Sennheiser HD 600 for $250

There is a quickening in the sales as we are just one week away from Black Friday. The Sennheiser HD600 definitely stood the test of time (they are still around and still recommended despite all the newer and fancier models out there), and they are now on sale for $250 with free shipping at Adorama.com (authorized dealers)… If you are between this and the HD650 check the post below as well, they are on sale too!

Sennheiser HD 650 for $300

The other part of the Sennheiser dilemma is on sale as well, the open-back over-ears HD650 are on sale, in new condition, for $300 with free shipping at Adorama.com, an authorized Sennheiser dealer… There are volumes and volumes written about these and amp-ing and also about deciding whether to get them or the HD600. It’s good to have choices, until/unless you get into an analysis-paralysis state 🙂

Audio Technica M70X headphones for $220

At the risk of turning this into an Audio Technica M-blog, here’s another M-series deal, this time it is the headphones, no bundle with other audio accessories. The new condition over-ear closed-back Audio Technica M70X are on sale for $220 with free shipping at Adorama.com, an authorized AT dealer.

MEEAudio Bluetooth Sale for Nov-20 at Amazon (three options)

The ever-expanding Amazon Gold Box daily deals for Friday Nov-20-2015 include a trio of MEE Audio (the artist formerly known as ME Electronics) products. On the utilitarian front, the MEE Audio AF18 Bluetooth Sports Earbuds (4.4 out of 5 with 63 customer reviews) go for $23 with a limit of three per customer. There’s only one color scheme. The “sportiness” is achieved by earfins and a button-esque earphone base. It’s easier to look at the many pictures in the product description than me trying to describe it with words 🙂 These can only be used with bluetooth, there’s no 3.5mm input.

Staying with bluetooth but moving to the over-ear basshead category, the MEE audio Air-Fi Rumble, with “Enhanced Bass” in their name to ensure bass heads don’t miss out, are on sale for $40 per pair in either the blue-white or black-red color schemes. Limit three per color per customer. These average 4.4 out of 5 as well but with 170+ customer reviews and has 20 questions answered if you are curious about them. They also work with 3.5mm sources and a basic 3.5mm audio cable is included.

Headphone Duet for $400: Sennheiser HD 600 + Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 ohm)

A developing new trend perhaps in the world of headphone shopping, Amazon too is now in the game of headphone duets (I think that’s a good name to give this trend?). By “duets’ I mean they bundle two headphones and sell them together for one low(er) price. This particular bundle, sold by Amazon actual pairs the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 600 headphones with the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro (80 ohm) closed-back over-ear headphones. These are new condition with manufacturer warranties.

PS: an easy way to remember the Beyerdynamic open/closed DT-famous models, the higher the number the more open they get: 770 is closed, 880 is semi-open, 990 is open for the whole universe to hear 🙂

Philips SHP-9500 Over-Ears for $70

The open-back over-ear Philips SHP-9500 managed to generate enough buzz of their own, on the wings of the Fidelio X1/X2 success perhaps and they are getting harder to find under $100. As of the time of writing, seller “NuTrend” has them on sale for $70 with free shipping through the NewEgg website. The seller “NuTrend” averages 4 out of 5 based on 881 reviews. Caution however, there are a lot of unhappy 1-star reviews of the seller, so this perhaps is best for the more adventurous and risky shoppers… (the headphones themselves average 5 out of 5 based on 33 customer reviews)…

Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Over-Ears for $250

In parallel with the On-Ears mentioned below, the over-ear closed-back second generation (aka 2.0) Sennheiser Momentums are on sale for $250 with free shipping, available in multiple color-schemes and in either Android or Apple in-line remote configurations at Amazon by Amazon actual. The limit is five per customer… They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 78 customer reviews…

Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 On-Ears for $150

If you had been waiting for a sale on the second generation Sennheiser Momentum on-ears (aka the 2.0), these closed-back are now down to $150 in multiple color-schemes and in either Apple or Android remote configurations for $150 with a limit of five each at Amazon by Amazon actual. The earlier higher price ($230) was probably stifling sales as they only have 20 customer reviews (but with a 4.6 out of 5).

Audio Technica M40x + Tascam DR-05 Portable DAR for $115

The Audio Technica M40x is buzzing in the background while the M50/M50x gets all the hype/buzz. But the ones who pay attention, are noticing, and if you are one of them, Adorama has bundled the ATH-M40x with the Tascam DR-05 Portable Handheld Digital Audio Recorder for $115 with free shipping. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and continue as usual. Offer ends 11/30/15 or earlier if sold out.

