These daily deals expired…
Archives for November 2016
Sol Republic Master Tracks Over-Ears for $60 (Open Box or Refurbished)
The SOL Republic Master Tracks Over-Ear closed-back headphones are available for $60 with free shipping at two different retailers in slightly different conditions but both get a 90-day warranty. You can get them in open-box condition at Tanga.com, or you can get them in certified refurbished condition by Tech Union with the order fulfilled by Amazon.
Audeze LCD-3 Planars + iFi PRO iCan amp for $2300
Tascam interrupted the iFi trilogy, but we are back after the intermission (this joke only works if you read this website in chronological order aka upside down) 🙂 The iFi PRO iCAN amp is bundled with the Audeze LCD-3 planar magnetic headphones (zebrano and leather), together for $2300 with free shipping at Adorama.com.
Tascam MX-2 Studio Headphones for $22 w/free S&H (or $17 after $5 MIR)
Another limited time offer, the closed-back TASCAM MX-2 studio headphones are on sale for $22 with free shipping at Adorama.com. But wait there’s more – if you are cool with mail-in rebates, this also has a $5 mail-in rebate promotion, making it a $17 after MIR. I don’t know how many people would be willing to go through the trouble of a mail-in rebate for $5, but if you are a rebate regular, you have the option to do so…
iFi Nano-iDSD PCM/DSD/DXD Battery Powered USB DAC for $145
If you don’t think iFi products are iffy (I couldn’t resist – it’s in the name!), Adorama.com is offering the new condition iFi Nano-iDSD PCM/DSD/DXD Battery Powered USB DAC for $145 with free shipping until the end of day on November 21st (2016) or earlier if sold out.
iFi Micro-iCAN Headphone Amplifier (Special Edition) for $230
Good until 11/21/16 (or earlier if sold out), you can get the iFi Micro-iCAN Headphone Amplifier (Special Edition) for $230 with free shipping by Adorama.com. Pictures of all the inputs, outputs and settings/knobs in the gallery over there.
Beats Solo 3 On-Ears for $220 (black; bluetooth; limit 3)
The Apple-blessed Beats Solo 3 closed-back on-ear bluetooth headphone is on sale for $220 with free shipping, in new condition, in the black color scheme, at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of three units per customer. The other colors go for $250+. These started at $300 but they did not hold that price for long.
AKG M220 Semi-Open for $58 [MD]
It is back on again, the over-ear semi-open AKG M220 studio headphones (a newer take on the K240) is going for $50 plus $8 flat shipping at members-only Massdrop. This offer runs for the next seven days and will ship in mid-to-late December 2016.
Speaking of the K240, Cosmos-branded earpads for it are going for $6.50 per pair at amazon.com (Prime eligible; multiple options on same page, so be sure to filter reviews and put Q&A in context of correct model).
Speaking of AKG, their parent has a new parent! Samsung is explosively opening up their wallet (sorry, I couldn’t resist) to put down $8 billion to buy Harman (Kardon). Opening the wallet is not a figure of speech, they are paying $112 cash per share 🙂 Samsung’s primary explanation for the purchase is Harman’s automotive business. Not that that’s gonna stop a Samsung Galaxy Kardon Tiesto DJ 5000 Active Edge headphone from happening 🙂
Beyerdynamic DTX 910 Open Over-Ears for $40 w/free s&h
Another $40 pair of headphones, this time it is the over-ear open-back (but 32 ohm) Beyerdynamic DTX 910 going for $40 with free shipping by Buydig on eBay and Prime-eligible by two different sellers at amazon.com (Buydig’s parent company is one of the two).
Sennheiser HD 205 II for $40 w/free S&H
The closed-back Sennheiser HD-205 II headphones are on sale and/or price-matched for $40 with free shipping at Groupon Goods and also by Sonix Electronix on eBay and thru Amazon. Sennheiser’s marketing was generous with these ones, they gave them both the “studio” and “DJ” buzzwords 🙂
Beyerdynamic DT990 PREMIUM (32 ohm) for $130
The Beyerdynamic DT 7-8-9 line-up has all kinds of options, including low-ohm open-back headphones, which brings us to the DT990 PREMIUM (32 ohm), currently on sale in new condition for $130 with free shipping by Buydig on eBay with a limit of five units per customer.
[DEAD] Monday’s Offers: Harman, MEE, APPJ, Ausdom, Bluedio, Samson, Etc
This round of lightning deals expired…
Philips SHP 9500 for $58 [or Open-Box for $47] w/free S&H
While we are riding the Philips hype train, also good until around 3am ET on Tuesday is the new condition Philips SHP9500 open-back over-ear going for $58 with free shipping with a limit of 20 units per customer. No coupons/rebates needed, it’s a straight up sale, a rarity at NewEgg these days :)… UPDATE: this offered for the same price by NewEgg’s eBay store.
