Archives for September 12, 2015

Used Shure SRH1840 open-back for $394 [was $376] {one left}

UPDATE 9/15/15: Now there is only one used listing left, the price increased to $394…

I believe I used up my quota of Shure/Sure jokes for 2015, but this post is no joke! The open-back over-ear Shure SRH 1840 is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $376~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

As of the time of writing, there are two listings with slightly different descriptions:

  • damaged original packaging, minor cosmetic imperfections on the item
  • damaged original packaging

Philips X2 drips down to $289

I don’t know if Amazon has some kind of an exclusive on this, because I can’t find it at other major online dealers. Regardless, the hype is still strong with the Phlips X2 because all the used options got scooped up at Amazon. However, there is a small ray of treble sunshine, in new condition, it dropped $11, you can get it for $289 (instead of $300), from Amazon by Amazon actual.

Used w/warranty HiFiMAN HE-400i planars for $370

The HiFiMAN HE-400i planar magnetic headphones are available in Used condition (100 hours burn-in) with full warranty for $370 with free shipping from authorized Hifiman dealer RazorDog Audio on eBay. Only one unit is available with 3 eBay users watching it according to the stats over there.

The latest model in this line is the HE-400S which is in-stock for $300 from various authorized dealers.

Speaking of Hifiman, the old HE-400 dropped a bit more in used condition, you can now get them in “Used – Very Good” for $199~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $250.

3.3ft (aka 1m) AmazonBasics TOSlink Cable for $5.09

IF you are fond of the AmazonBasics line of products, their 3.3ft (1 meter) long TOSlink cable is now on sale for $5.09. Thankfully this is not currently part of the Add-On program, so if you are a Prime member, you get free 2-day shipping even if you buy just one of these. Non-Prime members get free S&H with a $35+ order as usual. Limit 30 per customer. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 5200+ customer reviews, however, note that the reviews of multiple cable sizes are grouped and averaged together.

Samsung Earpods for Galaxy S6/S6_Edge for $8

The white earpods (they soooo don’t look like the Apple earpods) that Samsung is including with the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones can be purchased on their own in new condition for $8 per pair at Amazon.com via various sellers. BluTek is fulfilled by Amazon. Amazon’s own inventory will be in-stock on September 17 (2015).

Panasonic RP-HTF-295K full size for $14 [limit 5]

On the budget full-size headphones in their teens front, the black Panasonic RP-HTF-295-K (K is black in Panasonic-speak) are now on sale for just under $14 per pair, with a limit of five per customer, at Amazon by Amazon actual. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 22 customer reviews. The picture of the back of the box over there informs us they have 40mm drives and a 5 meter OFC cable. They have grills on the outside of the earcups, I don’t know if they are semi-open or decoration

Francois et Mimi Bluetooth 4.1 earbuds for $20

Bluetooth earbuds are continuing to go down in price, near the disposable price range if you often lose or break them. Yet another one to join the $20 party is the Francois et Mimi Bluetooth 4.1 going for $20 per pair, sold by a marketplace seller, with the order fulfilled by Amazon.

Massdrop unlocked: Grado SR80e On-Ears for $85

Grado action at members-only Massdrop, their SR80e on-ears are now fully unlocked for $85 with free shipping. A Grado representative (he gave an email address to be contacted at Grado) is participating in the discussion there and said “Massdrop is UNAUTHORIZED to offer Grado Labs products”. Of course you never know with the interwebs whether this is someone from Grado for real or someone trolling. I have no clue, so be sure to do more research if interested. Offer ends in about six days from blog-posting date.

A couple of other items got added there with 4-6 days to go, but they are not fully unlocked as of the time of writing:
* Unique Melody Miracle Universal IEMs could go as low as $730 shipped
* Beyerdynamic Manufaktur MMX300 could go as low as $288 shipped