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.

August 13, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

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.

August 13, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

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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Bluedio T2+ (Turbine 2 Plus) for $36 (bluetooth on-ears)

The Bluedio T2+ (Turbine 2 Plus) Bluetooth on-ear headphones are currently going for $36 per pair at NewEgg Business. Offer ends 08/14/15.

August 13, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Thur: Monster N-Tune On-Ears for $45 with promo code (Fry’s)

This 1-day offer expired…

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[DEAD] Used Sennheiser HD 429 S for $18

This sold out as of 8/15/15… Actually in this case, I am the guilty one – I scooped up the last one for review and comparison purposes…

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August 13, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE 500 planars for $374

As of 8/15/15 recheck, this sold out… As of the time of writing, according to the Amazon shopping cart, there are two units of the Hifiman HE 500 planars in “Used – Good” condition (repackaged with some cosmetic imperfections) for $374~, sold by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. These average 4.6 out of 5 based on 83 customer reviews. Solar farm to power them not included 😉

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Philips SHP9500 Over-Ear Open-Back for $46

For a limited time only, the open-back over-ear Philips SHP9500 headphones can be had for $45 plus $1 flat shipping at Newegg’s website with promo code EMCAWKN23 entered over there… These are part of the Philips renaissance line-up, they average 4.7 out of 5 based on 49 customer reviews at amazon.com.

August 12, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Sennheiser PXC 250 II Collapsible ANC On-Ears for $100

Another Sennheiser active noise cancelling headphone, but this one on the other end of the size spectrum, it is a lightweight collapsible model, the PXC 250 II goes for $100 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. This averages 3.9 out of 5 with 169 customer reviews. The usual ANC caveats apply in terms of usage and expectations.

August 12, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Sennheiser HD 600 with Fiio E17 DAC/amp and AT2020USB+ for $400

Adorama is offering a bundle of threes. For $400, you get the new condition Sennheiser HD600 along with the Fiio E17 USB DAC/amp and the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone. No coupons, no rebates, just add bundle to cart and checkout. Offer ends by 8/30/15.

In parallel, they have the same offer but with the HD650 instead for $500.

If you don’t need the AT mic, you can always gift it or sell it or trade it…

August 12, 2015 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Used AKG K550 closed-back for $103~

The closed-back over-ear AKG K550 headphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $103~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They have three separate listings as such, so there’s the possibility of price pressure building and pushing them into double figures but that’s only generalized speculation.

August 12, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Unlocked at Massdrop: AKG K181 DJ for $80, Brainwaz Grab Bag for $22.50

Two new offers popped up at members-only Massdrop, and with seven days left as of the time of writing, they are already unlocked at their lowest price possible during this offer. First up, the closed-back on-ear AKG K181 DJ UE Reference Class headphones are going for $80 with free shipping with a total of 950 units available as part of this offer.

Next up, Brainwavz has a grab-bag promotion going for $20 plus $2.50 flat shipping. For that, you will receive one random earphone from five different options, with the lowest priced models having the higher chances. There’s a limit of two per customer (shipping for the second item is only +$1). A total of 6000 units area available as part of this promotion. Already (as of the time of writing) 1350+ units got scooped up.

August 12, 2015 Filed Under: earbuds, headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Sennheiser PXC 450 ANC over-ears for $227

If you are fond of Sennheiser’s approach to active noise cancellation, the PXC 450 ANC over-ears are currently on sale in new condition for $227~ with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon itself. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 460+ customer reviews and has nearly 50 questions peer-answered by viewers like you.

August 12, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

MEElectronics Atlas Orion IML Graphics On-Ears for $20

The new condition MEElectronics Atlas Orion IML Graphics On-Ears are currently on sale for $20 per pair with a limit of three per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. Also for $20 are the Atlas Diamond and Skyline, while the Carbon and Fantasy go for $25 each. All the options can be checked using the thumbnail pictures over there. These are wired headphones, but for some strange reason they share the same product page as a couple of bluetooth models. Only the wired models are on sale for $20 and $25.

