Tuesday is over, and so are its daily deals (almost poetic!)…
Archives for August 2016
Shure SE 215 In-Ears for $74 with coupon
For a limited time only, Adorama.com is offering the new condition Shure SE 215 in-ears for $74 with free shipping after you enter coupon code 1OLYMPICS1 in celebration of the 2016 Olympics. The clear SE 215s are in-stock and ready to ship right away, while the black SE 215s are back-ordered, but you can still place the order if you like this couponized price.
Samson SR850 Semi-Open Over-Ears for $25
The new condition semi-open over-ear AKG-homaging (verb) Samson SR-850 headphones are currently on sale for $25 per pair with a limit of three per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. You may have to do the “add to cart” song and dance to see the price. The shipping estimate however is “1 to 3 months”, so don’t order them if you need them delivered very quickly. Pretend it’s a Massdrop buy 😉 They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 250+ customer reviews. The usual free shipping terms apply (Prime or $49+).
Thinksound IEMs Grab Bag for $36 [MD]
It’s woodies grab bag time now at Massdrop. Another offer is fully unlocked, it’s a Thinksound in-ears grab bag, featuring six different models. You pay $33 plus $3~ flat shipping and you will randomly receive one of those six. Sneaked into this promotion are two brand new models, the “rain3” and the “ms02”, about 3% each. Limit two grab bags per customer, with a limit of 1800 units for the whole offering. A variety of over/on-ear headphones unlock as prizes depending on how many of these are purchased. The shipping estimate early September 2016.
Little Dot I+ Headphone Amp for $99 [MD]
If you are eyeing the dots, and dotting the Is, the Little Dot I+ Headphone Amp is currently fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop for $90 plus $9~ flat shipping. Offer is good for the next seven days and will ship late September 2016. A couple of tube upgrade options are available at checkout for additional cost. This is a simple amp, RCA audio input and headphone out. No other input/output options.
[DEAD] Monday’s Offers: M40x + Slappa bundle, TTpod, YurBuds, JVC, Etc
Monday is over and so are these offers…
Phiaton MA 100 BA earphones for $49 [limit 5]
Don’t call them Fiat, they are Phiaton 🙂 The Phiaton MS 100 balanced armature earphones are currently down to $49 with free shipping with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual where they average 4.2 out of 5 based on nearly 50 customer reviews.
Koss MV1 Closed Studio headphones for $43 [limit 3]
We have another Koss sale, this time it is the closed-back Koss MV1 studio headphones going for $43 (was $47.45) with a limit of three per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. They average 3.6 out of 5 based on 40 customer reviews… Price updated here 8/14/16 PM…
Philips F1/27 On-Ears for $50 w/free S&H
This is a higher risk purchase because the seller is “Autocare Depot” and it ships directly from them, so if you are a low risk shopper, you may want to skip this.
It is the lightweight closed-back on-ear Philips F1/27 headphones, in new condition, offered for $50 with free shipping by seller “Autocare Depot” through amazon.com. They ship directly from the seller, so they are not eligible for Prime shipping. Amazon’s own price is $99. The headphones themselves average 4.4 out of 5 based on 19 customer reviews.
Chord Mojo Portable DAC/Amp for $563 [MD]
It is fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop and with eight days to go from today, the Chord Mojo Portable DAC/Amp is offered for $550 plus $13 flat shipping with a mid-September 2016 shipping estimate. These are made in England and have two 3.5mm headphone ports.
NHT SuperBuds In-Ears for $50
The new condition NHT SuperBuds In-Ears are offered for $50 with free shipping by AudioLAB through two different marketplaces, through amazon.com (price eligible) and from AudioLAB’s eBay store.
VSONIC VSD3S In-Ears for $50 [limit 5]
The black color scheme of the VSONIC VSD3S in-ears is currently on sale in new condition for $50 with a limit of five units per customer by Esther International with the order fulfilled by Amazon.
