Archives for May 2017

Klipsch R6 earphones for $29 w/free S&H

This is a Newegg daily deal, so it lasts for two days (unless it sells out). On Saturday, you can get the Klipsch R6 earphones for $29 with free shipping using coupon code EMCSRFCR4 (the coupon is for newsletter subscribers, so it may only work if your email address is part of that).

On the second day (Sunday) this offer moves to the public Shellshocker Daily Deals where everyone can see it.

Why do you have to be so complicated NewEgg? 🙂

[DEAD] Used Master & Dynamic MW60 Wireless (BT) for $333

As of 5/24/17 recheck, this is no longer available…

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[DEAD] Open-box Meridian Explorer2 DAC for $149

As of 5/24/17 recheck, this is no longer available…

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[DEAD] Used Akai M50X studio headphones for $41

The new condition is a daily deal for $50 for 5/22/17, so it “kills” these used prices…

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5pk Cosmos Drawstring Headphones Pouches for $12

A five pack of Cosmos Drawstring Headphones Pouches is going for $12 in the black color scheme (back in-stock since the last time I checked) and in the gray color scheme. The black color scheme is a lot more popular review-wise, it has 80 vs 3, and it averages 4.5 out of 5.

Check dimensions of the bag (inner and outer) along with the customer reviews and answered questions to get a feel of what headphones fit in these. I have these, and I plan to review them, but I have to find them first. They are in a box somewhere 🙂

Pelican 1010 Micro Case for $9.49

If you are looking for an earphone case with a clear lid, the black and blue color schemes of the Pelican 1010 Micro Case are down to $9.49 each by Amazon actual. Limit up to ten units per color per customer. Free 2-day shipping for Prime members.

Sold separately is the Pelican 1012 Foam Set for $3. This one however is an Add-On item, so you must place a $25+ order in order to buy it. This too is limit up to ten per customer.

Used Beyerdynamic Amiron for $436

The Beyerdynamic Amiron Tesla (250 ohm) headphones go for $600 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you prefer used, you can get them in “Used – Good” condition for $436~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. The listing says there are cosmetic imperfections with damaged original packaging. There’s only one used listing on this at the moment.

Qadira Wooden Headphones Stand for $18

If you like wooden headphone stands that are shaped like the letter “Omega”, the Qadira Wooden Headphones Stand is currently on sale for $18~ with the orders fulfilled by Amazon. Or if you buy two of them, you can use coupon code AAXXMZ9H and get 8% off. This averages 4.8 out of 5 based on 22 customer reviews.

Used Schiit Magni 2 Uber for $152 [WAS $143]

UPDATE 5/20/17 AM: this is going in the wrong direction, it went up $9 since the original post last night.

If you prefer to buy Schiit Audio products from Amazon instead of directly from Schiit Audio, especially if you are a Prime member (since you get free 2-day shipping), you can get the Magni 2 Uber Headphone Amplifier in “Used – Very Good” condition (small scratches, damaged original packaging) for $152~ [WAS $143~] with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual. Only one of the listings is from AWD actual, so it may be gone by the time you read this.

The new condition price of this at Amazon is $179 while it is $149 plus mandatory shipping at the Schiit website. To get Prime-like shipping you may have to upgrade to more expensive shipping (varies by location/zipcode).

Speaking of which, the ebook written by the company’s two co-founder about the company’s history is on sale for $3.82 in the Kindle format (over 380 pages). It averages 4.8 out of 5 based on 23 customer reviews.

Refurbished Parrot Zik BT/ANC for $72 after coupon

If you want to satisfy your Parrot Zik curiosity without breaking the bank, coupon code SALE3 (ends Saturday night) can get you the refurbished first generation Parrot Zik Bluetooth and ANC Over/On-Ears for $72 with free shipping and free returns. The price before the coupon is $80. Two different colors are available. Optionally you can get a 2-year replacement plan for +$25 (I don’t know if the coupon discounts the replacement plan).

These have a lot of techie features, including touch controls, head detection, NFC, custom app (although after the Bose situation it may not sound as appealing), along with Bluetooth and ANC.

