Archives for December 31, 2016

Now shipping: B&O Beoplay H9 for $500 New [updated]

Another brand new Bang & Olufsen headphone has now been released to the world it is the H9 under their “B&O Play” brand, a bluetooth and active noise cancelling model, with a new condition price of $500 in two color schemes at amazon.com and other retailers.

As of 1/4/17 recheck, this sold out: On the other hand, if you prefer used, there are already some units available in “Used – Like New” condition (original packaging) for $424~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals in either color scheme.

Beyerdynamic Byron In-Ears: Wired down to $40 [updated]

Poetry doesn’t pay much, which is perhaps why the new Beyerdynamic Byron earphones are further discounted. The Byron wired is down to $40.

This sale ended: while the Byron BT bluetooth is down to $66 but two of the six customer reviews are 1-stars, so be sure to research it further if interested…

[DEAD] AKG K518 LE closed on-ears for $20 w/free S&H

Thees sold out..

This has dropped further down in price, the AKG K518 limited edition in a black/fuschia color-scheme are down to $20 with free shipping by NewEgg actual. These are on the fragile end, and best for small and medium size heads, but not bad as consumer-bassy options – considering the price.

As of 1/4/17, this is sold out: Speaking of this price range, the Philips Fidelio F1/27 on-ears continue to go for $25 with free shipping NewEgg actual.

Used Bowers & Wilkins P9 for $674

Time heals wounds in relationship advice, and time discounts headphones in shopping advice. The recently released Bowers & Wilkins P9 headphones with a $900 starting price are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $674~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. “Better” conditions go for $715+.

xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp for $139 [MD]

Massdrop action again, the xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp is fully unlocked for $130 plus $9~ shipping with six days to go in the offer (ends around 1/6/17), with a direct shipment from MD at the very end of January 2017. This has a little tube on top (12AU7).

[DEAD] Sat: Beats Studio ANC Wireless for $220 (six colors)

This offer expired…

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Sat: AKG K545 Closed Over-Ears for $90 + $5 S&H

Another AKG closed-back option with a reasonable price, the closed-back over-ear new condition AKG K545 are on sale for $90 plus $5 flat shipping, in your choice of black or white color-schemes at Woot Sellout. Limit up to three per customer. The sale ends by Sunday at 1am ET. Per the listing, they come with a 1-year AKG warranty.

[DEAD] Sat: MEElectronics M9B Bluetooth Earbuds for $15 w/FS

This daily deal expired but if you missed it, fear not – MEE earphones usually make the round at various “deals of the day” websites…

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[DEAD] Sennheiser HD598 CS for $100

This sale ended – as of 1/2/17, the price increased to $125. The lowest used price remains around $75… The closed-back version of the Sennheiser HD598, aptly named “HD598 CS” is back at its Black Friday price of $100 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three per customer… Sennheiser also released a boatload of new 2016 models at around IFA 2016, but those are not discounted yet…

[DEAD] SanDisk Clip Sport 8GB MP3 Player for $36

This daily deal expired… Another one of today’s lightning deals is now live, it is the new condition SanDisk Clip Sport 8GB MP3 Player, Yellow (model SDMX24-008G-G46Y) going for $36.42. The price before the sale was $44 last night. Offer ends around 9:15pm ET tonight (12/31/16).