Today’s round expired. The headliner was perhaps the Sennheiser IE80 East offered for $200… For potentially future deals, check the Amazon Gold Box…
Recertified Harman Kardon Bluetooth Square On-Ears for $110
The Harman Kardon Bluetooth Square On/Over-Ears (depending on ear shape I guess) are available as officially recertified for $110 with free shipping at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. This is a sale, not part of the lightning deals. They average 3.7 out of 5 based on 156 customer reviews.
[DEAD] California Headphone Company Laredo On-Ears for $20 (was $15)
They are sold out as of a 1/13/15 check…
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AIAIAI TMA-1 Studio headphones for $173
The AIAIAI TMA-1 Studio headphones go for around $204 right now at Aamzon.com but when you add them to the shopping cart, and proceed to the checkout page, they drop by 15%, going down to $173~. No coupon code needed. This happens automatically, they are under the DJ sub-category of the 15% off music gear discount promotion. Expiration date is unknown.
AKG K271 MK II studio headphones for $93
For a limited time, Amazon has brought back their 15% off Checkout discount on select Music instruments and equipment. I am going through the listings to see which headphones are eligible for this promotion. No expiration date is mentioned, so I don’t know how many days/weeks this will run. Only items sold by Amazon.com actual (not marketplace sellers, not used/refurbished) are eligible for this promotion.
Here is the first discounted headphone, the AKG Pro Audio K271 MK II studio headphones go for $109 at the moment. Add them to the shopping cart, and proceed to checkout, and the price drops to $93~. No coupon code is needed.
AKG K712 PRO Studio Headphones for $313
The AKG K712 PRO Studio Headphones go for $369 on their own at Amazon.com. Add them to the shopping cart, proceed to the Checkout page, and the price automatically drops to $313~. This is a limited time offer, part of this 15% off Music Gear Checkout discount.
AKG K702 studio headphones for $254
More fishing at the 15% off Music Gear Checkout discount at Amazon.com yields the AKG K702 studio headphones go for $300. Add them to the shopping cart, proceed to the checkout page, and the price drops automatically to $254~. This is a limited time offer (I don’t know when it expires).
[DEAD] Monday’s Lightning Deals: AiAiAi TMA-1 DJ, MeElec S6p, etc
This round of daily deals expired…
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House of Marley Positive Vibration On-Ears for $20 w/free S&H
For a limited time (expires 12/16/14), you can get the House of Marley Positive Vibration On-Ear Headphones with 3-button remote/mic, in two color options, for $20 with free shipping and handling at B&H Photo.
B&M: Beats Solo Drenched On-Ears for $100 (YMMV)
According to the weekly Staples ad, for the week of December 14-20 (2014), at their brick and mortar stores, they have the Beats Solo Drenched On-Ears on sale for $100 per pair in different colors. Availability may vary from store to store as Beats are popular in the general consumer market. They are not available on their website. YMMV.
Sony ZX-110 black (no mic) drop to $10 (limit 3) [updated]
The new closed-back on-ear Sony ZX-110 headphones, in the black color scheme, are currently on sale for $10 at Amazon.com by Amazon actual with a limit of three per customer. (The ones with mic (ZX-110AP go for $20)… This price is as of 12/14/14 late PM. Originally the price was $15 with a limit of five… The ZX-110 are the successor to the bang for the buck ZX-100 on-ears.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50WH + Shure SE215-CL In-Ears for $220
In yet another headphone combo, marketplace seller K&M Camera at Amazon.com, with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com (so eligible for Prime shipping benefits) is offering these two headphones together for $220 with free shipping: the Audio-Technica ATH-M50WH + Shure SE215-CL. The white M50x are studio closed-back over-ears, while the SE215-CL are in-ears, CL = clear color scheme.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBL + Tascam DR-05 for $190
In addition to the previously mentioned white bundle, Amazon.com is also offering the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBL with Tascam DR-05 bundle for the regular price of the headphones-alone of $190 with free shipping.
