These 1-day offers expired…
Headphone case for Beats Solos for $4 w/free s&h
Back to the budget accessories, for just $4 with free shipping, you can get this carrying case for Beats Solos from eBay seller “BuySPRY” (99.3%). Over 2670 units sold from this listing. Limit 50 per customer. This ships from USA, not China.
Auvio Wireless FM Transmitter for $4 [Add-On]
On the accessories front, the Auvio Wireless FM Transmitter is currently on sale for $4 by three different marketplace sellers at Amazon.com. You can buy as many as you like. There’s one catch though, it is part of the Add-On program, so you must place an order of $25 or more (otherwise the shopping cart won’t let you buy it). This restriction applies to both Prime and non-Prime members. Perhaps add it to your next order…
Audio Annual 2014: The Definitive Audiophile Reference for $4.59
If you like shiny glossy pictures of mostly high end audio gear, you can get the “Audio Annual 2014: The Definitive Audiophile Reference” book (it’s like a thicker glossier magazine) by the Thalakoturs for $4.59 at fulfilled by Amazon. This is new condition, comes sealed. Free 2-day shipping for Prime members. Non-members need a $35+ order for free shipping. This averages 4.4 out of 5 based on 8 customer reviews. Keep in mind, this is the 2014 edition, so it won’t have some of the recent models. Headphones are only one of the many subsections.
Massdrop unlocked: ATH-M50x Velour Earpads for $22
Unlocked (lowest price under this offer) at members-only Massdrop are the ATH-M50x Velour Earpads offered for $20 plus $2 flat shipping. You can select which color scheme you prefer (black, brown, white, red, or burgundy) during the checkout process. Offer ends in about six days from blog-posting date.
Also added there but not fully unlocked yet are the Edifier H850 Headphones that could go as low as $48~ shipped. They have about five days to go from blog-posting date.
Massdrop Unlocked: B-Stock AKG K267 Tiesto for $130 [and other offers]
Another day, another burst of offers at members-only (but free to join) Massdrop. Fully unlocked already (= lowest price under this offer) are the AKG K267 Tiesto DJ headphones in B-Stock condition for $130 with free shipping. A Massdrop representative in their forums [only logged-in Massdrop members can read it] describes these as:
“So basically, these were sitting in a warehouse, waiting to be sold, then someone within AKG decided they needed to update the packaging for this headphone. These units have never been opened, returned, scratched, dented, or anything else. Thier packaging is out of date, that’s it.”
Also added, not fully unlocked as of the time of writing, but they have 6-7 days (from blog-posting time) to get there are:
* xDuoo TA-03 DAC/Amp as low as $260 shipped
* DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp as low as $235 shipped
* Firestone Audio Headphone Stand as low as $40 shipped
$8 FLAC (16/44.1) double album: “The Book Of Souls” by Iron Maiden
We don’t cover music (album) sales here regularly, but in case you need a 16-bit FLAC heavy metal digital album for headphone evaluation purposes, the new “The Book Of Souls” double album (92 minutes) from Iron Maiden is on sale for a limited time only as 16-bit 44.1 kHz FLAC for $8 from 7digital.com (they have a US digital store).
3.3ft (aka 1m) AmazonBasics TOSlink Cable for $5.09
IF you are fond of the AmazonBasics line of products, their 3.3ft (1 meter) long TOSlink cable is now on sale for $5.09. Thankfully this is not currently part of the Add-On program, so if you are a Prime member, you get free 2-day shipping even if you buy just one of these. Non-Prime members get free S&H with a $35+ order as usual. Limit 30 per customer. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 5200+ customer reviews, however, note that the reviews of multiple cable sizes are grouped and averaged together.
Repurposed Deal (for Earphones): AmazonBasics Camera Bag for $2
A “repurposed deal” is an item whose primary intended purpose is not headphone-related but can easily be used in this fashion. In this case, this small AmazonBasics Camera Bag is on sale for $2 each and you can buy as many as you like (technically the limit is 90 but who needs 90 of these?). It has padding and you can coil smaller earphones inside. It also has an outside zippered tiny pocket.
The only caveat is that it is part of the Amazon Add-On program, so you must place a $25+ order, otherwise their shopping cart simply won’t let you buy it. The restriction applies to Prime members as well.
