This daily offer expired but many of the MF deals are recurring every few days/weeks… The Musician’s Gear MG-40 on-ears are offered for $10 with free shipping and handling as one of the three Musician’s Friend Stupid Deals of the Day, good until 8am ET on Monday or earlier if sold out.
Archives for February 2017
[DEAD] Musician’s Gear MG40 On-Ears for $10 w/free S&H
[DEAD] Monday’s Offers: Sennheiser HD 4.30G Over-Ears, Etc
These lightning deals expired…
[DEAD] Monday: A-Audio Legacy Over-Ears for $45 + S&H
Monday is over and so is this meh Meh daily deal 🙂
“Off Topic”: Logitech UE BOOM 2 Phantom Bluetooth Speaker for $107
In “Audio Gear” action, the new condition Logitech UE BOOM 2 Phantom Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $107 with free shipping with a limit of up to three per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual.
As an experiment, I am keeping a permapost of non-headphone Audio Gear deals. I update this as I find things while searching for headphone-related action. The “Latest Update” section should give you a clue as to how fresh it is 🙂 A link to that post can be found in the sidebar of this blog (on mobile it shows at the bottom of the posts) under the “Reference Material” section.
Used Fiio X1 (1st gen) for $58 to $64
The first generation Fiio X1 digital audio player is currently available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for $58 in the Gold color scheme and in “Used – Good” condition for $64 in Silver color scheme by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
The latest model is the second generation which has a regular price of $100 in new condition, while the first generation has a $80 regular price in new condition.
A “useful” Text & Pictures Unboxing has been posted here, and a review of it is in the pipeline.
Focal Spirit One S Closed Over-Ears for $125
The closed-back over-ear Focal Spirit One S headphones are currently offered for $125 with free shipping by “HiDef Lifestyle” with the order fulfilled by Amazon. They come with a case, a pouch, and other extras.
Samson SR450 On-Ears for $23 + S&H
The closed-back Samson SR450 on-ear headphones are currently on sale for $23 at B&H Photo. You have to login to see the price. Shipping is free IF your order total is $49 or more. Otherwise you have to pay shipping.
In-Stock Now: AKG N90Q for $1500
The new AKG N90Q headphone is currently in-stock from two recognizable dealers at amazon.com by “World Wide Stereo” and “HiDef Lifestyle” of Pennsylvania.
Little Dot I+ Headphone Amp for $99 [MD]
Another offer is now unlocked at members-only Massdrop, the Little Dot I+ Headphone Amp goes for $90 plus $9~ flat shipping. The offer is running for the next five days (from blog-posting date). You have a choice of power supply during checkout, and you can also optionally upgrade tubes (two choices that cost more). Shipping estimate is mid-March 2017. March Madness delivery 🙂
Massdrop x Fostex TH-X00 Ebony for $500
Knock, on wood! (to test the headphone’s wooden acoustics and isolation) 😉 Massdrop is back on again with another exclusive, their “x Fostex TH-X00 Ebony” headphones are unleashed for $500 with free shipping. The offer runs for the next eight days and estimate to ship in late February 2017. They come with a 2-year warranty. Only 120 units are available as part of this run, with about 1/6th of them already spoken for as of the blog-posting date. These are (bio)dynamic headphones.
Monoprice Sonic Solace ANC Bluetooth (PID 116219) for $60
The Monoprice SonicSolace Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth over-ear headphones, model 116219, are currently on sale for $60 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. The shipping estimate is a nebulous “1 to 2 months”, so don’t buy them if you want them delivered by Valentine’s day 🙂
[DEAD] Bluedio Turbine T3 Extra Bass Bluetooth Over/On-Ears for $30
This daily deal expired…
Audio Technica ATH-WS55-BK Solid Bass for $48
The Audio Technica ATH-WS55-BK Solid Bass over/on-ear headphones are currently offered in new condition, in the black color scheme (thus the “-BK” in the model name) for $48~ by a marketplace seller, with the order Prime-eligible since it is fulfilled by Amazon. It averages 4 out of 5 based on 110 customer reviews. Non-Prime members will have to get to $49+ to get free shipping (eg add a cable or adapter or some other small or add-on item).
Samson SR950 Closed-Back Over-Ears for $24 w/free S&H
The closed-back over-ear Samson SR950 studio headphones are back on sale again for $24 with free shipping at Adorama.com. This is a recurring but unpredictable sale for both these and their semi-open cousins the SR850.
