On the bluetooth on-ears front, the Jabra Move, in the black color scheme, are on sale for $70 with free shipping with a limit of three per customer at Amazon by Amazon proper. The other colors go for more. These average 4.1 out of 5 based on nearly 180 customer reviews, and promise they can survive drops up to 1.5m and 10,000 bendings. They also have a 3.5mm input for non-Bluetooth music playback.
Archives for July 23, 2015
iFrogz plugz mobile for $5 w/free shipping
If you like free shipping and are looking for a basic earbud as a car or bag throwaround or emergency backup, the iFrogz plugz mobile earbuds in the white or blue color schemes are on sale for $5 with free shipping at Zagg.com. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 25 customer reviews over there. PS: the green and pink are out of stock.
2pk JLab Pro Metal Earbuds for $10 total
The Staples website has a limited time offer, good until 7/28/15, you can get two pairs of JLab Pro Metal Earbuds for $10 total. There are five different color schemes to pick from. They have a mic and remote with wheel volume control (judging by the picture there). You also get four eartip sizes. IF you are a Rewards member, you get free shipping. Otherwise you can get them shipped to your local Staples store for free. They are only available online, so there’s no store pickup option.
Needless to say, don’t throw away your CIEMs 😉 These are perhaps the type of things you keep in the car or the office or the backpack or hand them off to house guests so they won’t raid your collection 🙂
Yamaha EPH-M100 in-ears for $66
The Yamaha EPH-M100 in-ears are currently on sale for $66~ with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. The black color scheme is in-stock, the other two can still be ordered but will take a bit longer to ship. As you can see by the “Beatsy” styling, these have a more consumer sound, not to be confused with the similar model name and older Yamaha EPH-100.
PS: we have an unboxing post (text and pictures, no video/audio) and an incomplete review diary (which reminds me I need to start working on those!).
Audio Technica ATH-OX7AMP for $90
The Audio Technica ATH-OX7AMP headphones, part of their SonicFuel line-up, have a built-in amp (on/off option) powered by a AAA battery, and are currently on sale for $90 with free shipping at BuyDig and thru Amazon.
July 26 – Aug 1: 25% off Sony at Staples
For the shopping week of July 26 – Aug 1 in 2015, at Staples stores, they will have a 25% off sale on Sony headphones (clearance models excluded). Staples only carry the basic Sony models, so don’t expect to find the V6 or 7506 there. They typically carry the likes of the ZX-1xx and ZX-3xx and NCx series. No coupon needed. Availability will likely vary from store to store.
Used Topping NX1 portable amp for $34
The new condition Topping NX1 portable headphone amp goes for $40 but if you want to save a bit and a byte, you can get it for $34 in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging, cosmetic imperfection) by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Massdrop Unlocked: AKG M220 Semi-Open for $70 {re-imagined K240)
The good old AKG K240 has been a sub-$100 headphone that is still mentioned in recommendations. Massdrop is back with another AKG projoect, their new M220 semi-open headphones are based on that, with a detachable cable, currently fully unlocked (lowest price for this offer) for $70 with free shipping. Offer ends in seven days from blog-posting date. Orders will begin shipping mid-August, so if you need it yesterday or for a special occasion, you can’t speed up delivery!
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