If your interests intersect at the Fiio E17 Alpen 2 USB DAC-Amp and the new Audio Technica M70x closed-back over ears, you can get them together as a limited time bundle promotion for $300 with free expedited shipping at Adorama.,Offer ends by 8/31/15.
Used Hifiman HE-400i for $374
We now have a “trilogy” of used Hifiman planar-magnetic over-ears, posted in price order. We start with the HE-400i, available in “Used – Good” condition (damaged original packaging, cosmetic imperfections) for $374 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Or for $379, a marketplace seller there has them in “Used – Like New” condition.
Open box Hifiman HE 6 for $900
The Hifiman HE 6 planar magnetic headphones are currently offered in “Used – Like New” open-box condition from Gramophone thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. Their particular listing says they are an authorized dealer with full warranty. This ships from their store in Maryland. The new condition price for these is $1200 to $1300.
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE 1000 for $2550
As of late 8/21/15 re-check, this got scooped up… Flagship action now! The Hifiman HE 1000 go for $3000 in new condition, but if you prefer used headphone purchases, there is one listing with them in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual. AWD offers a 30-day return policy but makes no claims of warranty.
Now shipping from USA: Superlux HD 685 for $80
If you are a fan of the Superlux line of bang for the buck headphones and want to be among the first to try out the new Superlux HD 685, it is now in-stock and ready to ship to your ears for $80 by Kellards thru Amazon.com. This ships from Amazon, so you get free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member. The listing over there that has it for $78 ships from the UK, so keep that in mind.
These are closed-back headphones, with 40mm drivers, but without the “homage” to AKG in terms of style 🙂
Sony MDR XB950BT Headphones with $75 promotial Dell eGift Card for $150
Bluetooth and Bass? The Dell Home store is offering the Sony MDR XB950BT headphones for $150 with a bonus $75 Dell promotional electronic gift card (to be sent to you via email up to three weeks after shipment). No coupon is needed for this offer which expires 8/27/2015 at 7am central. The $75 eGift card must be spent at Dell within a specific time period, it is a promotional gift card, not a “normal” gift card.
There are many reviews at Amazon but it shares the same listing with two other (different) models. It has more than 2/3rds of those reviews, which you can see by using this filtered list. However, the filtered list does not show the star average, and your humble correspondent can’t just calculate the average of 264 reviews on a dime 🙂
[DEAD] Thursday at Fry’s (with promo codes): AKG K512 MKII for $25, AT ATH-ANC33iS for $40
These dailies expired…
Samsung Level On Wireless (bluetooth) On-Ears for $160 to $179
The red color scheme of the closed-back on-ear Samsung Level On Wireless (bluetooth) headphones are currently on sale for $160 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. It says “ships in 1-3 months” but if you order it, you lock the price regardless of when it arrives. Next up in price, without the shipping wait, the white color scheme goes for $179 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. The other three color schemes remain at their usual price of $250.
Sennheiser HD 202 II for $15 after emailing list coupon
The closed-back Sennheiser HD 202 II dj-styled headphones are currently on sale for $15 with free shipping at NewEgg.com when you enter email newsletter promo code EMCAWKW44 over there. Offer ends 8/24/15. You must be part of their emailing list for the coupon to work.
Plantronics BackBeat PRO (ANC, BT) for $170
The Plantronics BackBeat PRO over-ear headphones with bluetooth (that promises up to 100 meter range) and active noise cancellation is currently on sale for $170 with free shipping at Amazon.com by various marketplace sellers. It averages 4.3 out of 5 based on 350+ customer reviews and has 120+ questions peer-answered by viewers like you.
Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla headphones for $650
The Tesla is strong on eBay! The new condition Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla headphones are on sale for $650 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer from authorized dealer Focus Camera, and already nearly 200 units got sold from just this particular eBay listing. This is a 600 ohm headphone, so keep that in mind in terms of amping.
Beyerdynamic DT 770 M (drummer, 80 ohm) for $120
If you are looking for drummer headphones or just happen to like them, the Focus Camera store on eBay is offering the new condition Beyerdynamic DT 770 M Drummer headphones (80 ohm, closed) for $120 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer.
