Archives for August 12, 2015

Philips SHP9500 Over-Ear Open-Back for $46

For a limited time only, the open-back over-ear Philips SHP9500 headphones can be had for $45 plus $1 flat shipping at Newegg’s website with promo code EMCAWKN23 entered over there… These are part of the Philips renaissance line-up, they average 4.7 out of 5 based on 49 customer reviews at amazon.com.

Sennheiser PXC 250 II Collapsible ANC On-Ears for $100

Another Sennheiser active noise cancelling headphone, but this one on the other end of the size spectrum, it is a lightweight collapsible model, the PXC 250 II goes for $100 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. This averages 3.9 out of 5 with 169 customer reviews. The usual ANC caveats apply in terms of usage and expectations.

Yamaha EPH-30 In-Ears for $22 to $30

The Yamaha EPH-30 In-Ears are currently on sale for for $29 at Home Depot (of all places) with free ship-to-store or free shipping with a $45+ order. If you have a Prime members or planning a $35+ order, you can get it for $30 at Amazon by Amazon actual in your choice of black or white, with a limit of fiver per color per customer. There, they average 3.8 out of 5 based on 76 customer reviews.

If you are a more adventurous shopper, these are listed for $22~ with free shipping at Blinq.com.

MEElectronics M9P in-ears (P = mic/remote) for $15 [limit 3]

The MEElectronics M9P in-ears (with P standing for mic/remote) are currently on sale for $15 per pair, with a limit of three per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. This is the second generation model, in the black-gunmetal color scheme. On the same listing you can find the red color scheme going for $20 per pair with a limit of five.

Sennheiser HD 600 with Fiio E17 DAC/amp and AT2020USB+ for $400

Adorama is offering a bundle of threes. For $400, you get the new condition Sennheiser HD600 along with the Fiio E17 USB DAC/amp and the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone. No coupons, no rebates, just add bundle to cart and checkout. Offer ends by 8/30/15.

In parallel, they have the same offer but with the HD650 instead for $500.

If you don’t need the AT mic, you can always gift it or sell it or trade it…

Used AKG K550 closed-back for $103~

The closed-back over-ear AKG K550 headphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $103~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They have three separate listings as such, so there’s the possibility of price pressure building and pushing them into double figures but that’s only generalized speculation.

Unlocked at Massdrop: AKG K181 DJ for $80, Brainwaz Grab Bag for $22.50

Two new offers popped up at members-only Massdrop, and with seven days left as of the time of writing, they are already unlocked at their lowest price possible during this offer. First up, the closed-back on-ear AKG K181 DJ UE Reference Class headphones are going for $80 with free shipping with a total of 950 units available as part of this offer.

Next up, Brainwavz has a grab-bag promotion going for $20 plus $2.50 flat shipping. For that, you will receive one random earphone from five different options, with the lowest priced models having the higher chances. There’s a limit of two per customer (shipping for the second item is only +$1). A total of 6000 units area available as part of this promotion. Already (as of the time of writing) 1350+ units got scooped up.

Sennheiser PXC 450 ANC over-ears for $227

If you are fond of Sennheiser’s approach to active noise cancellation, the PXC 450 ANC over-ears are currently on sale in new condition for $227~ with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon itself. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 460+ customer reviews and has nearly 50 questions peer-answered by viewers like you.

[DEAD] Used Fiio X1 DAP for $77.50

Just like the previous time, the used option at this price got scooped up real fast… The Fiio X1 digital audio player goes for $100 in new condition, but if you prefer to save some, you can get it in “Used – Very Good” condition in the gold color scheme for $77.50 with free shipping by Aamzon Warehouse Deals actual. Supplies may be limited. The description says damaged original packaging.

MEElectronics Atlas Orion IML Graphics On-Ears for $20

The new condition MEElectronics Atlas Orion IML Graphics On-Ears are currently on sale for $20 per pair with a limit of three per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. Also for $20 are the Atlas Diamond and Skyline, while the Carbon and Fantasy go for $25 each. All the options can be checked using the thumbnail pictures over there. These are wired headphones, but for some strange reason they share the same product page as a couple of bluetooth models. Only the wired models are on sale for $20 and $25.