Archives for November 2017

Used Sennheiser Momentum IEMs for $52

Another good used deal created by the 20% off in-cart discount, you can get in “Used – Like New” condition the black chrome color scheme with the iOS remote buttons of the Sennheiser Momentum In-Ears for $52~ with free shipping after the in-cart discount. No coupon code needed for this. Remember, only items sold by AWD actual (not marketplace sellers) are eligible for the in-cart discount. Eligible listings show this promotion on their page [see example].

Used Bowers & Wilkins P9 Over-Ears for $535

In new condition, the stylish Bowers & Wilkins P9 closed-back over-ears go for $899 at most retailers, and for $799 by Audio Advice thru Walmart, but if you are comfortable with used headphones…

… thanks to the 20% off shopping cart discount at AWD (Amazon Warehouse Deals), there are three listings of these in “USED – Very Good” condition dropping to $535 with free shipping after the automatic 20% off in-cart discount. If you prefer a better condition, the “Used – Like New” go for $569~ after the in-cart discount.

PS: as with all these 20% off in-cart offers, only the listings that are sold and shipped by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual (not the marketplace sellers) are eligible for the coupon. Eligible listings show the 20% off next to them in this fashion [screenshot below]:

Hifiman HE-400i Dark Blue Chrome LE for $199

The popularity of planar-magnetic headphones continues to rise, and so do the available options and alternatives in the market, which means more discounting! Earlier today the Monoprice M560 open/closed dropped to $150 but we have another discount…

… at BuyDig, the Dark Blue Chrome Special Edition of the Hifiman HE-400i open-back over-ear planars is down to $199 in new condition with USA warranty!

Used Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 bluetooth in-ears for $118

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 bluetooth earphones go for $249 in new condition at various colors and retailers, but if you want to save some, thanks to the 20% off in-cart discount on select Amazon Warehouse Deals products, you have two options on the H5 depending on color:

The Moss Green H5 start at $118~ in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging) after the 20% off in-cart discount. There is one listing at this condition, but many more “Used – Like New” for $125~.

The Black H5 start at $125~ in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) after the 20% off in-cart discount (there are many listings for this option).

Used Onkyo E700MB/27 In-Ears for $50

More earphone “deep cuts” (as in the musical term, not the discount term) at the Amazon Warehouse Deals, you can get in “Used – Good” condition the Onkyo E700MB/27 In-Ears for $50~ with free shipping after the 20% off automatic in-cart discount. The “Used – Very Good” goes for $3~ more. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 29 customer reviews.

Used V-MODA Forza In-Ear Hybrid Sport for $45

V-Moda is riding high on the acclaim of their V-Moda Crossfade Wireless (Bluetooth) Over-Ears which are a Black Friday sale for $180 at many places (Amazon actual and Adorama and Guitar Center and B&H Photo and Musician’s Friends), but not all of their headphones are on the type train.

Their V-MODA Forza In-Ear Hybrid Sport averages 3.1 out of 5 and go for $100 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with their trade-offs and issues, you can get the white color in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) for $45~ after the 20% off in-cart discount at Amazon Warehouse Deals.

PRO TIP: instead of doing 20% off the price, and the subtracting that from the full price, it’s faster to multiple 80% of the full price 🙂

Sennheiser HD6XX back for $200 [MD]

Don’t stop believing! The new-condition open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 6XX headphones are back on sale for $200 with free shipping at members-only but free to join Massdrop website! Shipping is +$15 for outside the USA. All units will be serialized. The drop has 10,000 units, and runs for the next eight days.

They are made in Ireland as a Massdrop-Sennheiser partnership and will ship late March 2018. I repeat, these will ship late March 2018. This is four months away! Patience is a virtue 🙂

Used B&O Play H8 ANC/BT On-Ears for $210

The B&O Play H8 ANC and bluetooth on-ears go for around $350 in new condition (price varies slightly by color), but if you are comfortable with used, you can thank the Amazon Warehouse Deals 20% off in-cart discount promotion on select electronics that drops the price of the Black Color Scheme in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) from $263~ to $210.