Fry’s Black Friday Teaser: Beats Solo 2 for $95 with Promo Code on Thanksgiving Day (online)

Fry’s is joining the Black Friday Song and Dance teaser party by revealing some of their promo code offers for that week. On Thursday only (Thanksgiving Day, online-only since their stores are closed), they will be offering the Beats Solo 2 closed-back on-ears for $95 in six color schemes when you use your unique promo code found in their e-mail newsletters.

It looks like the Solo 2 are going to be Black Friday “bait” at multiple stores. These are the ones that made it to the Inner Fidelity Wall of Fame and created a temporary existential crisis among some audiophile circles.

[DEAD] Starts Wedn 12pm ET Sale: Audio Technica M70x + M-Audio portable head-amp

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Used Superlux HD 661 semi-open for $23

On the bargain side of things, the Superlux HD 661 semi-open over-ears are available in “Used – Like New” condition (missing box) for $23 by Kellards with the offer fulfilled by Amazon os they are eligible for Prime shipping. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 320+ customer reviews.

PS: Superlux has multiple models with similar-sounding names, so if you are not already familiar with their line-up, check up on them with your favorite internet search engine.

BeoPlay H6 Over-Ears for $301 to $326

The “natural” color scheme of the Bang & Olufser B&O Play H6 over-ear headphones are on sale for $301 with free shipping, while the black go for $326 at Amazon by Amazon actual. However, these ship in 1-2 months, so keep that in mind if you are buying them as a gift or for the holidays. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 90 customer reviews.

Panasonic RP-HXS200M-K Sound Rush On-Ears for $14

On the entry-level front, the closed-back on-ear Panasonic RP-HXS200M-K Sound Rush in the black-gray color scheme are currently on sale for just under $14 per pair, with a limit of three per customer by Amazon actual. They average 3.9 out of 5 with 40+ customer reviews over there.

[DEAD] Monday Lightning Deals: Audio Technica M40x with Snowball [and other offers]

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[DEAD] Saturday Sol Republic Tracks Air Bluetooth On-Ears Lightning Deals

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Nady QH-560 Deluxe Open Back for $10

The Nady QH-560 Deluxe Open Back headphones are currently on sale in new condition for $10 per pair at Musician’s Friend (free shipping) and Amazon actual (the customary free S&H terms)… They are not doing very well review-wise, they get 3.6 at MF with 26 reviews, and 3.0 at Amazon with 16 reviews. Which is perhaps partially why they are on sale for $10? 🙂

[DEAD] Seller-Refurbished Grado SR125i for $115

This sold out (or got yanked)… The open-back Grado SR125i headphones (previous generation in smartphone-speak) are available in refurbished condition for $115 with free shipping by Brainstorm LLC with the order fulfilled by Amazon (eligible for Prime). These are seller-refurbished, since there’s no mention of manufacturer-refurbished in the listing.

MEE audio Atlas Diamond IML Graphics On-Ears for $20

The MEelectronics (reborn as MEE Audio) Atlas Diamond IML Graphics On-Ears are currently on sale for $20 with a limit of three per customer in this particular design at Amazon actual. The other colors/designs go for a lot more. All together they average 4/5 based on 360+ customer reviews.

NVX XPT 100 Closed-Back Over-ears for $70

Members-only but free-to-join BuySonic.com (operated by Sonic Electronix) is offering the closed-back over-ear NVX XPT 100 headphones for $70. This and a few others. Some of the offers are behind a login wall (you need an account to see further details). This is similar to Massdrop, where prices below MAP have to be offered to a specific customer when logged in to their account, similar to someone walking into a store (or calling the toll free number) and asking for discounts.

Because manufacturers are still living in the catalogue ordering era 🙂

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250 ohm) for $120 after $30 MIR

The open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250 ohm) are currently going for $120 after a $30 mail-in rebate, with free shipping, at Adorama.com. Details on the rebate in the PDF instructions. This particular rebate offer can only be used at Adorama and it expires 11/19/15.

PS: if you don’t want to deal with the mail-in rebate, $150 is not a bad price either. It still beats Amazon’s $160.

PS: if you can’t easily remember which ones are open and closed in this Beyerdynamic line-up, here’s a little mnemonic for the DT 770, 880 and 990. The higher the number, the more open they get. The 770 is closed, the 880 is semi-open, and the 990 is open.

Sennheiser HD 600 + Apogee Groove USB DAC-amp for $450

We have another bundle promotion at Adorama’s website, they are bundling the open-back over-ear good old Sennheiser HD 600 headphones with the recently released Apogee Groove USB DAC/amp, together for $450 with free shipping. No coupons, no rebates, just proceed to checkout. Offer ends by 11/30/15.

Open-box Monster Inspiration Over-Ears w/1yr warranty for $50

The official Monster store on eBay is back with another new-other open-box demo headphone, the Monster Inspiration Over-Ears going for $50 with free shipping and a one year warranty. The cable is non-removable. No accessories are included with this offer.

