When you do the “Request Price” song and dance, at the moment, the new condition Sony MDR-100ABN Bluetooth and Active Noise Cancelling are on sale for $169 with free shipping by Beach Camera thru NewEgg. Limit three units per customer. Beach Camera is an authorized Sony dealer.
Archives for August 2017
New Content posts added including Sony RF995 Unboxing and Tracking Lists
I am slowly but steadily ramping up content at the Content Blog with more posts. The latest addition is one of our customary text-and-pictures useful unboxing posts (no annoying audio/video) of the Sony RF-995-RK RF-Wireless headphones.
We have also launched two Tracking posts as follows:
+ Smartphones without a 3.5mm Headphone Jack
+ Smartphones with Bluetooth 5 support which got more complicated now since we now also have “conditional” entries (smartphones that will support Bluetooth 5 once Android 8.0 gets released).
Beyerdynamic DT 131 Open On-Ears for $34 after coupon
Promo code B2BP219100 shaves $25 off the current price of the open-back Beyerdynamic DT 131 On-Ear Headphones headphones, dropping them from $59 to $34 with free shipping at NewEgg until Monday night.
Audio Technica ATH-AD700X Open Over-Ears for $85
The Sennheiser HD 5XX series is well known in the modestly priced open-back over-ear category, but Audio Technica too has its line, and one of those headphones is currently on sale, the ATH-AD700X going for $85 with free shipping at Focus Camera or if you prefer to shop on eBay, you can get it from their online persona, aSavings thru eBay.
On the other hand, if you are a Prime member and want speedy delivery, or prefer to buy things from Amazon, or you have gift cards and promo codes to spend there, you can get them for $88 with free shipping by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three pairs per customer at the sale price.
PS: they share the same listing and review pool with the ATH-AD500X, so you have to dig deeper into the customer reviews since there’s no way to separate the review total score.
PS2: a quick mnemonic to tell the ATH-series headphones apart, the Open headphones have a “D” in their name. “D” is almost like an “O”, so remember that are open 🙂
[DEAD] Audio Technica DSR7BT for $250 with Fry’s Promo Codes
This promo code expired…
[DEAD] Etymotic Research ETY-Kids5 Safe-Listening Earphones
This lightning offer expired…
In case I forget to post it when it goes live, the headliner of today’s Gold Box at Amazon is the Etymotic Research ETY-Kids5 Safe-Listening Earphones in a kids bundle (the Hoo and Zoo bundle). There are multiple options in the Amazon listing, so it’s hard to tell which ones of them will be participating in the lightning deal. This goes live on Friday at 7:34pm ET.
[DEAD] Thursday: JVC Everest Elite 700 ANC + BT Over-Ears for $150
Thursday is over, and so is this daily deal…
[DEAD] Audio Technica ATH-AD700X Open Over-Ears for $129
This limited time offer expired…
Used Fiio E10K USB DAC/amp for $52.50 + S&H
We continue digging for used deals at Adorama, this time we have the “USED – Demo” condition Fiio E10K USB DAC/amp offered for $52.50 plus shipping (starts at $3.75), with a 30-day return policy, and a 90-day Adorama warranty. Pictures of the devices in the new condition listing.
Used JVC HA-RX500 Closed Over-Ears for $11 shipped
If you like budget closed-back over-ear headphones with a very loooooooooong cable (11.5 feet), JVC HA-RX500 are available in “USED – Good” condition for $7 plus shipping (starting at $3.75) at Adorama.com. There are also a few more options in better conditions for a higher price.
They come with a 30-day return policy and a 90-day warranty covered by Adorama. As fate would have it, I bought these exactly three years ago. I haven’t seen them in recent months, but from what I recall, they are utilitarian headphones for the price, especially if you need a long cable.
Used Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (32 ohm) for $124 + S&H
The open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (32 ohm) headphones are currently available in USED “Excellent Plus” condition for $124 plus shipping and handling at Adorama.com. Shipping starts at $7.55 and may vary by zipcode and option.
The “What’s in the box” section further down the page over there shows what’s included. Used purchases at Adorama include a 30-day no-questions-asked return window, and a 90-day warranty covered by Adorama.
Used AKG K3003i in-ears for $469
If you don’t want to venture in the higher risk wild west that is non-authorized eBay sellers, the AKG K3003i in-ears are available in “Used – Good” condition (damaged original packaging, missing manual, accessories have blemishes) for $469 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual (AWD).