This is a sale on the website, not a lightning deal, not a rebate, not a coupon offer. As such, I have no idea for how long this will last.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xWH + Tascam DR-05 for $170
The bonus gifts for the Audio Technica ATH-M50x headphones are getting better. Previously you could get a free Fiio E6 at the standard price of $170, but now the freebies are going up. This time, for $170, no coupons, no rebates, you can get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xWH headphones plus the Tascam DR-05 portable digital recorder for $170 with free shipping at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. The DR-05 goes for $100 on its own, so you can use it or gift/sell/trade it if you don’t need it.
UPDATE: the black M50x is also available in this bundle for the same price, this one sold by Adorama on Amazon.com, so not eligible for Prime shipping benefits.
Tascam TH02-B Black headphones for $15 (or $10 after rebate)
The white Tascam TH-02-B studio-ish headphones had been steady at $15 the last few weeks but not the black model. However, right now, the black model is on sale for $15 as well at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. But that’s not all. Tascam has a mail-in rebates promotion (purchase period ends 12/31/14), and among them is a $5 mail-in rebate (MIR) on the TH-02 and a $5 MIR on the TH-MX2 as well. The rebate limit is one for each headphone model, but Amazon lets you buy as many as you want at $15 (but only one of them is eligible for the $5 MIR)… These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 208 customer reviews.
Tascam TH-2000-S headphones for $15 (limit 3)
On the budget studio-ish headphones front, the TASCAM TH-2000-S are currently on $15 per pair, with a limit of 3 per customer, at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. Only this silver-black color is on sale… Keep in mind, Tascam sells a variety of headphones under their brand, these are not as well rated as their other models (see next post for that!)
Massdrop: RHA MA350 in-ears for $28 unlocked (and more)
Today’s round of Massdrop offers (members only but everyone can join for free) has one fully unlocked item, the RHA MA350 in-ears going for $28 with free shipping. The remaining items are not fully unlocked as of blog-posting time:
- Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro as low as $155
- MEElectronics Atlas Headphones as low as $33
- CEntrance Mini-M8 DAC/Amp as low as $568
- Grace Design m920 as low as $1406
There’s something internet-funny when you have a $1395 item with $11.06 shipping. Just round the price to $1400? 🙂
B&M Dec 14-20: Sony MDR-ZX310 On-Ears for $25
According to their Weekly Ad, Staples brick and mortar stores are going to be offering the new Sony MDR-ZX310 on-ear headphones for $25 during the December 14-20 (2014) shopping week. They are available in black or red. I don’t know if their website will also have them on sale. You may also be able to use any Staples coupons available at the time (you can check at any time at staples.com/coupons). The new ZX310 add a mic/remote, versus the good old ZX300/ZX100 that were straight-up headphones.
Beats Solo 2.0 On-Ears for $170 (red)
The red color scheme of the latest Beats Solo 2.0 On-Ear headphones is on sale for $170 with free shipping with a limit of five at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. (the blue for $160 promotion ended)… Updated 12/14/14.
[DEAD] Thur only: Beats EKOCYCLE Over-Ear Headphones for $160
This daily deal expired…
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[DEAD] Friday’s Lightning Deals: MEelectronics Crystal In-Ears, Atlas On-Ears
These two daily deals expired…
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Fostex TH-900 for $1274 [updated]
If you are interested in the Fostex TH-900 audiophile headphones, in new condition, and you don’t mind waiting for 1.5 months, you can get them for $1275 at Musician’s Friend by using coupon code HOHOHO (coupon expires 12/18/14). The shipping estimate is January 22, 2015, so if you are not the patient type, it may be a painful wait.
The B-stock for $1150 sold out… Updated 12/12/14 at 10:45pm ET…
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Sennheiser HD7 DJ Headphones for $250
The Sennheiser HD 7 DJ Headphones are discounted as well, you can get them for $250 with free shipping at Amazon.com. In this case, the discount price is lower than the Musician’s Friend coupon discount ($280).
Sennheiser HD8 DJ Headphones for $310
These are not eligible for the MF coupon, but they have a straight up discount, the Sennheiser HD8 DJ Headphones go for $310 with free shipping at Amazon.com and Musician’s Friend (MF).
Focal Spirit Professional for $297 [Focal Spirit Classic for $340]
Musician’s Friend has a 15% off a qualifying purchase of $99+ promotion when you enter coupon code HOHOHO (just like Santa, not zero) in their shopping cart. The coupon expires 12/18/14. There are 51 headphones under “Pro Audio” are participating in this promotion, including the Focal Spirit Professional studio headphones. Their regular price is $350 minus 15% off = $297! These rarely go on sale.
