Archives for September 2015

AKG K44 semi-closed over-ears for $20 again w/free s&h

They are back down to $20 again at Guitar Center, they being the semi-closed over-ear AKG K44 headphones. You can buy as many as you like at this price. Free ground shipping and also eligible for free store pickup (if your local stores have them).

Sennheiser HD 205 II Over-Ears for $30

The closed-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 205 II (self-described DJ-style) headphones are now on sale for $30 per pair at Frys Electronics with a limit of one per customer. These do not need a coupon. The sale price is straight up $30. Free shipping with an order of $35+ or free store pickup where available. Currently back-ordered but you can still order it if you like the price. Shipping estimate is October 7~. Offer ends 9/26/15.

Sennheiser HD 419 Over-Ears for $30 w/free s&h

If you are interested in the Sennheiser HD 419 from an authorized dealer, you can get them in new condition for $30 with free shipping by Sonic Electronix on eBay.

[DEAD] Thursday: Razer Adagio In-Ears for $30 w/coupon

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Refurbished Sennheiser HD 518 for $45.50

The Sennheiser HD 518 get offered for $60 through the Fry’s promo codes every few days, but if you prefer to pay even less, and you are comfortable with refurbished, you can get them in that condition for $40 plus $5.50 flat shipping by Adgtron thru Amazon Warehouse Deals.

This is a screenshot of their listing, with the interesting parts “highlighted”:

hd518_via_adgtron

Correction: corrected total price in blog-post title, $45.50, not $55.50 🙂

Massdrop Unlocked: FiiO E10K for $67

A new round of specials is up at members-only Massdrop, and as of the time of writing, with 7 days to go (from blog-posting date) the FiiO E10K USB DAC/amp is fully unlocked (= the lowest price possible under this offer), going for $63 plus $4 flat shipping.

Also offered there, but not fully unlocked, with five days to go, is the FiiO X5 2nd Generation Player that could go as low as $318~ shipped. Meanwhile the Creative Sound Blaster E5 USB DAC/Amp Combo, with six days to go, could go as low as $160~ shipped.

Shipping Now: Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO 250 for $600

If you want to be among the first to own them, the brand new Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO (250 ohm, 45mm Tesla, Made In Germany) studio headphones are in-stock and ready to ship to your ears (well, indirectly, the UPS guy does not (yet?) offer custom headphone “installation”) for $600 by a trio of marketplace sellers (Focus Camera, Electronics Expo, AudioLab) at Amazon.com. Amazon’s own inventory remains in the all-encompassing “temporarily out of stock” state.

Certified Refurbished Beats Solo 2 On-Ears for $105

The Beats Solo 2 on-ears, the ones that created a big kerfuffle a few months ago when they made it to the InnerFidelity Wall of Fame, are now available in certified refurbished condition, with all accessories and a 90 day warranty, going for $105 in five colors, and $110 in black. The seller is Square Deals thru Amazon (eligible for Prime shipping).

The lowest new condition price is $139 for the black color scheme at Amazon by Amazon actual.

Used Koss R80 closed-back over-ears for $16~

The Koss R80 go for $30+ in new condition, but if you like to hear their dairy air for less, you can get them in “Used – Good” condition for $16, or in “Used – Very Good” condition for $17~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 800+ customer reviews. These are closed-back around-ears with a coiled cable.

Used Denon Music Maniac AH-C250 In-Ears for $104~

The Denon Music Maniac AH-C250 are currently available at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) in two non-new options. You can get them in “Used – Like New” condition for $100 plus $5 flat shipping by Electronics Expo thru AWD (they ship from Expo, so no Prime shipping). Or you can get them in refurbished condition (most likely seller-refurbished since it doesn’t specify) for $103 by Ocean Reef thru AWD. The earphones average 3.3 out of 5 based on 17 customer reviews.

M-Audio Bass Traveler Portable HeadAmp (Two Outputs) for $29

If you are looking for a Fiio E6 type of size portable headphone amp, but two outputs (can connect two headphones) are a must have feature, the M-Audio Bass Traveler Portable is now going for $29 at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. It averages 4.6 out of 5 based on five customer reviews. Has a “Boost” option (Flat, M, H), charges via micro-USB and officially supports 16-100 ohm headphones.

Audio Annual 2014: The Definitive Audiophile Reference for $4.59

If you like shiny glossy pictures of mostly high end audio gear, you can get the “Audio Annual 2014: The Definitive Audiophile Reference” book (it’s like a thicker glossier magazine) by the Thalakoturs for $4.59 at fulfilled by Amazon. This is new condition, comes sealed. Free 2-day shipping for Prime members. Non-members need a $35+ order for free shipping. This averages 4.4 out of 5 based on 8 customer reviews. Keep in mind, this is the 2014 edition, so it won’t have some of the recent models. Headphones are only one of the many subsections.

