The brown-white color scheme of the Samsung Level Over-Ear headphones (ANC, Bluetooth as well) are currently on sale for around $260 with free shipping at Best Buy and Amazon and Best Buy on eBay. The Best Buy prices are part of a 4-day sale that ends by the end of day on Sat 3/28/15.
Samsung LeveL Over-Ears for $260
Refurbished Parrot Zik (first gen) + Hard Case + 1yr warranty for $220
The first generation refurbished Parrot Zik headphones along with a hard case and a one year warranty are available for $220 (was $250) in four different color schemes at Sonix Electronix. They have all the buzz words: Bluetooth, ANC, touch controls, custom apps… Price updated on 3/27/15.
This is the first generation. The latest model are the second generation which go for $400 regular price in new condition.
Sennheiser Momentum On-Ears for $88 (four color choices)
Now that the second generation Momentums are out, the first generation are having even more sales. Case in point, the Focus Camera eBay store is offering the new condition Sennheiser Momentum On-Ears for $88 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer. Four different color options are available.
RHA SA950i On-Ears (scuffed package) for $35 w/free S&H
RHA itself (ships from MI) is offering new condition (unopened but dented packaging) RHA SA-950i on-ear headphones for $35 with free shipping thru Amazon.com. These ship from RHA, so everyone gets free shipping, however, they are not eligible for free 2-day prime shipping benefits. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 77 customer reviews. They have a single-side detachable cable and the “i” in the model number indeed indicates an MFi product (made for iPhone/iPad/iPod with the familiar 3-button remote and mic combo).
[DEAD] Audio-Technica ATH-M30x + Fiio E6 for $78
As of a 3/25/15 recheck, this is no longer available in new condition for $78… However, it is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $74~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals…
The new condition Audio-Technica ATH-M30x headphones have a regular price of $70 in new condition, but if you happen to also want a Fiio E6 tiny portable headphone amp, there is currently a bundle by Sonix Electronix on Amazon for $78 with free shipping. The Fiio E6 goes for $27~ on its own.
[DEAD] Beats Executive Over-Ear ANC for $170
This daily deal expired…
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Refurbished V-Moda XS On-Ears for $121
The black V-Moda XS closed-back on-ear headphones are currently offered in third-party refurbished condition for $116 plus $5 flat shipping by Secondipity thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. Their regular new condition price is $200. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 150 customer reviews.
New headphones from Amazon Basics: $45 Over-Ears
Amazon has more headphones under its house brand (“AmazonBasics”). They already released their on-ears, and now, coming out pretty soon are their new Over Ears with a $45 starting price. They are folding and have a detachable cable. Not a lot of details are known yet and they have zero customer reviews as of the time of writing. Their shipping estimate is the all encompassing “Temporarily out of stock”.
Refurbished ZAGG ZR-NC ANC for $23 w/free S&H
The ZAGG Z-ZR-NC active noise cancelling headphones are currently offered in refurbished condition for $23 with free shipping by Ocean Reef Electronics thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. They ship from Ocean Reef so everyone gets free shipping. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on just 13 customer reviews.
Used Audio Technica ATH-M10 for $22
With the announcement of the new M-0x line, Audio Technica now has plenty of headphone choices in this line-up. If of all those it’s the ATH-M10 the ones you are interested in, you can get them in Used condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals, with the “Used – Good” condition going for $22, and the “Used – Very Good” for $24.60~. These are fulfilled by Amazon, so the usual free shipping terms apply. These average 3.5 out of 5 based on 26 customer reviews.
[DEAD] In-stock (USED condition): Philips X2 for $279
As of 3/24/15 at 2:30am ET, the used options by AWD are sold out again… If you are comfortable with used headphones and you can’t wait a few more weeks, the Philips X2 over-ear open-back headphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $279 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. The new condition price is $300 with Amazon’s release estimate being “2-5 weeks”.
[DEAD] Used NVX Audio XPT100 studio for $69
As of a 3/24/15 recheck, these sold out at $69… The NVX Audio XPT100 studio headphones are finding themselves in some recommendation lists at the $100 closed-back neutral-ish category, and if you prefer buying used, they are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $69 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Their regular new condition price is $100. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 54 customer reviews.
[DEAD] CAD MH310 studio headphones for $30 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired… One of their recurring deals are back, the CAD MH310 studio headphones are the Musician’s Friend deal of the day offered for $30 with free shipping. Offer ends by 8am ET on Friday or earlier if sold out.
