Archives for February 19, 2018

Ideas on how to spend the Adorama VModa Promotion Gift Cards After You Receive Them

If you are tempted by either the V-Moda Crossfade + $80 Gift Card for $200 promotion, or the Crossfade II + $130 Gift Card for $330 promotion but you are not quite sure how you are going to spend those $80/$130 gift cards in the future at Adorama, here are some ideas:

NOTE that the items below are to consider purchasing AFTER you receive the respective Adorama $80 and $130 gift certificates with your headphones. Not before (unless you want/need to buy these items)…

1. V-Moda headphone accessories
They carry a number of V-Moda original accessories, for example, the XL Memory Cushions currently go for $20 with free shipping and fit the various V-Moda over-ear models.

Another V-Moda item with free shipping is the well-regarded V-Moda Boom PRO mic, currently goes for $30 with free shipping.

2. Used Headphone Gear
Dive into the USED section of their website and fish for used headphone deals. This is a link to the search results for used headphones. I check these on a regular basis and when I find deals I post them, eg the the two Fiios earlier today.

3. Memory Cards
They are a camera dealer first and foremost, so you will find plenty of microSD memory cards to feed your DAPs and your smartphones and PADs (Phones as DAPs).

4. General Audio Accessories
One can never have too many cables and adapters and such, or even headphone cases. But don’t forget that they are a camera store, and a number of camera bags/cases can also be used or repurposed as headphone/audio cases as well. Cameras and lenses are typically more fragile than headphones after all.

Refurbished JBL Synchros Chrome Edition (Powered) for $90 with FREE 2nd Day Air

The official JBL store is offering the recertified JBL Synchros Chrome Edition closed-back over-ear powered headphones for $90 with free 2nd day air shipping. All headphones and speakers of $19.95+ get this free 2nd day promotion in the shopping cart (select appropriate option).

These are powered using JBL’s “Live Stage” technology/buzzword, but they are not bluetooth or ANC. The powering is done by two AAA batteries [you can get a 12 AmazonBasics rechargeables for $12].

Refurbished AKG N60 NC On-Ears for $100 w/free 2nd day air

The official Harman Audio online store is offering the recertified AKG N60 NC On-Ears for $100 with free 2nd-day air delivery. These are closed-back on-ears with active noise cancelling but no bluetooth. Limit two units per customer at the sale price.

Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter for $8

The official Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter is currently going for $7.65 at B&H Photo. Shipping is free if your order total is $49 or more. Otherwise shipping is extra.

If you are a Prime member, you can get free 2-day shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual where it sells for $8.86. Non-Prime members need a $25+ order for free shipping. This is not currently an Add-On item, thus the free 2-day shipping for Prime members despite the single figures price.

Used Fiio K1 USB DAC/amp for $21 + $4 S&H

The new condition Fiio K1 USB DAC/amp goes for $40 in new condition but if you are willing to go used, you can get it for $21 plus $3.75 shipping at Adorama in “Used – Demo” condition. If you don’t see it in the search results over there, it means it sold out!

Used Fiio Q1 II DSD DAC/amp for $84 + $4 S&H

The new new-condition Fiio Q1 II DSD DAc/amp goes for $100 (eg Amazon) but if you want to save a little bit, it is available in “Used – Demo” condition for $84 plus $3.75 shipping at Adorama. If you don’t see it in the search results over there, it means it sold out!

New-ish Jaybird X2 Bluetooth Earphones for $49 w/FS

The previous generation Jaybird X2 bluetooth earphones are available in “New – Other” condition (without retail packaging) for $49 with free shipping in the midnight black color scheme by eBay seller Poppy9780. Over 450 units have been sold through this eBay listing so far. They ship from New York.

Westone UM Pro 30 Triple-Driver In-Ears for $250

The last time I posted a deal for these they went for $270, but now it is $250 with free expedited shipping for the new condition Westone UM Pro 30 Triple-Driver Universal In-Ears in the Clear color scheme at B&H Photo for a limited time. The Smoke color scheme goes for $270 with free standard shipping (expedited is faster).

Phones as DAPs: LG G6+ (Quad DAC, 128GB, USA warranty, Unlocked) drops to $470

If you want a quad DAC in your Android smartphone but for one reason or another don’t want the LG V30, there is now a US warranty alternative, the LG G6+, new condition, factory unlocked, with USA warranty, in the Amazon Prime Exclusive version dropping from $520 to $470 with free Prime shipping.

This went for $500 before Amazon removed the Lockscreen Ads from their “Prime Exclusive” phones and increased their price by $20 to $520. So now it’s down $50 (or down $30 from the previous previous price) but without lockscreen ads.

Limit one per customer at the moment. The shipping estimate is currently a variable “1 to 2 months”. Amazon tends to be conservative on the estimates (so as not to over-promise something they can’t deliver on time), but still, if you want this by a specific time in the near future, there are no guarantees for delivery when you need/want it! So keep that in mind.

Bose SoundSport Earphones for $50 w/free S&H

Towards the bottom of the President’s Day Dell Deals you will find the new condition Bose SoundSport Earphones in the neon green type of a color scheme going for $50 with free shipping. Especially of interest if you have expiring Dell promotional gift cards and such.

These are neither in-ears, nor earbuds. They are more like earpods but not quite. They have a “speaker” protrusion that goes inside the ear canal but it does not attempt to create a seal.

Ultimate Ears 18+ Pro Universal Fit IEMs for $1200 [MD]

All along the Flagship tower! Just launched at Massdrop is the new condition Ultimate Ears 18+ Pro Universal Fit IEMs for $1200 with free US shipping. These need three commitments before they unlock. Five color options are available at checkout. The wood options are the same price in this offer, they don’t carry a +$100 surcharge. They come with a 1-year warranty and will ship in late March 2018 from Massdrop. All sales final as usual.

Rooth C&P Earplugs for $9 to $18 plus S&H [MD]

Hearing protection may not be as exciting as a new pair of headphones or a new DAP or a new DAC/amp, but music appreciation depends on hearing, so this is of utilitarian interest if nothing else…

Offered back on once again, unlocked at Massdrop is the new condition Rooth C&P Earplugs for $18 plus shipping. There are various options available in the shopping cart, and some lower priced options as well. They will ship in mid-March 2018 [CORRECTED] by Massdrop, with all sales final. Cases and shells are included by the manufacturer.

Panasonic Ergofit RP-HJE120B Bluetooth Earphones for $22 w/free S&H after coupon

The official Panasonic USA store has a sale + coupon combo that drops the price of the new condition Panasonic Ergofit RP-HJE120B wireless earphones to $22 with free shipping in all four color schemes when you enter coupon code SAVE over there. You don’t need an account to test the coupon. The price before the coupon is $30. Free shipping is a sitewide promotion for President’s Day.

[DEAD] Beats Studio 3 Wireless for $230

This sold out before it expired [not a surprise considering the price]…

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[DEAD] Logitech H800 Bluetooth Headset + 1-YR of Rosetta Stone for $149

These daily deals expired…

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