Archives for August 18, 2017

Fostex T50RP MK3 Planars for $135 [updated with new coupon]

Good until 8/25/17, coupon code ACC17 gets you the mod/DIY-favorite, new condition Fostex T50RP MK3 Semi-Open Planar Headphones for $135~ with free shipping. The price before the coupon is $159. Coupon expires 8/25/17.

If they run out of the coupon expires, they are available in certified refurbished condition for $128 by Beach Camera thru Amazon.

Bose QC20 ANC Earphones for $215

The new condition Bose Quiet Comfort QC20 earphones with Active Noise Cancelling and Apple remote buttons, in the black color scheme, is on sale/clearance for $215 at the Staples website. This is not available at their B&M stores but you get free shipping, and you can also get a “Free Ship to Store” option.

Speaking of Bose and ANC, their Quiet Comfort 35 ANC and BT over-ears continue to go for $299 in the black color scheme.

Or if you prefer the older Quiet Comfort 25 ANC Over-Ears (but no bluetooth), they going for $279 at various authorized Bose dealers such as amazon.com and B&H Photo (with $14 rewards) and adorama.com (with $14 rewards as well).

[DEAD] Sennheiser HD 559 Open Over-Ears for $94

This sale ended…

Another one of the open-back over-ear options under $100 is currently the new condition Sennheiser HD 559 going for $94 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. This is not a lightning deal. This part of their newer “ending in 9s” line of HD 5XX headphones that followed up on the “ending in 8s”.

Philips SHP9500S Open Over-Ear drop to $50

This has dripped down again, the new condition Philips SHP 9500S open-back over-ears are going for $50 with free shipping until next Thursday night at NewEgg by NewEgg actual.

We have a practical text and pictures unboxing but no review yet 🙂 It is definitely worth the price for an open-back headphone, but does not sound like mermaids riding unicorns like some of the hype may lead you to believe 🙂

International Sony MDR-1A DAC for $250

If you are comfortable with international versions of headphones (without Sony USA) warranty, the new condition powered Sony MDR-1A DAC is on sale for $250 with free shipping by 6ave through the Rakuten website.

If you prefer new condition with a USA warranty, coupon code ACC17 drops it from $400 to $340 at Musician’s Friend. Coupon expires 8/25/17.

Koss Pro-3AA Closed Over-Ears for $50 w/free S&H

Coupon code ACC17 (previous coupon was HEADLINER) drops the price of the new condition Koss Pro-3AA closed-back over-ear headphones from $54.45 to $49 with free shipping at Musician’s Friend. Coupon expires 8/25/17.

A close price is $52 at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to two units per customer.

Sony MDR-1A Closed Over-Ears for $253 [updated with new coupon]

Good until 8/25/17, coupon ACC17 gets you 15% off $25+ orders at Musician’s Friend on select items. Rewards members get their usual 8% Backstage rewards (free to join rewards).

Eligible for the coupon are the new condition Sony MDR-1A Closed Over-Ears. It goes for $298 with free shipping. With the coupon, it drops to $253~ with free shipping. The shipping estimate is early September but you can order it now!

PS: on the other hand, if you are comfortable with international imported models (without warranty), but still in new condition, some sellers have them fulfilled by Amazon for $205 to $209 depending on color.

Monoprice Triple XXX IEMs for $35 with Free S&H after coupon

Mayhaps it’s the back to school season, or old age, but Monoprice appears to be slightly increasing their free shipping offers. The new condition Triple Driver XXX Triple IEMs can be yours for $35 with free standard US shipping at the Monoprice website using coupon code AWESOME5 (the number 5, not the letter S). Coupon expires Saturday 8/19/17 PM.

Sonic Solace ANC + Bluetooth Over for $55 with Free S&H

If you are looking for an ANC + Bluetooth combo without going into the $300+ popular headphone territory, there is a coupon sale until Saturday night at Monoprice, the new condition Sonic Solace ANC + Bluetooth Overs going for $55 in either the black or brown/tan color schemes, with free standard US shipping.

Coupon code AWESOME5 (that’s the number 5, not the letter S) drops the price from $60 to $55. Or if your order is $200+, use coupon AUGUST20 for 20% off discount. The $200+ total must be reached with coupon-eligible items only. Coupon expires Saturday 8/19/17 PM.

[DEAD] Used Harman/Kardon Soho Flat Foldable On-Ear Mini for $18

All good deals come to an end and as of 8/24/17, this is no longer available at this price…

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[DEAD] Saturday Daily Deals: Klipsch Monitors, Pioneer Turntable, JLab earbuds, Etc

These daily deals expired…

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[DEAD] Used Magni 2 Uber Headphone Amplifier for $125

As it is often the case, used Schiit products at favorable prices don’t last long. As of 8/24/17 re-check, this is no longer available…

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[DEAD] Used Creative Aurvana Gold Bluetooth (apt-X, AAC) with ANC Over/On-Ears for $47

As of a 8/24/17 re-check, this too sold out at the bang for the buck USED price…

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[DEAD] Used Micca OriGen+ USB DAC/amp for $80

As of 8/24/17 PM recheck, the used option is not available…

We continue our deep dive into Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) ~ you can find all our AWD posts in the Used category, and now we have back to back DAC/amps. The second one is the “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) Micca OriGen+ USB DAC and Preamplifier going for $80 with free shipping. The new condition price is $100.

[DEAD] Used Sennheiser PC 350 Special Edition 2015 headset for $60

As of a recheck on August 24, this price is no longer available…

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[DEAD] Used Sennheiser GAME ONE Gaming Headset for $115

As of 8/24/17 re-checking, this price is no longer available…

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[DEAD] Brainwavz Truss Headphone hanger for $11

This lightning deal expired…

Good until 3:10pm ET today, the Brainwavz Truss under desk dual headphone hanger is on a lightning deal for $11 with free shipping (for Prime members; or with a $25+ order) sold by Brainwavz with the order fulfilled by Amazon. It averages 4.8 out of 5 based on 360+ customer reviews.