Refurbished Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear (2nd gen) for $235
At the moment the price of the second generation Sennheiser Momentum Over Ears is holding (or being held via MAP manipulation) at $350, but if you want to save some, you can get some of the OS and color combinations in refurbished condition for $230 plus $5 by Adgtron (96%, 5000+ ratings, ships from Florida) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This link shows the lowest price per option. For more details, click on the color scheme and OS thumbnails over there.
Refurbished Sennheiser Momentum On-ear (first gen) for $45
A couple of the colors of the first generation Sennheiser Momentum On-Ears are currently offered in refurbished condition by seller Adgtron (96%, 5000+ ratings, ships from Florida) through Amazon Warehouse Deals for $40 plus $5~ flat shipping. The link shows the lowest refurbished price per color. To see more options for a particular color, click on its thumbnail over there.
Adgtron also lists some of them as “Used – Like New” with the price $2 higher for those.
As far as new condition, the lowest price is $77 from Amazon actual in the red color scheme. Melisandre not included 🙂
Monoprice Headphones sale includes 8323 for $18 or 8320 earphones for $5 with free s&h
The Monoprice website has a Headphone and Earphones Sale with 27 of them participating along nine replacement silicon eartips that go for 98c per 5-pair pack (limit 10 per size). The headphones include the frequently recommended 8323 closed-back over-ears for $18 with free shipping and a limit of ten per customer. It’s hard to argue against this as $18 shipped! The sale also includes the snail-shaped 8320 earphones for $5 with free shipping too and a limit of ten as well. No coupon needed. The offer ends 8/24/15.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xDG + Samson MTR101 Mic for $190
Adorama continues to offer bundles. The latest offer is the Audio Technica ATM-m50xDG bundled with the Samson MTR101 Microphone for $190 with free shipping. Offer ends by 8/24/15.
Massdrop: Audeze LCD-X + Gustard H10 could go for $1700
Say goodnight to your wallet. A new offer up at Massdrop is a bundle of the Audeze LCD-X + Gustard H10 for $1700 with free shipping. This needs only five to commit to unlock and it has seven days (from blog-posting date) to get there. It is estimated to ship mid-September, so too late if you are planning to buy this for your eight year old as a back to school gift 😉
Pioneer HDJ-2000 DJ Headphones for $118 (white) or $130 (black)
In a flash sale good until 8/24/15 for Tuesday 8/18/15, ADorama is offering the Pioneer HDJ-2000 DJ Headphones for $130 with free expedited shipping.
The previously mentioned white color scheme continues for $118.
Sennheiser HD 558 Open Over-Ear for $100
They are back on sale again, the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 558 headphones (the middle of their current three model HD-5xx line-up) is on sale again for $100 at Amazon.com actual (limit five) and at Fry’s brick and mortar stores with the email promo code (limit one). The Fry’s offer ends Saturday night 8/22/15, so if this is a price-match, the Amazon price may remain likewise, but I am only guessing.
JVC HANC80 Active NC On-Ears for $30 w/Fry’s promo
The Fry’s Weekly Ad offers also the JVC HANC80 active noise cancelling portable fold-flat head for $30 after you use the promo code. The offer is good in-store or online, with a limit of two per customer. Expires 8/22/15 or earlier if they run out. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 200+ customer reviews at amazon.com. The usual ANC caveats apply…
Beats Solo 2 On-Ears (some colors) for $139
Some of the colors of the on-ear closed-back Beats Solo 2 headphones (yes, the ones that got to the Inner Fidelity Wall of Fame and generated a massive identity and existential crisis among some audiophiles) are now on sale for $139 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual which may be a price match of the weekly Fry’s offer (with personal promo code from their e-mailing list) that is good until Saturday 8/22/15. At Amazon, you just add to cart and checkout, no unique promo code nonsense 🙂
Massdrop: OStry KC06A in-ears for $55 shipped (also added: BeyerD T90 and DT900-600-Manu)
New droppings have dropped at Massdrop, and as of the time of writing, with seven days to go, the OSTRY KC06A Inner-Ear Earphones are fully unlocked for $50 plus $5 flat shipping. Added there, but not fully unlocked as of the time of writing, with seven days to go each are two beyerdynamics:
* Beyerdynamic T90 could go as low as $400 shipped
* Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT 990 600 Ohm could go for $280 shipped
[DEAD] Tuesday Lightning Deals: Beats Solo HD On-Ears and Earmaster 6 software
These lightning offers expired…
[SOLD OUT] Monday: Sony MDR-V6 Closed-Back Headphones for $55
This sold out before the 24 hour deal period expired. If you missed it, fear not however, because it has been featured before as a gold box daily deal, so it may return in the future (this is only a guestimate, I don’t know if or when)…
The Amazon main deal of the day for Monday 8/17/15 are the new condition Sony MDR V6 closed-back over-ears offered for $55 with free shipping. The offer ends by 3am eastern on Tuesday or earlier if they sell out..
