If you want to be among the first to get the new 1More Quad driver IEMs and don’t want to wait for future discounts, they are now in-stock for $200 by 1More through Amazon. They ship directly from the 1More’s Amazon store (fulfilled by Amazon, so you get Prime benefits). Amazon’s own estimate is “2-4 weeks”.
Archives for April 10, 2017
Sony MDR-100AAP Closed Over-Ears for $109
If you don’t need the BT + ANC version, we have good news, especially if you like or do “bordeaux pink” color-scheme. The wired-only Sony MDR-100AAP closed-back over-ears are on sale for $109 with free shipping by Beach Camera thru Amazon. This is fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day Prime shipping from an Amazon facility.
The other colors go for more, the yellow is close at $119 and the rest are further higher. Together they average 4.5 out of 5 based on 40 customer reviews and has an equal number of answered-questions. If these were NBA numbers, it’s guaranteed Hall of Fame induction 🙂
Sony MDR-100ABN/B Closed Over-Ear (BT, ANC) for $180
The new condition Sony MDR-100ABN/B bluetooth and active noise cancelling closed-back over-ear headphones are participating in an “add to cart” sale by BuyDig on eBay for $180 with free shipping. To see the price, you have to be logged-on to your eBay account and press the appropriate button to show the price. This is the black color scheme.
Interestingly, the limit is 50 per customer, so the “Add to cart” is for the lower price it seems. I haven’t attempted to buy 50 of them to test this 🙂 Buydig is an authroized Sony USA dealer.
The 100ABN has been superseded in the Sony line-up with the new MDR-1000X which go for $350 on sale, and according to some, they are neck and neck with the Bose QC35 in terms of ANC effectiveness.
If you don’t need ANC, the non-ANC version, check the post above this!
eBook: “Love Is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time” by Rob Sheffield for $2
And now a music ebook is on sale, the 240-pager “Love Is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time” by music writer Rob Sheffield is on sale for $2 for the Amazon Kindle.
But if you find emotions and feelings talk schiity, well, here’s another ebook on sale, Schiit Happened: The Story of the World’s Most Improbable Start-Up for $3.82, written by the two co-founders. This is a 383-pager. You can get a feel for it by looking at their various forum posts about the company at the head-fi forums.
Open-box Philips DJ PRO headphones: A1 for $31, A5 for $89
If you are interested in the Philips A-series PRO DJ headphones, they are currently on sale in open-box condition at NewEgg by NewEgg actual as follows:
+ open-box A1 PRO / 27 for $31 with free shipping (limit one per customer)
+ open-box A5 PRO for $89 with free shipping (limit two per customer)
Open box Phiaton MS300 BA earphones for $49
The Phiaton MS300 BA earphones are offered in open-box condition by NewEgg actual with a limit of one unit per customer. NewEgg does not guarantee the inclusion of any accessories with open-box purchases.
If you prefer new condition, it goes for $65~ by Amazon actual where it only has one review. Or it goes for $60 shipping directly from Electronics Expo.
Ear Zonk Replacement L Cushions for Grado for $10
The new condition Ear Zonk Replacement L Cushions for select Grado headphones are currently on sale for $10 per pair, sold by EarZonk with the orders fulfilled by Amazon. Limit up to three pairs per customer. Free shipping for Prime members or with a $35+ order. They average a zonky 4.4 out of 5 based on 159 customer reviews.
[DEAD] Refurbished Philips SHP9500 Open Over-Ears for $40
As of a 4/19/17 re-check, this is sold out as refurbished at this price.
The open-back over-ear Philips SHP9500 (the older model, without the “S” at the end of the name) is currently available in refurbished condition for $40 by a marketplace seller with the offer fulfilled by Amazon (so Prime eligible) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are no details on who did the refurbishing, so assume it is a seller refurbished. It is a smaller seller, under 500 ratings with 100%, so it’s a higher risk but the orders are fulfilled by Amazon, which is more helpful (than direct shipment from the marketplace seller) in case of problems.
PS: the latest model is the SHP9500S, with a final “S” in the name, an unboxing of which, in text and pictures only can be found here.
Klipsch Reference On-Ears for $69 (or Used for $42~)
The new condition of the closed-back Klipsch Reference On-Ears is currently going for $69 by a marketplace seller, with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day shipping if a Prime member. These ship in frustration-free packaging and average 4.2 out of 5 based on 50 customer reviews. Or you can get them in “Used – Very Good” for $41.50 by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Or if you prefer the black color scheme, it goes for $54~ with free S&H in open-box condition by NewEgg actual. NewEgg does not guarantee that any or all accessories are included with their open-box sales.
Monday: NAKAMICHI ANC80 Over-Ears for $18
On the budget side of ANC, for Monday 4/10/17 only, promo code EMCSRERK6 gets you the new condition closed-back over-ear NAKAMICHI ANC80 with Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) for $18 with free shipping at NewEgg by NewEgg actual. Limit three per customer. They have four customer reviews over there.
Sennheiser PX 200-IIi On-Ears for $50
The new condition Sennheiser PX 200-IIi Closed-Back On-Ears are on sale for $50 with free shipping at B&H Photo. Offer ends Wednesday at 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out. All orders placed at B&H will ship after April 19.
Speaking of which, these four Geekria travel case go for $10~ to $12~, sold by Geekria direct and fulfilled by Amazon that fit folding headphones that are shaped like the PX100 and PX200 and such. Check dimensions and the 24 customer reviews for more details.
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