Koss SP330 On-Ears for $100 (limit 5)
The Koss SP330 on-ear headphones, in frustration-free packaging, in new condition, are on sale for $100 with free shipping, with a limit of five pairs per shopping cart, at Amazon by Amazon actual. The standard packaging goes for $130. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 38 customer reviews.
Used AKG K142 headphones for $48
The AKG K142 headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $48 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 58 customer reviews.
Used (open box) Hifiman HE-6 for $1000
Staying at Amazon Warehouse Deals, marketplace seller Gramophone is offering the Hifiman HE-6 planar magnetic headphones in “Used – Very Good” condition for $1000 with free shipping. These ship from Gramophone, not Amazon. The description of this listing over there says: “Open box. Packaging may be damaged. Store display model. Full factory warranty. We are an authorized dealer of every brand that we carry and have been in business for 40 years”.
Used MEelectronics KidJamz KJ15 for $5.50
Back to Amazon Warehouse Deals, where for around $5.50, you can get the MEElectronics KidJamz KJ15, model HP-KJ15-BK-MEE, in “Used – Good” condition. There are three listings as of the time of writing, so there might be some price pressure on them in the near future. Only the black color scheme is available at this price. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 81 customer reviews.
Star Wars Headphones by SMS Audio start at $100
In a galaxy overlapping with ours, the officially licensed Star Wars on-ear headphones made and based on 50 Cent’s SMS Audio Street line, are currently going for as low as $100 in the Boba Fett color scheme, and $120 in either the Stormtrooper or Galactic Empire editions. These are offered by marketplace seller with the orders fulfilled by Amazon.com.
As always when shopping from marketplace seller, be sure to check upon them before buying. Fulfilled by Amazon has an extra layer of protection since you are dealing with Amazon Warehouses and Customer Service, but it’s up to you to decide where to draw the line in terms of risk/reward/returns and such.
[DEAD] Used Audio-Technica ATH-M30x for $39
This didn’t last long. As of a 12:12pm ET re-check, it got sold out (no, I did not buy it!)… If you want another way to get notified of new deals, you can also subscribe to our full-text RSS feed.
[DEAD] Sol Republic Tracks On-Ear (University of Illinois) for $50
This sale ended… I don’t know if it is because of last night’s NIT blowout loss, but the University of Illinois version of the Sol Republic Tracks On-Ear headphones, part of their Collegiate Series, is on sale for $50 with free shipping, by a marketplace seller, with the order fulfilled by Amazon. There are many university options available. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 36 customer reviews.
Philips X2 in “Temporarily OoS” [updated again]
As of a 3/18/15 AM recheck, the two Amazon Warehouse Deals used condition listings got sold out. The only one that remains is by a marketplace seller… UPDATE: they are in-stock in “Used – Very Good” condition for $280 at Amazon Warehouse Deals.
The open-back over-ear Philips X2 headphones now have a different shipping estimate at Amazon.com, it is “temporarily out of stock”. The previous time I checked it was “4-6 weeks”. The “temporarily out of stock” however is not guaranteed delivery, so if you want them to arrive very very soon, you may want to wait for a more deterministic status update over there.
These continue to pick up reviews, they average 4.7 out of 5 based on 70 customer reviews, with this one perhaps the most detailed of the negative (under 4 stars) reviews. They also have more questions answered if you are curious about them, now with 27 and a few more left hanging (unanswered).
Shipping now: Monster DNA Pro 2.0 for $280
If you are a headphone early adopter and curious to check out the new Monster DNA Pro 2.0 headphones, they are currently in-stock and shipping for $280 with free shipping by Monster’s Amazon store. The orders are fulfilled by Amazon so they are eligible for Prime benefits.
[DEAD] Used Pioneer SE-M521 headphones for $18~
This used offer is no longer… A new burst of used deals from Amazon Warehouse Deals will be posted in the next few hours as I go through them and post! We start with the Pioneer SE-M521 40mm driver headphones available in “Used – Like New” condition for just under $18 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on six customer reviews.
[DEAD] Refurbished Focal Spirit One for $85
This offer sold out… Focal’s first attempt at a consumer-friendly sound signature, the Spirit One, is currently offered in refurbished condition for $85 with free shipping by Electronics Expo at Amazon.com, with the order fulfilled by Amazon so it is eligible for Prime shipping benefits.
