Archives for July 2017

Phiaton MS 430 On-Ears for $35 w/free S&H [updated]

This offer has been extended for another week! The new condition Phiaton Fusion MS 430 closed-back on-ears can be yours for $35 with free shipping when you enter promo code 0725EBTS30 over there!

Per the specs, this has “Ambidextrous Inputs”, which means it might be able to play sound from two different sources at the same time. I haven’t touched this Phiaton model so I can’t say with 100% certainty that it does so. But I can say with 100% certainty that this is so with the Beyerdynamic Custom Street ON-Ears.

July 25, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Phiaton MS 300 BA earphones for $35 w/free S&H [updated]

It is turning into a Phiaton day today with two parallel offers for the MS 300 balanced armature hybrid earphones. At NewEgg, promo code 0725EBTS31 drops the price from $100 to $40. The offer has been extended by a week.

This had been a Monday daily deal for $50 and surprisingly dropped further down on Tuesday with a new promo code. Not sure what they are doing/smoking over at NewEgg but a lower price is better than higher one 🙂

Separately, the white color scheme is on sale for $49 with free shipping by audioLAB with the order fulfilled by Amazon. This is not a lightning deal, so its expiration is unknown, it could last anywhere from milliseconds to centuries 🙂

July 25, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Used Creative Outlier Bluetooth On-Ears for $39

The Creative Outlier bluetooth on-ears go for $70 in new condition, but if you prefer used, you can get them in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) for $39~, and in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) for $45~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. They average 4 out of 5 but base on only nine customer reviews. And that’s the number of answered questions they have.

July 25, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Philips FX3 Closed Over-Ears for $23 with free S&H

Philips is back with a sale on one of their lesser known headphones, the new condition closed-back over-ear Philips FX3 (in the black color scheme, aka FX3BK) is on sale for $23 with free shipping at NewEgg on eBay. Limit up to five units per customer.

July 25, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Thursday’s Offers: JLab, Noontec, Denon, Symphonized, Etc

This round of lightning deals expired…

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July 25, 2017 Filed Under: headphones

[DEAD] Wednesday’s Offers: JLab, Cougar, Brainwavz Angled Pads, Etc [updated]

Wednesday is over, and so are its daily deals…

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July 25, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears

[DEAD] Used Sennheiser HD 201 for $13.50 + $3.75 S&H

As of a 8/1/17 recheck, this sold out in USED condition…

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July 25, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Brainwavz Angled Memory Foam Earpads for $25 w/FS

This lightning deal expired, but the Brainwavz pads are recurring every few days…

The last of today’s Gold Box deals of headphone interest is the Brainwavz Angled Memory Foam Earpad in black going for $25 with free shipping. (Prime members get free 2-day shipping). The price before the sale was $39.50 last night. Only one color is available for this. Offer ends by 1:29am ET on Thursday (or earlier if sold out).

The product description over there has detailed dimensions and lists a number of compatible headphones. More of that is discussed in both the customer reviews and the answered-questions, so check those too if interested. They average 3.9 out of 5 based on 18 customer reviews.

PS: non-Prime members can buy it starting at 8pm ET. Don’t worry, it won’t sell out 🙂

July 25, 2017 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Amazon price-matches Costco on 1More Triple for $80

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July 25, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

Ultrasone Jubilee Edition 25 for $4000

A second flagship post today, of interest to hard core Ultrasone fans, the new condition Ultrasone Jubilee Edition 25 closed-back limited edition headphone is on sale for $4000 with free shipping at B&H Photo. The regular price of this is $6000. This is in used car price territory regardless 🙂 This is a limited time offer.

July 24, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Sony MDR-XB450 Extra Bass On-Ears for $30 w/free S&H

On the budget side of things, the new condition Sony MDRXB450 Extra Bass On-Ears are on sale for $30 with free shipping at B&H Photo. This has been price-matched apparently at amazon.com where it is restricted to Prime members, with a limit of up to three units per customer.

July 24, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Sony PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset for $75 [limit 3]

We haven’t forgotten the gamers! The new condition PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset is currently on sale, in new condition, for $75.04 (that is a very specific price!) at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. It averages 4.2 out of 5 based on nearly 4900 customer reviews, and if you are curious, it has almost 1000 questions answered.