Massdrop: Sony Z7, BeyerD DT990-600 Premium, Sieveking
The action continues at members-only Massdrop with three items added. As of the time of writing they are not fully unlocked but they have seven days to do so (from blog-posting date). They are:
* Sony MDR-Z7 over-ears as low as $510 shipped
* Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (600 ohm) as low as $228 shipped
* Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand as low as $140 shipped
Belkin 2-to-1 splitter for $3 (black; Add-On) [or generic from China shipped for half]
The black two to one headphone splitter from Belkin is going for $3 with a limit of five per customer at Amazon.com. It is however part of the Add-On program, so you must place a $25+ order, otherwise the shopping cart will Mutombo (verb) any attempts to purchase it.
On the other hand, if you are not in a hurry to receive it, and do not object to receiving items from Asia, a number of vendors from there are offering Generic Splitters for $1.50 with free shipping. Sellers include Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Check the percentage rating, and the number of transactions of the sellers over there to increase the chances of a successful transaction… The first US seller for this item is currently on page #3, for $2.56 with free shipping (CMPLE from NY).
[DEAD] Monday: “The Mind’s Ear: Exercises for Improving the Musical Imagination for Performers, Composers, and Listeners” e-book for $2
This offer expired…
8pk 1/4″ to 1/8″ (3.5mm) adapters for $6.47 (81c each)
If you are tired of looking for 1/4″ to 1/8″ (3.5mm) adapters and not finding them when you need them, there’s this sale, an 8-pack on sale for $6.47 (around 81c each) from various marketplace sellers, with four of the offers currently fulfilled by amazon.com.
It is important to look for that (fulfilled by Amazon), because some of the other listings that offer free shipping will ship from China and will take a while to arrive. The ones with the Prime logo ship from Amazon warehouses in the USA and follow the usual free shipping terms (Prime or $35+ for non-Prime). You can buy as many 8-packs as you like.
Official Audeze Travel Case for LCD series for $75
The more expensive the headphones, the more attention often one pays to the accessories to protect the investment. As such, the official Audeze Ruggedized Travel Case for the LCD Series is currently on sale for $75 as a special order at Adorama.
Massdrop Unlocked: ZY Cable for Sennheiser HD-5xx for $25 shipped [also: xDuoo, Sony DAP]
Fully unlocked with seven days to go (as of blog-posting date) on members-only Massdrop are the ZY Cables for the Sennheiser HD598 and 595 and 558 and 518 headphones, going for roughly $25 shipped.
Also added there, but not fully unlocked as of writing time are the xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp (RCA, USB inputs) that could go as low as $135 shipped, and the Sony NWZ-A17 Walkman digital audio player that could go as low as $260 shipped.
Colorful earphone cases for $3 (3) or $5 (5) with free shipping from China
If you don’t mind waiting for a few weeks or ordering things from China or Hong Kong, there are a couple of colorful earphone cases that are offered at around $1 per case. The colorfulness is also a plus if you like to color-code items, so you can easily tell which earphone is in which case just by the color of the case.
This is the Pack of 3 for under $3 with free shipping, and this is the Pack of 5 also with free shipping. These ship from China and there is a shipping estimate there. As usual, make sure you evaluate the sellers (percentage, number of ratings).
Check the reviews for each of the items. There are reviews that talk of smells and smelliness, so be sure to look into it if that’s a concern. There’s only so much one can expect from a $1 earphone case shipped for free all the way from China 🙂
Firestone Audio Headphone Stand for $40
The Firestone Audio Headphone Stand is now fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop going for $35 plus $5 flat shipping. This drop ends in about nine days (from blog-posting date, not from the date you are reading this). This is all metal and comes pre-assemebled but note that it ships mid-September (that’s about a month from now).
Massdrop: Alpine Hearing Protection Earplugs for $17
Fully unlocked at the moment (and with seven days to go from blog-posting date) at Massdrop, you can get them Alpine Hearing Protection MusicSafe Classic Earplugs for $15 plus $2~ flat shipping. These are strictly for hearing protection, not for music playback.
Also added there with the same expiration date, but not currently fully unlocked is the PS Audio Sprout amp/DAC that could go as low as $510 shipped. It already made enough progress towards that goal that it will probably get there.
$5 off $11.98+ purchase at HDTracks with coupon
If you like to buy digital music in higher than mp3 resolution. for a limited time, coupon code HDFIVEOFF gets you $5 off a purchase of $11.98 or more at HDTracks. You can use this coupon once during this promotion which expires 8/10/15 at 11:59pm ET.
