Archives for August 2016

Add-On Idea: 10pk Verbatim Digital Vinyl Blank CD-Rs for $3

Some may find this a fun item to add to their next Amazon order, it is a 10pk of Verbatim “Digital Vinyl” Blank CD-Rs going for $3 each. There are five colors, you get two of each color. You only get the CD-Rs, no paper sleeves. They are an Add-On item, so you must place a $25+ order otherwise their shopping cart will not allow you to buy them. The restriction applies to all, including Prime members.

PS: if you want more, they are also available in 25pk and 50pks. As of the time of writing, the 10pk is competitive price-wise, except for the Add-On restriction.

August 3, 2016 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With:

[DEAD] Spend $1000+ on select Audio Products (27 headphones out of 255 options), Get $100 Promotional Credit for Future Purchases

This promotion expired on August 13 in 2016…

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August 3, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

SMSL Ivy Micro-USB DAC/Amp for Android for $23 [MD]

With the continuing popularity of smartphones as primary DAPs for many, the portable DAC/amps continue to multiply like audio wabbits, including micro-USB models, such as the SMSL Ivy Micro-USB DAC/Amp for Android, currently fully unlocked at Massdrop for $20 plus $3~ flat shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days with a shipping estimate of early September 2016.

If you miss the drop or don’t want to buy from Massdrop, it goes for $29 with free shipping by Shenzhen Audio through amazon.com. It ships from Shenzhen, so it’s not eligible for Prime. However, judging by the shipping estimates, this looks like it may be shipping out of China, not the US.

August 3, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Thursday’s Offers: NuForce BE6, Monster DNA and iSports, Symphonized, Etc [updated]

This round of daily offers expired…

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August 3, 2016 Filed Under: earbuds, headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Thursday: FiiO Kunlun E18 Portable USB DAC and Amp for $70

This daily deal expired… Good until Thursday 11:59pm ET (or earlier if it sells out), the new condition FiiO Kunlun E18 Portable USB DAC and Amplifier is on sale for $70 with free shipping as the deal of the day at B&H Photo. This is a multi-function device that can also serve as a charger of mobile devices.

August 3, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With:

Used Grado PS500e w/upgraded cushion pads for $555

We have a “Grado Trilogy”, starting with the PS500e available in “Used – Very Good” condition with upgraded Grado G cushion pads and lots of pictures in the seller’s gallery (click on one of the two pictures and a gallery of six pictures will pop up), going for $550 plus $5.50 flat shipping by seller AudioCritic (100%, 113 ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $595.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Geekria Zippered Case for PortaPros under $9

Speaking of Koss, the Amazon recommendation algorithm pointed these out while I was looking at the KSC75 listing, it is a zippered case specifically marketed for the Koss PortaPros by Geekria, currently going for $8.77, sold by Geekria and the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime eligible. It is NOT (thankfully) an Add-On item. The gallery pictures, especially #4, gives you a feel for its size, so other headphones of similar shape and size should fit as well. It averages 4.1/5 based on 46 customer reviews.

PS: the PortaPros come with a drawstring carrying pouch.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: , ,

Koss KSC75 Open Clip-Ons for $12.58 [limit 5]

The Koss KSC75 open-back clip-ons are a “famous” model, so when they go on sale, you don’t get crazy percentages like Monster or JBL or other “fashion” headphones. But we have a small sale at the moment, they go for $12.58 in new condition with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. Free shipping for Prime members or with a $49+ order.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

NVX Audio XPT100 Studio for $80

The closed over-ear NVX Audio XPT100 Studio headphones typically go for $100 on their own, but currently they are on sale for $80 with free shipping by Limitless Creations Direct (I am guessing their owner/licensee?) with the order fulfilled by Amazon so it is Prime eligible.

However, if you also happen to need a pair of fashionable closed headphones, you can get these in a “value meal” promotion, together with the Polk Audio HINGE On-Ears going for $100 with free shipping by Sonix Electronix on eBay. eBay is running another eBay Bucks promotion, so if you are eligible you can get these (or any other headphones) and score 10% eBay Bucks. Check for e-mails from eBay for that offer.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

AKG K240 Semi-Open Studio Headphones for $42 w/free S&H

One of the classic headphones frequently recommended in the under $100 is on sale, the new condition AKG K240 semi-open over-ears are now on sale for $42 with free shipping with a limit of 50 units per customer by ProAudioStar on eBay. This is the first of three AKG headphones that they have on sale for a limited time (I do not know when these offers expire).

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

AKG K167 DJ Tiesto Headphones for $49 w/free S&H

It’s back on sale again, the AKG K167 headphones, part of their DJ Tiesto line-up, goes for $49 with free shipping, in new condition, with a limit of five units per customer by ProAudioStar on eBay.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Monoprice Dual Driver Earphones (14456) for $15 w/free S&H

Monoprice “discovered” dual driver in-ear technology and to celebrate this new product, they have their Dual Driver Earbuds (product ID 14456) on sale for $15 with free standard shipping for all. No coupon needed. Limit as many as you want. They average 79~% with 16 customer reviews.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

[DEAD] Used Grado SR225e On-Ears for $170

As of late 8/2/16 recheck, the used option for $170 sold out…

Our random excursion at Amazon moves to Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) where they have a listing for the Grado SR225e Open On-Ears going for $170 with free shipping in “Used – Like New” (original damaged pizza box packaging). This is sold by AWD actual, not marketplace sellers. The new condition price for these is $200.

