Archives for August 11, 2015

Sennheiser HD 419 Over-Ears for $30

The closed-back Sennheiser HD 419 over-ear headphones are currently on sale in new condition for $30 at Groupon Goods. Free shipping over there (just like Amazon and Best Buy) with a $34.99 or higher purchase. You can reach the amount with multiple items (also multiple different items as well) as long as they all ship from Groupon warehouses and not directly from vendors.

Amazon has not fully price-matched them, their price is $33 with a limit of five.

Refurbished Parrot Zik first generation for $210

The first generation of the Parrot Zik buzz-feature headphones (Bluetooth, touch controls, ANC, custom app, etc) are currently available in manufacturer refurbished condition for $210 with free shipping through Groupon Goods. They are model PF560000.

Used Koss SP540 Over Ears for $100 [updated]

On the other hand, you can get the closed-back Koss SP540 full size (over-ear) headphones in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $100 by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

The new condition sale ended: The closed-back Koss SP540 full size (over-ear) headphones are currently going for $130~ in the frustration free packaging option at amazon.com, with a limit of five. They are however in “temporarily out of stock”. The standard packaging is in-stock but at $150.

Used Sennheiser RS 195 RF Wireless for $316 [updated]

The Sennheiser RS 195 RF Wireless headphone system (one pair of headphones, one transmitter base) goes for $450 in new condition at authorized dealers but if you want to save some, you can get it in “Used – Good” condition for $316 (was $337) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They also have a couple of listings in “Used – Very Good” condition for $360.

Philips SHL3060 DJ Closed-Back Over-Ears for $17 shipped

On the low priced headphones from known brands front, NewEgg is offering the Philips SHL3060 DJ Over-Ears (closed back) for $16 plus $1 flat shipping. Limit five per customer during this sale. No promo code needed. Two PDF brochures on these towards the bottom of the listing over there. Their DJ claim to fame is perhaps this feature: “Auto-return earshells rotate 165° for easy monitoring”…

Used Fiio E18 KUNLUN Smartphone USB DAC/Amp for $124

One more used Fiio offer, the E18 KUNLUN Smartphone USB DAC/Amp is currently available in “Used – Like New” condition with the description “comes in original box. All cables and accessories included. Authorized FiiO reseller” for $124 with free shipping by seller “All About Office” (99%, 8500+ ratings) thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships from All About, so it is not eligible for Prime shipping benefits.

Used Hifiman RE-600 Songbird for $130 [updated]

The Hifiman RE-600 Songbird in-ears are available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for $130 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual or “Used – Very Good” condition for $140 by seller HeadAmp with the order fulfilled by Amazon.

PS: there is a listing for $130 by a different seller which says one side is louder than the other, so that’s probably as big of a red flag as far as red flags go 🙂

Used (store display) Fiio E17K DAC-Amp for $110

The Fiio E17K ALPEN 2 USB DAC and headphone amp is currently available in “Used – Like New” condition with the description “store display in original box” for $110 with free shipping by seller “All About Office” (99%, 8500+ ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships from All About Office so it is not eligible for Prime benefits.

Massdrop Unlocked: Sony 10R for $98, UE CIEMs for $700

Two new offers launched and are already fully unlocked at Massdrop as of the time of writing (with seven days left in each). First up, the closed-back Sony MDR-10R headphones go for $98~ shipped, with choice of white or black at checkout. Next up, the Ultimate Ears Custom IEMs are going for $700 with free shipping. You have to send your audiologist impressions to UE’s Irvine (Southern California) labs. Shipping estimate per the listing is late September (2015), so not if you have deadlines or special occasions.

Also listed, but not fully unlocked is the DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp that could go as low as $235 shipped. This too has seven days left (days count from blog-posting date, not the date you may be reading this in the future).

[DEAD] Ends Thur 1am ET: A-AUDIO A41 Elite HD Earphones for $55

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[DEAD] Wednesday Limited Time Offers: Sony V55, Yuin PK3, etc

These daily limited time offers ended…

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