These average 4.6 out of 5 based on 2100+ customer reviews. These are straight up headphones (no mic/remote), with coiled non-detachable single-side cable.
Panasonic RP HX 35 Violet On-Ears for $10 (limit 2)
On the lightweight on-ears front, the violet color scheme of the Panasonic RP-HX-35-V (V for Violet) is currently on sale for $10 with a limit of two per customer at Amazon.com. The usual free shipping terms apply. This price is by a marketplace seller fulfilled by Amazon (its own price is $14~).
[DEAD] Grado SR80i On-Ears for $90 (limit 2)
This is no longer available… The brand new Grado GR80e on-ear model goes for $100, but if you happen to want or prefer or need the previous generation model, the SR80i is currently offered in new condition for $90 with free shipping with a limit of two per customer by the official Grado Store thru Amazon. Stock availability caught the used price-jumpers by surprise it seems, since they sell it for more than the new condition 🙂
Used Panasonic RP-HC800-K ANC Over-Ears for $106
If you are fond of both the Panasonic brand and active noise cancellation, the Panasonic RP-HC800-K ANC over-ear headphones (detachable audio cable, fold flat) are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $106 (with two listings) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 21 customer reviews. The ANC is powered by one AA battery, so a plus for fans of rechargeables and some travelers.
Open box Focal Spirit Classic for $239
The closed-back over-ear Focal Spirit Classic headphones are currently available in “Used – Like New” with the description saying “open box. authorized dealer. full factory warranty” for $239 with free shipping by Gramophone (Maryland) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships from Maryland, not fulfilled by Amazon.
Headphone Sale: AKG K553 for $124, Shure, Ultrasone, Tascam, etc
Musician’s Friend has a limited time headphones sale with 24 items participating. Among the offers:
- AKG K553 Pro for $124 (3rd row there)
- Sennheiser HD 6 Mix for $150
- AKG M80 Mark II Semi-Open for $40
- two Shure SRH 440 plus HeadAMP 4 Headphone Amp for $200
- Fostex TX1 for $30
- various Ultrasones – hiding on page #2 over there
- Tascam TH-300X Studio for $70
- check all options there
Pioneer HDJ-2000 DJ headphones for $118
The white color scheme of the Pioneer HDJ-2000 DJ headphones is currently on sale for $118 with free shipping at Adorama. Offer ends 8/22/15.
[DEAD] Starts Sat 10am ET: Audio Technica ATH-M50x Lightning Sale
This lightning deal expired (the price had been $130)…
Sony MDR-7506 Closed Studio Over Ears for $80
One of the frequently recommended sub-$100 closed-back headphones are the Sony V6 and 7506 “cousins”. The MDR-7506, in new condition, is currently on sale for $80 at Amazon.com by Amazon. This is not the lowest price ever, but if you happen to want/need one right now, it’s not a bad price… On the other hand, its “cousin” the MDR-V6 had a spell of being offered in Amazon Lightning Deals that went as low as $50 (or $45 or something like that).
The 7506 averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 2300+ customer reviews, while the V6 averages the same rounded rating with 2100+ customer reviews. There are plenty of forum posts on the differences and similarities between the two.
Used AKG K551 closed-back for $114~
The white AKG K551 closed-back over-ears are currently offered in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging, cosmetic imperfections) for $114~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, while the lowest price for the black-silver version is $116~ but in “Used – Good” condition.
Open Box NAD Viso HP 50 for $189
The black color scheme of the closed-back over-ear NAD Viso HP 50 headphones are currently available in “Used – Like New” condition with the description saying they are open box from authorized dealer with full warranty for $189 with free shipping by Gramophone thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. It ships from Maryland. Of the other colors, the red goes for $187 in “Used – Good” condition from Amazon Warehouse Deals actual which makes no warranty claims but offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
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