PS: I am doing another sweep through Amazon, which is why you see today’s randomness of posts 🙂
Used Sony MDR-XD100 for $18.81 [was $20.60]
If you happen to be interested in getting the now discontinued Sony MDR-XD100, it is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (repackaged) for $18.81 [was $20.60] by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, so free Prime shipping for members. It averages 3.6 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews… Price updated here 8/14/16 PM…
[DEAD] Used Grado SR125e On-Ears for $108 [updated]
As of 8/14/16 PM re-check, this sold out in used condition at the prices mentioned…
[DEAD] Sat Offers: refurb Sony XBA-H1, Marley, Cases, Etc
These daily deals expired…
Koss Pro DJ 200 Headphones for $65 [updated]
Going for a more mainstream and fashionable look, the Koss Pro DJ 200 headphones are currently on sale for $65.30 at Walmart (they are back in-stock as of 8/12/16 1:35pm ET) and Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer.
PS: this looks like it may have been a price-match initially…
Used Sony MDR-7506 for $62 to $66 [updated]
The good old Sony MDR-7506 headphones go for $80 in new condition at authorized Sony dealers, but if you want to save some, you can get them in used for $62 to $66 in various used conditions with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Availability changes often, so YMMV depending on when you check.
KEF M200 In-Ears drop to $99
The new condition KEF M200 in-ears are now down to $99~ with free shipping, with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual where they average 3.7 out of 5 based on 28 customer reviews.
[DEAD] Used Philips M2L/27 Lightning Headphones drop to $112
As of 8/26/16 PM recheck, the used prices went up, probably because of the continuing rumors for the iPhone 7 headphone jack removal…
Beyerdynamic DT990 PRO (250 ohm) Limited Edition for $130
More headphones at the eBay featured specials, this time it is Focus Camera’s e-Bay Store offering the new condition open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT990 PRO (250 ohm) Limited Edition (black; straight cable) going for $130 with free shipping with a limit of 50 per customer. Over 200 units got sold so far from this listing.
1-Year of Sound and Vision (digital subscription) for $5
If you like to read audio magazines from the traditional publishers in digital format, for a limited time you can get a 1-year subscription to Sound and Vision (11 issues) for $5 total. This is through the Zinio service, you can read the magazine with a browser or using their iOS/Android/Windows apps.
PS: dedicated headphone magazines don’t seem to be a thing in the West, the annual guide by Innerfidelity’s parent company did not return last year, while the translated-to-English version of Japan’s Mook did not return either (or I can’t find it). I have both. The IF one was more of a gallery with short articles, but the Japanese magazine had some really nice articles (think “deep cuts” for enthusiasts) in the back and lots of headphone content and mini-reviews with sound signature spider-web diagrams (or whatever they are called). I have both magazines, I am planning to review them both, they are on the to-do list which sadly keeps getting longer 🙂
Sonix 16th Anniversary Sale (11 options)
Sonix Electronix has launched a limited time anniversary sale, using the coupon codes shown next to each headphone on the promotion page. As usual, price check each headphone of interest if you are not familiar with its usual price range. Of note, they have the Sennheiser Momentum 2 Bluetooth On-Ears going for $218, the NuForce HEM8 in-ears for $424, and a few others.
[DEAD] Friday’s Offers: AmoVee Stand, Symphonized, M50x bundle, Etc
These daily offers expired…
[DEAD] Skullcandy Navigator On-Ears for $19 w/free S&H
As of 8/14/16 PM, this sold out…
[DEAD] Koss Pro-4AA studio headphones for $67 [updated]
As of 8/14/16 PM, the sale ended or they are out of stock and cannot be ordered at the three retailers mentioned below…
[DEAD] Symphonized XTC Premium Genuine Wood In-ears for $15.50 [ends 6:34pm ET]
This sale expired, but this particular woody in-ears are recurring offers in various colors and shapes…
[DEAD] CASEBUDi Hard Shell Headphone Carrying Case for $30 [ends 5:49pm ET]
This is now a …cold case (translation: the sale ended)…
[DEAD] Thursday’s Offers: Brainwavz S5 and M5 In-Ears
These daily wavez ended 🙂
[DEAD] Audeze LCD-2 Planar Magnetics for $700
This sale expired too… Back to the planar-magnetics we go, it’s the AUDEZE LCD-2 with its aluminum and its lambskins going for $700 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com until 8/16/16.
Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus for $156
The white color scheme of the more recent Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus (the “Plus” is the sign of newness in this case) is currently on sale for $156~ with free shipping with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 64 customer reviews.
On the other hand, if you prefer the previous generation model, in new condition but discontinued, the Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro over-ears with their “openeness slider” are on sale for $159 with free shipping, with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 180+ customer reviews.
Used Shure SRH-940 for $180
The closed-back over-ear Shure SRH 940 with their shiny silveriness are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $180 by seller “AC Gears” with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime-eligible. Next step in price/condition is a refurbished listing for $199 by seller Fique (ships directly from them, no Prime).
Sennheiser HD800 S with $100 Store Credit for $1662
The Sennheiser HD800 S currently goes for $1662.04 at Amazon by Amazon actual (make sure Amazon is the actual seller, not a marketplace seller which sells it for $1 less).
This headphone is part of a promotion that gets you a $100 Amazon Store Credit if you make a $1000+ premium audio purchase from a list of 250+ items. The first link here points to the Amazon’s own listing. The listing in the promotional page points to the default product page which currently features the marketplace seller. Make sure the seller is Amazon actual, otherwise you won’t get the $100 promotional credit (or Sennheiser warranty).
If you qualify for the credit, you will see this box appear magically in the Amazon Checkout page:
You will receive the $100 credit after this order ships, so you have to use it in the future, not against this order. For more on this promotion, check our previous write-up.
Time-wise, this looks like it may be a computerized price-match of the $1661 marketplace seller, so the price may return to $1699 either after some random period of time or when the lower priced listing ends. I have no way of knowing this. The $100 promotional credit is good regardless of $1662 or $1699 as long as Amazon actual is the actual seller.
Earzonk Grado Case with L-Cushions for $20
Speaking of Grados, the Earzonk Grado Case (made by EarZonk) which comes with EarZonk L-Cushions included, is going for $20 with a limit of eight per customer (or there are eight units left), sold by EarZonk with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime eligible. It averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 69 customer reviews.
PS: if you only want the L-cushions and don’t need the case, the EarZone L-Cushions go for $10 each, same selling/shipping situation as above. These average 4.4 out of 5 based on 140+ customer reviews.
PSA: Grado sale at NewEgg is NOT from an authorized dealer
Make sure you make an informed decision if you have seen this floating around, the Grado sale currently promoted at NewEgg is NOT from an authorized dealer. The seller is not NewEgg actual, but a marketplace seller with the cutesy name of “ClassyU” which is described as “subsidiary of a large international wholesale company” at their NewEgg profile page. Not only that, but they only have just nine ratings as a NewEgg seller.
They are not listed as an authorized dealer at the (awkwardly designed) Grado Where To Buy page.
If you are not intimately familiar with the NewEgg product pages, where’s what you should look for:
Earsonics Earpad Plugs for $22 [MD]
On the hearing protection front, fully unlocked at Massdrop are the Earsonics Earpad Plugs going for $19 plus $3~ flat shipping. The offer is good for the next seven days. They come with a carrying pouch and a 1-year warranty from Massdrop (MD). They do not play music! Shipping estimate is early September but it may end earlier, there are only 100 units available for this offer.
Competing on price with these are the Etymotic Research ER20XS-SMF-P currently going for $20 at amazon.com in Standard or Large fit. But their universals go for $25. The usual free shipping terms apply (Prime or $49++).
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