Members-only but free to join site Massdrop has a number of new offers added the last few days. The offers mentioned in this post expire in 6-7 days from blog-posting date. Of those added, the PS Audio Sprout DAC/amp is fully unlocked for $510 shipped, and the GUSTARD H10 amp for $312~ shipped. On the budget front, the Brainwavz S1 Earphones go for $28~ shipped. Not headphone related, but the U-Turn Audio Orbit Basic + Cue is also unlocked, for $195 shipped. The rest of the items are not unlocked as of the time of writing, but they have plenty of time left to go.
Used Philips SHE5105BK/28 CitiScape Downtown Headphones for $17
We have a trio of used sub-$26 headphones now, starting with the Philips SHE5105BK/28 CitiScape Downtown Headphones in the grey-white color scheme going for $16.67 in the “Used – Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews.
Used Philips SHL3000BL On-Ears for $5.41
If you are looking for headphones to experiment on or use for low-end comparison, the blue Philips SHL3000BL on-ears are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $5.41 or “Used – Like New” for $5.75 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are multiple listings so there is a possibility for the price to drop even further.
Used AKG K618DJ headphones for $25
The AKG K618DJ DJ-styled headphones, in the black color scheme, is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $25 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. These are closed-back on-ears, bass-tuned for bassy modern music but some customer reviews note that they are physically fragile.
Onkyo ES-CTI300(BS) On-Ears for $70
The new condition black Onkyo ES-CTI300(BS) On-Ears are currently going for $70, offered at this price by three different marketplace sellers at Amazon.com. They have 3-button remote and mic. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 30+ customer reviews.
AKG K550 for $156 New or $118 Used
The closed-back over-ear AKG K550 headphones are currently going for $156 in new condition by authorized dealers at Amazon.com (Amazon actual, Huppin’s). In used condition, they go for around $118 as “Used – Very Good” by Amazon Warehouse Deals, where they have multiple listings which may (or may not) put price pressure. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 138 customer reviews.
Used Sennheiser HD 219 under $16
The closed-back on-ear Sennheiser HD 219 headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for just under $16 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The “Used – Like New” goes for $16. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 80 customer reviews.
Used JLab Omni Over-Ear bluetooth for $36
If you are looking for a reasonably priced pair of over-ear bluetooth headphones and you are comfortable with used condition models, the JLab Omni have dropped further down, currently going for $36 with free shipping in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The “Used – Like New” condition (on page #2 of the listings over there) goes for $38. Since they still have many used options, the price may be pushed further down. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 120+ customer reviews.
Used B&W P3 On-Ears for $68
If you like headphones in the white color scheme, you can get the Bowers & Wilkins P3 Headphones in “Used – Very Good” condition for $68~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They currently have three listings at this price.
Note also that the P3s are occasionally featured as lightning deals (in new or refurbished condition) at the Amazon Gold Box.
Refurbished Sennheiser HD 219 S for $24
The on-ear Sennheiser HD 219 S headphones are currently available in refurbished condition for $19 plus $5 flat shipping by Adgtron at Amazon Warehouse Deals. They ship from Adgtron, so they are not eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping. The headphones average 4 out of 5 based on 36 customer reviews. That “S” in the model name means it is designed for smartphone/tablet use.
Used Avantree Bluetooth headphones for $21
The Avantree bluetooth headphones with 3.5mm input as well are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $21 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are multiple listings so it may put some price pressure on these listings. They average 4.0 out of 5.0 based on 270+ customer reviews.
Monoprice 8323 Over-Ears for $20 with free s&h
The bang for the buck closed-back over-ear Monoprice 8323 are currently going for $20 with free shipping as part of the Monoprice Secret Sale.
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro for $99 (limit 3)
Back on sale again, the new condition closed-back over-ear studio Sennheiser HD 380 Pro are on sale for $99 with free shipping, with a limit of three per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. This is not a lightning deal. These average 4.4 out of 5 based on nearly 600 customer reviews and they have over 100 questions peer-answered.
Refurbished KEF M500 On-Ears for $185
Everybody’s making headphones these days, including KEF. Their M500 on-ears go for $300 in new condition, but if you want to save, you can get them in refurbished condition for $180 plus $5.50 flat shipping by Accessories4Less thru amazon. Their blurb under their listing says: “KEF Authorized Dealer. Full 1 year warranty. All accessories included. *Sold exclusively within the US only. Shipping is to Continental US Only!”. Amazon’s own offers (Amazon Warehouse Deals) are for $196 in “Used – Very Good” condition. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 41 customer reviews.
Used Alienvibes EP02 Red for $50 (ANC)
If you are looking for red headphones with active noise cancelling (ANC) in the red-black color-scheme, the red AlienVibes EP02 are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $50 (was $56) with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. If red is not your thing, they go for $74 in similar condition in the black color scheme. They average 3.6 out of 5 based on 63 customer reviews.