August 12, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Sennheiser HD 419 Over-Ears for $30

The closed-back Sennheiser HD 419 over-ear headphones are currently on sale in new condition for $30 at Groupon Goods. Free shipping over there (just like Amazon and Best Buy) with a $34.99 or higher purchase. You can reach the amount with multiple items (also multiple different items as well) as long as they all ship from Groupon warehouses and not directly from vendors.

Amazon has not fully price-matched them, their price is $33 with a limit of five.

August 11, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Refurbished Parrot Zik first generation for $210

The first generation of the Parrot Zik buzz-feature headphones (Bluetooth, touch controls, ANC, custom app, etc) are currently available in manufacturer refurbished condition for $210 with free shipping through Groupon Goods. They are model PF560000.

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Used Koss SP540 Over Ears for $100 [updated]

On the other hand, you can get the closed-back Koss SP540 full size (over-ear) headphones in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $100 by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

The new condition sale ended: The closed-back Koss SP540 full size (over-ear) headphones are currently going for $130~ in the frustration free packaging option at amazon.com, with a limit of five. They are however in “temporarily out of stock”. The standard packaging is in-stock but at $150.

August 11, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Used Sennheiser RS 195 RF Wireless for $316 [updated]

The Sennheiser RS 195 RF Wireless headphone system (one pair of headphones, one transmitter base) goes for $450 in new condition at authorized dealers but if you want to save some, you can get it in “Used – Good” condition for $316 (was $337) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They also have a couple of listings in “Used – Very Good” condition for $360.

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Philips SHL3060 DJ Closed-Back Over-Ears for $17 shipped

On the low priced headphones from known brands front, NewEgg is offering the Philips SHL3060 DJ Over-Ears (closed back) for $16 plus $1 flat shipping. Limit five per customer during this sale. No promo code needed. Two PDF brochures on these towards the bottom of the listing over there. Their DJ claim to fame is perhaps this feature: “Auto-return earshells rotate 165° for easy monitoring”…

August 11, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Massdrop Unlocked: Sony 10R for $98, UE CIEMs for $700

Two new offers launched and are already fully unlocked at Massdrop as of the time of writing (with seven days left in each). First up, the closed-back Sony MDR-10R headphones go for $98~ shipped, with choice of white or black at checkout. Next up, the Ultimate Ears Custom IEMs are going for $700 with free shipping. You have to send your audiologist impressions to UE’s Irvine (Southern California) labs. Shipping estimate per the listing is late September (2015), so not if you have deadlines or special occasions.

Also listed, but not fully unlocked is the DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp that could go as low as $235 shipped. This too has seven days left (days count from blog-posting date, not the date you may be reading this in the future).

August 11, 2015 Filed Under: amps and dacs, custom in-ears, headphones, in-ears Tagged With: , , ,

[DEAD] Wednesday Limited Time Offers: Sony V55, Yuin PK3, etc

These daily limited time offers ended…

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House of Marley EM-JH020-MI Revolution Jammin for $25

The House of Marley EM-JH020-MI Revolution Jammin headphones are currently offered for around $24.50 by a marketplace seller with the order fulfilled by Amazon. Per the shopping cart, there are nine left of this as of the time of writing. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 58 customer reviews.

August 10, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Bose SoundTrue On-Ears for $90

For a limited time only, the Dell Home store is offering the multiple colors of the Bose SoundTrue On-Ears for $90 with free shipping. Just don’t let the audiophiles see you reading about them 😉

August 10, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Used Audio Technica ATHRE700 for $53

On the used front, the brown color scheme of the Audio Technica ATH-RE700 is currently available in “Used – Good” condition for around $53 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition goes for $80 to $100 depending on the seller.

August 10, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Audio-Technica ATH-M70X + Apogee Groove portable DAC/amp for $350

Another combo deal (no fries) offer from Adorama. For $350 total, without rebates/coupons, you can get this bundle, the Audio-Technica ATH-M70X closed-back headphones and the portable Apogee Groove DAC/amp. The offer ends by 8/20/15.

