be reading this.
Used MEelectronics AirFi Runaway (BT On-Ears) for $23
On the budget bluetooth on-ear used front, the black color scheme of the MEelectronics AirFi Runaways is going for $23 in “Used – Good” condition, with the other colors going for more by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Used Shure SE425-CL in-ears for $212
The Shure SE425-CL in-ears in the clear color scheme go for $300 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $212~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
V-MODA Bass Freq Metal In-Ears for $15 w/free S&H
On the affordable earbuds front, Focus Camera is offering the new condition V-MODA Bass Freq Metal In-Ears with a 3-button remote/mic for $15 with free shipping. A carrying pouch and different eartip sizes are included.
Used Shure SRH145m+ On-Ears for $32
The Shure consumer $50ish headphones have been out for a few months now, so the used options are dropping in price. As of the time of writing, you can get the Shure SRH145m+ On-Ears in “Used – Good” condition for $32~ or “Used – Very Good” condition for $34~ or “Used – Like New” for $36~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are multiple used listings so price pressure may built up and drive them further down. The new condition price is $50. The “m+” means mic with 3-button Apple remote.
The straight up headphones with no mic/remote version, the SRH-145 has a $40 new condition price and going for $30 in “Used – Good condition” by Amazon Warehouse Deals. For this particular model, we have an unboxing post (pictures/text, no video) and review diary.
Tascam TH02-B Closed Back for $18
The Tascam TH02-B closed-back headphones are back in black, in-stock for around $18 at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. You can buy as many as you like. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews. They have 32 ohm impedance, fold inwards, and include 1/4″ adapter.
Massdrop: Yuin, Sieveking, SMSL
Three more items have gone live at Massdrop, with expiration times being 5-7 days from today (today = blog-posting date). None of them are fully unlocked as of the time of writing:
+ Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand as low as $140 shipped
+ SMSL VMV VA-2 amp (silver or black) as low as $98 shipped
+ Yuin Pk3 Earbuds as low as $29 shipped (only needs one person to unlock)
Klipsch S3m in-ears for $20 w/free S&H
The white color scheme of the Klipsch S3m in-ears are currently on sale, in new condition, for $20 with free shipping at New York’s B&H Photo with a limit of four per customer. There they average 4.2 out of 5 based on 32 customer reviews.
Refurbished Sennheiser Amperior for $95 (silver or blue)
NewEgg is offering refurbished Sennheiser Amperior DJ headphones with Apple controls and 90 day warranty for $95 with free shipping. It is available in the silver color scheme (limit 15) and in the blue color scheme (limit 5, ends 5/7/15).
Massdrop: Astrotec, Shanling, Matrix
Three more items were added to Massdrop, with offers for the first two ending in seven days, while the last ends in 14 days (from the blog-posting date):
+ Matrix M-Stage HP2 Amplifier/DAC as low as $250 shipped
+ Shanling M3 DAP as low as $308 shipped
+ Astrotec Lyra Earbuds as low as $100 shipped
Beats Solo HD Drenched On-Ears for $125
Groupon Goods is offering the new condition on-ear Beats Solo HD Drenched headphones for $125 with free shipping and free returns, with a choice of five different color schemes. These are not the latest model.
JBL S500 Over-Ears for $75
Groupon Goods scored a volume buy on the JBL Synchros S500 over-ear headphones offering them for $75 with free shipping and free returns with over 1000 units sold so far from this listing. These are powered headphones (two AAA batteries) with the LiveStage DSP technology and 3-button remote and mic, and carrying case and such.
Sol Republic Tracks Air On-Ears (Bluetooth) for $100
Two birds with one stone, fashionable on-ear headphones plus bluetooth (and NFC) headphones, Groupon Goods is offering the Sol Republic Tracks Air for $100 with free shipping and free returns, with four different color options.
[DEAD] Refurbished Sony MDR-10R black for $40 w/free S&H [only 9 left!]