I haven’t seen or touched the SR950, but I just posted a brand new text + pictures useful unboxing of their “cousins”, the semi-open Samson SR-850. The picture below is the SR-850, showing their semi-openess:
Sennheiser HD 600 drips to $288
The launch of the (impossible to get) Sennheiser HD 6XX at Massdrop for $200 (based on the HD 650) kinda audio-blocked the HD 650, and at the same time, it created another window for the HD 600. Speaking of which, the HD 600 is currently on sale in new condition for $288 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. Limit three per customer. This is not a lightning deal.
Sony MDR-XB-650-BT Extra Bass Bluetooth On-Ears for $68
The closed-back Sony MDR-XB-650-BT Extra Bass Bluetooth On-Ears, in three different color schemes, are currently on sale, in new condition, for $68 with free shipping, at Amazon by Amazon actual. Limit three per color per customer. This is not a lightning deal.
PS: these should not be confused with the larger MDR-XB-950-BT which go for $100 in certified refurbished condition.
PS2: there is a method to the product name’s madness. It is decoded thusly: MDR + XB (Extra Bass) + 650 (model number) + BT (bluetooth) + /B (black color scheme) or /R (red) or /L (bLue)
[DEAD] Used AudioQuest DragonFly Black for $82 [updated]
This ended… The AudioQuest DragonFly Black USB DAC/amp is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $82~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Updated 2/9/17 with new lower priced listing.
NuForce BE6i bluetooth in-ears for $90 [MD]
Back to the members-only Massdrop service, where the NuForce BE6i bluetooth in-ears are offered for $90 with free shipping. The offer runs for the next eight days (from blog-posting date), and it is estimated to ship in early March 2017. Keep in mind, February is a short month ~ if that helps make the wait seem shorter 🙂
[DEAD] Shure SE-425 In-Ears for $200
This limited time offer expired…
Three pairs of 2-inch earcup covers for $4
Three pairs of 2-inch earcup covers by “Top Stage” are currently going for $4 at Amazon by Amazon actual. Unfortunately they are part of the Add-ON program, so you must place a $25+ order to buy them. You can buy up to 30 sets of these… A marketplace seller offers these for $3.50 shipped, not Prime eligible, so they are not restricted by the Add-On program… They average 4.3 out of5 based on 1300+ customer reviews. Check those and the 75 answered questions to see which headphones fit and don’t fit. Both the reviews and answers have their own search boxes (you have to look for them in their respective pages)… Picture #2 in the main product gallery shows how they are delivered… Needless to say, don’t expect luxury from these 🙂
MEE Pinnacle P1 in-ears with choice of Fiio A3 or Q1 or A1 + cable for $200
The new condition price of the MEE Pinnacle P1 in-ears is $200. Sometimes it goes on sale (eg, featured in the lightning deals). If you don’t want to wait for another sale or if you happen to also want either the portable Fiio A3 headphone amp _OR_ the Fiio Q1 headphone DAC/amp, you can get them bundled together, along with a Monoprice 3.5mm cable, for $200 by Beach Camera, with the orders Prime-eligible by Amazon, so you get free shipping.
Here are the listings, P1 with A3 and P1 with Q1. The Q1 bundle is fulfilled by Amazon, while the Q3 bundle ships from Beach Camera, but it will ship with Prime-like speed (you only see this option if you are a Prime member, and logged on to your Prime account). This is a lesser known benefit of Prime. See screenshot below indicating this:
But wait, there’s more! The P1 is bundled with the Fiio A1 and a 3.5mm cable extender, for the same price of $200, sold by a different marketplace seller, but the order fulfilled by Amazon, so Prime eligible. The A1, just like the A3, are headphone amp only (the A-series is AMP-only, so perhaps there is some method to the Fiio naming madness).
NOTE: the A3 (nee E11K) is a headphone amp only. The USB input is for battery charging, not audio in!
[DEAD] Used Onkyo DP-X1 DAP for $450
As of 2/11/17 re-check, this option run out… The Onkyo DP-X1 digital audio player is available in “Used – Like New” condition by a marketplace seller, with the order fulfiled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day Prime shipping. This ships from a USA Amazon Warehouse…
On the other hand, if you prefer new condition and don’t object to waiting for a Japanese import, you can get it for $495 by J-Made thru Amazon. This ships directly from J-Made, so it will take a while to arrive unless you select a $fast$ shipping option…
[DEAD] MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 in-ears for $159
This Thursday lightning deal expired, but if you missed it, fear not. This appears to be recurring every few days/weeks. I’ve seen it at least twice before as a lightning deal. But obviously I have no way of knowing when (or even if) it will return again (most likely it will but I’m only speculating)…
[DEAD] Thursday’s Offers: MEE Pinnacle P1 in-ears, Skullcandy Master DJ Celtics, Symphonized, Etc
This daily deal expired…
Beyerdynamic DTX 910 Over-Ears for $38 w/free S&H
Buydig continues their Beyerdynamic eBay sale with a sub-$40 model, the new condition over-ear DTX 910 headphones are on sale for $38 with free shipping and handling. Up to 50 units per customer. Over 360 got sold so far from this listing per the stats over there.
