Archives for June 11, 2016

Phiaton Chord MS 530 BT ANC drops to $100

We have a Phiaton discount, their Chord MS 530 model that is both a bluetooth (with multi-point) and ANC (active noise cancelling) model is on sale for $100 with free shipping by Sonic Electronix on Amazon. They average 3.3 out of 5 based on 74 customer reviews.

Koss Portable Replacement Cushions for $3

Accessory stock-up time, the Koss Portable Replacement Cushions (six pack) are on sale for $3 per six-pack at Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 444 customer reviews. There is only one catch however, it is an Add-On Item, so you must place an order of $25+. If not, the shopping cart will refuse to let you buy it. The restriction applies to Prime members as well. These fits a number of Koss headphones including the legendary PortaPro and KSC75.

Used Creative Aurvana LIVE for $35

The closed-back over-ear Creative Aurvana LIVE are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (no further description of their condition) for $35 by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping.

8GB Eclipse V180 MP3 player for $11 w/free S&H

Digital Audio Players have been getting more and more upscale, but there’s also the other end of the market as well. Needless to say, the expectations must needs come down to earth for these, after all, just $11 with free shipping can get you the 8GB Eclipse V180 MP3 player in the purple color scheme by eBay seller GeekDeal (97.9%). They ship from sleepless in Seattle. This is a pretty basic player, no microSD slot.

MEE Audio AF52-BK Bluetooth Over-Ears for $28

Once upon a time it was hard to find bluetooth headphones under $50, especially from the well-known manufacturers. Now it’s raining bluetooths, and that’s pushing the prices down, so you can get a utilitarian pair for under $50 from many places. One such is the over-ear MEE Audio AF52-BK bluetooths (with 3.5mm input as well) going for $28 with a limit of three per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual where it averages 4 out of 5 with nearly 350 customer reviews and has nearly 90 questions answered by viewers like you.

PS: “MEE Audio” is the new “sexy” name of the company formerly known as “MEElectronics”. The same way “Logi” is a sexier version of “Logitech” 😉

[DEAD] Philips SHP9500 gets a $10 mail-in rebate ($50 after MIR)

This promotion expired… If you are cool with the whole mail-in rebate thing, the hype-train Philips SHP9500 now have a $10 mail-in rebate, making them a $50 after $10 MIR (prepaid gift card) at the NewEgg website. The rebate (PDF is included over there) is good for the 6/10/2016 and 06/16/2016 time period, so if you got it the last 48 hours or so, you still qualify.

Apple MD827LL/A Earpods for $10 w/free s&h

To the single figures earbuds now, the new condition Apple Earpods are on sale for $9.98 with free shipping by eBay seller “Jectronics” (99.7%, ships from MA) with a limit of 50 per customer. These are original, model MD827LL/A, bulk packaged in the original jewel case per the eBay listing details.

Sennheiser HD518 Open-Back for $45

The sale is back on at their new low sale price of $45, it is the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD518, the entry-point in their HD-5xx line-up, at Amazon by Amazon actual. Limit three per customer. This is a recurring limited time offer, if you miss it this time, it will probably return again in the future.

Speaking of Sennheiser, their Amazon Gift Card bundles continue, with the HD600 plus $150 Gift Card going for $400 being the best of those bundles.