Archives for January 2018

Meze 11 NEO In-Ears for $49 w/free S&H

The new condition Meze 11 NEO in-ears, in the gunmetal color scheme, are currently on sale for $49 with free shipping by a couple of sellers fulfilled by Amazon: Meze’s own Amazon store (everyone seems to be opening these up these days) and “HeadAmp Audio Electronics”. The Iridium color scheme remains at $59.

Speaking of Amazon, for a limited time, they are offering this 3ft Monoprice MIDI Cable with 5 Pin DIN Plugs in the black color scheme for $0.92 each. Limit three per customer. It is an Add-On item, so you need to place a $25+ order before you can buy it.

January 19, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

Used Hifiman RE-2000 In-Ears for $1728

In-ear prices gone wild! The new condition HifiMan RE-2000 are priced as per their model number, $2000, but if you are comfortable with used flagships, you can get them in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) for $1728 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There’s only one used listing, this one!

January 19, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Sennheiser RS 160 Kleer Wireless Over-Ears for $85

Good until Saturday at 11:59pm eastern, you can get the new condition Sennheiser RS 160 wireless system (digital wireless, Kleer technology, not bluetooth) for $85 with free standard shipping at B&H Photo. This consists of one closed-back over-ears headset and one transmitter/base. The headset can only be used with the transmitter, there is no 3.5mm audio input.

This is a previous generation model. The latest RS-series models end in a 5 and no longer use Kleer technology.

January 19, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Saturday’s Offers: KZ ZST, Bluedio, Stands

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January 19, 2018 Filed Under: headphones

Friday’s Offers: JBL, Brainwavz, Etc

There is some modest action in the Friday lightning deals as well at the Amazon Gold Box with the following tentative schedule:

+ starts 7:09am ET: SoundPEATS Magnetic Bluetooth Earphones (IPX6, apt-X; price before sale $28)

+ starts 7:39am ET: COWIN HE8 ANC/BT earphones (price before sale $85)

+ starts 8:49am ET: SOUL SS19 (price before sale $40)

+ starts 11:19am ET: JBL Duet Bluetooth Wireless On-Ear (price before sale $89)
+ there’s also a 10% off clip-on coupon on the page

+ starts 2:39pm ET: 6pk of vinyl record shaped cup coasters (price before sale $11)

+ starts 4:04pm ET: Brainwavz ROUND Replacement Memory Foam Earpads (price before sale $22.50; available in four colors)

+ starts 5:19pm ET: BRAINWAVZ Truss Under Desk Dual Headphone Hanger (price before sale $16)

January 18, 2018 Filed Under: headphones

Colorfly C10 Portable DAP for $180 w/FS [MD]

Back to the DAPs we go with another offer getting unlocked at Massdrop, and running for the next three days and change (from blog-posting date), it is the new condition Colorfly C10 Portable DAP going for $180 with free US shipping. This is only available in the blue color scheme.

The player is running Linux, uses the Cirrus CS4398 DAC, and is CNC-machined aluminum and red sandalwood which makes it look nice (at least in the pictures; I haven’t seen it in person). It has 32GB memory on-board plus a micro SD slot. It will ship from Massdrop in late February 2018 with all sales final.

A warranty card is included in the package, but it does specify any further details on the warranty (or lack there of). Massdrop would improve their credibility if they deterministically mentioned the warranty status of each drop. Consumers build trust and become customers for life when a seller is more open and forthcoming.

January 18, 2018 Filed Under: digital audio players Tagged With: ,

Thinksound ts03 wood IEMs for $65 w/FS [MD]

Massdrop strikes again wtih a new unlocked offered running for the next five days and change (from blog posting date). It is the new condition thinksound ts03 wood in-ears going for $65 with free US shipping. These will ship in mid-February from “the vendor” (not Massdrop). All sales are final. There is no mention of warranty in the listing.