The Gray/Hazel color scheme goes for $244 in “Used – Acceptable” (no further details given) but it’s not eligible for the 20% off automatic in-cart discount.

Used 1More Piston Fit On-Ears for $11

Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) is joining the Black Friday festivities with an automatic 20% off in-the-shopping cart discount. Eligible electronics [giant promo on the page there] get an additional 20% off discount when you add to the shopping cart. They have a little 20% off sign when they are able. AWD must be the seller of record (not marketplace sellers).

With that as an intro for all similar posts today (I won’t repeat the same thing), you can get the 1More Piston Fit In-Ears for $11~ in “Used – Very Good” condition (there are multiple listings). The Rose color scheme starts at $12 but it is not eligible for the in-cart discount.

Sony MDR-XB50-AP in-ears for $26 w/free S&H

The Sony MDR-XB50-AP wired earphones are tagged with the “Amazon Choice” tag, defined as “highly rated, well-priced, ready to ship” products. And they are on sale starting at $26~ with free shipping for the black color scheme and $27 for the other two color options (red, blue).

Together they average 4.2 out of 5 based on 2570+ customer reviews and have 300+ answered questions. These have the 1-button remote, as the “AP” in the model name hints at. “AP” as in Android Phone.

Wedn: refurb JBL Everest Elite 300 ANC/BT On-Ears for $85

It’s a good thing I woke up before the birds today, there are many things happening, including the Woot Electronics daily deal running until 1am ET on Thursday (or earlier if sold out), it is the certified refurbished JBL Everest Elite 300 NXTGen ANC/BT on-ears offered for $80 plus $5 flat shipping. Maximum three pairs per customer as per usual Woot terms. They come with a 1-year JBL warranty per the listing.

Monoprice M560 Open/Closed Planars for $150

The first round of the Monoprice Black Friday doorbusters are here, and of headphone interest, their new condition open/closed M560 planar-magnetic on-ears are on sale for $150 with free standard shipping. Their usual price is $200. The sale is not offered thru their eBay or Amazon stores as of the time of writing, only their website.

Also part of the sale, of more general audio interest (this is not a dedicated headphone amp) it is the new condition 25 Watt Stereo Hybrid Tube Amplifier with Bluetooth offered for $100 with free standard shipping.

Triple XXX Triple Driver IEMs for $35 w/free S&H

The headliner of the IEMs in the Monoprice Black Friday doorbusters is the new condition Triple XXX Triple Driver IEMs offered for $35 with free standard US shipping. That’s almost $12 per driver 😉

You don’t want to interrupt your music listening sessions just so you can go get a hot or iced beverage. How about this 20 fl oz stainless steel tumbler for $6.79 with free shipping (Monoprice Emperor, part of their Pure Outdoor line).

Monoprice Desktop Headphone Amp for $70 + S&H

Somehow Monoprice buried this in the middle of the Computer Accessories tab but also on sale is the new condition Monoprice Desktop Headphone Amp for $70 plus shipping. No free shipping for this one. It’s not like it’s a giant box!

In fact, we have a text and pictures unboxing of it here. Review is in the pipeline 🙂

Monoprice Sonic Solace ANC/BT Over-Ears for $50 w/FS

But wait, there’s more! If you hit on the Portable Audio tab at the Monoprice BF sale, you will find that the new condition Sonic Solace ANC/BT Over-Ears are on sale for $50 with free standard shipping in the black or brown/tan color schemes. This is an affordable way to get an ANC with Bluetooth closed-back set without entering the “marketing/hype wars” of the $300 price range models with more and more manufacturers competing there, from Bose to Sony to Beats to Sennheiser.

Wedn: Status Audio CB-1 Closed Over-Ears for $55

One of the deals of the day running at the Gold Box is the new condition closed-back over-ear Status Audio CB-1 offered for $55 with free shipping, sold by the Status Audio Amazon store, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon (Prime eligible). They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 440+ customer reviews and have 69 answered questions. Offer ends by 3am ET on Thursday.

