The closed-back fashionable Phiaton PS 320 headphones are now going for $86 with free shipping, with a limit of three per customer, at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. These are a discontinued model. They come with a “designer case”, they fold, have 32 ohm impedance, dual drivers, and such. They average 4 out of 5 with just 8 customer reviews.
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (250 ohm) for $165 [or $130 after $35 MIR]
Temptation! The Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (250 omh) is now on sale for $165 with free shipping at Adorama. And if you don’t mind mail-in rebates (MIR), you can get it for $130 after a $35 mail-in rebate (mail-in rebate details). The mail-in rebate offer ends 2/10/15. This rebate form is specific to this very model and Adorama as the seller.
[DEAD] Pre-order discount: BeoPlay H8 for $467
This temporary discount ended…
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Used Focal Spirit One for $80 to $83 [falling knife alert!]
UPDATE (2/3/15 at 4:05pm ET): the prices dropped by $6 since the previous update
UPDATE (2/2/15 at 7:29pm ET): the prices dropped by $10 since I posted this last night!
Focal is a well known company, but names don’t make the headphones. Their Spirit One headphones were not as well received by audiophiles as well as their Classic and Professional over-ears. After all, the “One” were targeting more of a consumer sound, with an Apple 3-button mic/remote. Regardless, they are currently available in Used condition with multiple listings at Amazon Warehouse Deals. The “Used – Good” condition go for $80 (was $86, was $96), while “Used – Very Good” for $83 (was $89, was $99). Since there are multiple listings, and if these don’t get scooped up, there is the possibility of the prices dropping further down. These are not the latest model in their line-up.
Now shipping: Sennheiser Momentum M2 Over-Ears for $350
The new Sennheiser Momentum M2 Over-Ears have shyly began shipping from some smaller retailers. At Amazon.com, it is shown as in-stock for $350 by Electronics Expo (99%, over 170k ratings, two brick and mortar stores in New Jersey). There’s also another seller offering them there as well, but the other seller looks too high risk for a $350 purchase (89%, only 36 ratings in last 12 months). These ship directly from the sellers, they are not fulfilled by Amazon.com.
The above if you cannot wait to get them. Otherwise, it’s only a matter of time before Amazon actual and other big name sellers will have them.
[DEAD] Starts Tue 12pm ET: Beats Executive Over-Ears sale
This lightning deal expired…
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[DEAD] Bose AE2w Bluetooth Over-Ears for $190
This limited time eBay offer expired…
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Bluedio R2-WH wired headphones for $25
The Bluedio R2-WH wired headphones with detachable cable and folding design are currently on sale for $25 per pair, with a limit of three per customer, at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. They have zero customer reviews, so they may be more of interest if you like to try out or renew or compare models.
[DEAD] Open-box Focal Spirit Classic for $310
These sold out… The new condition Focal Spirit Classic over-ear closed-back headphones go for $400 regular price, but if you want to save, you can get them in open-box condition for $300 plus $10 flat shipping by Electronics Expo at amazon.com. (these should not be confused with the Focal Spirit Professional studio headphones which have a regular price of $350).
Used NVX Audio XPT100 studio over-ears for $85
The NVX Audio XPT100 studio over-ears go for $100 in new condition, but if you want to save some, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $85 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. If $85 is not low enough, you could monitor it to see if it drops later on (if no one scoops them up). These average 4.6 out of 5 based on 49 customer reviews.
Massdrop: unlocked Titan 1 iems for $98
At Massdrop, a new offer is now fully unlocked, the Dunu Titan 1 IEMs going for $90 plus $8 shipping. Also launched (but not currently fully unlocked) are the Samson RTE 2 bluetooth on-ears with the lowest price possible being $80 shipped.
[DEAD] Ends Mon 1am ET: Sennheiser HD 518 open-back over-ear for $60
This limited time offer expired…
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Audio-Technica ATH-D40fs for $40 w/free S&H
Also part of the warehouse clearance sale at Musician’s Friend are the new condition Audio-Technica ATH-D40fs studio headphones offered for $40 with free shipping. You can buy as many as you like during this sale.