Perhaps of interest might be their binaural selections which include David Chesky’s Ultimate Headphone Demonstration and Audiogon’s Headphone Experience (this one is only $4.98 regardless of sample rate or file format, so you would need to buy more items to use the coupon).
Massdrop Unlocked: ATH-M50x Velour Earpads shipped for $22
With seven days to go from blog-posting date, the ATH-M50x Velour Earpads have reached their lowest price at members-only Massdrop, going for $20 plus $2 flat shipping. You can choose between five different color options at checkout, not just the ones shown at the main picture. The colors are shown in the middle of the page over there. They ship late August.
100pk Earbud Sponge Pads for $3 w/free s&h from Hong Kong
If you need a lot of earbud sponge pads and don’t need them to arrive immediately, a quartet of Hong Kong based sellers are selling 100 packs for $3 with free shipping from Hong Kong through Amazon.com. They have delivery estimates over there. Pay attention to the ratings profile of each seller, not just the price. These average 4.6 out of 5 based on 27 customer reviews.
These are earbud pads, not tips for in-ears. The product page has details and dimensions. I suppose these could also be handy in some arts and crafts projects 🙂 Speaking of which, there’s also a 100pk in red for $4.32 with free shipping from Asia. Only one seller, probably why the price is higher?
Audio Annual 2014: The Definitive Audiophile Reference for $4.59
If you like glossy magazines featuring 3 to 5 figures audio gear (not just headphones), and if you are an Amazon Prime member (or planning a $35+ order), you can get the Audio Annual 2014: The Definitive Audiophile Reference (look for the Prime shipping option in the full listings if you don’t see it there) by the Thalakoturs for $4.50. It comes sealed in protective cellophane if you are collecting these. I am posting this right after mine arrived, which is how I know this 🙂 The order is fulfilled by Amazon, that’s why the shipping blurb above.
It features all kinds of audio gear, this is not headphone-centric, but Grado has the back cover (ad) showing the RS2. The Grado entry inside the magazine is the PS500. It is 170 pages long.
Westone TRUE-FIT and STAR Eartips for $15 (limit 5)
The Westone TRUE-FIT and STAR eartips are available as a combo or as foam-only or silicone-only (three different options) for $15 each, with a limit of five each, at Amazon.com by Amazon. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 50 customer reviews and have 14 questions answered in case you are curious.
Repurposed: 99c case for earphones at B&M (reclosable soap dish box)
IF you like practical bang for the buck repurposed earphone cases, you may want to check your local brick and mortar household stores or sections. while strolling at Bed, Bath and Beyond (Linens and Things is out of business, so I can no longer confuse the two), I noticed two different sizes of reclosable soap dish boxes going for 99c regular price, and available in multiple colors, including almost see-through/transparent. One opened briefcase-style, the smaller one opened up top. For bonus points, you can line it with bubble mailer or other protective material so the earphones won’t bump against the sides.
Plus, there is something priceless when you are at the office or at a coffee shop and you open a soap dish box and pull out earphones – on-lookers can get confused and/or entertained 🙂
Other stores (including dollar stores) probably have them as well at similar prices. I just spotted them at BBB.
FiiO HS3B Protective (for X3 DAP) for $5
The official FiiO HS3B Protective case for the X3 DAP is currently on sale for $5 at amazon.com by a couple of sellers. It is however part of the Add On program, so you must place an order of $25 or more, otherwise their shopping cart will not allow you to purchase it (strange indeed, but that’s how they set it up).
AmoVee Acrylic Headphone Stand for $13
The vertical-ribbon shaped AmoVee Acrylic Headphone Stand, in the black color scheme, is currently on sale for $12.80, sold by the maker with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is eligible for Prime shipping benefits.
Massdrop: HD5xx cable, Matrix, Topping, etc
Four more items were added to Massdrop, one of which is fully unlocked as of the time of writing, the Sennheiser HD-5xx ZY Cable goes for $25~ shipped. This fits these models: HD518, HD558, HD595, HD598. Basically current HD 5xx open-back line-up plus good old 595.
Not fully unlocked at the moment are the following items, the Matrix M-Stage HP2 DAC-Amp that could go as low as $210 shipped, the portable Topping NX1 amp that could go as low as $36 shipped, and the TTPOD T1S IEMs that could go as low as $32.50~ shipped. All the items mentioned in this post end in about 6-7 days from blog-posting date here.
