Archives for August 2015

Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro (250 ohm) Semi-Open for $150 after $25 MIR

The over-ear semi-open Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro headphones of the 250 ohmage are currently offered for $150 after a $25 mail-in rebate at Adorama. Offer ends by 8/27/15. Per the rebate details, this is limit one per household during this promotional period.

Massdrop Unlocked: ZY Cable for Sennheiser HD-5xx for $25 shipped [also: xDuoo, Sony DAP]

Fully unlocked with seven days to go (as of blog-posting date) on members-only Massdrop are the ZY Cables for the Sennheiser HD598 and 595 and 558 and 518 headphones, going for roughly $25 shipped.

Also added there, but not fully unlocked as of writing time are the xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp (RCA, USB inputs) that could go as low as $135 shipped, and the Sony NWZ-A17 Walkman digital audio player that could go as low as $260 shipped.

[DEAD] Thursday at Fry’s (with promo codes): AKG K512 MKII for $25, AT ATH-ANC33iS for $40

These dailies expired…

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Brainwavz S5 in-ears for $60 with coupon

The Brainwavz S5 in-ears can be yours for $60 with free shipping after you enter coupon code N95EM5EX at checkout when purchasing from MP4nation thru Amazon. This is fulfilled by Amazon, so it is eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping. I do not know when the coupon expires (it doesn’t say).

Samsung Level On Wireless (bluetooth) On-Ears for $160 to $179

The red color scheme of the closed-back on-ear Samsung Level On Wireless (bluetooth) headphones are currently on sale for $160 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. It says “ships in 1-3 months” but if you order it, you lock the price regardless of when it arrives. Next up in price, without the shipping wait, the white color scheme goes for $179 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. The other three color schemes remain at their usual price of $250.

Massdrop: Creative E3, Gustard X12

Two new offers were added to members-only Massdrop, which, as of the time of writing, are not fully unlocked, but they have 6-7 days to go:

* Creative Sound Blaster E3 USB DAC/Amp Combo could go as low as $123~ shipped
* Gustard DAC-X12 USB Version could go as low as $452~ shipped

[DEAD] Amazon Premium in-ears for $10 (limit 10)

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[DEAD] Used Bravo Audio Ocean Mini Valve Class A amp for $98

This got scooped up too…

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Sennheiser HD 202 II for $15 after emailing list coupon

The closed-back Sennheiser HD 202 II dj-styled headphones are currently on sale for $15 with free shipping at NewEgg.com when you enter email newsletter promo code EMCAWKW44 over there. Offer ends 8/24/15. You must be part of their emailing list for the coupon to work.

Plantronics BackBeat PRO (ANC, BT) for $170

The Plantronics BackBeat PRO over-ear headphones with bluetooth (that promises up to 100 meter range) and active noise cancellation is currently on sale for $170 with free shipping at Amazon.com by various marketplace sellers. It averages 4.3 out of 5 based on 350+ customer reviews and has 120+ questions peer-answered by viewers like you.

Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla headphones for $650

The Tesla is strong on eBay! The new condition Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla headphones are on sale for $650 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer from authorized dealer Focus Camera, and already nearly 200 units got sold from just this particular eBay listing. This is a 600 ohm headphone, so keep that in mind in terms of amping.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 M (drummer, 80 ohm) for $120

If you are looking for drummer headphones or just happen to like them, the Focus Camera store on eBay is offering the new condition Beyerdynamic DT 770 M Drummer headphones (80 ohm, closed) for $120 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer.

Refurbished Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear (2nd gen) for $235

At the moment the price of the second generation Sennheiser Momentum Over Ears is holding (or being held via MAP manipulation) at $350, but if you want to save some, you can get some of the OS and color combinations in refurbished condition for $230 plus $5 by Adgtron (96%, 5000+ ratings, ships from Florida) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This link shows the lowest price per option. For more details, click on the color scheme and OS thumbnails over there.

Refurbished Sennheiser Momentum On-ear (first gen) for $45

A couple of the colors of the first generation Sennheiser Momentum On-Ears are currently offered in refurbished condition by seller Adgtron (96%, 5000+ ratings, ships from Florida) through Amazon Warehouse Deals for $40 plus $5~ flat shipping. The link shows the lowest refurbished price per color. To see more options for a particular color, click on its thumbnail over there.

Adgtron also lists some of them as “Used – Like New” with the price $2 higher for those.

