Archives for February 2018

Refurbished Sony WF1000X Truly Wireless for $100

The new condition Sony WF1000X truly wireless earphones go for $200 at authorized Sony USA dealers, but if you want to cut the price in half, you can get them in certified refurbished condition for $100 by Secondipity fulfilled by Amazon (Prime shipping) in your choice of black color scheme. The gold/brown/metal/whatever color scheme goes for the same price, but ships directly from Secondipity and it is not Prime eligible.

These appear to have trade-offs however, as they average 3 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews at amazon.com and they have a flat “review stars histogram”, something you don’t want to see in a product. Looking at the review-stars distribution alone is a sign of issues and trade-offs so read up on them before buying!

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , , ,

AmazonBasics 5-in-1 Audio Splitter for $7

Belkin is probably the most well known among the little unpowered 5-in-1 audio splitter, but now they have name-brand recognition competition from none other than the BORG of house branding, AmazonBasics! They recently launched eight different colors of a 5 in 1 unpowered audio splitter with seven of the eight colors currently going for $7 each. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 62 customer reviews.

These are unpowered, so the audio is affected by which headphones you connect to (based on the laws of physics, not magic). You can try it if you don’t believe me 🙂

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: ,

Pay $40, Get $50 Guitar Center Gift Card by Email

If you are a fan of Guitar Center, at the moment, the PayPal Digital Gifts store on eBay is offering $50 Guitar Center Gift Cards delivered by email for $40 with free delivery. Limit up to five per customer. This is essentially a 20% off discount on everything you buy using these gift cards!

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: store sale Tagged With: ,

Marshall Major II Bluetooth On-Ears for $58 to $61 w/FS

A marketplace seller has triggered a price-match by the Amazon price bots for the new condition black color scheme of the Marshall Major II Bluetooth On-Ears. The marketplace seller price is $58~, while Amazon’s own price is $61 with free shipping. Since this is a bot price-match, expiration time unknown. Only the black color scheme is on sale like this.

On the same listing they also have the wired non-bluetooth model, so if you are reading customer reviews and answered questions, make sure you read/filter for the intended one.

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Sony MDRXB50AP Extra Bass Earphones for $26 w/FS

Drippity-drop, the new condition Sony MDRXB50AP Extra Bass earphones in the black color scheme are currently on sale for $26 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price. It appears to be a price-match of a marketplace seller, so expiration time unknown. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 2860+ customer reviews and have nearly 350 answered questions, so they are quite vetted.

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

House of Marley Rebel On-Ears for $10

Music is said to have life and color but what about the headphones? IF you want something that brightens things up (color wise, not music wise) the new condition House of Marley Rebel closed-back on-ears, in the Rasta color scheme, model EM-FH041-RA, are going for $10 in new condition by a marketplace seller with the order fulfilled by Amazon so free 2-day shipping for Prime members.

On the other hand, if you prefer a lower price but an unassuming color, the grey color scheme is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for the very specific price of $6.86 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual (with free 2-day Prime shipping; it’s not marked as an Add-On as of the time of writing).

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

KOSS KPH30i Rhythm Lightweight On-Ears for $20 + S&H [MD]

The PortaPRO is not the only retro popular KOSS headphone. At least at Massdrop, the new condition Koss KPH30i Rhythm Beige Lightweight On-Ears is popular enough that they brought back the drop, going just like before for $20 plus shipping. They come with the famous KOSS limited lifetime warranty as Koss and Massdrop are co-operating. All sales are final however.

They will be shipped in late March 2018 by Massdrop. They come with a non-detachable dual-entry cable with mic/remote. This runs for the next four days and change (from blog posting date).

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Phones as DAPs: refurb HTC One M8 for $90

From the “Phones as DAPs” department, if you are looking for a double figures Android DAP without breaking the bank, the refurbished HTC One M8 is offered as a “Scratch & Dent” for $90 at part of the longer running Woot deals, this one is good until March 1st (or earlier if sold out). Limit up to ten per customer.

This is a Verizon + GSM unlocked phone, with 2GB RAM, 32GB on-board and microSD card (of particular music interest obviously), Snapdragon 801, 5 inch screen, etc. It comes with a 90-day Woot warranty.

Shipping is free for Prime members (must login to Woot with our Amazon Prime account), otherwise it’s the usual $5 flat for everything you buy during the central time zone calendar day.

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: digital audio players Tagged With: , , ,

[DEAD] Sennheiser PMX 684i Neckband Earbuds for $25 w/FS

This daily deal expired… Good until 11:59pm eastern tonight, you can get the new condition Sennheiser PMX 684i neckband earbuds for $25 with free shipping in the green/gray/black color scheme.

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] V-Moda Crossfade II (apt-X Rose Gold) + $120 Gift Card for $350

This limited time promotion expired…

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February 20, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

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.

February 19, 2018 Filed Under: general topics Tagged With:

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].

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

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.

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

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.

February 19, 2018 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With:

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!

February 19, 2018 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

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!

February 19, 2018 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

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.

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

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).

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

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.