[DEAD] Used M-Audio Super DAC for $109

As of a 9/23/15 re-checking of stock, this is sold out as used…

If you are curious about the new M-Audio Super DAC but don’t want to pay full price, you can get it in “Used – Good condition” for $109~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There’s only one used listing (this one) so far.

Refurbished Sennheiser Amperior OnEars (Blue) for $90

If you are fond of blue headphones and the portable Sennheiser Amperiors, you can get them in that color scheme in refurbished condition for $90 with free shipping (ships from Kentucky – Calipari not included!) by Sonic Electronix via Amazon and directly from Sonic Electronix.

NOTE #1: their blue bundle with the free Slappa SL-HP-07 case is out of stock (but orderable) because they ran out of Slappa bags.

NOTE #2: if you prefer the silver color instead, it is offered in refurbished condition for $100 by Sonic Electronix and by Sonic via NewEgg and Sonic via Amazon… Sonic also has the bundle with the Slappa but it too is out of stock, just like the blue…

Hamilton Buhl SC7V Stereo/Mono headphones w/volume control for $8 [free S&H with $49+ orders]

The Hamilton Buhl SC7V stereo/mono headphones with a volume control knob on the earcup are currently on sale for $8 at Adorama. Free shipping if your order total is $49+. Otherwise, shipping appears to be under $5 (but the usual YMMV depending on zipcode)… These average 3.8 out of 5 based on 35 customer reviews at amazon.com

Massdrop unlocked: ATH-M50x Velour Earpads for $22

Unlocked (lowest price under this offer) at members-only Massdrop are the ATH-M50x Velour Earpads offered for $20 plus $2 flat shipping. You can select which color scheme you prefer (black, brown, white, red, or burgundy) during the checkout process. Offer ends in about six days from blog-posting date.

Also added there but not fully unlocked yet are the Edifier H850 Headphones that could go as low as $48~ shipped. They have about five days to go from blog-posting date.

Used Koss SP540 Over-Ears for $79 [was $85]

The Koss SP540 full size headphones have a $150 regular price, but you can get them almost in half if you go used, there’s one “Used – Very Good” listing offering them for $79~ [was $85~] by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 56 customer reviews… Price updated here 9/22/15…

Used Denon AH-C50MABK In-Ears for $10~ [updated]

If you are Denon-curious, the Denon AH-C50MABK In-Ears are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $10 [sold out] and, “Used – Like New” for $10~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. A Prime membership gets you free 2-day shipping.

They only have five reviews, ironically the most critical review says: “These sound no better than $15 discount store earphones”.

Skullcandy Navigator for $20 w/free s&h [limit 3]

If you are Skullcandy-curious but don’t want to spend too much to satisfy your curiosity, Target’s eBay store is offering new condition Skullcandy Navigator On-Ears (model S5AVDM-161) for $20 with free shipping and free returns, with a limit of three per customer. Over 1360 units sold so far from this listing.

In more practical terms, you can stock up on these and use them as Toy Drive donations, since most of the donated toys are focused on babies and younger kids, and Toy Drive programs sometimes cannot find enough gifts for older kids.

[DEAD] Used Denon D7100 for $426 (was $493 at OP) [updated]

As of 9/26/15 re-checking, these sold out at the sub-$500 prices…

The Denon D7100 Music Maniac headphone is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging with minor cosmetic imperfection on the item) for $429` (was $451~, was $468~, $493~) with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price updated here 9/23/15…

Refurbished Apple Earpods for $7 w/free s&h [new condition for $11 w/free s&h]

And now something on the “single figure shipped” front. Among the latest featured offers on eBay’s Daily Deals, eBay seller “guaranteeCellular” (98.5%) is offering manufacturer refurbished Apple EarPods for $7 with free shipping, with a limit of 50 per customer. Over 350 units sold so far from this listing per the page over there.

If refurbished earbuds is not your thing, fear not, you can get them in new condition for $11 with free shipping, also with a limit of 50 per buyer, from eBay seller “A4C” (98.8%).

