The new conditinon Blue Microphones Ella planar-magnetic headphones go for $700, but if you are comfortable with used headphones, you can get them for $491~ in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) or $521~ in “Used – Like New”, both of these offers by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. These are also powered, not just planars, they have a built-in amp.
Archives for July 12, 2017
Used Focal Listen Closed Wired Over-Ears for $179
Just like it happened when V-Moda went bluetooth with the Crossfade over-ears, the release of a new bluetooth headphone is causing the previous wired-only model to drop in price. In this case, the release of the brand new Focal Listen Wireless has pushed down the used prices of the wired Focal Listen over-ears.
You can get it in “Used – Like New” condition (open box condition) from authorized dealer “IQ Entertainment” through Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) for $179 with free shipping. They ship directly from IQ Entertainment, which is a B&M A/V store in the great state of Virginia. The IQ listing says this comes with a full warranty as they are an authorized dealer.
AWD’s own listing is $207~ in “Used – Like New” condition. AWD’s actual (Amazon’s own inventory) makes no promises of any manufacturer warranty, but they offer a 30-day return policy.
Now shipping: Focal Listen Wireless Over-Ears for $299
FOCAL expanded their consumer headphone line-up last month with more over-ears and earphones. The more expensive model of this batch is the Focal Listen Wireless Over-Ears, and said model is now in-stock and shipping for $299 by HifiDef Lifestyle thru Amazon, with more retailers coming up in a few days/weeks.
Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones for $200
Pearly pearly dewdrops drops! The Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones are back on at the Massdrop website at the market-enforced price of $200 with free shipping. There are thousands of units available, so these ones won’t sell out in milliseconds.
HOWEVER, these are expected to ship mid-December 2017, which is a full SIX MONTHS from today. So if you can’t wait, or if you will suffer for six months of sleepless nights waiting, don’t do it 🙂
Sony MDR-100ABN Bluetooth ANC Over-Ears for $179
Automated price-matching time at Amazon, where their little price bots have price-matched Beach Camera’s $179 price on the new condition Sony MDR-100ABN Bluetooth ANC Over-Ears in the black and blue color schemes. In those individual listings, you will notice that this price is offered by both Amazon actual and Beach Cameras, so make sure you add to the shopping cart the seller of your choice.
These have a similar name to the wired-only MDR-100AAP. Apparently no one at Sony thinks “AAP” and “ABN” are not confusing and they are consumer friendly names 🙂
Status Audio HD One Closed On-Ears for $19 in new condition
It’s sale time again or clearance or both, the new condition Status Audio HD One Closed On-Ears are on sale for $19 per pair, in three color choices, by Status Audio with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so they are Prime eligible. You can buy as many as there are available. These are new condition. The 50% off in-cart promotion expired, but this is an even lower price (it was $22 with the in-cart promotion).
Non-Prime members need a $25+ purchase to get free shipping.
Bose Mobile Earphones for $60 w/free S&H
If you prefer the previous generation of the Bose earphones with the “Stay Hear” inner earhooks, and prefer to buy them new condition instead of used, you can get them so for $60 with free shipping at the official BOSE eBay store with a limit of up to five pairs per customer. This is a model with a mic and 3-button remote.
These are somewhere in-between an in-ear and an earbud. They don’t fill the ear canal like a typical in-ear does. Instead, they have a mini speaker-like protrusion that goes in the ear canal but does not create a seal. Meanwhile their (removable) hooks hook the ear contours (instead of going over the top of the ear), making them harder to drop off.
In a way they are a compromise if you hate both in-ears and earbuds 🙂
Refurbished Bose QC35 with full warranty for $260
If you missed out the earlier $300 Rakuten sale on the Bose QC35 Quiet Comfort headphones (with Bluetooth and ANC), and don’t want to wait for the return of the sale, fear not. The official BOSE eBay store is offering them in factory renewed condition with the same warranty as the new condition model for $260 in black or silver color scheme with a limit of up to five per customer. The regular new condition price for these is $350.
BOSE is no longer the only game in town when it comes to ANC. It now has actual contenders in the new Sony MDR-1000X and others. More and more audio and electronics manufacturers are congregating on the $300-ish over-ears with ANC and bluetooth segment. A popular and profitable combo it seems.
PS: last week’s “This Week in Headphoolia” [previous editions] roundup should be posted by tonight. I will post a separate alert when it’s ready. I had assembled all the links by Sunday, but ran out of time to actually write the post. Then Prime Day hit and here we are 🙂
[DEAD] Used Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 for $149
As of 7/16/17 recheck, this sold out at this used price…
The Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 seemed to be stabilizing at $200 in new condition, but if you don’t want to wait for a future sale, and you are comfortable with used condition, there is a “Used – Good” condition (scratches, damaged packaging) offered for $149 with frees shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. This is in the black color scheme.
[DEAD] Music CD: Used Pink Floyd “The Wall” for $3
This promotion sold out…
The Wall may or not come down in Game Of Thrones Season 7, but all it takes at the moment is $3 to bring The Wall to your home or office. Pink Floyd’s double album “The Wall” is available in “Used – Like New” condition (factory sealed) for $3 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Prime members get free 2-day shipping on this. Non-Prime members need a $25+ order, which you can also get to with nine of these 🙂
[DEAD] Thinksound On2 Wood On-Ears for $120
This lightning deal expired…
Among today’sGold Bawx action, good until 3:30pm ET are the new condition thinksound On2 wood on-ear monitor headphone (natural black) going for $120 with free shipping. The price before the sale was $200 last night when I assembled the Thursday offers. They average 4.7 out of 5 based on 18 customer reviews.
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