The Burson Audio Soloist SL Headphone Amp is now on offer at members-only Massdrop, and it could go as low as $520 plus $10~ flat shipping if enough people commit to buying it. It has seven days from blog-posting date to fully unlocked. It only needs six commits for that.
Archives for August 2015
Monday: Frys with coupons: JVC HAR-X300 for $10 [also Sennheiser RS120 for $70]
For today (Monday Aug-24-2015), using the personal coupons from the Frys e-mails (a free mailing list you can sign up for), you can get the closed-back over-ear JVC HAR-X300 for $10 with a limit of one per customer (online or B&M stores). With same terms, you can get the Sennheiser RS 120 wireless RF (non-Kleer) system (transmitter/base and one pair of headphones) for $70 which appears to have been price-matched by Amazon.com actual (limit 5) where it averages 4.1 out of 5 based on over 8700 customer reviews.
[DEAD] TDK WR700 RF Wireless (Kleer) headphones for $45
This daily deal expired…
Teac HA-P90SD DAP and Head-Amp for $550
The Teac HA-P90SD digital audio player (and headphone amp too) is currently on sale for $550 in the red color scheme (in-stock now) and the black color scheme (ships 1-4 weeks) at Amazon. Takes microSD cards up to 128GB. It has a multi-function input that takes analog or optical or optical (one input jack). Slider button indicates line vs digital. Plays DSD in addition to the usual formats (FLAC, WAV, mp3, aac, wma, etc).
Alesis SRP100 Studio headphones for $50
The closed-back Alesis SRP100 Studio headphones are currently on sale for $50 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. They come with a drawstring pouch, blue cable, 1/4″ adapter. They look kinda Superluxy?
[DEAD] Audsom M06 BT over-ears for $37 or Audio Technica AT-LP60 turntable for $100
These two lightning deals expired…
8pk 1/4″ to 1/8″ (3.5mm) adapters for $6.47 (81c each)
If you are tired of looking for 1/4″ to 1/8″ (3.5mm) adapters and not finding them when you need them, there’s this sale, an 8-pack on sale for $6.47 (around 81c each) from various marketplace sellers, with four of the offers currently fulfilled by amazon.com.
It is important to look for that (fulfilled by Amazon), because some of the other listings that offer free shipping will ship from China and will take a while to arrive. The ones with the Prime logo ship from Amazon warehouses in the USA and follow the usual free shipping terms (Prime or $35+ for non-Prime). You can buy as many 8-packs as you like.
Sennheiser PX 95 On-Ears for $30 w/free s&h
Deals website Tanga.com is offering the new condition with 30 day warranty (that’s what the “Details” tab on their site says) Sennheiser PX 95 On-Ear lightweight headphones for $30 with free shipping. I guess it’s $1 per warranty day? 🙂 Limit ten per customer.
Samsung Level In-Ears for $45
A number of marketplace retailers, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon.com, are offering, in either black or white, the wired Samsung Level in-ears for around $45. These average 3.4 out of 5 based on 32 customer reviews. No greeted as liberators from another …Galaxy.
Fry’s (Aug 23-29): Sennheiser HD 518 for $60, Bose sale
The Fry’s weekly ad promotions for the week of August 23-29 (2015) using custom promotional codes found in each individual’s email (if you are subscribed to their emailing list) include the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 518 for $60 (it may get price-matched at amazon.com eventually), and an nebulous sale on Bose (no specific models or prices are mentioned). The offers are good in-store and also online.
Koss Lightweight On-Ears for $3 [limit 5]
The lightweight Koss KPH7 portable on-ear headphones are on sale again, going for just $3 per pair in new condition, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. This price is for the black color scheme. The other color schemes go for $5 or more. It averages 3.9 out of 5 based on 400+ customer reviews, with 30 questions answered by the internet people.
This is part of the Add-On program, so you have to place a qualifying order of $25 or more before you are allowed to purchase it. Even if you are a paying Prime member.
