Another week flew by, and another weekly round-up is cooked and ready to go. Just posted is the 6th edition of This Week in Headphoolia rounding up related and semi-related topics 🙂 You can also check all previous editions using the Category archives and please feel free to opine on what else you want to see covered (or not covered) there.
Archives for April 2, 2017
Fiio EX1 (2nd Gen) In-Ears for $60 (ship from USA)
More new headphones shipping, the second generation of the Fiio EX1 in-ears are now in-stock by multiple USA-based retailers, and shipping for $60 by various marketplace sellers that are fulfilled by Amazon (Prime eligible), along with Adorama directly with free shipping as well.
JLab Audio Epic Earbuds for $16.46
Fleeing the bluetooth tyranny, there is also a wired version of the JLab Audio Epic Earbuds, and the black/gray color scheme of those is on sale for $16.46 at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. The usual shipping terms apply. As of the time of writing, this is restricted to Prime members!
NOTE: three different models and many different colors are sharing the same list of reviews, so you have to dig deeper into the reviews page. This particular model/color combined has over 400 of those customer reviews. Unfortunately there’s no way to calculate the review score average when you filter the reviews, and I can’t go through 400+ of them and calculate [and stay sane after doing so] 🙂
JLab Epic Bluetooth Exercise Earphones for $35 to $37
On the bluetooth front, the JLab Epic bluetooth waterproof exercise earphones are on sale for $36 with free shipping and free returns in three different color schemes at Groupon Goods. Over 1000 units sold through this listing. The discount ends 4/4/17 per the listing there.
On the other hand, if you are a Prime member, or plan a $35+ order otherwise, they go for $34.99 at Amazon by Amazon actual in the black or blue color schemes. The “cloud white” color scheme is not on sale. They average 2.7 out of 5 based on 1100+ customer reviews, so be sure to read up on them if you are not familiar with.
Sony MDR-1000X ANC BT Over-Ears for $348
One of the headphones giving Bose a run for its money on the ANC front (at least according to some of the reviewers and comparers) is the new Sony MDR-1000X with ANC and bluetooth, available in black or grey-beige, and on sale again for $348 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per color per customer.
It has already amassed 259 customer reviews with a 4.3 out of 5 and has almost as many answered questions. Keep in mind, the answered-questions are open to everyone on Amazon, so it doesn’t necessarily mean they are accurate 🙂
Audeze iSine 10 Lightning with FREE Fiio X3 II for $399 [also: iSine 10 w/STD cable and X3 II for $369]
The brand new FiiO X5 (3rd Generation) with smartphone and Android internals is going for $400 in new condition at authorized dealers (eg various at amazon.com). If you don’t want the latest Fiio model AND you also want the new Audeze iSine 10 in-ears, then you can get the second generation of the Fiio X3 (not X5) bundled with the iSine 10s for either FREE or for $20 more (depending on which iSine 10 model you get). The X3 II goes for $170 on its own so this is a pretty sizeable discount!
So to the bundles after that senatorial introduction 🙂 Adorama has two bundles of the iSine 10 IEMs bundled with the Fiio X3 II DAP. They are authorized dealers for both brands.
The iSine 10 with standard cable is bundled with the Fiio X3 II goes for $369 with free shipping; versus $349 without the Fiio X3 II. No coupon or rebate is needed, just add to cart and proceed.
If you are of the Lightning/Apple persuasion, the iSine 10 with Lightning is bundled with the Fiio X3 II goes for $399 with free shipping; versus $399 without the Fiio X3 II. That’s right, the Fiio X3 II is FREE for this bundle! No coupon or rebate is needed, just add to cart and proceed.
Photive BTH3 Over-The-Ear Bluetooth for $40
Another one of the popular sub-$50 bluetooth headphones at Amazon are the over-ear closed-back (obviously) Photive BTH3 going for $40 with free shipping (Prime eligible). They come with a travel case, also play music via 3.5mm, have Bluetooth 4.0, and are USB rechargeable. They average 3.9 out of 5 based on 3750+ customer reviews.
Star Wars Boba Fett (by SMS Street) Closed On-Ears (first gen) for $37
In a galaxy not so far away, the first generation of the officially licensed Boba Fett headphones, part of the SMS Audio and Star Wars licensing deal, are available in new condition for $37 by a couple of marketplace sellers with the orders fulfilled by Amazon (Prime eligible).
They come with a handful of accessories (see gallery picture #4 over there), including a flat football shaped zippered case, and various Star Wars geekery items. Note that these are NOT tuned for listen to the John Williams soundtracks, but they are very SMS Audio tuned, and they sound very closed.
Beyerdynamic MMX 41 iE earphones for $20
On the budget side of IEMs, for a limited time, you can get the new condition Beyerdynamic MMX 41 iE earphones for $20 with free shipping at NewEgg when you use coupon code EMCSRERB2 over there. The price before the coupon is $25.
Costco Members Only: Pay $83, Get $100 Google Play Gift Card
If you are an existing Google Play All Access Music subscription member, or you plan to start the service, or you like to buy music from Google Play, AND if you happen to be a paying Costco member, for a limited time, you can get a $100 GooglePLAY gift card for $83. That’s 17% off. The percentage is slightly smaller than the occasional Rite Aid offers, but you don’t have to deal with Plenti rewards. You just pay the discounted price and that’s it.
PS: in recent months, Google made it so you can pay for your monthly music subscription using your existing gift card balance on your Google account. So by buying this gift card, you are essentially getting 17% off your music subscription service!
Used MEE Audio Wave Bluetooth On-Ears for $24
If you are willing to go used, you can pre-defeat the new Massdrop offer for them (new condition for $40 + shipping if/when it unlocks). “Them” being the MEE Audio Wave Bluetooth On-Ears available for $24~ in “Used – Good” and $25~ in “Used – Very Good” condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. They average 3.7 out of 5 based on 65 customer reviews at the moment.
PS: this week’s This Week in Headphoolia is on pace to be published Sunday night (or earlier). If you have any favorite websites or forum posts or YouTubes or your own reviews/impressions/DIY to recommend, please feel free to leave a comment or use the contact form page.
[DEAD] Monday: refurbished PowerBeats 2 for $90
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[DEAD] Monday: Amazon Premium Earphones for $6 w/FS
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[DEAD] Monday: Sony MDR-AS400EX Exercise Earbuds for $13 w/FS
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