The closed-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 419 headphone is currently on sale for $30 with free shipping by Sonic Electronix via Amazon (ships from Sonic), where it averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 420+ customer reviews (ha!) and has 50 questions answered by viewers like you. Single-side non-detachable cable and as with all the models in the HD-4xx series, they have 32 ohm impedance.
Archives for September 1, 2015
Schiit Modi DAC (first gen) for $80 w/free s&h
If you need the first generation Schiit Modi DAC (the latest model is the “Modi 2”), the first generation, in new condition, is currently going for $80, sold by Schiit Audio with the order fulfilled by Amazon so free shipping. The Schiit website typically charges shipping. The new Modi 2 goes for $100 + shipping and the Modi 2 Uber goes for $150 + shipping. When the sell on Amazon on the other hand, they increase the price but offer free shipping.
Refurbished Shure SRH550 DJ headphones for $70
On the DJ headphones front, the closed-back Shure SRH-550 DJ go for $100 in new condition, but if you want to save some, you can get them in refurbished condition for $70 with free shipping by AudioTopia (97%, 5786 ratings) with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com so eligible for free 2-day Prime.
FiiO E1 Portable Head-Amp for 30-pin Apple devices for $7.50
This is only good for 30-pin Apple devices (older iPhones, iPods). The FiiO E1 Portable Headphone Amplifier is now down to $7.50, sold by various marketplace sellers, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon. So if you are a Prime member, you get this with free 2-day shipping. If not, you need a $35+ order for free shipping. This averages 3.9 out of 5 based on 99 customer reviews.
Audio Technica M70x with Fiio E6 and bag for $300
The Audio Technica M70x are bundled with the Fiio E6 portable headphone-amp ($27-ish on its own) and a general purpose gadget bag for $300 with free shipping by Beach Camera with free 2-day Prime shipping for members. This is part of the new Prime benefit introduced by Amazon, even though they ship from Beach Camera directly, they are eligible for free 2-day shipping. (Not to be confused with the “fulfilled by Amazon” which means they ship from an Amazon Warehouse).
Coming Soon: AmazonBasics On-Ears in Blue or White (still $15)
After a successful introduction of their black color-scheme closed-back on-ear bass-favoring-but-not-obnoxiously-so AmazonBasics On-Ears, the company is bringing it out soon in two new color schemes, in blue color scheme or white color scheme. The price remains the same, $15 per pair. They have a single-entry cable (left side), layflat earcups, and come with a basic/cheap drawstring bag (the only accessory). They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 284 customer reviews so far.
Used Ultrasone Edition 10 Limited S-Logic Plus for $1628 [was $1713]
From a $3 splitter we jump to a four figure headphone! The Ultrasone Edition 10 Limited S-Logic Plus is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (original damaged packaging, cosmetic imperfection) for $1628 [was $1713] by Amazon Warehouse Deals. One is available according to the shopping cart… Price updated here on 9/2/15…
In new condition it goes for $2600 at sellers such as Zzounds…
Ultrasone is one of the brands with strong anti-fans, such as this customer review (“coats feces in Palladium”).
Belkin 2-to-1 splitter for $3 (black; Add-On) [or generic from China shipped for half]
The black two to one headphone splitter from Belkin is going for $3 with a limit of five per customer at Amazon.com. It is however part of the Add-On program, so you must place a $25+ order, otherwise the shopping cart will Mutombo (verb) any attempts to purchase it.
On the other hand, if you are not in a hurry to receive it, and do not object to receiving items from Asia, a number of vendors from there are offering Generic Splitters for $1.50 with free shipping. Sellers include Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Check the percentage rating, and the number of transactions of the sellers over there to increase the chances of a successful transaction… The first US seller for this item is currently on page #3, for $2.56 with free shipping (CMPLE from NY).
Tue (Frys): Sennheiser RS 175 Wireless for $180 w/promo code
The promo code deals at Fry’s Electronics for 9/1/15 include an offer for the Sennheiser RS 175 wireless headphone (online or brick and mortar stores) for $180 after you enter your unique personalized coupon code found in their e-mail newsletters. This offer is limit one per customer…
It hasn’t been price-matched at amazon.com where it goes for $280 with an average of 4.7 out of 5 based on 90+ customer reviews and has 50+ questions answered if you are curious about it. This is RF wireless, not bluetooth. You get one pair of headphones and the charging station which is also a transmitter and a headphone stand. You can connect up to two pairs of headphones to this transmitter (only one is included in this box).
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