Sennheiser HD 700 for $506.50 [limit 5]
The over-ear open-back Sennheiser HD 700 are on a discounting phase again, they currently go for $506.50 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual.
V-Moda Crossfade M100 Over-Ears for $244
The new condition closed-back over-ear V-Moda Crossfade M100 in the black shadow color-scheme is currently on sale for $244 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon.com. The other two colors go for $250.
Used Creative Sound Blaster E1 portable head-amp with two outputs for $27.50
The Creative Sound Blaster E1 Portable Headphone amp with dual headphone jacks goes for $35 in new condition but if you are comfortable with used amps, you can get it for around $27.50 by Amazon Warehouse Deals in “Used – Very Good” condition. There are MANY listings at this condition/price, so price pressure may build and cause further discounting, so this is something perhaps to keen an eye out for in the next few days for a better price.
Used Denon AHGC20 Globe Cruiser Over-Ear BT ANC for $300
The Denon AHGC20 Globe Cruiser Over-Ear Wireless (bluetooth) Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) Headphones go for $400 in new condition but if you prefer used headphones, you can get them in “Used – Good” condition for $300 or $320 in “Used – Very Good” by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Philips SHL3060 DJ Over-Ear Headphones for $17 shipped
Among the weekend deals at Newegg, you can get the new condition Philips SHL3060 DJ Over-Ear Headphones for $16 plus $1 flat shipping with a limit of five per customer. These are closed back with 32mm drivers, and they fold flat.
Massdrop: Shure SE846 IEMs could go as low as $780
Another addition to Massdrop, the reference class Shure SE846 IEMs could go as low as $780 shipped if enough people jump in. It has seven days left from blog-posting time and a fairly small threshold (six needed) to fully unlocked.
[DEAD] AmazonBasics On-Ears for $12 [limit 5] {ends Sun 3am ET}
This daily deal expired…
Refurbished Sol Republic Tracks V8 On-Ears for $30 w/free s&h
If you are curious about the SOL Republic hype but don’t want to break the bank debunking them, their Sol Republic Tracks V8 On-Ears (wired, 3-button remote/mic) are currently offered in manufacturer refurbished condition for $30 with free shipping on eBay, in your choice of black, blue or red, with a limit of five per customer. The seller there is Tech-Rabbit (99.5%).
Official Audeze Travel Case for LCD series for $75
The more expensive the headphones, the more attention often one pays to the accessories to protect the investment. As such, the official Audeze Ruggedized Travel Case for the LCD Series is currently on sale for $75 as a special order at Adorama.
Audeze LCD-XC + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $1800
We have a trio of Audeze-centered bundles at Adorama. We start with the Audece LCD-XC + 64GB AK Jr DAP offered for $1800 with free shipping. No coupons/rebates needed. These are limited time offers.
Audeze LCD-3 + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $1950
The Audeze LCD-3 planar magnetics are bundled together with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player for a limited time for $1950 with free S&H at Adorama.com. They are back-ordered as of the time of writing, but you can still place an order if you want to lock up the price in place.
Audeze LCD-2 + Fiio X3 + Fiio E12 amp for $1000 total
Audeze and Fiio together? Why not? If that sounds appetizing, the Audeze LCD-2 planar magnetic headphones are bundled with the Fiio E12 Mont Blanc headphone amp and the Fiio X3 digital audio player, all together as a bundle (no coupons/rebates), for a limited time for $1000 with free S&H at Adorama.com.
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250 ohm) + Rode Pro R Mic for $300
We have another trio of audio bundles from Adorama. We start with the open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250 ohm) bundled with the new Rode Microphones VideoMic Pro R Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Rycote Lyre Shock Mount sold together as a bundle for $300 with free expedited shipping. No coupon/rebate, just add to cart. Offer ends by 8/31/15.
Fiio E17 + Sennheiser HD 650 + Apogee Mic for $600
And now we have a triple bundle! For $600 with free shipping, you get the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones, the Fiio E17 Alpen 2 USB DAC-Amp, AND the Apogee Electronics MiC 96k Pro USB Microphone for iPad/iPhone at Adorama. Just add to cart, no coupons/rebates needed. Offer ends by 8/31/15.