As of 6/13/15 recheck, this sold out…
On the other hand, if you prefer the black color scheme of the Sony MDR-10R and you are comfortable with manufacturer refurbished, you can score them in the black color scheme (model MDR-10R/BLK) for just $40 with free shipping by Secondpity on eBay. There are only nine left as of the time of writing and you can buy as many as there are available.
Sony MDR-10R (white) for $70
If you like white color headphones (and can keep them from becoming a mosaic of everything you eat and everything you touch), the white closed-back Sony MDR-10R are currently on sale for $70 with free shipping per pair at BuyDig.com.
Slappa SL-HP-01 Headphone Case for $18 w/free S&H
The Slappa SL-HP-01 Headphone Case is currently offered for $18 with free shipping from the manufacturer (Slappa) through Amazon.com. Look for them as the seller in the listings. This ships from Slappa so it is not eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping. It averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 140 customer reviews.
Philips SHP9500 open-back headphones for $64
In a world full of sub-$100 closed-back headphones, open-back is not completely forgotten. Case in point, fully unlocked at Massdrop, with seven days to go (from blog-posting date) are the open-back over-ear Philips SHP9500 headphones going for $60 plus $4 flat shipping. I don’t know if it is a coincidence but it looks like a number of marketplace sellers at amazon.com have price matched it.
Also added (with also seven days to go), but not fully unlocked at Massdrop are the SoundMAGIC HP150 Headphones that could go as low as $150 shipped.
[DEAD] Used Marantz HD-DAC1 for $581 (was $619)
As of a 6/3/15 re-check, this sold out in used condition… The Marantz HD-DAC1 USB DAC and headphone amp is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $581 (was $597, was $619) and “Used – Like New” for $658~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $800. There are four listings of this, so there is the possibility of price pressure causing the used prices to drop… Price updated 5/5/15…
Tue: Beats Studio 2.0 Wireless Over-Ears for $305
The latest Electronics Woot daily deal, ending by 1am eastern on Wednesday 5/6/15, is a sale on the Beats Studio 2.0 Wireless Over-Ears for $300 plus $5 flat shipping. Limit three pairs per customer. Seven different colors are available to pick from. These have active noise cancelling.
Refurbished FiiO D3 (D03K) for $18
The FiiO D3 (D03K) is available in refurbished open-box condition for $13 plus $5 flat shipping by Micca Distributor (98%) through amazon.com. A Micca six foot optical Toslink cable is included. It goes for $30 in new condition. It averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 1370+ customer reviews.
Sony PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier for $409
The Sony PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier is currently on sale for $409 with free shipping, in new condition, by Amazon.com actual. Limit five per customer during this sale.
Shipping soon: Schiit Audio SYS Passive Preamp for $60
The SYS Passive Preamp from Schiit Audio (yes, I vow not to make any “schiit” jokes in 2015) is expected to re-start shipping very soon, the estimate at Amazon.com is May 10 for $60, sold by Schiit with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping.
Used Shure SRH 840 for $139
The closed-back over-ear Shure SRH 840 headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $139~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 180+ customer reviews.
Massdrop: Fostex Flagship duo, Aune T1 Mk2, Blue Ever
Three more items were added at Massdrop, none are fully unlocked as of the time of writing, but they have seven days to go as of blog-posting date. They are:
+ Aune T1 MK2 Headphone Tube DAC/Amp Combo as low as $150 shipped
+ Blue Ever Blue 388B earbuds as low as $21 shipped
+ Fostex Flagship Bundle (TH-900 and HP-A8C) for as low as $1925 shipped (this one only needs one person total to unlock)
Beats by Dre urBeats In-Ears for $35
Beats that won’t beat your wallet! Among the latest eBay offers, the new-other condition (not in original packaging) Beats by Dre urBeats In-Ears are offered for $35 with free shipping by eBay seller “DailySteals” (98.1%) with a limit of five per buyer. They have a 3-button ControlTalk remote and mic. Ear gels and carrying pouch are included.
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