As far as new condition, the lowest price is $77 from Amazon actual in the red color scheme. Melisandre not included 🙂

Monoprice Headphones sale includes 8323 for $18 or 8320 earphones for $5 with free s&h

The Monoprice website has a Headphone and Earphones Sale with 27 of them participating along nine replacement silicon eartips that go for 98c per 5-pair pack (limit 10 per size). The headphones include the frequently recommended 8323 closed-back over-ears for $18 with free shipping and a limit of ten per customer. It’s hard to argue against this as $18 shipped! The sale also includes the snail-shaped 8320 earphones for $5 with free shipping too and a limit of ten as well. No coupon needed. The offer ends 8/24/15.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xDG + Samson MTR101 Mic for $190

Adorama continues to offer bundles. The latest offer is the Audio Technica ATM-m50xDG bundled with the Samson MTR101 Microphone for $190 with free shipping. Offer ends by 8/24/15.

Massdrop: Audeze LCD-X + Gustard H10 could go for $1700

Say goodnight to your wallet. A new offer up at Massdrop is a bundle of the Audeze LCD-X + Gustard H10 for $1700 with free shipping. This needs only five to commit to unlock and it has seven days (from blog-posting date) to get there. It is estimated to ship mid-September, so too late if you are planning to buy this for your eight year old as a back to school gift 😉

Pioneer HDJ-2000 DJ Headphones for $118 (white) or $130 (black)

In a flash sale good until 8/24/15 for Tuesday 8/18/15, ADorama is offering the Pioneer HDJ-2000 DJ Headphones for $130 with free expedited shipping.

The previously mentioned white color scheme continues for $118.

Sennheiser HD 558 Open Over-Ear for $100

They are back on sale again, the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 558 headphones (the middle of their current three model HD-5xx line-up) is on sale again for $100 at Amazon.com actual (limit five) and at Fry’s brick and mortar stores with the email promo code (limit one). The Fry’s offer ends Saturday night 8/22/15, so if this is a price-match, the Amazon price may remain likewise, but I am only guessing.

JVC HANC80 Active NC On-Ears for $30 w/Fry’s promo

The Fry’s Weekly Ad offers also the JVC HANC80 active noise cancelling portable fold-flat head for $30 after you use the promo code. The offer is good in-store or online, with a limit of two per customer. Expires 8/22/15 or earlier if they run out. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 200+ customer reviews at amazon.com. The usual ANC caveats apply…

Beats Solo 2 On-Ears (some colors) for $139

Some of the colors of the on-ear closed-back Beats Solo 2 headphones (yes, the ones that got to the Inner Fidelity Wall of Fame and generated a massive identity and existential crisis among some audiophiles) are now on sale for $139 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual which may be a price match of the weekly Fry’s offer (with personal promo code from their e-mailing list) that is good until Saturday 8/22/15. At Amazon, you just add to cart and checkout, no unique promo code nonsense 🙂

Massdrop: OStry KC06A in-ears for $55 shipped (also added: BeyerD T90 and DT900-600-Manu)

New droppings have dropped at Massdrop, and as of the time of writing, with seven days to go, the OSTRY KC06A Inner-Ear Earphones are fully unlocked for $50 plus $5 flat shipping. Added there, but not fully unlocked as of the time of writing, with seven days to go each are two beyerdynamics:

* Beyerdynamic T90 could go as low as $400 shipped
* Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT 990 600 Ohm could go for $280 shipped

[DEAD] Tuesday Lightning Deals: Beats Solo HD On-Ears and Earmaster 6 software

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[SOLD OUT] Monday: Sony MDR-V6 Closed-Back Headphones for $55

This sold out before the 24 hour deal period expired. If you missed it, fear not however, because it has been featured before as a gold box daily deal, so it may return in the future (this is only a guestimate, I don’t know if or when)…

The Amazon main deal of the day for Monday 8/17/15 are the new condition Sony MDR V6 closed-back over-ears offered for $55 with free shipping. The offer ends by 3am eastern on Tuesday or earlier if they sell out..

These average 4.6 out of 5 based on 2100+ customer reviews. These are straight up headphones (no mic/remote), with coiled non-detachable single-side cable.

[DEAD] Monday In-Ear Lightning Deals: Sennheiser, A-Audio, Klipsch, etc

This round of daily deals expired…

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Colorful earphone cases for $3 (3) or $5 (5) with free shipping from China

If you don’t mind waiting for a few weeks or ordering things from China or Hong Kong, there are a couple of colorful earphone cases that are offered at around $1 per case. The colorfulness is also a plus if you like to color-code items, so you can easily tell which earphone is in which case just by the color of the case.

This is the Pack of 3 for under $3 with free shipping, and this is the Pack of 5 also with free shipping. These ship from China and there is a shipping estimate there. As usual, make sure you evaluate the sellers (percentage, number of ratings).