[DEAD] Targus TA-41HP-WHT On-Ears for $4
This sale ended and as of 3/23/15 it’s back up to $13… You don’t even need a five fingers for these, the white color scheme of the Targus TA-41 (model TA-41HP-WHT) are currently going for $4.36 at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of three per customer. However, these are part of the Amazon Add-On program, which means you have to place an order of $25+, otherwise the shopping cart won’t let you buy them. This restriction also applies to Prime members. The other color schemes of this headphone go for $13 each.
Unlocked at Massdrop: Audio Technica MSR7 Bundle (and Gustard H10)
Back to Massdrop we go where some new offers are up on that members-only (but free for anyone to join) website. The reason for the login wall is that some of their offers are below MAP (minimum advertised prices) prices, so they can’t have an “open” website with them.
As of the time of writing, two offers are fully unlocked (= lowest price possible during this promotion). Each one has four days left from today, with today being the blog-posting date, not the date you are reading this. They are the Audio-Technica MSR7 Exclusive Massdrop Bundle for $250 that includes the muted Antlion Modmic 4.0 and Brainwavz Zirconia headphone stand, with two color choices at checkout. This offer has a maximum of 400 units (129 purchased as of the time of writing).
The other one is the Gustard H10 headphone amplifier going for $300 plus $11.50 flat shipping.
Refurbished Kensington K33137 On-Ears for $5 w/free S&H
On the $5 shipped on-ear headphone front, the Kensington K33137 on-ears are offered for $5 with free shipping, in refurbished condition with a 30 day warranty by Ocean Reef Electronics thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. These ship from Ocean Reef so everyone gets free shipping. They average 3.9 out of 5 based on 110 customer reviews.
Beats Solo 2 On-Ears (gray) for $140
The gray color scheme of the many different color options of the second generation Beats Solo 2 on-ear headphones are currently on sale for $140 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. The other color schemes range from $150 to $200 at this time.
[DEAD] Ends Sun 3am ET: Street by 50c Wired Over-Ears for $70
This daily deal expired but these are offered every few weeks in lightning deals…
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[DEAD] AKG M80 Mark II Semi-Open Stdio for $30 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired… One of their recurring deals are back, the AKG M80 Mark II semi-open studio headphones are the Musician’s Friend deal of the day offered for $30 with free shipping. Offer ends by 8am ET on Saturday or earlier if sold out.
Unlocked at Massdrop: Bravo V2 and Shure SE535
A new wave of offers went up at members-only shopping site Massdrop, and two of those have already reached their lowest price possible. The Bravo V2 amp goes for $60 shipped, while the Shure SE535 IEMs go for $380 shipped. Both expire in about five days from today (today = blog-posting date).
Also launched at Massdrop but not fully unlocked as of the time of writing are the following:
- Edifier H850 Headphones as low as $48~
- IEMs: Fidue A63 as low as $42~, TTpod T1S as low as $33~
- xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp as low as $135
Used RCA WHP141B (900MHz) wireless for $16.50
Amazon Warehouse Deals is building up inventory on the used RCA WHP-141-B RF Wireless headphones. There are multiple used listings, with the prices ranging from $16.50 to $19.25 depending on condition. With multiple listings, the chances of prices dropping further down are higher (unless of course they are getting bought up at a satisfactory rate (to the computer that decides the prices)).
These are perhaps best suited for utilitarian listening, not for dedicated music appreciation type of listing. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on nearly 1700 customer reviews.
Audio Technica ATH-RE-700 for $95 to $98
Audio Technica makes many headphones and they are not shy about releasing new ones every other day. Among them the ATH-RE-700 closed-back headphones. In the brown color scheme, they go for $95 at Amazon by Amazon actual.
If you prefer the black color scheme, it goes for $98 by Sonix Electronix and by Sonix at Amazon where they have one long customer review that compares to the ATH-M40x (and one short one).
Used Noontec Zorow Wireless for $70
The Noontech Zoro Wireless (Bluetooth and NFC) are available in “Used – Very Good” condition, in the white color scheme, for $70 by Amazon Warehouse Deals where they currently have three listings, so there is the possibility of the price dropping further down because of supply and demand dynamics. The new condition price is $100. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 27 customer reviews.
Used Sony MDR-7502 for $28~
The Sony MDR-7502s are nowhere near as famous as the MDR-7506 (the V6 cousin), but they go for a lot less too, you can get them for around $28 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 3.6 out of 5 based on 49 customer reviews.
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