The closed-back over-ear first generation Sennheiser Momentum in the brown color scheme are currently available in refurbished condition for $84 plus $6 flat shipping by Adgtron thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. They ship directly from Adgtron, so no Prime shipping benefits. There are listings of these under both Used and Refurbished so check the different tabs over there to see where the best prices are (they do change). The other two colors go for $100+ from various sellers.
Used Shure SRH 1540 for $387
The closed-back over-ear Shure SRH 1540 (not to be confused with the 1440/1840 open-back duo) is currently available in “Used – Good” condition for around $387 by Amazon Warehouse Deals while the the “Used – Very Good” condition goes for $412~.
Used Thinksound On-1 On-Ears for $150
The new condition Thinksound on1 on-ear headphones go for $200 at the moment, but if you prefer used, you can get them in “Used – Like New” condition (original damaged packaging) for $150 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There’s only one listing at the moment in used condition. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 41 customer reviews. These are of the wooden kind.
Used Philips SHB7150FB/27 for $41
There are multiple used listings of the Philips SHB7150FB/27 bluetooth headphones at Amazon Warehouse Deals in “Used – Very Good” condition. If the price is not right, you can also keep an eye on it – sometimes when the available used quantity is not moving fast enough for their pricing computers, their prices drop. But I have no idea how their computers decide how to do this, so this is very YMMV. They average 4 out of 5 based on 29 customer reviews.
Refurbished Shure SRH 940 for $199
The closed-back over-ear Shure SRH 940 are currently available in refurbished condition for $199 with free shipping by Audiotopia thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. These are refurbished by Audiotopia with a 30-day money-back guarantee from them. This ships from an Amazon warehouse, so you get free 2-day Prime shipping if a member. The headphones average 4 out of 5 based on 67 customer reviews.
V-Moda XS On-Ear (black) for $130 [limit 3]
If you are not in a hurry to receive them, the matte-black new condition V-Moda XS On-Ears are currently on sale for $130 with free shipping, with a limit of three per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. The shipping estimate is 10-14 days, but ordering it locks up the $130 price regardless of delivery date. The silver are not on sale. The lowest used price for the black is around $104.
Used MEelectronics AirFi Bluetooth On-Ears for $22
The on-ear closed-back bluetooth MEelectronics AirFi AF32 Runaway headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $22 in the black color scheme at Amazon Warehouse Deals. The listing shows the lowest price per color. For more options per individual color, click on the thumbnail picture of each color over there. They fold in-wards and have 40mm drivers. Free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member or with a $35+ order.
Used Sennheiser HD555 for $59
Old school time, the older Sennheiser HD555 headphones are currently available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for $59~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). There’s only one listing by AWD actual, the rest are from marketplace sellers.
Massdrop: Sennheiser HD700 unlocked for $480
The frequently discussed Sennheiser HD 700 “deputy” of their flagship line-up is now fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop for $480 with free shipping. The offer just launched today, with seven days left to go. Note however that shipments will begin August 3rd, so if you need it quickly, this is not it. It is free to join Massdrop, but because some of the items offered are below MAP (minimum advertised pricing), the Internet Price Police does not allow them to open it without requiring people to sign-in and login.
TIP: before buying this, if you are not already familiar, it may be a good idea to do some research on amps that go with it.
JBL Synchros S500 Over-Ears for $70
To the land of the eBay Headphones we return where eBay seller ShopDivvy (99.1%) is offering the new condition with one year manufacturer warranty powered JBL Synchros S500 over-ears for $70 with free shipping, with a limit of 50 per customer. So far nearly 2300 units got sold from this offer. This is model SYNAE500STL. Carrying case is included. Power is provided by two AAA batteries, a plus if you are fond of the Eneloops and their friends.
Monoprice 8323 Closed-Back Over Ear for $18 with free shipping (limit 5) [also: 8320 Bassy In-Ears for $5 w/free s&h]
A new Monoprice limited time sale includes their all-star closed-back over-ear moddable with detachable cable Monoprice 8323 headphones for $18 with free shipping for all, with a limit of five per customer. They average around 88% with 1200+ customer reviews there and 4.2 out of 5 with 780+ customer reviews at amazon.
In parallel, Monoprice has their Monoprice 8320 Enhanced Bass In-Ears for $5 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer. These average around 80% with 760+ customer reviews there and 3.8 out of 5 based on 1300+ customer reviews at amazon.