August 10, 2015 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: ,

Sennheiser Momentum Over Ears (first gen) from $98 to $150 in various conditions

If you are interested in the first generation Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears not in new condition, there are a couple of offers available depending on your comfort and risk level with non-new purchases. The lowest price (and higher risk) of the two mentioned in this posts are two offers from seller Adgtron (95%, 5000+ ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. They are offering the brown color scheme in “Used – Like New” condition for $92 plus $6 flat shipping, and they are also offering it under the refurbished tab in refurbished condition for $100 plus $6 flat shipping. These ship from Adgtron (Florida), so they are not eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping for members. Both Adgtron listings state they are authorized dealers with warranty. Screenshot below:

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Meanwhile, VM Innovations is offering either the brown or black colors in open-box condition for $150 with free shipping as one of the eBay featured deals. You get the three month refurbished Sennheiser warranty plus nine months of a VM Innovations warranty after that, for a total of 12 months warranty. Over 600 units sold so far from this offer.

As to what one could/would/should do, that’s really a personal decision depending on comfort level and risk tolerance levels and such. I can’t really decide for you, I am not Supreme Leader Kim AudioJing Phool-il 🙂

August 10, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

AiAiAi TMA-1 X Headphone for $80 + S&H

The AiAiAi TMA-1 X Headphones are currently on sale for $80 plus shipping at B&H Photo. These are closed back with 40mm drivers and 1-button remote/mic.

August 10, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Aug 9-15: Sennheiser HD 518 for $60 with promo code

For the week of August 9-15 in 2015, at Fry’s stores and their website, you can get the Sennheiser HD 518 open-back over-ear headphones for $60 when you use the promo code found in Fry’s weekly email. You have to be subscribed to these to get the coupon codes, which are unique (and typically one time use). It is free to sign up for these… These headphones average 4.4 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews at amazon.com which has not as of the time of writing price-matched this offer.

August 9, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Monday Lightning Deals: Sony, Yurbuds, 50 Cent, Ausdom, Bluetooth, etc

These limited time offers expired…

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Parrot Zik 2.0 (BT, ANC, etc) for $333

With almost all the tech buzzwords (except perhaps for 4.x version of Bluetooth), the new condition Parrot Zik 2.0 (2.0 = second generation) are now on sale for $333 in the black color scheme at amazon.com with the other color schemes (total of six options) going for more, up to $400 which is their regular price. They average 3.4 out of 5 based on 168 customer reviews and have nearly 60 questions peer-answered.

August 8, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Koss UR-20 Full Size Closed for $13.50 {limit 5}

We interrupt the Used Amp/DAC marathon with a budget new condition headphone sale. The Koss UR-20 (full size, closed back) is back on sale again going for $13.50 with a limit of five per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. The usual Prime/$35+ free shipping conditions apply. These average 4.1 out of with 770+ customer reviews and have nearly 50 questions peer-answered over there.

August 8, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Sunday: Ultrasone HFI-450 for $50 (limit 2)

This daily deal expired…

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[DEAD] Used Beyerdynamic T51i On-Ears for $192

As of 8/10/15 late PM, this used offer is no longer available… Tesla action now, the portable closed-back on-ear Beyerdynamic T51i are available in “Used – Good” condition for $192~ and “Used – Very Good” condition for $198~ (about half a dozen listings on this one, so price pressure may built up towards further discounts) at Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 52 customer reviews.

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Sennheiser HD 600 + Apogee Groove DAC/amp for $400

If the stars align and you want both the Sennheiser HD 600 headphones and the new Apogee Groove portable DAC/amp, you can get them both together as a bundle for $400 with free shipping (no coupons/rebates) at Adorama.com. Offer ends by 8/15/15 or earlier if they run out.

August 7, 2015 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: , , ,

AKG K240 Mark II for $90 w/free s&h

For a limited time only (ends by 8/15/15) you can get the new condition AKG K240 Mark II studio headphones for $90 with free shipping at Adorama.com. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and go.

August 7, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,