Archives for May 17, 2016

Open-box Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO for $464

And now we go to the other end of the Beyerdynamic closed spectrum, it’s Tesla 2.0 time. The DT 1770 PRO studio headphones are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $464+ by authorized dealers through Amazon Warehouse Deals (OneCall and Electronics Expo). The Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual is $464 but AWD (Amazon) does not make any promises of warranty but offers a 30-day return policy.

OneCall has two listings and they are also available through their eBay store, listing #1 and listing #2.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (250 ohm) for $126

Warm up the amps, it looks like Amazon’s price computer is price-matching the offers of marketplace sellers for some of the Beyerdynamic headphones. As of the time of writing, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (250 ohm) is on sale for $126 by Amazon actual. Marketplace sellers have it for a few pennies less but they don’t look to be authorized dealers.

If you are looking for reasons to buy these, consider this review project: compare ALL the versions of the DT770, or for extra credit, compare all versions of the 770/880/990 triumvirate 🙂

TIP: an easy way to remember their closed/open status is that the bigger the number gets, the more open they are. The 770 are closed, the 880 are semi, and the 990 are open.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 for $124 [was $136]

Down the rabbit hole of figuring out the various versions and reading comparisons of this classic Beyerdynamic line-up as the PRO version of the DT 770 closed-back over-ear headphones with 80 ohm impedance is on sale for $124 [was $136~] with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual.

TIP: make sure you check and verify that Amazon actual is the actual seller, and not marketplace sellers who may not be authorized dealers!

This looks like it might be a computer price match of marketplace sellers offering it for similar prices at Amazon, so it is unpredictable how long it will last.

Price Updated in this post on 5/17/16 PM!

Refurbished Beats Sale: three powered models, $140 to $160

Woot is running a refurbished Beats sale good until 5/24/16 at 12:01am central time. Each headphone is refurbished and comes with a 90 day warranty from Woot and has a limit of three units per customer. The three models are (in price order):

  • refurbished Beats Executive Over-Ears for $140
  • refurbished Beats Studio 2.0 Over-Ears for $150
  • refurbished Beats Solo 2 Bluetooth On-Ears for $160

Note that all three of them are powered headphones. The Executive is an older generation and takes AAA batteries, which is plus or minus depending on your battery predisposition. The other two have built-in rechargeable batteries.

[DEAD] Refurbished Sony MDR-RF985-RK RF Wireless for $45

This is an older post, there is a better used offer on the main listing.

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Organic Affinity Earbud sale: $13 to $28 [plus $5 flat ship]

If you like your earphones just like your arugula (organic!), Woot has a sale on a trio of Organic Affinity Earbuds running until May 24 at 12:01am CT in 2016. Shipping is $5 no matter how many things you buy. There are three models available, in different colors each, with a limit of three per individual item per customer. The three models are:

  • Eco Buds for $13
  • Bio Buds for $25
  • Omphones Mala Earbuds for $28

Meditation cushions NOT included 🙂 They come with a 1-year warranty from the manufacturer, “Organic Affinity”.

Five Pairs for Banana Slugs for $6.41 with free S&H

While we are at Monoprice, they are offering 5 Pairs of Banana Plugs for $6.41 and all importantly free shipping and handling. These are also eligible for volume discounts if you buy 20 or more sets. That’s 20 sets of five pairs, not 20 individual banana plugs.

Monoprice Snail Earphones for $5 + S&H

The Monoprice website has a Spring Clearance Sale until May 22nd in 2016 that includes some of their budget earphones, including the snail-looking model 9927 for $5 (around 80% with nearly 500 reviews) and further down the page model 8320 also for $5 (around 79% with over 800 reviews).

Their classic closed-back over-ear 8323 model continues to sell for $16 (nearly 88% with nearly 1500 reviews).

Shipping is EXTRA on the above items.