But wait, there’s an alternative! If you are comfortable with open-box, you can get it in open-box condition for $47 with free shipping and handling.
Philips L2BO/27 Fidelio Over-Ears for $100
The Philips sales continue at NewEgg, this time it is the new condition Philips L2BO/27 Fidelio Over-Ears offered for $100 with free shipping. No coupons, and no rebates thankfully, just add to cart and checkout. Limit 20 per customer. Per the signage over there, this ends at around 3am ET on Tuesday (if my time-math is correct).
UPDATE: this offered for the same price by NewEgg’s eBay store.
[DEAD] Monday: Rosewill RWH-001 Wood On-Ears for $15 after $15 MIR w/free S&H
This promotion expired… If you do not object to mail-in rebates (prepaid gift cards, not checks), one of the Monday deals of the day at the Newegg website is the new condition Rosewill Prelude RWH-001 Wooden On-Ear headphone offered for $15 with free shipping after a $15 mail-in rebate prepaid gift card. The rebate promotion is good for Monday 11/14/16 only. Per the PDF details over there, the rebate is limit two per household (one rebate per envelope submission). NewEgg allows you to buy up to three per customer, but only two of them are eligible for the $15 MIR.
[DEAD] Sunday: Sony MDR XB950 AP/H Closed On-Ears for $90
This offer expired… One of the Sunday daily deals at Best Buy is the new condition Sony MDR XB950 AP/H offered for $90 with free shipping or store pick-up (wherever possible). This is the gray color-scheme of these 24 ohm closed-back wired on-ears.
[DEAD] Sunday’s Offers: B&O Play H2 On-Ears, Etc
These lightning offers expired as well…
Shure SE 215 for $71, SE 315 for $135 with coupon
For a limited time, coupon code 1NOVSAVING gets you the new condition Shure SE 315 in-ears for $135 with free shipping from authorized dealer Adorama.com.
The same coupon code cuts the price of the SE 215 In-Ears for $71 with free shipping. These usually go for $100 and can be found in quite a few recommendation lists at this price range.
Beyerdynamic T51i On-Ears for $219 [limit 5]
The closed-back on-ear Beyerdynamic T51i headphones are down to $219 with free shipping, with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. They average 4 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews with a less than 6:1 “review intensity ratio”.
Used Focal Utopia for $3700
If you are interested in the Focal Utopia and don’t mind used, here’s a listing to monitor, it is available in “Used – Like New” condition with less than 30 minutes of used by authorized dealer “Hidef Lifestyle” through Amazon Warehouse Deals. Considering the price, this may be around for a while, and as time goes by, the price may keep dropping. But you never really know for certain.
UPDATE/PSA: beware of bullshit/clickbait/trickbait listings on this and other Amazon products from sellers asking you to contact them before buying and offering them at significantly lower prices. Nothing good will come out of this for you. Ignore it or report it to Amazon, DO NOT BUY! Listings like this violate various Amazon seller rules.
Screenshot below to help consumers identify this danger to their wallets:
[DEAD] Starts 8:39pm ET: Beyerdynamic DT-880 PRO Headphones (250 Ohm)
These lightning deals expired, but one pattern that is emerging is that Beyerdynamic headphones are participating on a regular basis…
[DEAD] Creative WP-450 Wireless Bluetooth On-Ears for $45 (ends 8:10pm ET)
This lightning deal expired too… Good until 8:10pm ET today (Saturday 11/12/16) is the new condition Creative WP-450 Wireless Bluetooth On-Ears offered for $45 with the usual free shipping terms at Amazon (Prime or $49+ order). This averages 3.9 out of 5 based on 210+ customer reviews.
[DEAD] Two Pack of MEE RX18 In-Ears for $12 w/free S&H
This 2-pack sale is over…
[DEAD] Used MEE Audio M6 PRO In-Ears for $25~
As of 11/13/16 AM re-check, the used options for this sold out… The MEE Audio M6 PRO In-Ears go for $50 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used, you can get them for half price at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) where AWD actual is offering them in “Used – Like New” condition for around $25, in damaged original packaging. Free shipping for Prime members or with the usual order limits ($49+ or $25+ in books)… These average 4 out of 5 based on 1200+ customer reviews with a 9:1 review intensity ratio.
PS: I define “review intensity ratio” to be the ratio of 5-star reviews vs 1-star reviews.