February 19, 2018 Filed Under: digital audio players Tagged With: , ,

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.

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

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.

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

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.

February 19, 2018 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: , ,

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.

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

[DEAD] Beats Studio 3 Wireless for $230

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

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

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

These daily deals expired…

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February 19, 2018 Filed Under: headset Tagged With: , ,

Sony Walkman NW-ZA17-SLV DAP for $230 w/free S&H

Here comes another Sony offer at Guitar Center. This time it is the new condition Sony Walkman NW-ZA17-SLV digital audio player going for $230 with free shipping or store pickup.

Note that most sale items are not eligible for coupon code PRESDAY18 which is 15% off products priced $199 or higher. The discount is larger than the coupon percentage anyway.

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

Used Sony MDR-Z7 Closed Over-Ears for $387

And now something used. If you want/need the Sony MDR-Z7 closed-back over-ears, they are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $387~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. The previous link shows the summary/default. This link shows only the used options, and there’s a second one by AWD actual, “Used – Like New” for $439~.

If you don’t mind imported new condition models (no Sony USA warranty) they go for $500 by a couple of sellers at amazon.com.

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

TEAC HA-P90SD DAC/amp/DAP for $230 w/FS

The Guitar Center President’s Day sale is a gift that keeps on giving! In new condition, you can get the black color scheme of the TEAC HA-P90SD DAC/amp/DAP for $230 with free shipping or free ship to store (aka store pickup). No coupon is needed, the price you see is the price you pay during this promotion.

February 18, 2018 Filed Under: amps and dacs, digital audio players Tagged With:

Sony MDR-100 AAP H.Ear Closed Over-Ear for $110

More Guitar Center action, the black color scheme of the new condition Sony MDR-100 AAP headphones, part of the “H.Ear” line are on sale for $110 with free shipping during the President’s Day weekend. Free store pickup where available/possible. Only the black color scheme is on sale.

Speaking of which, they are also offering the new condition Sony MDRXB950AP/H Extra Bass wired closed-back over-ears for $60 with free shipping and handling as part of the same promotion.

February 18, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Sony MDR-1A Closed Over-Ears down to $150

A second generation of the Sony MDR-1A, to be called the “M2” was revealed at CES 2018 and is coming later this year with a starting price of $300.

If you don’t want to wait, or pay the full “new release” price, fear not. The first generation model, the MDR-1A is on sale in new condition during the President’s Day weekend for $150 with free shipping at Guitar Center. Also available is free store pickup where possible/available.

The 1A is a closed-back over-ear unpowered headphone. The powered model is the 1A-DAC.

If you want to pay even less, it is available in certified refurbished condition for $120 with free shipping by Secondipity thru Amazon…

February 18, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Now shipping: Fiio Q5 for $345 with free shipping

If you can’t wait to get the new Fiio Q5, we have good news! Two recognizable sellers at Amazon have it in-stock for $345 with free shipping by “ProStudio Sound & Music”, or $350 plus $5 flat shipping by the “Tinbel Store”. Both ships directly from the sellers and they are not Prime eligible. This is a device with lots of features, read up on it on the interwebs if curious.

Speaking of Fiio, their A5 portable headphone-amp is available in “Used – Like New” condition for $110 with free shipping by K&M Camera through Amazon Warehouse Deals. It ships directly from K&M and it is not Prime eligible.

February 18, 2018 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

Now shipping: Anker Zolo Liberty+ Truly Wireless (Bluetooth 5.0)

The update of the Headphone Tracker has surfaced another new release, one of the first Bluetooth 5.0 earphones out there, it is a truly wireless model, the Anker Zolo Liberty+, available in either black or white, for $150 with free shipping by Anker fulfilled by Amazon, so Prime shipping for members.

February 18, 2018 Filed Under: truly wireless Tagged With: , ,

Now shipping: the new B&O Play H8i and H9i headphones

I just updated the New Headphones Tracker and we have good news for fans and early adopters of the new B&O Play H-series headphones. Both color schemes of each of the new H8i and H9i are in-stock and ready to ship at their starting price of $399 and $499 respectively at Amazon by Amazon actual. This is the B&O Play H8i listing and this is the B&O Play H9i listing. Each listing has both colors on it.

These were announced at CES 2018 and they are charged by USB-C, not microUSB, so a plus if prefer the new way of things. The H9i is over-ears, while the H8i is on-ears. Both have ANC and bluetooth, and “Transparency mode” which lets you listen in to the “real world”.

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

Open box Sony MDR100 H.Ear Bluetooth On-Ears for $115

This is a while supplies last promotion. As of the time of writing, there are 14 units available of the open-box closeout Sony MDR100 H.Ear On-Ear with Bluetooth and NFC going for $115 with free shipping at BuyDIG

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

Sony H800 H.Ear On 2 Mini Wireless for $147

On the smaller side of bluetooth on-ears, the new condition Sony H800 H.Ear On 2 Mini Wireless Closed-Back On-Ears, model WHH800/B (/B = black color scheme) are on sale for $148 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price. They average 3.9 out of 5 based on 14 customer reviews.

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