AKG M80 MkII Studio (semi-open) for $30 w/free S&H
This limited time offer expired, but it is a recurring offer at MF…
Musician’s Friend warehouse clearance sale includes the new condition AKG M80 MkII Semi-Open Studio Headphones offered for $30 with free shipping. These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 170+ ratings over there at MF.
[DEAD] HeadFoams Headphones for Kids for $20
This daily deal expired… The Amazon Deal of the Day for Friday Jan-30-2015 is a sale on the HeadFoams Headphones for Kids for $20, available in six different colors. They average 4 out of 5 based on 195 customer reviews. Offer ends by 3am ET on Sat.
Panasonic RP-HX250 Over-Ears for $13 to $15
On the budget front, especially if you have a Prime membership or you plan to make a $35+ purchase, the Panasonic RP-HX250 Over-Ears are on sale for $13 per pair in white and for $15~ in black at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of three per color. They average 3.5 out of 5 with 19 customer reviews.
Fanny Wang On-Ears (black/red) for $30
Fanny Wang’s On-Ear headphones, in a color scheme and style “inspired” by Beats Solo, are currently on deep sale, in new condition, going for $30 per pair at fulfilled by Amazon.com and sold there by Fanny Wang. Eligible for Prime shipping. You can buy as many as you like. The black color scheme goes for $50, the white for $60, and the rest for more. They average 4 out of 5 based on 117 customer reviews.
If your favorite color is not on sale, check also the used options. Click on the thumbnail of each color of choice to see all its price. The summary page linked in this paragraph shows the lowest price per color.
B&M or online: Able Planet NC180 ANC for $20
If you like to compare and review headphones, the Able Planet NC180 active noise cancelling headphones are sold for $20 per pair at Ross brick and mortar stores, or if you prefer online shopping, they go for the same price with free shipping, in new condition, by BuyDig on eBay (limit 5).
Please note these are doing horribly in reviews, so they are more of interest for research/testing/comparison purposes. They get 2.7 out of 5 based on 51 customer reviews at amazon.com where they have a rare “review intensity ratio”, the 1-stars are more than the 5-stars, they “win” 16-11.
V-MODA Crossfade M-80 Vocal On-Ear (1-button) for $90
The V-MODA Crossfade M-80 Vocal On-Ears with the 1-button remote and mic, in either the shadow or white-silver color schemes, are on sale for $90 with free shipping, with a limit of two per color per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. The 3-button versions are sold out.
Keep in mind, the M80 is the previous generation. The latest on-ear in their line-up is the V-Moda XS ($200 or less).
MEElectronics HP-AF80 AirFi Rumble (BT) for $60
The two color schemes (black/red, blue/white) of the MEElectronics HP-AF80 AirFi Rumble bluetooth basshead (they say “enhanced bass”) headphones have now dropped to $60 with free shipping at Amazon.com
Meanwhile, the wired Atlas designs are going for $40. They are on the same listing as above, divided by the Wired and Wireless sub-tabs over there.
Beats Studio (second gen) for $216 in some colors
Some colors of the second generation Beats Studio over-ear ANC headphones are on sale for $216 with free shipping at Amazon.com including the black-red color combo. You can easily tell the first from the second generation from the batteries. The second generation uses built-in rechargeable batteries, while the first generation uses external batteries.
Unlocked at Massdrop: AKG K7xx, ATH-Pro500MK2, Sieveking stand
Three new offers at Massdrops are fully unlocked (the lowest price possible during the life of a particular offer). They are the Massdrop-exclusive AKG K7XX (that’s the model name) headphones, based on the K702 65th anniversary edition, offered for $200 with free shipping with six days left from today. Also ready to go are the Audio-Technica ATH-Pro500MK2 for $78 shipped (five days left from today) and the Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand for $140 shipped (also five days left).
Not fully unlocked are the Shure SE535 IEMs with the lowest price possible being $380 (five days left from today).
Used Sony MDR-7502 On-Ears for $30
The Sony MDR-7502 on-ear closed-back headphones with 30mm drivers are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for just a hair under $30 at Amazon Warehouse Deals.
These should not be confused with the more popular and frequently recommended MDR-7506.