Since Monoprice rarely offers free shipping on their website, and they have them on sale at the same time, this is a good opportunity to scoop them up. If nothing else, for $18, the Monoprice 8323 gives you a frame of reference when participating or reading various forum discussions.
Open box Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears (first gen) for $120
The first generation of the closed-back over-ear Sennheiser Momentums, in either the black or the brown color schemes are offered in Open-Box condition for $120 with free shipping, with a limit of five per buyer by VM Innovations on eBay. The listing says they are an authorized dealer and these come with a 3-month manufacturer warranty plus an extra 9-month warranty from the seller (VM Innovations).
Sennheiser HD 558 for $100 (limit 5)
The middle of the trio of the Sennheiser HD 5xx open-back over-ear series, the HD 558 is back on sale again, going for $100 with free shipping, with a limit of up to five per customer at Amazon by amazon actual where it averages 4.5 out of 5 based on nearly 600 customer reviews. Currently the HD 518 goes for $80, while the HD 598 with its unusual looks goes for $150. Many consider this series a good introductory open-back audiophile-on-a-budget type of a headphone option.
July 12-18: 20% off entry-level Philips headphones
At Staples brick and mortar stores, for the week of July 12-18, they are having a 20% off sale on Philips headphones and earphones. They typically carry entry-level models, so don’t get too excited, there won’t be any X1 or X2. The price range shown in the Weekly Ad is for regular prices ranging from $10 to $50. So definitely not X1/X2. They probably have mostly earphones with occasional over/on-ear or bluetooth, but this may vary by store and region.
Massdrop: Audio Technica M50x for $127
The Audio Technica M50x (black) were at their all time low a few days ago, going for $100 for a limited time (since then, it expired) at Adorama. If you missed that, or if you have Massdrop coupons or credit, they have returned there, fully unlocked for $120 plus $7 flat shipping, with six days left (as of the time of writing).
Monster DNA On-Ears (carbon fiber black) for $87
A parallel offer of sorts also among the latest eBay specials. Brookstone’s eBay Store is offering the new condition Monster DNA On-Ears (carbon fiber black) for $87 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer.
Beats Solo HD Drenched Blue On-Ears for $100
If of all the Beats on-ears out there it is the blue Drenched On-Ears the ones you want, in new condition, they are currently a featured eBay special going for $100 with free shipping with a limit of three per buyer by Target on eBay. This is a previous model, not to be confused with the Solo2 that went on the IF Wall of Fame and created an crisis of faith and identity among some audiophile groups 🙂
Massdrop: B&W P7, DACmini, C3 DAP, T1-E, etc
Five more offers were added to members-only (but free for anyone to sign-up for) Massdrop. As of the time of writing, they have 6-7 days to go, and none of them is fully unlocked (= lowest price possible during this particular offering). They are:
- Bowers & Wilkins P7 Headphones as low as $350 shipped
- Soundmagic P30S Portable On-Ears as low as $42.55 shipped
- TTPOD T1-E IEMs (or dentist ornaments) as low as $30 shipped
- CEntrance DACmini CX Amp/DAC as low as $400 shipped
- Colorfly C3 DAP (TI PCM1770, microSD) as low as $82.55 shipped
[DEAD] Wedn: Free A-Audio In-Ears with Legacy Over-Ears for $300
This daily deal expired…
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Used Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 for $150~
If you are comfortable with used headphones, the black color scheme of the relatively recent Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 (BK = black) is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging) for $150~ (was $157~) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $250. Only one listing is there, so it may (or may not) last long.
Koss SP540 Over-Ears for $120 (limit 5)
If you are not in a hurry to receive them (they are currently “temporarily out of stock” but you can order them and lock up the sale price), the Koss SP540 over-ears are currently on sale for around $120 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, in the frustration free packaging (not the commercial annoying packaging) at Amazon.com by amazon actual. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 55 customer reviews. If you listen with your nose open, you may be able to smell their dairy air(e) 😉
UPDATE (7/7/15): the standard packaging is now in-stock for $120…
Used V-Moda M80 On-Ears for $50
The V-Moda M80 on-ears go for $80 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition in the Shadow color scheme for around $50~ (was $55) by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
10 pack of Sennheiser HD 449 for $365.50
If you like to buy headphones Costco-style like socks and toilet paper, you can get a 10 pack of Sennheiser HD 449 closed-back over-ear headphones for $365.50 with free shipping by Focus Camera on eBay. The listings twice correctly says these are closed-back but once it inaccurately calls them open back. This promotion brings then down to $36.50 per pair. They go for $48 when you buy them one by one at amazon.com where they average 4.2 out of 5 with over 200 customer reviews.