Refurbished Sony MDR-1000X ANC and BT for $260

On the other hand, if you prefer the newer MDR-1000X headphones over the MDR 100 sale, and if you are willing to go certified refurbished, you can get the MDR-1000X in certified refurbished condition by Secondipity thru Amazon in the black color scheme (Prime eligible) and the silver/white/cream color scheme (not Prime eligible).

The current new condition price for the MDR-1000X is $400 but sometimes they go on sale for $350. However, as of the time of writing, for $400 you can get them bundled with a case and stand (Slappa Hardbody PRO case, and wooden omega (the letter) shaped stand). It ships directly from Beach Camera but Prime members get Prime-like speed for free.

This is a heavily contested price and feature set, with competitors such as the Bose QC35, Beats Studio, Sennheiser PXC and Momentum, B&O, B&W, vying for the $300 to $400 bluetooth with ANC segment.

Sony MDR100 ANC and Bluetooth for $167 w/coupon [ends Sat PM]

Good until Saturday night, coupon SALE3 gets you 10% off at Groupon Goods. Using this coupon you can drop the price of the Sony MDR-100 Bluetooth and ANC Over/On-Ears from $185 to $166~ with free shipping and free returns. Two different color schemes are available. This is part of Sony’s h.ear consumer line.

For more deal fishing, check their headphones search results.

[DEAD] AUSDOM ANC7 Bluetooth + ANC headphones for $48

This offer expired but they are recurring “guests” of the Gold Box…

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[DEAD] Saturday: Sennheiser HD 558 for $75

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[DEAD] Friday: Monoprice M560 Planars + Tube Head Amp drop to $240 with Coupon AND $0.01+ filler item

This Friday coupon is over, but Monoprice has recurring coupons, so they’ll return. The main question is which headphones will be eligible for which coupons, which we can only find out when the coupons are live so we can “test” them live…
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Astell & Kern Beyerdynamic AK T1p Semi-Open Headphones for $550

This was on sale for $600 when we last posted this a couple of weeks ago, but now the Astell and Kern variant of the Beyerdynamic T1p Semi-Open Headphones is down to $550 with free shipping by Adorama.com, an authorized dealer. This is a limited time offer, no coupon, no rebate. The price will change when the sale ends.

AKG K181 DJ UE Reference Class DJ Headphones for $89

The new condition AKG K181 DJ UE Reference Class DJ Headphones are currently on sale for $89 with free shipping by marketplace seller Hifi Audio Tronics, with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is eligible for Prime shipping benefits.

Beyerdynamic DT1350 Limited Gold Edition for $119

The sale is back on at NewEgg Flash, ending by Tuesday night, the new condition closed-back on-ear Beyerdynamic DT1350 Limited Gold Edition go for $119 with free shipping by Focus Camera thru NewEgg Flash.

Tascam TH-300X Studio Headphones for $35 w/free S&H

Back to eBay, the Musician’s Friend eBay store has another sale, the new condition Tascam TH-300X Studio Headphones for $35 with free shipping. Limit up to five units per customer.

This looks like an OEM design that goes by various other brand names as well, so use your favorite search engine(s) if you are interested in this.

Status Audio CB-1 Studio for $55 + S&H [MD]

Another hype train headphone has gotten fully unlocked at Massdrop, it is the closed-back Status Audio CB-1 with detachable cables going for $55 plus shipping. It has detachable cables and comes with two of them included in the box. The offer runs for the next five days and only 300 units are available. The shipping estimate is mid-June 2017.

DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp for $200 + S&H [MD]

This had been offered for a similar price shipping from Asia through NewEgg Flash, but now it’s back to Massdrop, where the DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp has returned again, fully unlocked, going for $200 plus shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days and it is expected to ship mid-to-late June 2017. As usual, all sales are final.

Beyerdynamic DT880 PREMIUM Chrome Special Edition for $139

The coupon offer on this ended, but it came back as a separate listing that is not eligible for the 20% off coupon. So the price is straight up, you pay what you see, it is the new condition Beyerdynamic DT880 PREMIUM Chrome Special Edition (250 ohm) going for $139 with free shipping by eBay seller Beach Camera

Falling Knife Price Alert: Used 1More Triple Driver Lightning IEMs for $107 [updated]

UPDATE: the price of this has been falling steadily, what some stock traders call a “falling knife”. As of 5/18/17 AM, it is down to $107~.