Massdrop: Fostex TH500RP as low as $610
More planar-magnetic action, the Fostex TH500RP are offered at Massdrop with the lowest price possible being $610 shipped. Offer expires in about six days from today. No purchases or commits yet.
[DEAD] Sennheiser HD 202 II Over-Ears for $15 (limit 3)
As of a 1/28/15 recheck, it has sold out temporarily and Amazon’s own listing is removed, which sometimes happens when they run out of inventory. It should return eventually but don’t know at what price…
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Used Philips SHP2500/37 over-ears for $14
Another way to put your Prime 2-day free shipping to work, the Philips SHP2500/37 over-ears are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $14 at Amazon Warehouse Deals with an average of 3.8 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews.
Used Beyerdynamic DTX 501P portable on-ears for $28
We continue our mini adventure in the unpredictable world of Amazon Warehouse Deals with the Beyerdynamic DTX 501P portable on-ears available in “Used – Very Good” for around $28, and about $1 less in “Used – Good” condition. Prices are as of posting time. They may change by the time you read this – as always. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 69 customer reviews.
Tascam TH-02 closed-back for $13 per pair
On the bang for the buck front, the Tascam TH-02 closed back headphones are discounted a bit more, you can now get them for $13 per pair in white (in-stock) or in black (temporarily out of stock; but you can order them). You can buy as many as you like, there is no quantity limit. These are not part of the lightning deals. They average 4.1 out of 5 with 230+ customer reviews. They have 50mm drives and 32 ohm impedance and single-entry but non-detachable cable.
Used HiFiMan HE-500 planar for $440
The new condition HiFiMan HE-500 planar-magnetic headphones go for $600 but if you want to save, you can get them for $440 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Kraft Street Audio fulfilled by Amazon.com.
[DEAD] Used HIFIMAN HE-400i planars for $425
As of a 3/9/15 recheck, the used options are sold out…
The new condition recently released HIFIMAN HE-400i over-ear planar-magnetic headphones go for $500, but if you want to save some, they are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $425 with free shipping by Audio Advisor at Amazon Warehouse Deals. These are fulfilled by Amazon, so you get the Prime shipping benefits and Amazon’s own customer service.
Used Creative Labs HN-700 ANC for $16
On the less-than-an-ATM-bill front, especially if you get Prime shipping benefits, the old (discontinued) Creative Labs HN-700 with active noise cancelling is available in “Used – Like New” condition for around $16~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. The ANC circuit is powered by two AAA batteries. It averages 3.6 out of 5 based on 15 customer reviews. The usual ANC caveats apply.
Sennheiser HD600 for $315
The new condition open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD600 are currently going for $315 with free shipping at Amazon.com by Amazon actual with a February 3rd in-stock estimate. These have been around for a while, so check forums and search-engines for ideas on amps and DACs.
Beyerdynamic DT-880 Pro (250omh) + Tascam 22WL for $300
Back to eBay, one of the featured offers over there is a new condition bundle, the Beyerdynamic DT-880 Pro (250omh) plus Tascam DR-22WL for $300 with free shipping by Adorama on eBay. Limit five per customer.
The “ohmage” is not mentioned in the listing title but you can find it in the product description, for example, the product code BDDT880P250K and the specifications “Nominal impedance: 250Ohms per cartridge”.
The headphones on their own currently go for $265 at amazon.com, so this bundle makes sense if you have use for the Tascam or you want to trade it or gift it or ebay it.
PS: the DT-880 are semi-open. The 770 are closed and the 990 are open. An easy way to remember this without memorizing the numbers, the 880 is in-between, just like a semi-closed/semi-open headphone is in-between closed and open 🙂
Sennheiser Momentum On-Ears (Samba) for $80
Samba time! If the 7-1 disaster at the World Cup strengthened your love for the yellow-green, Tigerdirect’s eBay store is offering the new condition Sennheiser Momentum On-Ears (Samba edition) for $80 with free shipping with a limit of 50 per buyer.
Note: Sennheiser announced the second generation Momentums (the M2) at CES 2015.
[DEAD] Used Parrot Zik (first gen) for $184
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