July 24, 2017 Filed Under: headset Tagged With: ,

Optoma HEM2 in-ears for $80 w/free S&H [updated]

If you are not tempted by the Driver Wars of 2017, for a limited time only, NewEgg is offering the new condition Optoma HEM2-RED in-ears, in the red color scheme, for $80 with free shipping after you enter promo code 0725EBTS32 over there.

It looks like the offer ends at 3am ET on Wednesday but it may continue with a different promo code. That’s what happened on Monday to Tuesday..

July 24, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

In-Stock NOW: Grado PS2000e Flagship Headphones

Flagship mania 2017 continues! The new Grado PS2000e flagship headphones are now in-stock and ready to ship to your ears for $2695 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. B&H is an authorized dealer and on top of that, they are not that far away from where Grado makes their headphones. So the headphones won’t have to “travel” far to get to their store. New York squared!

July 24, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Phiaton MS 100 BA Balanced Armature Earphones for $30

If you are a fan of budget-priced balanced armature earphones, the new condition Phiaton MS 100 BA earphones are on sale for $30 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. There, they average 4 out of 5 based on 38 customer reviews. Based on the pictures, this looks like it has a 1-button remote.

July 24, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Sennheiser HD461i Closed Over-Ears for $25 w/free S&H after $10 MIR

The new condition Sennheiser HD 461i Closed Over-Ear is going for $35 with free shipping at NewEgg actual but it also has a $10 mail-in rebate (gift card) promotion on it as well until 7/31/17. The rebate offer is only good on this particular iPhone model, and no other model.

July 24, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

SHARKK Bravo Hybrid Electrostatic Headphones for $65

The price keeps on dropping for these, but do read reviews if you are not familiar with them as they have trade-offs and complaints! It is the new condition SHARKK Bravo Hybrid Electrostatic Headphones now down to $65 with free shipping by BREED on eBay (ships from Florida).

July 24, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Rosewill Wood In-Ears for $8 with Free S&H

Rosewill products are more frequently featured at NewEgg than other retailers, but when you look at the Rosewill RHTS-11002 wood in-ears for $11 at NewEgg, it’s actually not the lowest price. Rosewill’s Amazon store is offering them for $8 with free shipping through Amazon. They ship directly from Rosewill and are not Prime eligible.

But if you prefer Prime-shipping (or the “no rush credits” when you select slower Prime shipping), Amazon’s own price is not that far off, $9.25 with free 2-day Prime shipping (not an Add-On). Check the detailed listings for the options.

These average 3.8 out of 5 based on 45 customer reviews.

July 24, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Philips A1 PRO DJ Headphones for $25 w/FS [updated]

NewEgg actual is offering the new condition closed-back over-ear Philips A1 PRO DJ Headphones for $25 with free shipping. No promo code is needed for this one.

UPDATE: this was a daily deal for Monday, but as of Tuesday, the same price continues…

July 24, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Tuesday: Sony MDR-AS400EX Exercise Earphones for $13 (or $20 for two)

This offer expired…

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July 24, 2017 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Fiio A5 portable head-amp for $40 w/free S&H

This didn’t last long. As of a 7/26/17 AM recheck, it is sold out at $40…

I don’t know if this is a price error or not, but the new condition Fiio A5 portable headphone-amp is offered for $40 with free shipping by K&M Camera with the order fulfilled by Amazon. They have a solid profile as a seller, and “fulfilled by Amazon” means you have an extra layer of protection in case of problems.

July 24, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With:

[DEAD] Brainwavz M2 in-ears for $44.50 w/FS

This daily deal expired…

Good until 6:04pm ET today, the new condition Brainwavz M2 in-ears go for $44.50 wiht free shipping. They are one of today’s lightning deals.

July 24, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

[DEAD] 5pk Coolsell Earphone Cases for $7.49

This daily deal expired…

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July 24, 2017 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: ,

Used AudioQuest DragonFly Red for $185

The red AudioQuest DragonFly is pretty stubborn in its new condition price of $200, and its used prices are resilient as well. The best that I can find at the moment is a “Used – Like New” option for $180 plus $5 flat shipping by seller “Audio Critic” (100%, 124 ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This is not Prime eligible. It averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 150 customer reviews.

