Archives for July 20, 2015

Refurbished Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1 Gaming Headset (Open Back) for $200

The open-back Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1 Gaming Headset is currently available in Manufacturer Refurbished condition with a one year warranty for $200 with free shipping by aSavings.com. If you want to save a bit more, there are multiple listings of this in “Used – Very Good” condition for $186~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Multiple listings can sometimes put price pressure and trigger further discounts but this is only a general trend, not guaranteed by any means.

Bundle: two Tascam TH-200X headphones + Livewire HA204 4-channel amp for $80

As part of a Headphone and Studio Amp bundle sale good until 7/26/15, Musician’s Friend is offering this Tascam and Livewire bundle for $80 with free shipping. You receive two pairs of Tascam TH-200X headphones, the Livewire HA204 4-channel amplifier, and two extension cables.

Koss KSC-21 SportClip Clip-Ons for $9.30 (limit 5)

While we are on the topic of Koss clip-ons, the Koss KSC-21 SportClip Clip-On Headphones are on sale for $9.30 at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. The usual free shipping options apply (free 2-day for Prime members or with a $35+ for non-members). Fiyr of these get you free shipping, $9.30 times 4 = $37.20. They average 3.9 out of 5 based on 62 customer reviews.

NOTE #1: these two models mentioned today should not be confused with the more famous KSC-75 Clip-ons which go for $12.50~ and have nearly 2000 customer reviews (with a 3.9 out of 5 as well).

NOTE #2: these clip-ons, just like the good old Portapros are open-back, not closed-back. Which probably get them some of the negative reviews from people wanting to use them during exercise or in crowds and discovering leakage in and out.

Koss KSC-7 SportClip Clip-Ons for $6.50 + S&H (limit 16)

The Koss KSC-7 SportClip Clip-Ons are currently on sale for $6.50 per pair at Tigerdirect with a limit of sixteen (16) units per customer. Shipping is additional, but because these are lightweight, you pay similar shipping regardless of how many you buy. For example, with 16 in the shopping cart, the lowest shipping price is under $5 (may vary by zipcode). Their regular price is $10.

Sony MDR-7520 studio for $355

The Sony MDR-7520 closed-back over-ear headphones are currently going for around $355 by Adorama on Amazon and by Guitar Center. They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 40 customer reviews at the former.

Massdrop: Sony Z7, PHA-3, TTpod T2, etc

A new quartet of offers were added today at members-only Massdrop. As of the time of writing, none of them are fully unlocked, but they have seven days to go, plenty of time for the deals to pickup momentum and reach their lowest price possible (= fully unlocked in their lingo). They are:

  • Sony MDR-Z7 headphones as low as $510 shipped
  • Sony PHA-3 Portable DAC/Amplifier Combo as low as $708 shipped
  • Blue Ever Blue 328R earbuds as low as $20 shipped (actual earbuds)
  • TTPOD T2 IEMs as low as $83 shipped (they go for $90 at amazon)

Beyerdynamic T1 for $670

Move over Massdrop, here comes eBay! The Focus Camera eBay store is offering the new condition Beyerdynamic T1 headphones for $670 with free shipping, with a limit of five per buyer.