Etymotic ER-4P-T in-ears for $180
If you are a higher-risk shopper, marketplace seller “ClassU” is offering the new condition Etymotic ER-4P-T earphones for $180 with free shipping through NewEgg. Limit up to 20 units per customer. Offer ends next Monday. I do not know if “ClassyU” is an authorized dealer. As a seller, they average 4 out of 5 at NewEgg with 100+ ratings. This ships directly from ClassyU.
Beyerdynamic DT880 PREMIUM (250 ohm) Chrome Special Edition for $149
Speaking of BuyDig, Beyerdynamic and eBay, the same combination is offering the new condition Special Chrome Edition DT880 PREMIUM (250 ohm) for $149 with free shipping, with a limit of up to five units per customer. Over 270 units of this semi-open over-ear headphone have been sold so far per the listings over there.
Beyerdynamic T90 Open Over-Ear Chrome Limited Edition drops to $229
This has dropped further down since the last time we posted about it here in mid-January. It is the Chrome Limited Edition of the Beyerdynamic T90 open-back over-ear headphones, on sale for $229 [was $239] with free shipping by BuyDig’s eBay store. Over 640 units have been sold so far from this particular listing. These are 250 ohm headphones.
AKG Y50 Closed On-Ears (yellow) for $75
Yellow headphones are a must when you listen to Coldplay’s Yellow 🙂 The black/yellow color-scheme of the AKG Y50 closed-back on-ears is currently on sale for $75 by a marketplace seller, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so you get the usual Prime 2-day free shipping. These average 4.3 out of 5 based on 80+ customer reviews. The other colors go for more. There is a big AKG logo on the earcups of these.
PS: AKG is part of Harman which was recently purchased b Samsung. So if you are a Samsung fanboy/fangirl, AKG headphones are now “part of the family”.
Pelican 1010 Micro Case, Black with Clear Lid for $9.50
The black color scheme of the Pelican 1010 Micro Case with Clear Lid (of earphone storage interest) is back down under $10 with Amazon actual being the seller of record. The red color scheme goes for a quarter more. These cases average 4.7 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews over there… Meanwhile the replacement foam goes for $3, but the foam is an Add-On item (unlike the actual case), so you’d need an order of $25+, elsewise the shopping cart will not let you buy it (even if you are willing to pay shipping out of your own pocket, Prime or not)…
Beyerdynamic DT 880 Premium (32 ohm) for $139
Back to the Beyerdynamic ever-growing DT 7-8-9 line-up we go, where the new condition DT880 PREMIUM (32 ohm) is offered for $139 with free shipping by BuyDig’s eBay store.
PS: if you are not familiar with this line-up, check the various heaphone and audio forums; much and more has been written about them! These are semi-open over-ears.
Noot E18 in-ears for $6
If you like to try out unknown brand earphones, the Noot E18 in-ears are currently going for $6, in new condition, sold and shipped by Amazon actual. This is not an Add-On item, so if you are a Prime member, you get free 2-day shipping. It averages 4 out of 5 on 90+ customer reviews.
JBL Reflect i Bluetooth earphones for $15 w/free S&H
The official Harman Audio eBay store (now part of Samsung) is offering the new condition JBL Reflect i Bluetooth earphones for $15 with free shipping. They are available in four different color schemes, with a limit of up to five units per customer. The “i” in its name is for iOS/Apple remote buttons.
Etymotic Research ER-20 Earplugs for $13
Hearing protection is important for music appreciation, which brings us to the Etymotic Research ER-20 Earplugs offered for $12 plus $1 flat shipping at the members-only Massdrop service. But if you are a Prime member, they are offered for $13 with free shipping (or the usual $49+ for non-members) by Etymotic Research with the orders fulfilled by Amazon. Note that at Amazon multiple options are sharing the same review pool, so you must dig into the review page and filter the reviews for this specific model if you want to read more about it. There is no option to filter the review scores though.
Massdrop DAC/amp round-up: items have 5-7 days left
And now a round-up of some of the latest items that have gone fully unlocked at the members-only Massdrop services. The offers below run for the next 5-7 days (from blog-posting date). I am adding the shipping cost to the price total below:
+ Creative Sound Blaster E5 USB DAC/Amp for $163~
+ NuForce DAC80 for $310~
+ Fiio K5 DAC/amp for $98~
+ NuForce HEM-series IEM grab-bag for $163~
+ Massdrop x HiFiMAN RE-00 for $35~
+ shipping date estimates vary by item
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