Archives for August 31, 2017

Bose Soundlink Bluetooth On Ears for $140 [was $160]

This is a two-tier promotion. The next paragraph features for-pay membership shopping clubs, and the paragraph after it features open online retailers.

If you are a member of either one of these two membership clubs, you can get the new condition Bose Soundlink Bluetooth closed-back on-ears for $140 [was $160] with free shipping at either BJS.com or Sam’s Club.

If not, or if you don’t want to shop at those two places, you can get this in new condition for $179 with free shipping and $9 promotional rewards (to be spent in future purchases) at authorized dealer Adorama.com.

Price updated here on 9/11/17 PM.

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[DEAD] eBay Coupon: 20% off $25+ products (up to $50 off)

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[DEAD] FOCAL ELEAR Open Over-Ears for $699

This limited time sale ended…

Hide your wallets! Or call your Spouse aka CFO to authorize this purchase! The new condition FOCAL ELEAR open-back over-ear headphones are on sale, in new condition, for a limited time for $699 with free shipping at Adorama.com. They are an authorized dealer, they come with the 2-year Focal warranty.

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[DEAD] FOCAL Utopia Open Over-Ears for $2999

This limited time sale ended…

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Now shipping: Klipsch R6 II In-Ears

The parade of new headphones never stops! The brand new Klipsch R6 II in-ears, in the black color schemes, with those Klipsch-y oval tips, are now in-stock and ready to ship for $59 with free shipping at amazon.com.

These are so new they have no customer reviews, and no questions answered. As the name suggests, these are a follow-up to the R6 line which has a variety of models of different kind under this brand.

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Pre-order 400GB Sandisk microSDXC for $250

Do you have a DAP or a PAD (using a phone as a DAP) that you always run out of space for your music files? Well, if your device(s) are capable of dealing with 400GB microSDXC cards, Sandisk has a temptation for you, their new 400GB Ultra microSDXC Class 10 card going for $250. This also as the “A1” rating for Android smartphone/tablet use.

This is another one of the many new products that are raining this week at IFA 2017 🙂

August 31, 2017 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: ,

Beyerdynamic T70 Tesla for $175 after coupon

The new condition Beyerdynamic T70 Tesla closed-back over-ear headphones can be yours for a limited time for $175 with free shipping at Sonix Electronix after you enter coupon code AUDIOBLISS10 in their shopping cart.

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[DEAD] Used Final Audio Design Heaven II IEMs for $69

This is not available as USED as of a 9/11/17 PM re-check…

Back to existing headphones as we interleave IFA releases and regular deals. The new condition Final Audio Design Heaven II Gris Bleu Balanced Armature Earphones go for $89, but if you are comfortable with used earphones, you can get them in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) for $69 with free shipping at Amazon Warehouse Deals.

August 31, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Pre-order new Sony WI-1000X Neckband Bluetooth Earphones

Building on the success of the MDR-1000X, Sony is expanding that line with earphones too. The new WI-1000X is a neckband bluetooth earphone, a parallel model to the new WH-1000X M2, and it is priced in that range too.

The neckbands will have a sticker-shock (?) starting price of $300 in black or gold and they are available for pre-orders at Amazon with a mid-September 2017 release estimate.

UPDATE: also part of the 1000X line-up is a new “truly wireless” line, the WF-1000X. This too is available in gold or black, and has a starting price of $200, with a mid-September 2017 release estimate according to amazon.com.

The reason you are seeing an increase in new headphones is because this week, in Berlin::Germany, the IFA 2017 high tech trade show is happening. I am keeping an on-going tracking posts that summarizes the New Headphones of IFA 2017.

August 31, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , , ,

Pre-order new Sony WH-1000X M2 for $350

Following the success of the MDR-1000X, Sony is coming back at IFA 2017 with a new model and a slightly different name. The new WH-1000X M2 (Mark 2) is a $350 closed-back over-ear with ANC and bluetooth, touch controls, and support for both apt-X HD and LDAC (Sony’s).