January 18, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Audio-Technica ATH-M70x: Refurb for $216, Used for $225

If you don’t want to wait for future sales, the closed-back over-ear Audio-Technica ATH-M70x studio headphones are available in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) for $225 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual… Or on the same listing, there is a fulfilled by Amazon offer from a 3rd-party seller in refurbished condition for $216~ with free shipping. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews.

January 18, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Sennheiser Urbanite XL Closed Over-Ears for $90

The new condition closed-back over-ear Sennheiser Urbanite XL (XL = Over Ears in this case) are on sale for $90 in the black color scheme and $100 in the denim color scheme, sold by a 3rd-party seller, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so you have an extra layer of protection since Amazon is handling the transaction and shipment of these.

January 18, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Hifiman HE-560 Planars drop to $350

The Hifiman HE-560 have already sold out and have been marked as discontinued at B&H Photo for the sale price of $350, but fear not, you can still get them for $350 with free shipping at Adorama.com. These are open-back over-ear planar magnetics.

January 18, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Xduoo X3 DAP for $76 w/free S&H [from China]

If you don’t mind waiting, or paying extra for faster shipping, GearBest is having a sale on the new condition XDuoo X3 digital audio players. The silver color schemes goes for $76, while the black color scheme goes for $80. With free slow shipping from China. The gold color scheme is not on sale.

Their button placement may be a unusual if you are used to the more symmetric digital audio players, so you may want to do some “usage visualations” to make sure you are okay with their positioning 🙂

January 18, 2018 Filed Under: digital audio players Tagged With: ,

Open Box Monoprice M565 Open Planars for $170 + S&H

Monoprice has refilled their open box and refurbished sale page with more inventory and among them you can get the open-box Monolith M565 open-back planars for $170 plus shipping. The new condition price is $200.

Speaking of which, you can the open-box Monolith M1060 open-back planars for $250 plus shipping. The new condition price is $300.

Strategically it might be a good idea to buy these together with other items that are eligible for free shipping, so you won’t pay as much for shipping for them.

PS: Monoprice had a big bang of new headphone gear at CES 2018, including closed-back planars and a whole range of DAC/amps, from a tiny laptop model to a 20 pounder tube!

January 18, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Monoprice Aluminum Omega Headphone Stand (black) for $20 with free S&H

It’s both a sale and a free shipping promotion at the same time. Monoprice is offering their new condition Monoprice Aluminum Omega Headphone Stand, model number 24463, in the black color scheme, for $20 with free standard US shipping. No coupon needed.

No assembly required. This is aluminium, not to be confused with those similarly shaped acrylic headphone stands at Amazon.

January 18, 2018 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: ,

Grado Reference Series RS2i for $469

The latest generation is the Grado RS2e, part of their Reference Series (thus the “RS”) going for $495 in new condition at authorized dealers. But if you prefer the previous generation, the RS2i, this model is available in new condition for $469 by Amazon actual. This is more of an availability alert than a deal alert.

January 17, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Xiaomi w/USA warranty: Mi PRO In-Ears for $20; On-Ears for $99

The USA version of a couple of Xiaomi headphones are now carried officially by Amazon actual! The black/gold folding Mi Headphones (closed-back, the grills are decorative) are on sale for $99 each, while their MI PRO in-ears are going for $20~ each. They are sold and shipped by Amazon actual, so Prime members get them in two days or so. Or the usual free shipping for non-Prime members. These come with a USA warranty!

January 17, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Free Motorola Pulse BT Over-Ears with purchase of Moto X4

The new condition Motorola Pulse Escape Over-Ear Bluetooth headphones are currently included for FREE for a limited time with the purchase of the Motorola Moto X4 (Unlocked, US warranty) for $350 with free shipping in your price of black or silver at NewEgg by NewEgg actual. The Motorola headphones are added automatically to your shopping cart while this promotion is running. No couon, no rebate needed!