Sennheiser HD 280 + JBL J22a for $85 w/free s&h

This is a bit of an unusual deal in that headphones from a different manufacturer are included for free with the purchase of a headphone from another, but regardless, if you can use them, why not? Let’s start from the beginning…

NewEgg has a new 48 hour sale for their e-mail newsletter subscribers. Some offers require promo codes, such as the one we are about to mention:

Promo code EMCAXNK22 gets you the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro studio headphones (closed-back, over-ear) for $85 with free shipping, and with that, you will also automatically receive for FREE the JBL J22A In-Ears. The promo code brings the price down from $100 to $85.

The “A” in the JBL J22A name stands for Android (button/mic), not MFI.This can be confused because Apple and Android start with an “A” and in the internet era almost everything [exaggeration] has an “i” in its name, not just MFi products (made for iPads/iPhones/iPods).

These offers end 11:59pm pacific time on 9/22/2015 or earlier if they sell out.

[DEAD] Frys (Monday Promo Coupons): AKG K512 Mk II for $25, Klipsch AW4i for $35

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AKG K553 Pro Closed-Back Over-Ears for $124

AKG K-party! The K553 Pro closed-back over-ears can be yours for $124 at Guitar Center (free shipping or free store pickup {if available locally}) and at Musician’s Friend. Please note the shipping estimate is October 1st (2015).

Massdrop: Bravo V3 amp as low as $73~

Added to members-only shopping site Massdrop (free to join for all) is the Bravo V3 headphone amp. It could go as low as $73~ shipped. It has six days to get them (as of the time of writing).

Meanwhile, some of our previously mentioned offers, including the Fiio X1 and E18 are now fully unlocked.

[DEAD] Monday Lightning Offers: Beats Solo HD, Yurbuds, & Others

These daily offers are now over…

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Yamaha EPH-50WH In-Ears for $53 (limit 5)

The white color scheme of the Yamaha EPH-50WH In-Ears is currently on sale for $53~ with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. The black color scheme starts at $64 by marketplace sellers.

House of Marley Uplift Grand earphones for $20

On the budget earphones front, the House of Marley Uplift, the Grand model EM-JE030-GN, is on sale for $20 per pair, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. The shipment estimate is 2-4 weeks but ordering it locks up the price at $20.

Massdrop: BeyerD T90, Fiio, Topping, NuForce

Four more items are now up at members-only Massdrop. As of the time of writing, they have 5-7 days to go, and none of them is fully unlocked (yet). They are:

* Beyerdynamic T90 could go as low as $450 shipped
* Nuforce NE-600X as low as $9 shipped
* Topping NX1 Headphone Amp as low as $36~ shipped
* FiiO E18 Kunlun Portable DAC/Amp as low as $135 shipped

[DEAD] Sat at Fry’s with promo code: Sennheiser HD 518 for $60 [B&M only]

This 1-day sale ended but the HD 518 is a recurring offer at the Fry’s promo code offers…

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Fiio A3 amp for $60 (or $62 with extra audio cable)

Fiio is modernizing their product naming scheme. As part of that, they have the “new” A3 (artist formerly known as the E11K Kilimanjaro 2) portable headphone amp, which is currently going for $60 or $62 with an extra audio cable. See all the options at Amazon’s website.

Used Fiio X3 (2nd gen) DAP for $170 [was $160]

The second generation Fiio X3 DAP (digital audio player) is currently available inand for $170 in “Used – Very Good” condition by All About Office there (ships from there, not Amazon) through Amazon Warehouse Deals.

UPDATE (9/20/15): the “Used – Good” condition for $160 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual sold out.

Now shipping with Prime: Fiio EX1 in-ears for $90

The brand new Fiio EX1 in-ears are now in-stock and ready to ship for $90 from multiple sellers at Amazon’s website. Many of these are fulfilled by Amazon (free 2-day shipping for Prime members). Amazon actual doesn’t have it, but many of the sellers listed over there are well-known authorized Fiio dealers (there are two pages of them).

V-MODA Crossfade M-100 for $235

One of the basshead hype train headphones, the V-MODA Crossfade M-100, in the “shadow” color scheme are currently down to $235 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. The other two color-schemes go for $250.

Used AKG K551 closed-back for $92 [was $97]

There’s a lot of action among the AKG K5** line-up. If you are set on the K551, you can get it in “Used – Good” condition for $92 [was $97~] or “Used – Very Good” for $98 [was $104~] by Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price Updated here 9/20/15…

There’s only one “Good” condition listing, but there are many “Very Good”, so there’s a possibility of further discounting, especially if the “Good” get sold, so the “bottom” can fall out of the “Very Good” condition. Of course these are not stocks, so their prices don’t really follow those patterns most of the times. Long story short, I can’t really tell for sure 🙂