Massdrop: BeyerD (DT990-250 Premium, COP) and AF62 Bluetooth
A new wave of offers got added to members-only Massdrop, which is free to join but you must be joined and logged on in order to see the various offers. As of the time of writing, the ones below are not fully unlocked and end in about seven days from blog-posting date:
- Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (250 ohm only) as low as $248 shipped
- Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro as low as $165 shipped
- MEElectronics Air-Fi Matrix2 AF 62 (bluetooth over-ears, IF WoF) as low as $69 shipped
[DEAD] Starts Fri 11pm ET: Three Ausdom Bluetooth Headphones
This limited time offer expired…
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Used Sennheiser HD 700 for $435
The open-back over-ear deputy-flagship Sennheiser HD 700 are currently available in “Used – Very Good condition” (original damaged packaging) for $435 by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Used Philips SHB7000WT/28 Bluetooth for $28~
The Philips SHB7000WT/28 bluetooth headphones, in the white-blue color schemes, is available in “Used – Very Good” condition in three different listings for around $28 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4 out of 5 based on 440 customer reviews.
Used LG Gruve Bluetooth On-ears for $45~
LG too is making headphones, and their Gruve Bluetooth on-ears go for $66 in new condition, but if you are cool with used, you can get them in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) for $44.50 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 30 customer reviews. They fold.
Used MEElectronics Air Fi Runaway Bluetooth On-Ears for $25
The MEElectronics Air Fi Runaway Bluetooth, in the black/grey color scheme, are available in “Used – very Good” condition for just under $25 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The other color schemes go for more. To see all used options for each particular color, click on the color of that particular thumbnail over there. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 1750+ customer reviews.
Yamaha HPH-200WH Open-back for $80
The white Yamaha HPH-200WH open-back headphones are currently on sale for $80 per pair from seller “IQ HOME ENTERTAINMENT” with the order fulfilled by Amazon. The black color scheme goes for close to $150. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 26 customer reviews.
Philips NC1/27 On-Ear (ANC) shipping for $300
If you are fond of active noise cancelling and want to be among the first to check out new headphones, the Philips NC1/27 with active noise cancellation is now in-stock and ready to ship to your front door for $300 at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. It promises up to 30 hours of ANC play but it can still play non-ANC music when it runs out of power. It has 40mm drivers, folds, and comes with travel case.
This is part of the new Philips line-up that includes the much talked about X2, but also the M1 Mark II (closed on-ear) and the F1 (closed on-ear) and the Apple-centric M2L (L = Lightning input with built-in DAC/amp). They are mobile-friendly, with 16 ohm impedance, with the exception of the X2 which still has a mobile-friendly 30 ohm.
[DEAD] Ends Thur 3am ET: 3M Peltor sale
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[DEAD] HifiMan HE400i Over-Ears for $403
As of a 6/5/15 recheck, Amazon actual sold out of this at $400… If you are not in a hurry to receive them, the planar magnetic HifiMan HE400i over-ears are currently on sale for around $403, in new condition, at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. They are however in “Temporarily out of stock”, so if you need them by a specific date (eg Dads/Grads) you may not get them. But if you do order them, you lock in the $403 price.
Orderable Now in USA: the $80 Xiaomi On-Ear Headphones
The wait is over! If you are in the USA, you can now purchase the new semi-open on-ear Xiaomi Mi On-Ear headphones for $80. Their online store began accepting orders at 10pm ET on 6/1/15. They even have a “Total Harmonic Distortion Curve” comparing them to the AKG K551 and Sennheiser Urbanite in the middle of the product page. The “Buy It Now” button is semi-hiding at the top right corner, you don’t have to keep scrolling down at that ever-scrolling page 🙂
Philips SHB7150FB/27 Bluetooth Over-Ears for $55
The new condition Philips SHB7150FB/27 bluetooth over-ear headphones are currently on sale going for $55 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. They have 40mm drivers, support NFC and Bluetooth 3.0, also play music via 3.5mm input, and such.
[DEAD] Used Audio Technica M40x for $69 [updated]
As of 6/18/15 this is no longer available at this price…
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Philips X2 drop to $248 (limit 5)
The new condition open-back over-ear Philips Fidelio X2/27 headphones have a solid discount and this is not part of a lightning deal. As of the time of writing, you can get them for $248 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. They average 4.7 out of 5 with 100+ customer reviews.
Used Shure SRH 1440 for $210 [updated]
The open-back over-ear Shure SRH 1440 (their first adventure in open-back) are currently available in “Used – Like New” condition for $210 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.8 out of 5 based on 23 customer reviews with only 5-star and 4-star reviews. The blurb for this listing says damaged original packaging.
UPDATE 6/2/15: the “Used – Very Good” sold out, but it looks like the “Used – Like New” got discounted a bit since earlier…
[DEAD] Tascam TH-200X Studio Headphones for $30 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired but the Tascams are recurring at MF… The Musician’s Friend Deal of the Day ending by 8am ET on Tuesday are the new condition TASCAM TH-200X Studio Headphones offered for $30 with free shipping.
[DEAD] Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBL for $155
This daily deal expired… The Woot Electronics Deal of the Day good until 1am ET on Tuesday is a sale on the new condition Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBL closed-back studio-headphones offered for $150 plus $5 flat shipping. Limit three per customer during this promotion.
[DEAD] Starts Monday 1pm ET: Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla Sale
This 4-hour deal ended. The sale price was $900…
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Used Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Over-Ears for $262
The new condition price of the new second generation over-ear Sennheiser Momentum is $350 but if you don’t want to wait for future sales and you are comfortable with used headphones, both the iOS version (in black) and the Android version (in brown) are available in “Used – Good” condition for $262.50~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Only one listing is there for each option, so they may not last long (this is only a guesstimate).
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