Belkin Rockstar Multi Headphone Splitter (five outputs) for $9
The white-blue-cyan color scheme of the unpowered Belkin Rockstar Multi Headphone Splitter (one input, up to five outputs) is currently on sale for $9 at Amazon.com by Amazon. You can buy as many as you like. This is not part of the Add-On program, so if you are a Prime member, you get free 2-day shipping even if you only buy one. The other six color options go for $14+. They average 4.7 out of 5 with nearly 200 customer reviews. Keep in mind, since this is not powered, the number and type of headphones you attach to will impact the volume (“insert math-physics here”).
Belkin Speaker and Headphone Splitter for $2.15 (limit 5)
The unpowered, one input, two outputs, Belkin Speaker and Headphone Splitter, in the white color scheme, is currently on sale for $2.15 each, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon. This is half the price of the black color scheme, but there is a catch. The one on sale is part of the Add-On program, so you need to place an order of $25+, otherwise the shopping cart will Mutombo you (will not allow you to purchase it no matter what). Five of these will only get you to $10.75. The restriction also applies to Prime members. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 1800+ customer reviews.
[DEAD] Auray Genuine Sheepskin Leather Earpads for $15 w/free S&H
This limited time offer expired…
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Jeecoo Square Shaped Carrying Hard Case for $5
This has no customer reviews so it may be more of interest to the curious and the testers. This Jeecoo Square Shaped Carrying Hard Case for earbuds/IEMs is on sale for $5 at Amazon.com. It is sold by Jeecoo, but ships from Amazon warehouses so it is eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping. Not to jinx it, but it is not part of the Amazon Add-On program, so you can buy just one and get free 2-day shipping. There are seven pictures of it there, along with dimensions. The “hard” part is described over there as “High Grade Leatherette material (PU Leather)”. They have a zipper and mesh pocket inside, their brown faux-leathery look perhaps may be their biggest selling point?
Massdrop: Philips Fidelio L1 for $110, ATH-Mx Velour for $22
More offers launched today at Massdrop, and as of the time of writing, two of them have reached the lowest price possible. The Philips Fidelio L1 semi-open headphones go for $100 plus $10 flat shipping, while Velour Earpads for the new ATH-Mx headphones from Sound Professionals are offered for $20 plus $2 flat shipping. Five color options are available at checkout and they fit the M50x, M40x, M30x, and M20x, along with the M50 (per the listing there).
Also launched there but not at their lowest price possible as of the time of writing are the Fostex TH500RP for $510, the Parrot Zik 2.0 as low as $328 headphones. On the in-ear front, the Beyerdynamic MXP 50 iE could go as low as $32~ shipped. Of potential interest, the red Focusrite 18i8 Interface could go as low as $305 shipped.
All the above end in about seven days from blog-posting date (not the date you are reading this).
PS: when looking at Philips headphones, beware of an “L” in their model name. It is an indicator of a Lightning connector (newer Apple devices). An example of a new Philips L-headphone, the Fidelio M2L (M2L/27).
100 black sponge earbud caps for $3 w/free S&H (from HK/Singapore)
Back to the small things, if you are not in a hurry to receive them (they ship either from Singapore or Hong Kong), you can get 100 (one hundred) black sponge earbud caps for around $3 with free shipping by various sellers through Amazon.com. These critters average 4.5 out of 5 based on 21 customer reviews. Check each seller’s “ships from” country and their review and rating profile. As of the time of writing, seller XCell has the best profile with 96% with over 220,000 transactions.
24 Headphone Water Nail Decals for $4.50 shipped
You probably won’t find this mentioned in an audiophile forum, but we cover items big and small here 🙂 If you are looking for headphone nail decals, a set is on sale for $2.50 plus $2 flat shipping by Nailicious International thru amazon.com. You get 24 Water Nail Decals and 48 French Manicure Tip Guides (three shape styles evenly divided). They have no customer reviews as of the time of writing. Please note these ship from the United Kingdom – see the detailed listing, so it will take a bit longer to arrive.
Massdrop: Sony A17 DAP, HD 800 cables, and more
Four more offers were added to Massdrop, with all ending in about seven days (from blog-posting date), with the exception of the Numarks which end in nine days. As of the time of writing, none of them are fully unlocked…
+ Sennheiser HD 800 ZY Cable as low as $103 (you can choose type at checkout)
+ Numark Redwave DJ Headphones as low as $55
+ TCG Audio Skina Headphone Amp as low as $50
+ Sony NWZ-A17 Walkman as low as $260 (goes for $300 at amazon)
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