Speaking of 1More Triple driver IEMs, the new condition price for their Lightning cable model is $150, but if you are comfortable with used, there is one “Used – Very Good” condition listing (small scratches, damaged original packaging) for $107~ [was $113~, was $119~] by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.

NuForce DAC80 DAC for $300 + S&H [MD]

ZZ Top’s B-side to “Sharp Dressed Man” is “Sharped Dressed DAC”, which brings us to the NuForce DAC80 currently on sale for $300 plus shipping at members-only Massdrop. As usual, all sales are final in this offer which runs for the next seven days (from blog-posting date) and ships late June 2017. It is available in black or silver. Only 35 units are available for this offer.

[DEAD] Fiio E10K for $66 with free S&H [ends Sat PM]

This 2-day sale expired…

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[DEAD] POM GEAR Pro2GO P-One Bluetooth earbuds for $15 w/FS

This expired…

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[DEAD] Used 1More Quad Driver IEMs for $160

This used option sold out as of 5/21/17 AM recheck: If you are comfortable with used earphones and want to be among the first to jump on the 1More quad driver hype train, you can get their quad model in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $$160 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $200.

You can also monitor the price as it may drop if it doesn’t get scooped up. Their used Triple Driver Lightning have been steadily dropping but there’s no guarantee the same thing will happen to the Quad.

1More Triple Driver IEMs for $65 (Costco members) or $68 (non-members)

Disappointment by the meh NewEggFlash flash sale yesterday? Costco comes to the rescue!

Apparently the 1More triple driver earphones have not become high brow enough not to get discounted again at Costco! Because Costco has just launched a new $15 off instant savings promotion, making them $65 with free shipping at the Costco website. Non-members can buy them but pay a 5% surcharge, which is not that bad, 5% of $65 is $3.25. So $68.35 is not bad 🙂

The instant savings promotion expires 6/11/17.

YMMV Radio Shack stores closing

Radio Shack stores are closing, so you may find some clearance headphones and accessories (cables, adapters, etc) at good prices. Keep in mind, Radio Shack does not carry “audiophile” products, so you are more likely to find popular consumer brands along with their own house brands (eg Auvio). Prices and availability may vary by store, so there’s a big YMMV on this.

Audio-Technica ATH-WS770IS-BRD Solid Bass Over Ears for $83

The Audio Technica ATH-WS770ISBRD (WS770 IS BRD) closed-back over-ears, part of their “Solid Bass” line, are currently on sale for $83 with free shipping at PC Rush (ships from California I believe).

[DEAD] MEE audio Matrix2 Bluetooth Over Ears for $59

This lightning deal expired… Ending at 8:14pm ET tonight, the new condition MEE audio Matrix2 Bluetooth Over Ears are a lightning deal for $59~ with free shipping. They average 4 out of 5 based on 660+ customer reviews.

[DEAD] Thursday: Astell & Kern AK 120 II DAP for $749

This daily deal expired…

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[DEAD] Thursday’s Offers: MEEAudio, stand

These daily deals expired…

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Music Subscriptions: $10 credit with new Amazon Music Unlimited Free Trial

Amazon offers a 30-day free trial for its full service “Music Unlimited” music service. But for a limited time, they have a special promotion, enter coupon code MOREMUSIC get a $10 promotional credit added to your account. Essentially you are getting the second month FREE if you sign up for the standard $10/month plan.

I’m not sure what happens if you sign up for a Family plan. The coupon is good for first time subscribers only. This service should not be confused with the “Prime Music” service which is free for Prime members, or the dedicated music service for Echo devices which costs less and is more limited.

Coupon offer ends 5/31/17.

NuForce HEM IEMs grab bag for $150 + S&H [MD]

If you like the mystery and unpredictability of grab bags and don’t object to not being able to return them if you don’t like them, unlocked at members-only Massdrop is a grab bag on NuForce HEM-series IEMs. Four even-numbered models are participating (2, 4, 6, 8) and you will randomly receive one of those four. Limit two grab bags per customer, and 1000 units available total for this promotion which expires in seven days from today. They are expected to ship mid-June 2017 by Massdrop.