Archives for March 23, 2016

Used Shure SRH 440 for $80

The Shure SRH-440 found itself in a number of earlier recommendation lists, so perhaps that’s why it’s able to hold a steady price of $100 in new condition. If you want to save some, you can get it in “Used – Like New” condition (Display Model) for $80 with free shipping by “Musical Supply Direct” through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from them, so it’s not eligible for Prime shipping benefits. The headphones average 4.4 out of 5 based on nearly 400 customer reviews.

Beyerdynamic T1: First Gen for $700 [updated]

If you are a fan of Beyerdynamic’s Tesla Girls (yes, that’s an OMD reference!), the first generation goes for $700 by Amazon actual (limit 5).

This sale ended, price back up to $1100 as of 3/24/16 PM: The second generation goes for $1000 fulfilled by Amazon.

Used prices are lower depending on condition and seller and such.

AKG M220 for $70 w/free S&H [updated]

On the other hand, if you prefer the newer M220 AKG model, and don’t want to wait for or deal with Massdrop, marketplace seller “Audio Watt Store” is offering them in new condition for $70 with free shipping fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day Prime shipping (if a member) and you deal with Amazon’s customer support in case of issues.

This sale ended: It looks like Amazon is now price-matching and further dropping by a $1 the price of the new condition AKG K240 Semi-Open over-ear headphones. The limit is three per customer during this sale. These average 4.4 out of 5 based on nearly 800 customer reviews. These are “old-school” headphones, no mic/remote.

Used Philips X1 for $127

I don’t know what’s the latest with the “Fidelio X2 Glue Crisis 2016”, but if you prefer to get the older X1 model, it is available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $127~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. They only have one entry, the rest of the used options are by marketplace sellers that ship directly.

As of the time of writing, the Amazon X2 listing has that dreaded “Item Under Review” warning box.

Used Jabra Move Bluetooth On-Ears for $38

If you are looking for red-black bluetooth on-ear headphones, this particular color-scheme of the Jabra Move Bluetooths is available in “Used – Good” condition (damaged original packaging) for $38~ or “Used – Very Good” condition (likewise with the packaging) for $41~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Free shipping for Prime members or with a $49+ order (or a $25+ book order).

[DEAD] Used Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (32 ohm) for $99

As of 9pm ET re-checking, the $99 AWD options got scooped up, and the lowest used prices are now $170+…

Interesting! The Beyerdynamic DT 990 open-back headphones in the PREMIUM version with 32 ohm impedance is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $99~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) Actual.

Items that ship from AWD actual come with a 30-day return policy but Amazon (AWD) does not make any promises of warranty. Items that ship from other sellers at AWD have a variety of return policies. Some are authorized dealers and state that the item comes with a warranty. Others may have a return policy. Some may be individual persons selling their own headphones and are obviously not authorized.

Please also note that used items at AWD typically have limited quantities and both their quantity and prices may change more frequently than new condition products. The listings in this blog are typed-in text, they can’t be updated automatically when the price or quantity changes.

[DEAD] Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 Black for $195

Party over! As of 3/24/16 PM re-checking, the price returned to $250. As suspected, this may have been a computerized price-match of a marketplace seller…

The black color scheme of the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 (the “BK” model) is currently on sale for $195 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. It looks like may be a price match of their own marketplace sellers. The brown color scheme remains at $250. These average 4.6 out of 5 based on nearly 100 customer reviews.

[DEAD] Thursday Daily Offers: Mengo Bumps In-Ears, Sony Walkman AM/FM Radio [not April Fools!]

These limited time offers expired (they typically last 4 hours each)….

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