Not a lightning deal, but their open-back counterpart, the Status Audio OB-1 remains on sale for $49 with free shipping. This is an organic sale, not a lightning deal. It averages 4.6 out of 5 as well, but only has 116 customer reviews.

[DEAD] Mocreo Double Sided Headphone Hanger for $12

These lightning deals expired…

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[DEAD] Thursday: AELEC S350 bluetooth exercise earphones for $14+

This daily deal expired…

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MEE Audio Earphone Grab Bags for $14 w/free S&H [MD]

If you like the adventure of grab-bags, Massdrop is running another one, this time it is MEE Audio earphones. You pay $14 with free shipping, and you can buy one or two grab bags. These will ship in early January 2018, so patience is a virtue.

For the price of $14, you will randomly receive either the MEE Audio M6 (60%), or M6 bluetooth (25%), or the M6 PRO earphones (15%). As usual, Massdrop has prizes at numeric milestones, depending on how many get purchased.

The offer ends in seven days (from blog-posting date), or when 4000 units are purchased.

Speaking of Massdrop, they are also offering items on a recurring basis as well, you can find them on our MD In-Stock Tracker.

Floyd Rose FR-18M Mahogany Over-Ears for $99

More from the eBAY, the new condition Floyd Rose FR-18M Mahogany Over-Ears are on sale for $99 with free shipping, with up to five pairs per customer. They are sold by the “iDJ Now” eBay store (99.8%, New York).

These come with a luxury fold-flat wood case (see gallery pictures over there for all the wood). The earcups of the headphones are of wood as well. Fans of wood unite and takeover!

Apple Airpods (Truly Wireless) for $150

Another eBay Black Friday doorbuster is running, you can get the new condition Apple AirPods for $150 with free shipping, limit one per customer, from eBay seller LA Computer Company. Over 3100 units have been sold so far. This is model MMEF2AM/A.

Sennheiser GSX 1200 PRO gaming audio amplifier for $180

Sennheiser loves gamers too. Their Sennheiser GSX 1200 PRO gaming audio amplifier is on sale for $180 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to ten units per customer at the sale price. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 13 customer reviews.

Sony MDR-XB-510-AS exercise bluetooth earphones for $30

The new condition Sony MDR-XB-510-AS exercise bluetooth earphones are on sale for $30 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three pairs per customer. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 44 customer reviews and they have ten answered questions. They have some variation of earfins to stay on your ears.

Mpow Single Ear Truly Wireless V4.1 for $14

Truly Wireless have their own sub-segment. A single ear model. You only get one earphone, not a pair. It is meant to be used as such. And it is on sale, the new condition Mpow Wireless Earbud V4.1 goes for $14 and Prime eligible. It averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 64 customer reviews and has about 1/3rd of that in answered questions.

They also have a couple of optional combined purchase coupon discounts under the “Special offers and product promotions” section of the product page.

PSA: I haven’t forgotten the Schiit Magni 2s

If you are trying to get Schiit Audio Magni 2 at the clearance prices, I have not forgotten about them. I regularly check both the Magni 2 and the Magni 2 Uber. The reason you haven’t seen any recent posts about them is that I haven’t caught them in-stock recently.

PADs: refurbished HTC One M9 for $100

If you like to use phones as DAPs (PADs), for example, you listen to a lot of streaming services and like to use some of the Google Play music apps for your own music, we have a $100 offer for you.

One of the early pre Black Friday sales at NewEgg Flash is the refurbisehd HTC One M9 for $100 with free shipping. It is available in three different color options. The seller is “AllBuyHome”. This has both a headphone jack and a microSD slot (HTC brought it back with the M8)

The HTC M10 was the last HTC flagship to have a headphone jack. The U11 line after that removed the headphone jack. The list of smartphones without is growing but they are all cursed 🙂 The HTC U11 is not getting traction with consumers despite great reviews, the Motorola Z series is mostly ignored even though everyone’s in love with their Moto G series, Le Eco is having major financial troubles, the Pixel 2s are plagued with hardware problems 🙂

eBay Ad teases Bose QuietComfort 3 ANC for $140

The eBAY Black Friday ad has been revealed and there is only one headphone there, it is the Bose QuietComfort 3 ANC over-ears offered for $140. The eBAY ad does not specify the sellers of the offers, or the condition of the product, so we won’t know until it goes live. Bose has an official outlet store there, but this headphone is not in their store right now.