January 17, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Beyerdynamic DT 770 i Closed Over-Ears for $100

The new condition closed-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 770 i headphones (the “i” stands for mobile devices, they have just 16 ohm impedance) are currently on sale for $100 with free shipping at BuyDIG.

Or if you are a Prime member or have Amazon gift cards to spend, you can get them for the same price from Beach Camera thru Amazon. They ship directly from Beach BUT Prime members will get Prime-like shipping. This is a lesser known Prime benefit. Beach Camera and BuyDIG are the same company. They are on the East Coast, so delivery time may be faster for the East Coasters (depending on delivery routes and such).

January 17, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Used Sony MDR-Z7 Closed Over-Ears for $427

As of a 1/19/18 AM recheck, this sold out at this condition/price combo…

The closed-back over-ear Sony MDR-Z7 headphones are currently available in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) condition for $427 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.

Other “just launched” sellers may be offering it for less but those are typically big trouble waiting to happen, especially if they are not fulfilled by Amazon. Avoid those unless you are doing undercover work to capture criminals 🙂

January 17, 2018 Filed Under: Uncategorized

[DEAD] Bluedio A2 Light Bluetooth On-Ears for $29, Brainwavz Memory Foam Earpads for $15

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January 17, 2018 Filed Under: accessories

Aune X1S or X7S for $200 (or buy both for $380) [MD]

Fully unlocked and running for the next four days and change (from blog-posting date) is the new condition Aune X1S Anniversary Edition DAC/Amp at the members-only (but free to join) Massdrop shopping site for $200 with free US shipping. On the same listing, you can also buy the X7S balanced headphone amp, also for $200 with free shipping. OR you can buy both of them with a $20 combined purchase discount ($380 total if you buy both instead of $400).

These will ship in late February 2018 from Massdrop, with all sales final. There is no mention of warranty in the listing.

January 16, 2018 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

Beats Solo 3 Wireless On-Ears for $197 [limit 3]

Especially of interest to owners of some of the latest iPhones and i-Devices that utilize the Apple W1 technology, the new condition Beats Solo 3 are currently on sale in new condition for $197 with free shipping in four different color schemes (rose gold, gloss black or white, or gold) by the NewEGG eBAY store with a limit of three per customer.

PS: there may be various eBay Bucks and other promotions on the eBay website as well. YMMV. I saw a random $10 off unique coupon on this page. It may be because I haven’t bought anything on eBay in recent months and their shopping cart is trying to “encourage” me.

January 16, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Open box Sony MDR-100ABN ANC/BT Over-Ears for $100

Some eBay action now, where eBay seller “Quick Ship Electronics” is offering the Sony MDR-100ABN ANC/BT headphones for $100 with free shipping with up to five pairs per customer in “New – Other” Open-Box condition. These are over-ears, with a built-in battery and a 1-year warranty from the seller Quick Ship Electronics (not Sony USA).

January 16, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Sennheiser CX 3.00 Red In-Ears for $19 [limit 3]

If you are looking for more vibrantly colored in-ears, the red color scheme of the Sennheiser CX 3.00 in-ears is on sale for the very specific price of $18.57 at Amazon by Amazon actual with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price. It looks like a group price-match as a number of 3rd-party sellers there also have this very price. The other two color options go for $21. They average 3.6 out of 5 based on 480+ customer reviews and they have 40+ answered questions.

January 16, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

[DEAD] Thursday’s Offers: MEE, Bluedio, Brainwavz, Etc

Thursday is over, and so are its offers…

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January 16, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears

Used Audeze LCD-3 Planars for $1149 + S&H

The AUDEZE LCD-3 Planar Magnetic Headphones (Zebrano & Lambskin Leather) are currently available in “Used – Demo” condition for $1149 plus shipping (under 420) at authorized dealer Adorama.com. When it sells out, you won’t see any results in the link above.

January 16, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Used Pioneer SE-CH5T In-Ears for $28 w/free S&H

The black color scheme of the Pioneer SE-CH5T in-ears are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) going for $28 with free shipping through Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $40. They average 4.7 out of 5 based on a lucky 13 customer reviews.

