Archives for December 11, 2016

In-stock too: V-Moda Forza Metallo in-ears for $130

Another new model is now in-stock at three of the four options, the V-Moda Forza Metallo in-ears are going for $130 with free shipping by V-Moda direct with the order fulfilled by Amazon so it is Prime eligible…

It looks like the coupon no longer works on this particular model (as of 12/12/16 recheck): Speaking of V-Moda, the Crossfade M100 over-ears with a free Boompro mic can be yours for under $150 with coupon at MF.

Creative Aurvana Live (first gen) for $44 [limit 3]

The first generation closed-back over-ear Creative Aurvana Live! are currently on sale, in new condition, for $44, at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 280+ customer reviews.

Note that the second generation is scheduled to be a lightning deal around noon on Monday. Note also that some people prefer the first generation over the second generation model.

DarkVoice 336SE Headphone Tube Amplifier for $240 (ships from USA)

If time is of the essence, and you don’t want to wait for Massdrop, the DarkVoice 336SE Headphone Tube Amplifier is currently on sale in new condition for $240 with free shipping by SHENZHENAUDIO with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime eligible (2-day free shipping for members). It ships from Amazon’s USA facilities… According to the blog archives it went as low as $213 shipped by Massdrop…

PS: if you are going to ship this as a gift to another person directly from Amazon, note that this ships in easy-to-open (formerly known as frustration-free) packaging, so it will be visible, so be sure to adjust the shipping/packaging options in the Amazon shopping cart if you want it to be more of a gift-surprise.

Koss KPH7 lightweight on-ears for $4.88 w/free S&H

In this blog we cover all ends of the price spectrum, from the $4000 Focal Utopia (currently in-stock) to the $5 Koss KPH7 feather-weight on-ears, currently on sale for $4.88 with free shipping by Digital Kynect Online on eBay (99.6%) with a limit of up to 100 per customer. Over 2200 units have been sold. It ships from the USA but does not say from which state. However, they collect sales tax in Texas per the eBay listing, so that may (or may not) be a clue…

The benefit of this offer is you can buy one pair of headphones and get free shipping, unlike orders fulfilled by Amazon which typically require a $25+ purchase when these are in the $5-ish and below range… You can check the Amazon listings but beware of low-rated sellers offering them with direct shipping (not Prime eligible).

Sennheiser HD 598 CS Closed Over-ears for $120

If you can’t wait for this to reach its $100 lightning deal price again, the new condition closed-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 598 CS are currently going for $120 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per shopper.

In-Stock Now: Powerbeats3 Bluetooth Earphones for $200

The gates have opened for the new Powerbeats 3 bluetooth/wireless earphones, they are in-stock in multiple colors, in new condition, for $200 per pair at Amazon by Amazon actual. They use Bluetooth “Class 1”. Limit up to three per color per customer.

UPDATE: the Headphone Tracker has been updated with some of the latest developments.

Chromecast Audio on sale for $25 with Free S&H again

The Chromecast Audio did not get a second generation version, so the first generation is currently the current generation, and it is on sale again, going for $25 with free shipping by Google’s eBay store (limit 5) and Best Buy on eBay and Staples.com (free S&H for Rewards member or free store pick-up).

If you are Chromecast-Audio-curious, here’s our text and pictures useful Unboxing. Fear not, there’s no audio and no video. It’s a non-disruptive unboxing 🙂

Meanwhile the second generation of their Chromecast Video is on sale for $25 with free shipping and a 3-month HBO Now trial (new device, new subscription) by Google’s eBay store (limit 5).

[DEAD] Creative Aurvana LIVE2 for $65 [ends 5:54pm ET]

This Green Monday lightning deal expired… Good until 5:54pm ET today (Green Monday) or earlier if sold out, as teased in last night’s Lightning Deals schedule is the closed-back over-ear Creative Aurvana LIVE 2 going for $65 with free shipping. The price before the sale was $90 last night. Non-Primes can buy it starting at 12:24pm ET.

This is the second generation model. Some prefer the first generation model which currently goes for $44 (this is not a lightning deal).

[DEAD] Monday’s Offers: Creative LIVE2, MartinLogan, Symphonized, 808, Bose Tips, Etc

Monday is over, these lightnings are spent…

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[DEAD] Walker’s Game Ear Razor Slim Electronic Muffs for $30

The problem with daily deals is that the expire at the end of the day. So did this one 🙂

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[DEAD] Shure SRH 145m+ Closed On-Ears for $35.77 [ends Mon 1:09am ET]

This lightning offer sure (pun intended) expired too…

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[DEAD] FiiO E12A Mont Blanc IEM Special Edition Portable Headphone Amp for $85

This daily deal expired…

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