[DEAD] Audio Technica A500X or A700X sale

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Open-box Monster 24K DJ Headphones w/1yr warranty for $90

Bling-bling if you like, the closed-back over-ear Monster 24K DJ Headphones, in a gold color scheme, in “new – other” condition (demo open-box) are on sale for $90 with free shipping by Monster’s own eBay store, with a limit of fifty per customer. They come in non-retail packaging, with a one year warranty. The cable is not detachable.

Audio Technica M40x + Blue Microphones Snowball Condenser Mic for $109

How about another bundle? This time Adorama centers the bundle on the Audio Technica M40x, which has been quietly building its own following, in the shadow of the M50/M50x mega-hype. In this offer, they bundle the M40x with a microphone, the Blue Microphones Snowball Condenser Microphone. Together, you add to cart and pay $109 with free shipping. No coupons/rebates needed, just move through the checkout process.

Audeze LCD-2 + Fiio X5 (2nd Gen) for $1000

We have a second Audeze-Fiio bundle at Adorama’s website. You get the AUDEZE LCD-2 Planar Magnetic Headphones (Bamboo/Lambskin Leather edition) along with the Fiio X5 Second Generation DAP, all together for $1000 with free shipping. No rebates, no coupons, no hassles, just add to the shopping cart and proceed with the checkout process.

Thursday Fry’s Promo codes at B&M: Sennheiser RS 120 for $58

If you have a Fry’s Electronics brick and mortar stores near you, and if you are subscribed to their email newsletters (free to join along), their promo codes (which are unique to each email subscriber) for Thursday 11/12/15 include the new condition Sennheiser RS 120 wireless (RF technology) headphones for $58, with a limit of one per customer. No rainchecks.

The RS 120 includes one pair of headphones and one transmitter/charging base. You can optionally add additional headphones to it (you have to buy those).

Being a B&M-only offer, it’s unlikely they will be price-matched by Amazon where they go for $70 in new condition or $59 refurbished and average 4.1 out of 5 based on over 9000 customer reviews. If curious, your questions may have been answered multiple times already, they have 1000+ of them answered (!).

Audio Technica M70x + Blue Yeti Pro USB Condenser Mic for $340

We have another bundle from Adorama. This time it is the Audio-Technica ATH-M70X headphones bundled with the Blue Microphones Yeti Pro USB Condenser Microphone, all together for $340 with free shipping and handling. No coupons, no rebates. Offer ends 11/30/15 (or earlier if they run out).

Sol Republic V8 Tracks On-Ears for $30 w/free ship

With the holidays just around the corner, headphones will start appearing more and more among the eBay deals. Case in point, the new condition closed-back on-ear Sol Republic Tracks V8 are on sale for $30 with free shipping by eBay seller “Milideals” (99.3%). These are neither tomato sauce, nor a car engine 😉

Skullcandy Crusher Headphones with Built-in Amplifier for $60

One of the daily deals at Amazon’s website for Wednesday 11/11/15 is the new condition Skullcandy Crusher Headphones with Built-in Amplifier for $60 with free shipping, with a limit of two per customer. Only the black color scheme is on sale. These average 4.6 out of 5 based on 600+ customer reviews and have 70+ questions answered by other people. The built-in amp is powered by one AA battery (low self-discharge rechargeables can save you a lot of money, not to mention having a set of backups during trips). They are folding inwards for portability. Offer ends by 3am eastern on Thursday.

[DEAD] Starts Thur 10am ET: Audio Technica ATH-A500X Sale

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Samsung Level On-Ears for $103

We are going high and low today, from $1700 planar bundles to $3 earbuds. Now something on the consumer side of on-ears, the new condition Samsung Level On on-ears, in the white-brown color-scheme are on sale for a limited time for $103 with free shipping at B&H Photo. Only this color is on sale. These are wired on-ears with a mic/remote. There is no TouchWiz on or inside the headphones 🙂

Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $1700

And now another bundle from Adorama’s website, this time of the Audeze kind. The Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr are bundled together for a limited time for $1700 with free shipping… No coupons, no rebates, just add to the shopping cart and proceed as usual…

Audio Technica M50x Dark Green with Samson Mic for $170 [or with Tascam for $190]

The dark green Audio Technica M50x headphones have their bundles as well at Adorama.com, authorized dealers. First up, the M50x are bundled with the Samson MTR101 1″ Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone with Shockmount and Pop Filter for $170 with free shipping.

Next up, the dark green M50x are bundled with the Tascam DR-22WL 2-Channels Handheld Audio Recorder with Wi-Fi for $190 with free shipping.

No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and checkout. Both offers expire 11/15/15 or earlier if they run out.