Archives for February 8, 2016

[DEAD] Used Beyerdynamic T1 (2nd Gen) for $742 (was $757)

As of a 2/29/16 recheck, the used prices are higher by $100+…

If you are curious about the second generation Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla headphones but don’t want to pay full price, you can get them in “Used – Good” condition (minor cosmetic damage) for $742~ (was $757~) with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals which has a 30 day return policy but makes no warranty claims… UPDATE: priced updated here 2/9/16 AM – a dropping trend!

Audio Technica M50x and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 for $200

This is another ATH-M50x bundle, this time the black color scheme of the headphones are bundled with the red Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2-Input/2-Output USB Audio Interface, together for $200 with free shipping by authorized dealer Adorama.com. No coupons, and no rebates, add the bundle to cart and continue as usual. Please note this will ship in 2-3 business days from today, it won’t ship immediately (in case you have a deadline or tight schedules). Offer ends 2/15/16.

UPDATE: here’s another bundle from the same seller, this time it is the M70x with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2-Input/4-Output USB 2.0 Audio Interface) going for $310 with free shipping. This one expires 2/16/16.

TDK WR680 Bluetooth On-Ears for $22

On the budget side of brand-name bluetooth with NFC closed-back on-ears with wired 3.5mm input as well, the TDK WR680 are now down to $22 in either black or white color schemes, sold by marketplace sellers, but the orders are fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member. If not, it’s usual $35+ super-saver-shipping. Fulfilled by Amazon also has the benefit of dealing with Amazon Customer Support versus dealing with the marketplace sellers directly.

V-Moda Crossfade M100 Over-Ears for $209

If you hate wireless headphones, you may want to thank the Bluetooth version of the V-Moda over-ears, because it is pushing down the prices of their wired Crossfade M100 over-ears. Two of three color schemes are currently going in new condition for $209 at Amazon by Amazon actual.

Refurbished Logitech UE 4000 for $18 w/free S&H with coupon

If you like a closed-back closed sound (works for some people with some music genres, especially in not-quiet places), Meritline is offering the Logitech UE 4000 Headphones, in the white color scheme (model 982-000071) in refurbished condition with a 90-day replacement policy (but not eligible for return for refund), for $18 with free shipping with coupon code MLCZ08GN entered over there. The coupon expires 2/8/16 at 23:59pm pacific or earlier if they sell out of them. This ships from the USA (some of the Meritline products, typically unbranded or generic-branded ones ship from China/Hong Kong).

PS: these should not be confused with the over-ear UE 6000 that had ANC but were also getting good reviews for their wired performance.