Archives for January 9, 2017

Pre-order new Blue Ella Planars and Sadie Powered

All aboard the Planar Hype Train! Blue Microphones revealed a trio of new headphones at CES 2017, and two of those three are now available for pre-order as follows:

+ “Ella” planar-magnetic closed-back for $700 at amazon.com and adorama.com

+ “Sadie” powered closed-back for $400 at amazon.com and adorama.com

+ “Satellite” (bluetooth, ANC, and obviously powered) has no price or release date or detailed specs yet

PS: I am using the Powered category here on this blog to denote headphones that have a built-in amplifier IF they are not bluetooth/ANC. In other words, the built-in amp is a feature, not a necessity. Or something like that 🙂

PS2: once I finish “digesting” all the new CES 2017 headphones, I will update the Headphone Tracker by adding the new models and removing the ones that have been steadily in-stock. So it will the contain pre-release and hard-to-find headphones only. It’s easier to do one big update instead of doing many small incremental updates, so stay tuned! It will be completed this week #EmptyPromises 🙂

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Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 ANC earphones for $34

On the budget ANC earphones front, the Buydig store on eBay is offering new condition Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23 QuietPoint Earphones for $34 with free shipping. These have active noise cancelling, with the ANC technology on a blocky rectangle on the cable. These are older models, I remember them from before I developed a “headphone problem” 🙂

January 9, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Used Fiio EX-1 in-ears for $49

If you are not a risk-averse shopper, the Fiio EX1 in-ears are available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for $48.99 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. That penny is important, because if you are not a Prime member, you need $49+ to get free shipping. Prime members get the usual free 2-day shipping. There are no further details on their condition, which increases the risk.

PS: of all the things I bought from Warehouse Deals, they are typically better than expected, but I only bought around ten audio items, so it’s not a scientific survey nor a guarantee for future purchases 🙂

January 9, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Beats (late 2016 models) and Focal (pre 2016 models) sales continue

The sales continue (or have returned) for two of the late 2016 Beats headphones. The black and gloss-black color-schemes of the Beats Solo 3 On-Ears (with Bluetooth and Apple’s “magic”) go for $220, while the black color scheme of the PowerBeats3 earphones continues for $150.

Speaking of continuing sales, the Focal Classic closed over-ears continue at their new-normal price of $200, while their Sphear in-ears go for $80. Perhaps they are hoping that the buzz generated among audiophiles by the Elear and the Utopia will generate renewed interest in the rest of the Focal line-up.

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Massdrop x AKG K7XX Red Edition for $200

It’s back on again! The Lady In Red, without Chris deBurgh, is unlocked at Massdrop for $200 with free shipping. That’s the “Massdrop x AKG K7XX Red Edition”, an open-back over-ear headphone, a continuation of their K7** series. The offer runs for the next seven days and ships in late January 2017. Only 145 units are available and they are serialized if you are a fan of that approach. They include a 2-year AKG warranty.

PS: AKG is owned by Harman Kardon which is now owned by Samsung.

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Sennheiser HD558 for $80

The open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD558 headphones, in new condition, are on sale for $80 with free shipping (or free store pickup) at Best Buy. This time they are not a daily-deal, but a sale that continues (until it ends/changes).

Note however that Sennheiser announced at IFA 2016 a handful of new models in the 5- and 4- series. You can also find them in the Headphone Tracker.

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[DEAD] MEE audio M6 PRO In-Ears (Clear) for $35

This lightning deal expired… Another one of the Gold Box offers is running, good until 2:10am ET on Wednesday, the new condition MEE audio M6 PRO In-Ears go for $35~ in the clear color scheme. The price before the sale was $50 last night.

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[DEAD] Shure HPAEC940 Replacement Velour EarPads for $13

This lightning deal expired… One of the late Tuesday Lightning Deals is in-progress until Wednesday at 2:35am ET, the new condition Shure HPAEC940 Replacement Velour Ear Pads go for $13.33 (price before sale $17~). Free shipping for Prime members or with a $49+ order. Multiple products are on the same review page, so be sure to drill down to this particular product’s customer reviews.

January 9, 2017 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Tuesday’s Offers: MEE M6 PRO in-ears, JVC HAS180 on-ears, Various Budget Earphones, Comply, Music, Etc

This lightning deal expired…

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January 9, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears

[DEAD] Refurbished Sol Republic Tracks HD On-Ears for $33

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[DEAD] IEM Sale: Thinksound Rain2 Wood for $63; Brainwavz Jive for $12

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