PS: the “e” are the latest models in the Grado line-up, while the “i” are the previous generation. The “i” however is not an indicator of MFi (Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad), it’s just a letter 🙂 These are wired headphones, no mic, no remote, no technobabble.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Used Grado SR80e On-Ears for $79 [was $85]

As of 8/4/16 AM re-check, the used unit(s) got scooped up and only new-condition items are available…

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August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] AKG K67 DJ Tiesto Headphones for $25 w/free S&H

As of 8/4/16, the price increased to $35… The entry-point into the AKG DJ Tiesto line-up of headphones is on sale as well, the AKG K67 headphones go for $25 with free shipping, in new condition, with a limit of near infinity per customer by ProAudioStar on eBay [CORRECTED LINK ~ originally it had the K167 instead of the K67]

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Audeze SINE On-Ears for $320 with coupon

This summer coupon expired, just like summer 2016… For a limited time only, coupon code code 0N2AUGUST gets you the Audeze SINE Closed On-Ears for $320 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com. The price before you enter the coupon is $450. Coupon expires 8/4/16 or earlier if sold out.

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Ultrasone PRO 550 + Audio-Technica AT LP120-USB Turntable for $380

Bundle time again, the Ultrasone PRO 550 headphones are bundled with the Audio-Technica AT LP120-USB Turntable, together going for $380 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com.

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

PSA: Beware of Strange Things on the Sennheiser HD800 Listing

UPDATE 5:08pm ET: one of the two is back… this is now resolved, both of those iffy listings have been removed by Amazon…

Beware of strange things happening on the Sennheiser HD800 listing at Amazon Warehouse Deals. One “Just Launched” seller offers this for a lower price. This seller has 2400+ listings of electronics but has curious messages on the listings, to contact them before placing an order and that the items are brand new but Amazon “won’t let them” list the items as new… The other strangeness is a listing for $88, which is either a typo or a data harvesting attempt… So don’t fall for either one of these unless you are 100% certain they are legit…

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Used Shure SRH1840 Open-Back for $326

As of 8/9/16 recheck, this sold out at this price… The open-back over-ear Shure SRH 1840 are currently available in “Used – Like New” condition for $315~ plus $11 flat shipping by seller “World Class Inc” (99%, 80K+ ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This is not Prime-eligible, it ships directly from the seller, so it is a higher risk transaction.

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser HD700 drops to $454 [or Used for $341]

The King Stannis of the Sennheiser audiophile line-up is on sale again, squeezed between the larger than life Robert and extrovert Renly, the HD700 is having trouble standing out, which keeps pushing its price down, currently going for $454 with free shipping, in new condition, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual.

As of the time of writing, there’s one “Used – Good” condition listing (cosmetic imperfection, damaged packaging) going for $341 at Amazon Warehouse Deals.

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Refurbished Panasonic RP-BTD5-K Bluetooth On-Ears for $22 w/free S&H

This is a higher risk purchase since it is shipped by a fairly unknown marketplace sellers, but the purchase price is low enough to make the risk tradeoffable (it’s a new word!). The closed-back Panasonic RP-BTD5-K bluetooth on-ears are available in certified refurbished condition with a 90-day Panasonic warranty for $22 with free shipping for all by “alwaysAdeal” (99%, 4502 ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships from the seller directly, so it is not eligible for Prime 2-day shipping.

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Free 2-month Pandora One subscription

If you are Pandora-curious (double pun intended!), you can open the box at Groupon Goods where, for a limited time, they are offering a free 2-month subscription to the Pandora One subscription service (no ads) for FREE! You can get one for yourself and three additional as gifts for others.

PS: after the 2-month trial, this automatically converts to the $5/month plan regular price, so be sure to cancel if you don’t like it or upgrade to the annual plan to save on the monthly fees if you like it.

PS2: note that Pandora One is a radio service, not a proper streaming service like Rhapsody (ha!) or Tidal or Spotify or Google Play Music All Access.

PS3: I still have nightmares, helplessly trying to sync the Rhapsody music subscription Windows Client with the Sandisk Clip Plus mp3 players 🙂

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: music apps Tagged With:

Repurposing Accessories: $2 Camera Bag shipped [for Earphone protection]

Sometimes a more affordable way for accessories is repurposing something that is made for some other use. One such case (pun intended) is taking small camera bags and using them to protect earphones, Which brings us to a limited time sale on eBay, Best Buy is offering this blue Lowepro Camera Bag for $2 with free shipping. Up to five per eBay member during this limited time offer.

PS: you have to Add to Cart or click on the Price “See Details” to see the $2 price. It’s part of the MAP song and dance unfortunately.

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With:

[DEAD] AKG K52 Closed Over-Ears for $30 w/free S&H

This particular offer expired but many of the Musician’s Friend daily deals are recurring every few weeks/months, especially now that the daily deal features three items instead of one per day…

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August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Tuesday’s Offers: Bluedio, Sony, JBL and MEE Exercise, Etc

These daily offerings expired…

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August 1, 2016 Filed Under: earbuds, headphones