Also participating in this promotion are the Focal Spirit Classic headphones. Their regular price is $400 minus 15% off = $340.
Used Panasonic RP-HC-200W ANC headphones for $22
The Panasonic RP-HC-200W active-noise-cancelling headphones, in the white color scheme, are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $22 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (with the usual Prime or $35+ free shipping). Or you can get it for $22 with free shipping for all, in refurbished condition, from Ocean Reef Electronics (98%) over there. The new condition prices are $33+ depending on color scheme. They average 3.6 out of 5 based on 460+ customer reviews. The ANC circuit is powered by one AAA battery.
[DEAD] Sennheiser HD6 MIX Headphones for $238
This coupon code expired… If you are not in a hurry to receive these, you can get the Sennheiser HD6 MIX Headphones for $238 with free shipping at Musician’s Friend by using coupon code HOHOHO over there (coupon expires 12/18/14). Please note however, that the shipping estimate for these is January 5 in 2015, so they will be too late for Santa delivery!
[DEAD] Starts Wedn 10:50am ET: recertified Harman Kardon Premium BT Bluetooth headphones
This limited time offer expired… There is one headphone limited time deal in the Amazon Gold box for Wedn Dec-10-2014, it is the recertified Harman Kardon Premium BT Bluetooth headphones starting at 10:50am eastern time. The price before the sale (as of blog-posting time) is $150. The refurbished are on the same product listing page as the new condition which go for $200. They average 3.7 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews.
[DEAD] Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears for $180
This limited time offer expired… More Sennheiser Momentum action, these time it is the larger over-ear circum-aural on sale, going for $180 with free expedited shipping at Adorama.com.
Used Philips Fidelio X1 for $178 (was $169) [updated]
We haven’t forgotten used and refurbished headphones, it’s just harder during the holidays to find time to scour Amazon Warehouse Deals for discounts. But we have one now! The Philips Fidelio X1 is available in “Used – Good” condition for $178 (was $169) at Amazon Warehouse Deals (by Amazon, not marketplace sellers). The “Used Very Good” goes for about $6 more. [price updated in blog-post on 12/11/14]
Crackpot Theory: There are a few Amazon Warehouse Deals listings there, which sometimes (but not always) builds up price pressure on an item, and the prices drop further on until people start buying them. So even if you are not interested at the current price, this may be something to keep an eye out for. The new condition X1 goes for $250, and the new condition brand-new X2 for $300.
[DEAD] Ends Tue 3am ET: Sennheiser RS120 RF wireless for $60 (limit 2)
This 24 hour deal expired…
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[DEAD] Tue only: Sennheiser Momentum On-Ears for $95 per pair
This daily deal expired…
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Koss PortaPro On-Ears for $25 (limit 5)
The Koss PortaPro On-Ear headphones are currently on sale for $25 at Amazon.com by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. This is a general sale price, it is not a lightning deal. About a month ago they were offered as a lightning deal for around $20 per pair. These are old-school open-back on-ears, with a case included, and an average of 4.4 based on 2300+ customer reviews. They have 60+ questions answered.
[DEAD] Monday Lightning Deals: Audio Technica M50xWH & M50xBL bundles, Beo H3, Thinksound ts02
Monday’s lightning deals expired, but more will arrive during the holidays at the Amazon Lightning Deals…
[DEAD] California Headphone Company Silverado further discounts: Over-Ears for $39 (was $35)
As of a 12/11/14 recheck, the Silverado Over-Ears are sold out…
The Silverado over-the-ear headphone of California Headphone Company (the one with the better reviews) has yet another discount, it is now going for $35 (was $30) plus $5 flat shipping, sold by the manufacturer through Amazon.com. It ships from the manufacturer (CHC), so everyone pays shipping regardless of Prime membership. It averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 92 reviews. [price in blog-post updated 12/8/14]
The On-Ear model is on sale as well, it is the Laredo going for $15 plus $5 flat shipping, likewise shipped from the manufacturer through the Amazon website. This averages 4.0 out of 5 based on 26 reviews.
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