Archives for May 10, 2017

Sony MDR-XB650-BT Closed Bluetooth Over-Ears for $68

And now something that won’t make the wallet cry too much. For fans of both Bass and Bluetooth, the new condition Sony Sony MDR-XB650-BT is on sale for $68 with free shipping in three color options (black, blue, red) at Amazon by Amazon actual. Limit up to three per color per customer. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 430+ customer reviews. They have a 6.7 to 1 “review intensity ratio”.

Audeze LCD-X and iFi micro iDSD Black + Fiio X5 III for $1800

And another bundle to make your wallet cry, this is a bundle of three, again centered on an Audeze planar headphone, the LCD-X (aluminum and lambskin leather), along with the iFi micro iDSD Black Label Edition and the Fiio X5 (3rd generation), all together, going for $1800 at Adorama.com with free shipping for a limited time.

Audeze LCD-2 with AK 100 II for $1150 to $1200

More Audeze action, this time we have two versions of the LCD-2 bundled with the Astell & Kern AK 100 II on sale for a limited time at authorized dealer Adorama as follows:

+ AUDEZE LCD-2 Lambskin + AK for $1150
+ AUDEZE LCD-2 Rosewood + AK for $1200

Audeze LCD X + Grace m920 + Crimson HPA100 + Just Mobile Stand for $3500

Another recurring Audeze sale is back ON again, this is a Quartet Bundle at B&H Photo going for $3500 with free shipping. The four items included, all in new condition, are:

  • Audeze LCD-X headphones (Anodized Aluminum, Lambskin Leather)
  • Grace Design m920 High Resolution Monitoring System
  • Crimson Audio HPA100 Reference Headphone Amplifier
  • Just Mobile HS-100 Headphone Stand

No coupon, no rebate, this is a bundle discount. Just add the bundle to cart and proceed to checkout.

Audeze LCD-2 (Aluminum and Lambskin) for $699

About a month since the last time it went on sale, the Audeze LCD-2 (Aluminum and Lambskin) planar-magnetic over-ears are on sale again for $699 with free shipping for a limited time at authorized dealer Adorama.com. No coupon, no rebate, just add-to-cart and checkout.

Free 3-month Apple Music (new members)

Groupon is currently offering a free three month Apple Music subscription for new customers only. If not cancelled during the free trial, the subscription will convert into a paying month to month. A credit card is needed to activate.

Tennmak Pro Dual Driver IEMs for $27 w/coupon

Speaking of Chi-fi, the new condition Tennmak Pro Dual Driver IEMs can be yours for $27 by PEPAudio with the order fulfilled by Amazon when you enter coupon code XIS4BOAZ over there. The price before the coupon is $30. The coupon is 10% off, so if the price changes, the discount will change too. These Chi-fis which include a zippered case average 3.9 out of 5 based on 45 customer reviews. These too have detachable mini MMXC connectors (shown in product gallery picture #5). Meanwhile in picture #6 you can see the zippered case.

Kinera BD005 IEMs for $20 + S&H [MD]

Another new offer is now fully unlocked at the members-only Massdrop, it is the Kinera BD005 earphones offered for $20 plus shipping. These too are part of the Chi-fi generation of removable MMCX cable connectors. Three color choices are available. These are estimated to ship in early-to-mid June 2017, and as usual, all sales are final.

The removable MMCX has practical benefits too, you can use your own cable, eg one with a mic or one of the bluetooth cables that are becoming more prevalent these days.

Qadira Wooden Headphones Stand for $18

The Qadira Wooden Headphones Stand is currently on sale for $18.39 at amazon.com, or if you buy two of them and use coupon code AAXXMZ9H to save 8% off, which brings it down to $16.92 per stand. They average 4.7 out of 5 based on 20 customer reviews.

Powerbeats 3 for $130 (some colors)

Three of the five colors of the Powebeats 3 bluetooth exercise earphones are on sale for $130 per pair, in new condition, at Amazon by Amazon actual. These average 3.5 out of 5 based on 1270 customer reviews, and have 200+ customer reviews. They have a very low “review intensity ratio” (around 1.5 to 1), which is a sign of trade-offs and issues.

[DEAD] Thursday: Fiio X5 II DAP for $175

This daily deal expired…

The new condition Fiio X5 II DAP is on sale for $175 with free shipping at B&H Photo until 11:59pm ET on Thursday (or earlier if sold out). Only the black color scheme is on sale.