AKG K553 Pro back at Massdrop for $120
It is back on again, with six days to go from blog-posting date, it is the new condition closed-back over-ear AKG K553 Pro offered for the very reasonable price of $120 with free shipping, with a 2-year AKG warranty at members-only but free to join Massdrop. This is not an exclusive model, but MD is one of the places that has it at this price. The shipping estimate is reasonable too, late November 2016, but keep in mind, things can slow down shipping-wise during the Thanksgiving week, a combo of the holiday and the Black Friday madness.
[DEAD] Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Generation) for $100
This deal du jour expired…
[DEAD] Deal of the Hour until 9pm ET tonight at MF
This 12-hour promotion expired… Until 9pm eastern tonight (Friday 11/11/16), Musician’s Friend is running Deals of the Hour. The main offer will change every hour. I do not have advance knowledge of what will be offered. Only the top deal changes every hour. The bottom two offers run throughout the day. It is YMMV.
Philips M1 Mk II BK/27 On-Ears for $50 w/free S&H
The Philips dynamic price changes continue, this time it is the new condition Philips M1 Mk II BK/27 on sale for $50 with free shipping at NewEgg directly (limit 20) and also by NewEgg on eBay (limit 5). These are closed-back on-ears.
Rosewill RHTS-11002 wood (rosewood) earbuds for $8 w/free S&H
Today’s posts have a wide dynamic range in prices, from a $5 case to $4000 flagships, and now back to single-figures! It is the new condition Rosewill RHTS-11002 earbuds using rosewood material, on sale by Rosewill thru Amazon for $8 with free shipping for all. They ship directly from Rosewill, so they are not Prime eligible. This is almost half the price at NewEgg which is typically a Rosewill haven. Limit 30 per customer. They average 4 out of 5 based on 39 customer reviews.
Open-Box Hifiman HE400S Planars for $199
The Hifiman HE400S planars had resistance in the $220s in used condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals, but they have found a new bottom right now, you can get them in open-box used condition for $199 with free shipping by BuyDig on eBay and by Beach Camera through Amazon Warehouse Deals. BuyDig and Beach are the same company, so you have a choice of marketplace (eBay or Amazon).
Back In-Stock: Focal Utopia for $4000
I’ll do a refresh of the Headphone Tracker later tonight, but in the meantime, the Focal Utopia is back in-stock at its official price of $4000 by Gramofone thru Amazon. This ships directly from Gramofone, so it is not Prime eligible. It gets free slow shipping but considering the price, selecting the fastest shipping option for $more$ is the logical thing to do.
Sentey LS-7501 universal headphone case for $5.15
But wait, there’s more! In addition to the previously mentioned sub-$5 case, Sentey also have their LS-7501 universal headphone case on sale, this one goes for $5.15, sold by them with the order fulfilled by Amazon, with the usual limit of up to 30 per customer. As of the time of writing, this is NOT an Add-On item, so if you are a Prime member, you can buy just one and still get free shipping.
This averages 4.3 out of 5 based on 270+ customer reviews and has 80+ answered questions. Check the aforementioned along with the product description to see what fits and what doesn’t fit. This appears to have different dimensions from the previously mentioned model, and Sentey has one additional model that goes for around $7.
Speaking of Sentey, they have their own $7 in-ears with the uncommon feature of an interchangeable back that offers three different sound signature depending on which one of the three included backs you attach. Check the last picture in the gallery over there for more details. Along with the near 700 customer reviews and 35+ answered questions.
Sentey GS-1402 Universal Headphone Case drops to $5 (limit 30)
The Sentey GS-1402 Universal Headphone Case with a metal zipper, in its black with red accents color scheme is now down to $5, fulfilled by Amazon (Sentey is the seller of record) with a limit of 30 per customer. It averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 80 customer reviews and has about half that number in answered questions. Check the description and the two aforementioned places to see what headphones it might and might not fit.
There is one catch though, it is part of Amazon’s Add-On program, so you must have $25+ in your shopping cart in order to buy it. It wasn’t an Add-On item back when it was selling for $8. A lot of items move to “Add On” status when they get to $5 or less; but not all of them and not all the time. Amazon works in mysterious ways 🙂
Polk Audio UltraFit 1000 Exercise for $15 w/free S&H
This continues Among the Thursday daily deals at Newegg you can get the new condition Polk Audio UltraFit 1000 Earbuds for $15 with free shipping with a limit of three per customer. They have a 3-button remote/mic and come with various accessories.
Speaking of Polk Audio, Adorama.com has a flash sale on ten Polk speakers with prices ranging from $375 to $1000.
Adidas Sport Response Earbuds (by Monster) for $18 (limit 3)
On the exercise earbuds with earhooks to keep them in place, the Adidas Sport Response (co-branded with/by Monster), are on sale, in new condition, for $18 with free shipping, with a limit of three units per customer, at Amazon by Amazon actual.
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