July 23, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

Monoprice Hybrid Tube USB DAC/Amp w/Bluetooth for $66 w/free S&H

The Monoprice Stereo Tube Headphone Amp with 24-bit/96kHz USB DAC, Bluetooth (with apt-X support), and Preamp Out, model (PID) 16154, is currently on sale for the very specific price of $66.21 with (rare) free shipping at the Monoprice website. It has RCA inputs and outputs, along with USB input and headphone output on the front ~ check product pictures.

PS: it is not eligible for the Sunday 15% off coupon BUY15 ~ many sale items are not eligible for coupons, but not all of them ~ that’s why I must needs keep checking because you never know.

July 23, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

Used Munitio PRO40 Closed for $57

This was a $300 headphone when it came out, trying to compete with the other fashion/style headphones in that price range. Fast forward to today, and the black color scheme is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) for $57~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. It averages 3.8 out of 5 based on 70+ customer reviews and it includes a case and detachable cable.

July 23, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Used Superlux HD 562 DJ headphone for $20

Superlux (and Samson among others) sell a number of headphones that are “homages” to more famous headphones by more famous manufacturers. One such model is the closed-back Superlux HD-562 DJ Headphone, currently available in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) for $20.41 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Free 2-day shipping for Prime members.

It averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 15 customer reviews. Per the shopping cart there is only one unit available at this price… Screenshow below:

July 23, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Used KZ ED2 earphones for $4.83 [Prime eligible]

As of 8/29/17 recheck, this is no longer available in used condition at this low price…

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July 23, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Monday: Monster N-Tune Closed On-Ears for $18 w/FS after coupon

This daily deal expired…

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July 23, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Tuesday’s Offers: Brainwavz M2, Symphonized, Cowin, JLab, Ollivan VE Monks, Etc

These offers expired…

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July 23, 2017 Filed Under: headphones

[DEAD] Monday: Bluedio Bluetooth Headphones: T3 for $30, V Victory for $120

These daily deals expired…

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July 23, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Nuforce HEM4 In-Ears for $140

This sale ended…

More earphone action, this time it is the new condition Nuforce HEM4 In-Ears, in the blue color scheme, going for $140 with free shipping, with a limit of up to three pairs per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. These are balanced armature too with dual drivers. Picture #4 over there shows the loaded accessories kit that is included with the item by NuForCe.

July 23, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

New Weekly Headphoolia Round-Up is UP!

Now that we are in “Game Of Thrones” season, I will be posting these on Saturdays instead of Sundays. It reduces the chances of being late 🙂 So here we are, a new installment of This Week in Headphoolia is up, featuring videos from CanJam 2071 in London, an earphone-centric review crop, discussion on custom IEM experiences, and more!

If you have any suggestions or feedback for these round-ups, please leave a comment or use the contact form. Your feedback is what helps shape these!

July 22, 2017 Filed Under: Uncategorized

Refurbished Sony MDR-1000X ANC + BT for $230

The Sony MDR-1000X headphones (ANC and BT) go for $350 in new condition at authorized Sony dealers, but if you want to save a significant amount while still get some warranty, you can get them in certified refurbished condition with a 90-day warranty from Secondipity through Amazon for $230 with free shipping in your choice of Beige MDR-1000X or Black MDR-1000X. The black is fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime eligible, but has a limit of up to five units per customer.

Speaking of Sony, in addition to the previously mentioned Sony sales, their XB10 Portable Wireless Speaker with Bluetooth (2017 model) are on sale for $38 each, in three different color schemes.

July 22, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Monoy LeEco USB-C earphone for $14

If you are looking for USB-C earphones, the Monoy LeEco USB-C earphone is currently on sale for $13.88 by Monoy with the order fulfilled by Amazon. These average 3.8 out of 5 based on 31 customer reviews.

This sale ended: The sale mayhaps coincides with the LeEco LePRO 3 being an Amazon deal of the day for $214 until 3am ET on Sunday. This is a new condition, unlocked, with USA warranty model.

PS: note that there are different implementations of audio in smartphones without 3.5mm headphone jack. Some output digital-only (eg iPhones, HTC U11) so you need a DAC/amp, others can output analog audio over USB-C (eg Moto Z).

PS2: note also that smartphones with a USB-C port AND a 3.5mm headphone jack may NOT have implemented analog audio over USB-C. Check forums and specs and such. Do not assume anything about USB-C and Audio until you try it or you read reliable info!

July 22, 2017 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With: ,