UPDATE: initially the blog-post title failed to mention they are used. It has since been corrected.

January 15, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

AKG K845BT Closed Bluetooth Over-Ears for $140

The new condition AKG K845BT Closed Bluetooth Over-Ears are currently offered for $140 with free shipping by Electronics Expo (fulfilled by Amazon) or for $148 by Amazon actual, all these through the Amazon website. This is in the black color scheme. The white color scheme goes for more. This is not a lightning deal. These average 3.7 out of 5 based on 66 customer reviews.

January 15, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Used Yamaha HPH-MT120BL Studio Headphones for $52

The Yamaha HPH-MT120BL closed over-ear studio headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” (repackaged) condition for $52~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. These are more of the rectangular earpad design.

January 15, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Used Fiio K5 DAC/amp with dock for $88

The Fiio K5 DAC/amp with a docking station for select other Fiio products (eg select Fiio DAPs) is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) for $88 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.

January 15, 2018 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

Used Audioquest DragonFly USB DAC/amp Version 1.2 for $77

The Audioquest DragonFly USB DAC/amp Version 1.2 is currently available in “Used – Like New” condition (original packaging) for $77~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. This is the ideal used option, “Like New”, and “original packaging” and Amazon Warehouse Deals actual (not marketplace sellers) being the seller of the product. Of course, as with all things used, there is always a YMMV/randomness component.

January 15, 2018 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

Status Audio CB-1 for $59 [NEW] [updated]

The duo of Status Audio over-ear headphones are currently available as follows at Amazon: the new condition closed-back CB1 goes for $59 with free shipping (Prime eligible). They are sold by the Status Audio Amazon store, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, thus the Prime eligibility.

As of 1/16/18, the open-back is sold out: while the open-back OB-1 is available in “Used – Good” condition for $39 with free shipping through Amazon Warehouse Deals.

Speaking of Status Audio, they revealed one new headphone at CES 2018, the BT One, an unapologetically V-shaped closed on-ear bluetooth headphone with a starting price of $99. I just added it to our on-going Headphones of 2018 tracker. I will continue to add new headphones as I find them (and find time to add them) for the next couple of weeks 🙂

January 15, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Refurb JBL Reflect Mini BT Stephen Curry Signature Edition for $50 w/FS

The weekly refurbished deals at Harman Audio might be of interest to Stephen Curry fans, because his co-branded JBL Reflect Mini BT Stephen Curry Signature Edition are on sale in certified refurbished condition for $50 with free shipping and an original warranty and 30-day returns as usual. No other headphones are participating in the refurbished weekly deals which typically end Saturday night.

January 15, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , , , ,

Monoprice USB-C cables and select iPod cases for $3 w/free S&H

The only thing magical about these cables is their price! $3 with free shipping is all you pay for a wide variety of USB-C cables (USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to micro-USB, USB-C to USB A (full size)) in various colors in the middle of this Monoprice accessories sale. Free shipping for every single item featured on that page. No minimum purchase, no coupon needed!

But that’s not all. Use your browser’s in-page search function to search for “iPod” and you will find three iPod cases for $3 with free shipping each. Two of them are for the iPod Nano 5th generation, and one for the iPod Touch 2nd/2rd generation.

January 15, 2018 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: ,

Apple Lightning to 30-pin adapter for $16.48

The official Apple Lightning to 30-pin connector is currently on sale for the very specific price of $16.48 at Amazon by Amazon actual with up to six per customer at the sale price. This supports USB Audio and analog audio as well – among other things. It averages 3.5 out of 5 based on 450+ customer reviews and has 110+ answered questions. This is mode MD823AM/A.

January 15, 2018 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With:

[DEAD] Tuesday’s Offers: Cowin case, Samsung 2pk, Bluedio BTs

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January 15, 2018 Filed Under: headphones