I integrated their offer into our Black Friday Ads summary, which should not be confused with other tracker post, an on-going round-up of LIVE BF headphone deals.

Thinksound ON2 Wood On-Ears for $130 [MD] or $140 [Prime]

It $10 less worth waiting for an extra month? That decision is yours to make! But let’s start from the beginning!

The new condition Thinksound ON2 Wood On-Ears are back on sale again for $130 with free shipping at members-only but free-to-join Massdrop for $130 with free shipping and a mid-December shipment estimate. These ship from the vendor and come with a 2-year warranty per the listing.

If you don’t want to wait for a month, and instead prefer to get them in a couple of days, they are on sale for $140 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with up to three pairs per customer during the sale. There they average 4.6 out of 5 based on 24 customer reviews, and have a soccer team of answers 🙂

FREE JBL Aware C USB-C earphones with HTC U11 purchase for $599

During the Black Friday and Cyber Monday festivities, the HTC website has dropped the price of their U11 smartphone (no headphone jack) to $599 factory unlocked with USA warranty BUT they are also including for free the JBL Aware C USB-C earphones. The product page there just mentions “FREE JBL earphones”, it’s when you add the U11 phone to the shopping cart that you see more details about the free JBL USB-C earphones.

Here’s a screenshot of the shopping cart with more details on the earphone:

Jaybird Freedom F5 bluetooth earphones for $50

As teased in the Black Friday Ads, Best Buy has ushered in live again their online doorbuster, the new condition Jaybird Freedom F5 bluetooth earphones for $50 with free shipping or store pickup in the black color scheme. The other colors are not on sale.

Now shipping: Sennheiser HD 660S for $500 [updated]

The brand new open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 660S is now in-stock and shipping by Electronics EXPO (East Coast Chain) through Amazon. It ships directly from World Wide Stereo and it is not Prime eligible… Amazon’s own listing remains at the all-encompassing “temporarily out of stock”…

UPDATE: Electronics EXPO sold out since the original post, but WWS has it as well…

Sony H700 neckband bluetooth earphones for $148

Another one of the Fall 2017 Sony new models is on sale now, going for $148 with free shipping in new condition and your choice of three colors is the Sony H700 neckband bluetooth earphones at Amazon by Amazon actual and other authorized Sony dealers. This is so new it only has two customer reviews.

NOTE: as of this week, I am filing neckband earphones in their own category of Neckband Earphones, and I am no longer filing them under In-Ears.

[DEAD] Westone Alpha IEMs for $100, Brainwavz HM5 Studio for $72.50, S3 IEMs for $30

This group of Wednesday lightning deals expired…

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[DEAD] 8GB FecPecu DAP (with microSD) for $20

These limited time offers expired…

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Philips SHP-9500S Open Over-Ears for $48 w/free S&H

As the NewEGG Black Friday ad promised [see our 2017 summary], the new condition open-back over-ear Philips SHP-9500S headphones are on sale for $48 with free shipping, sold and shipped by NewEgg until Saturday night (or earlier if sold out).

If you are planning to make a $200+ purchase at NewEgg, and don’t object to paying for it with MasterPass (Mastercard’s competitor to the VISA Checkout service), coupon code MPBF17 gets you $25 off an order of $200+ paid with Masterpass. Masterpass is the service. Mastercard are the credit cards. You have to pay using the Masterpass service.

So that would bring the price further down, depending on how you want to virtually allocate the discount on your order total 🙂

we have a text and pictures unboxing of them, and if I can stop time, I will also post a detailed review 🙂