Sennheiser HD 700 for $500 {ends 7/11/15}
As part of a semi annual sale at NewEgg, Focus Camera on NewEgg is offering the new condition Sennheiser HD 700 for $500 with free shipping and 10x more NewEgg points than usual. The offers end by the end of day on 7/11/15 or earlier if they sell out. This price is only at NewEgg. Even Focus’s own store has it for $550.
[DEAD] Used Audio-Technica ATH-T300 Over-Ears for $5
As of a 7/9/15 recheck, one lucky shopper scooped this up at $5, and it is no longer available as used…
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TASCAM TH02-B for $17.69
The bang for the buck, black, closed-back, TASCAM TH02-B studio-ish headphones are back on sale again, going for $17.69 with no purchase quantity limits at Amazon.com. If you are not a Prime member, marketplace sellers have the same price with free shipping. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 320+ customer reviews.
[DEAD] Street by 50Cent On-Ears (Wired) for $65
This promotion ended…
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[DEAD] Audio Technica M50x for $100 (black or white)
This limited time sale expired…
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Beats Solo 2 On-Ears for $140
Beats are on the perpetual Wall of Shame according to some audiophile circles, but when IF put the Solo 2 on the Wall of Fame, there was a confusion-quake among those circles. Which brings us to a Beats sale at the Staples website that includes various colors of the Beats Solo 2 On-Ears for $140 per pair. This appears to be an online only offer but you can have them ship it to a local Staples store as well (but you can’t pick it up from available in-stock inventory).
Massdrop: Shure SE215 for $86 shipped
If you don’t mind waiting (estimated ship date is mid-July), the Shure SE 215 in-ears, in the black color scheme, are fully unlocked for $80 plus $6~ flat shipping. These, and the other offers mentioned in this post end in about 6-7 days from blog-posting date (not from the date you are reading this). The rest are not fully unlocked as of the time of writing:
- Sony MDR-XB920/B as low as $128 shipped
- Shure SRH440 as low as $84 shipped
- SMSL VMV VA-2 High-Low amp for $98~ shipped
- QLS QA360 DAP for $470 shipped
Now shipping: Hifiman HE400S for $300
Planar magnetics for the mobile world! The all new Hifiman HE400S over-ears are now in-stock and ready to ship for $300 with free shipping by HifiMan thru Amazon. They ship from them, not Amazon, so no Prime shipping benefits. The delivery estimate is July 8-13.
JLab Omni Bluetooth Over-Ear for $50 (new condition)
UPDATE (6/30/15): The price at Amazon.com now dropped to $60 with a limit of three per customer. They did not fully price-match OMX/ODP but got much closer than $100…
For the week of June 28 until the close of business on July 4 in 2015, Office Depot and Office Max stores (if available locally), along with their website, are offering the new condition JLab Omni bluetooth Over-Ears for $50 with free shipping or free store pickup. Its regular price is $100. It went as low as $37~ used at Amazon a few weeks ago, but its used price rebounded to around $50.
If curious, it has 128 customer reviews with a 4.1 out of 5 rating at amazon.com with 52 questions answered by the internets.
Koss KSC75 Clip-Ons for $12.26 [limit 5]
These could go as low as $10 but if you don’t want to wait, the good old Koss KSC75 clip-ons are on sale for $12.26 with a limit of five pairs per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. They come with a limited lifetime warranty and average 3.9 out of 5 based on 1920 customer reviews.
Fully Unlocked at Massdrop: Meelectronics IEM Grab Bag, AKG K181 DJ, BeyerD T90
Members-only Massdrop is probably going to add a few more new members this week. Three new offers were launched today (they have about seven days left from blog-posting date here) and all three of them are fully unlocked (which in their own lingo means the lowest price possible under this particular promotion). The three items are the AKG K181 DJ UE on-ear headphones going for $80 shipped and the Beyerdynamic T90 Tesla for $450 shipped. The third item is not an …item…
MeElectronics Grab Bag Temptation
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Refurbished Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears (First Gen) for $86
Temptation is calling! The first generation Over-Ear Sennheiser Momentums in the brown color scheme are currently available in Refurbished condition for $80 plus $6 flat shipping by adgtron thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. They ship directly from adgtron so they are not eligible for Prime 2-day shipping benefits. The black color scheme, in similar condition goes for $99 shipped.
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