Fiio E17 + Audio Technica M70x for $300 together
If your interests intersect at the Fiio E17 Alpen 2 USB DAC-Amp and the new Audio Technica M70x closed-back over ears, you can get them together as a limited time bundle promotion for $300 with free expedited shipping at Adorama.,Offer ends by 8/31/15.
Massdrop unlocked: HiFiMAN RE300 Earphones for $32
The HiFiMAN RE300 Earphones are now offered at their lowest price at Massdrop (aka fully unlocked) going for $30 plus $2~ flat shipping. Offer ends in about seven days from blog-posting date. They will ship in mid-September-ish.
Used Hifiman HE-400i for $374
We now have a “trilogy” of used Hifiman planar-magnetic over-ears, posted in price order. We start with the HE-400i, available in “Used – Good” condition (damaged original packaging, cosmetic imperfections) for $374 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Or for $379, a marketplace seller there has them in “Used – Like New” condition.
Open box Hifiman HE 6 for $900
The Hifiman HE 6 planar magnetic headphones are currently offered in “Used – Like New” open-box condition from Gramophone thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. Their particular listing says they are an authorized dealer with full warranty. This ships from their store in Maryland. The new condition price for these is $1200 to $1300.
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE 1000 for $2550
As of late 8/21/15 re-check, this got scooped up… Flagship action now! The Hifiman HE 1000 go for $3000 in new condition, but if you prefer used headphone purchases, there is one listing with them in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual. AWD offers a 30-day return policy but makes no claims of warranty.
Now shipping from USA: Superlux HD 685 for $80
If you are a fan of the Superlux line of bang for the buck headphones and want to be among the first to try out the new Superlux HD 685, it is now in-stock and ready to ship to your ears for $80 by Kellards thru Amazon.com. This ships from Amazon, so you get free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member. The listing over there that has it for $78 ships from the UK, so keep that in mind.
These are closed-back headphones, with 40mm drivers, but without the “homage” to AKG in terms of style 🙂
Used Schiit Bifrost Uber (USB 2nd Gen Input) DAC for $478
The Schiit Audio Bifrost Uber DAC (USB 2nd generation input) is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging) for around $478 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. In new condition, this goes for $520 + shipping (at least $15 for the slowest shipping method) directly from Schiit.
Sony MDR XB950BT Headphones with $75 promotial Dell eGift Card for $150
Bluetooth and Bass? The Dell Home store is offering the Sony MDR XB950BT headphones for $150 with a bonus $75 Dell promotional electronic gift card (to be sent to you via email up to three weeks after shipment). No coupon is needed for this offer which expires 8/27/2015 at 7am central. The $75 eGift card must be spent at Dell within a specific time period, it is a promotional gift card, not a “normal” gift card.
There are many reviews at Amazon but it shares the same listing with two other (different) models. It has more than 2/3rds of those reviews, which you can see by using this filtered list. However, the filtered list does not show the star average, and your humble correspondent can’t just calculate the average of 264 reviews on a dime 🙂
Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP bundled with select Westone In-Ears with combined purchase discount
If you are interested in the AStell & Kern AK Jr 64GB Digital Audio Player, and also interested in getting a pair of Westone earphones, Adorama has created a number of bundles that offered combined purchase savings versus buying these separately. The offers expire on 8/28/15. They are:
- AK Jr. + Westone W10 Single Driver In-Ears for $500
- AK Jr. + Westone UM Pro20 Dual-Driver In-Ears (clear color scheme) for $550
- AK Jr. + Westone W20 Dual Driver In-Ears (smoke color scheme) for $550
- AK Jr. + Westone UM Pro30 Triple-Driver In-Ears (clear color scheme) for $600
- AK Jr. + Westone UM Pro30 Triple-Driver In-Ears (smoke color scheme) for $600
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