PS: make sure the seller is AWD actual, not any of those “just launched” and low feedback sellers, or ones that ask you to contact them before buying. Those are scammers! Not sure why it’s taking Amazon so long to shut them down.
AKG K240 Semi-Open Over-Ears for $54
This go on a cyclical sale, the good old AKG K240 Semi-Open Over-Ear Studio Headphones, they are back down to $54 with free shipping at Amazon (Amazon actual and various others) and Musician’s Friend, Fry’s, and through Google Express (in case you have any promotions or gift cards there). Google Express is fulfilling them through Fry’s, so if you are not near a Fry’s, you probably won’t be able to get them at that price (unless you have other local/regional sellers that also offer it for the same price).
These are neo-iconic old school headphones, they average 4.4 out of 5 based on over 1000 customer reviews and have over 130 questions answered.
[DEAD] Used Shure SE215 shipped for under $50
As of mid-August, this used option sold out…
[DEAD] Refurbished AKG K545 Closed Over-Ears for $100
This recurring offer is expired as of 8/16/17 re-checking…
The official Harman Audio online store also has some weekly sales at their refurbished store, headlined by the closed-back over-ear AKG K545 headphones going for $100 with free shipping. Next to them you’ll find the J55* on-ears for $17 with free shipping.
PS: if you are not familiar with the price range of AKG and JBL products, be sure to look them up, because there is a big gap between the regular prices and sale prices.
[DEAD] JBL Inspire 100 Vivid earphones for $5 w/free S&H
This limited time promotion is expired…
This is the deal of the week at the official Harman/JBL online store, running until 8/6/17, it is the new condition JBL Inspire 100 Vivid earphones going for $5 with free shipping (even if you only buy one pair), available in bright green or yellow color schemes. Limit ten units per order. As you can see from the pictures, these are somewhere in-between an earbud and an in-ear model.
[DEAD] Audio Technica ATH-AD1000X Open Over-Ears for $270
This has been superseded by a batter offer…
Beats X for $100 and Apple AirPods eligible for $50 Gift Card promotion on $200+ Accessories purchase at Verizon
If you are planning to spend $200+ in Accessories at the Verizon Wireless online store, we have good news. Some headphones are also eligible for this promotion. BOSE products are excluded.
NOTE: only Accessories that are participating in this promotion are eligible. Not every accessory/headphone at the Verizon website is eligible! Eligible items mention this promotion at various places on their product page, eg in yellow highlight under the “DESCRIPTION” segment.
The promotion is this: you spend $200+ in qualifying Accessories, and you will receive a $50 prepaid VISA gift card issued by Citibank. You must make the purchase by 8/5/17. You must submit the $50 gift card request online within 30 days of purchase. You will receive the gift card within 4 weeks of submission.
Eligible earphones:
- Beats X bluetooth earphones for $100
- Apple AirPods for $160
- LG Tone PRO bluetooth neckband earphones for $60
Per the promotion description at their website:
“Get a $50 Visa prepaid card when you spend at least $200 on accessories. Any combination of items will count. Visit the Promotion Center with code GET50BACK for submission form and FAQs. Verizon employees not eligible. Offer valid through 8/5/17.”
Heads Up (8/3/17): Massdrop Hifiman HE4XX for $170
If you are a fan of the Massdrop way of shopping (exclusive products, sometimes bigger discounts, no returns, slow shipping), they are back with a new product on August 3rd at 9am eastern. It will be the new Massdrop co-branded Hifiman HE4XX planar magnetics with a sale price of $170, with a 1-year manufacturer warranty.
Refurbished Sony PHA1A portable DAC/amp for $150
The Sony PHA1A portable DAC/amp in the silver color scheme is currently available in Refurbished condition, in brown box packaging, with a 90-day warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee by Secondipity through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from Secondipity but if you are a Prime member, you get Prime-like shipping speed (may depend on how close you are shipping-wise to the Secondipity facilities).
[DEAD] Thursday’s Offers: Status Audio CB-1, Vogek, Nobsound, Etc [updated]
Thursday’s lightning deals expired…
[DEAD] Big Blue Amplifier for $20 + $5 S&H
As of 8/16/17 recheck, this is out of stock and cannot be ordered at the moment…
[DEAD] Wednesday: Sennheiser PX 100-II Open On-Ears for $30 w/FS
This daily deals expired. If you missed it, fear not ~ it appears to return every few weeks, but I have no clue when it will return again…
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