Check the reviews for each of the items. There are reviews that talk of smells and smelliness, so be sure to look into it if that’s a concern. There’s only so much one can expect from a $1 earphone case shipped for free all the way from China 🙂

Panasonic RP HX 35 Violet On-Ears for $10 (limit 2)

On the lightweight on-ears front, the violet color scheme of the Panasonic RP-HX-35-V (V for Violet) is currently on sale for $10 with a limit of two per customer at Amazon.com. The usual free shipping terms apply. This price is by a marketplace seller fulfilled by Amazon (its own price is $14~).

[DEAD] Grado SR80i On-Ears for $90 (limit 2)

This is no longer available… The brand new Grado GR80e on-ear model goes for $100, but if you happen to want or prefer or need the previous generation model, the SR80i is currently offered in new condition for $90 with free shipping with a limit of two per customer by the official Grado Store thru Amazon. Stock availability caught the used price-jumpers by surprise it seems, since they sell it for more than the new condition 🙂

MEElectronics Sport-Fi M6P In-Ears for $23 (or maybe less) [or bulk package for $17] with free S&H

The MEElectronics Sport-Fi M6P in-ears (the P is important, it signifies this is the model with mic/remote) are currently going for $23 with free shipping by the MeElectronics eBay store. But you may (or may not) be able to get it for less. Best offer is enabled on the listing (the blue “Make Offer”) so you may be able to get it for less.

The same price (but without the price negation obviously) is available at amazon.

But there’s another option. If you don’t want the retail packaging, the Melectronics eBay store is also offering them in bulk packaging (“new – other” condition) for $17 with free shipping. There are four colors available with three others sold out.

Used Fiio X3 (first gen) with 64GB microSD and coax kit for $186

The first generation Fiio X3 digital audio player, bundled with a 64GB Snadisk MicroSD memory card and a coaxial connection kit is offered in “Used – Very Good” condition (repackaged) for $186 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. A marketplace seller with just 5 total ratings has it for slightly less if you are a more adventurous shopper.

The second generation X3, in new condition and without the Sandisk and coaxial goes for $200 or $170 Used – Like New (store display in original box).

Speaking of the X3, the Fiio HS3B protective case is down to $5 in new condition. It is fulfilled by Amazon, however, it is part of the Add-On program, so you need to place an order of $25+ before you are allowed to buy it. If you buy it together with an X3, you are obviously over $25. Or you can reach $25+ by getting six of these (they are priced $4.99 each but I round prices in the blog for simplicity).

Firestone Audio Headphone Stand for $40

The Firestone Audio Headphone Stand is now fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop going for $35 plus $5 flat shipping. This drop ends in about nine days (from blog-posting date, not from the date you are reading this). This is all metal and comes pre-assemebled but note that it ships mid-September (that’s about a month from now).

OM Audio In-Ear Peace earphones for $80 [Used for $47]

If your interests intersect at earphones and Whole Foods Body commercialized enlightenment, the OM Audio InEar Peace (inner peace pun) earphones are currently on sale for $80 per pair in new condition in either black or silver at OneCall and by various at amazon.com… On the other hand, if you are comfortable with used, you can get the black color scheme in “Used – Very Good” condition for $47 by Amazon Warehouse Deals (repackaged, some scratches).

Used Panasonic RP-HC800-K ANC Over-Ears for $106

If you are fond of both the Panasonic brand and active noise cancellation, the Panasonic RP-HC800-K ANC over-ear headphones (detachable audio cable, fold flat) are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $106 (with two listings) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 21 customer reviews. The ANC is powered by one AA battery, so a plus for fans of rechargeables and some travelers.

Used 64GB Sony Walkman NWZA17SLV DAP for $240

The 64GB Sony Walkman NWZA17SLV digital audio player is currently available in “Used – Like New” condition (store return) by OneCall thru Amazon Warehouse Deals for $240. It ships direclty from OneCall (WA). The new condition price at authorized dealers is $300.

OneCall is an authorized Sony dealer and the online “persona” of the Huppin’s brick and mortar stores from the great State of Gonzaga (formerly known as the State of Washington).

Auvio portable headphone amp for $20 {limit 5}

If you like to explore or experiment upon or compare budget portable headphone amps, the Auvio headphone amp (it doesn’t appear to have a model name) is currently on sale for $20 with a limit of five per customer by a marketplace seller wit the order fulfilled by Amazon so it is eligible for free 2-day shipping. It averages 4 out of 5 based on 17 customer reviews