This will be available in two colors (black or gold color schemes) and it is expected to ship mid-September 2017. Already pre-orders are available at amazon.com.

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[DEAD] SHARKK Bravo Hybrid Electrostatic Over-Ears for $50

As of 9/11/17 re-check, the price increased to $60+…

This was a crowdfunding project that did not become an audiophile blockbuster, but if you read up on them and you are curious enough to test/compare them, the SHARKK Bravo hybrid electrostatic closed-back over-ear headphones are available in new condition for $50 with free shipping by marketplace seller “BREED” through amazon.com. They ship directly from BREED and they are not Prime eligible.

The headphones average 3.5 out of 5 based on 26 customer reviews. Their starting price was $300.

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[DEAD] Used Titus Audio Symphony Line Conductor earphones for $21

As of 9/11/17 PM, this is not available USED…

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Used Sony MDR-XB650 BT Extra Bass Over-Ears for $36

The new condition Sony MDR-XB-650BT closed-back over-ears Extra Bass bluetooth headphones go for $80+ in new condition at authorized Sony dealers, but if you want to experience these for half the price and you are willing to go The Way of the Used, then…

… there are many and more used listings of the black color scheme in “Used – Very Good” condition for $37~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual. Also there, “Used – Like New” goes for $39~. Since there are five pages of listings, even if you don’t want them now, you may want to keep an eye on them in case of future discounts.

They are part of the AWD Bargain Bin where things are discounted by 50% off or more.

The link above to AWD only shows the listings that are sold by AWD actual (that’s Amazon as the seller, their used persona, and Prime eligible). Sony being a popular and recognizable brand, their used listings are often a wild west.

You can find lower prices, but before you buy, make sure you are buying from a reliable seller ~ here are the unfiltered listings, showing the lowest price per color. Click on the “See all offers for this product” next to the color(s) of choice (black, blue, red) to see the detailed listings for that particular color.

August 31, 2017 Filed Under: Uncategorized

Used NAD HP50 Black for $113+

In new condition, the red color scheme of the closed-back NAD VISO HP50 headphones goes for $150 by a marketplace seller fulfilled by Amazon.

But if you don’t like the red color, or you prefer a lower price, the black color scheme is available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for $113~ [no details provided) or $121~ in “Used – Good” condition [no details provided) by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.

As usual, when shopping at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD), pay attention to who the seller of a product is, not just the price. Not all AWD sellers are of equal risk or quality. To lower risk, you may consider buying from AWD actual, or fulfilled by Amazon, since you would be dealing with Amazon’s shipment, payment and customer support instead of the marketplace seller directly. But there are some quality marketplace sellers that ship directly (not fulfilled by Amazon) ~ they are typically well-known B&M authorized A/V dealers that also operate online.

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[DEAD] Used AudioFly AF120 IEMs for $85

This is no longer available…

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August 31, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

[SOLD OUT] Bose MIE2 Earphones for $40 w/free S&H

This sold out fairly quickly. As of 5pm ET, it’s already out of stock and cannot be ordered…

It’s Eggbuster time at NewEgg! They are offering the older new condition Bose MIE2 earphones for $40 with free shipping, sold by NewEgg actual, at the NewEgg website and the NewEgg Business website. The sale ends next Wednesday or earlier if sold out.

This is an older model. I’ve used one of these variations, and their biggest benefit is their StayHear tips that hold on to your ears. They are not IEMs, neither earbuds. They have a speaker-y protrusion that enters the ear canal but does not create a seal. So you can hear the outside world, but since you won’t get a seal, you won’t get an ideal sound either. As it goes with the Bose reputation, convenience and comfort are their priorities and/or areas of expertise.

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[DEAD] Status Audio OB-1 Open-Back Over-Ears for $39

This 6-hour lightning deal expired with 20% claimed. The price was $39… If you missed it, fear not ~ these are returning to the lightning deals every few weeks…

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[DEAD] Used Audio Technica ATH-SR5 Closed On-Ears for $41

This used offering sold out….

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