Archives for April 21, 2017

Repurposing idea for earphones: Neck Stash Wallet for $1.94

This is another crazy idea from “The Repurposing Department”, this AmazonBasics RFID Travel Neck Stash Wallet is down to $1.94 in new condition. It is an ADD-ON item with a limit of 4 per customer, so you must place a $25+ order if you want to buy it. Judging by the pictures there, this could be useful as an earphone case given the price. I don’t have this, so I’m only going by the listing. Check dimensions and reviews and such to see if this is something you want to take a chance on.

You don’t have to wear around your neck, you can put it in a bag or briefcase or backpack. There are a few customer pictures of it as well. For its intended use, it averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews.

April 21, 2017 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Used AudioQuest DragonFly Red for $180

As of 4/28/17 recheck, this is not available used… The AudioQuest DragonFly Red USB DAC/amp is currently available in “Used – Like New” condition (original packaging) for $180 with free shipping by Audio Advice through Amazon Warehouse Deals. It ships directly from Audio Advice and it is not Prime eligible. The new condition price is $200. It averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 120 customer reviews.

April 21, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

1MORE Capsule Dual Driver IEMs for $90

1More is striking now that the iron is hot, a new release is out, a different model, part of their “Capsule” series, which describes the shell of the earphones, this new dual driver model is now in-stock and shipping for $90 by 1More with the order fulfilled by Amazon.

These should not be confused with their regular dual driver model. Check/compare pictures to see differences.

April 21, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Thinksound ON2 On-Ears for $140 [MD]

Good for the next three days (from blog posting date), the new condition closed-back wood on-ear Thinksound ON2 is offered for $140 with free shipping by members-only but free-to-join Massdrop. It comes with a two year warranty and ships early May 2017. This too is “all sales final”.

April 21, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Used Audeze Case for EL8 for $20~ shipped

This sold out… The Audeze headphone case for their EL8 headphones, model CSE1016, is available in “Used – Excellent Plus” condition at authorized dealer Adorama.com for $16 plus shipping. Shipping is around $4 for the slowest option (enter zipcode over there to get custom estimates). This bag goes for $39 in new condition.

April 21, 2017 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: , ,

Bose Around Ears II (iOS) for $90

On the Bose without ANC front, the navy blue color-scheme of the wire-only closed over-ears Sound True AE II, with the Apple mic/remote, is on sale for $90 with free shipping by Amazon actual with up to three units per customer during the sale. The other combinations for $100+. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on nearly 1000 customer reviews.

NOTE: a new lawsuit according to Reuters against Bose claims that its “Bose Connect app” (iTunes, Google Play) is spying on users and selling their data without permission. More on this when I post the weekly Headphoolia round-up during the weekend (usually by Sunday night but there’s no fixed schedule).

April 21, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Samsung Active Earpods for $12 (limit 3)

Of interest if you exercise, or you need earphones that will hold on to your ears if you frequently move, the black color scheme of the new condition Samsung Active Earpods are on sale for $12 by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three per customer. If you need more, a fulfilled by Amazon marketplace seller also has them for the same price.

They average 4 out of 5 based on 400+ customer reviews and have over 40 questions answered. The earpod design can be handy if you don’t feel comfortable with IEMs. The wingtips (popular with Bose and other makers) increase the chances of these not falling out of your ears if you exhale. They have a 3-button remote/mic which should be Android (you never know with Samsung #troll).

April 21, 2017 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With: ,