The FOCAL Listen Wireless (bluetooth) closed-back over-ears go for $300 in new condition at some of the recognizable dealers, but if you want to save some, then to Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) we go, where AWD actual has them in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) for $224. There you will also find two “fulfilled by Amazon” sellers (Audio Advisor, Wired for Less) offering them for $249 in new condition.
[DEAD] Sennheiser PXC 550 ANC/bluetooth for $300 again
This offer expired again…
It’s back on sale again, the new condition Sennheiser PXC 550 ANC/bluetooth closed-back over-ears go for $300 with free shipping with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price at Amazon by Amazon actual where they average 4.3 out of 5 based on 320 customer reviews and have over 200 answered questions as well.
Open-box Focal CLEAR for $1399
This is the first time I’ve seen this headphone available as used at Amazon Warehouse Deals. Marketplace seller “Wired for less” (100%, 1345 ratings) offers it in “Used – Like New” open-box condition for $1400 with free shipping instead of the $1500 price in new condition. This ships directly from the marketplace seller and it is not Prime eligible.
Cowin E7 ANC/Bluetooth Over-Ears for $40 w/FS after coupon
These are popular on Amazon’s Gold Box lightning deals, but if you don’t feel like chasing them like pokemons in the gold box, fear not! A coupon comes to the rescue! Coupon code WESF8TCI drops the price of the new condition Cowin E7 ANC + Bluetooth Overs to $40 with free shipping in your choice from four different color schemes.
These used to be available only in black, but after their popularity (over 6400 customer reviews with a 4.1 out of 5 average), they launched them in three more colors (purple, white, blue).
Thanks to the coupon, you have more time to make a decision!
[DEAD] Used Hifiman Edition X V2 Open Planars for $849 + S&H
As of a 1/25/18 recheck, this sold out in USED condition…
Philips SHP-9500S: New for $50 [updated]
The new condition new condition model is currently in-stock and on sale for $50 with free shipping until Thursday night (or earlier if sold out) by NewEgg actual.
As of 1/22/18 AM recheck, the open-box option is sold out and cannot be ordered. The price remains $38 on the page though… It is back in-stock but not currently on sale. the open-box Philips SHP-9500S are going for $38 with free shipping, sold and shipped by NewEgg actual.… The lowest price I could find on this blog on the open-box option was $30 after coupon.
We have a text and pictures unboxing of these. Eventually I’ll post a detailed review of these but I can’t promise a date because I’ll probably miss it 🙂 Detachable cable as you can see in the picture:
It is worth the price for sure, new or open-box, but in my opinion this headphone got way too overhyped, raising expectations to unrealistic squared 🙂
Sony MDR-XB950N1 ANC/BT Over-Ears for $118
It’s back to Black Friday pricing for the new condition Sony MDR XB 950 N1 closed-back over-ear headphones with three consumer favorites: Bluetooth, Extra Bass and Active Noise Cancelling, going for $118 with free shipping in its three color schemes at various authorized Sony USA dealers including Amazon actual and Focus and Dell Home and such.
[DEAD] Lightning Deals NOW: Bluedio, Aukey, Symphonized, Etc
These lightning offerings expired…
In-Stock Now: Moshi Avanti AIR Bluetooth On-Ears
I am also updating the Headphone Tracker with some of the more interesting or serious NEW headphones from CES 2018 and during this update, one of these new models is now in-stock and shipping, of early adopter and reviewer interest perhaps, it is the new condition Moshi Avanti AIR bluetooth on-ears going for $300 with free shipping, sold by the official Moshi Amazon store, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon…
This Moshi video shows it from various angles…
AKG Y55 Closed DJ On-Ears for $50 w/free S&H
A previous incarnation of these (K61X on-ear series) had build quality issues, but judging by the 20+ customer reviews at Amazon, it looks like they may have fixed them with this version, and they now have a detachable cable instead. They are on the compact side of things (so big head beware) and on the tastefully-bassy side of things (if they carry over the sound signature from the K61X on-ear series).
“It” refers to the red color scheme of the AKG Y55 DJ-branded closed-back over-ears, on sale for $50 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual.
PS: these should not be confused with the AKG K-series closed-back over-ears in the K5XX series.
Dekoni Earpads for Sennheiser HD6XX and HD58X for $35 to $65 with free S&H [MD]
This is turning into “Earpad Day” 🙂 If you purchased or are planning to purchase Massdrop’s exclusive Sennheiser HD 6XX or HD 58X open-back over-ear headphones, and you are a fan of Dekoni earpads, Massdrop has a brand new fully unlocked listing with the following options:
+ “Elite Velour” for $35
+ “Elite Hybrid” for $60
+ “Fenestrated Sheepskin” for $65
+ free shipping for US addresses
These will ship in mid-February by the vendor, with all sales final. There are four days and change left in the listing (“Drop”) from blog-posting date.
Hifiman Edition S Open/Closed On-Ears for $129
It’s back to Black Friday pricing for Hifiman’s dynamic on-ears, the “Edition S” whose defining characteristic is their open/closed design. They “open” by removing the earpad cover, and close by adding it back on. There are two colors but they have three listings at Amazon, many of them are by recognizable audio sellers, including Hifiman’s own Amazon store:
+ black Edition S for $129
+ white Edition S for $129
+ and secondary white listing for $129
PS: the “lightning” you see in the product name is part of the color. They are NOT lightning cable headphones.
Sennheiser HD 231G On-Ears for $24 w/free S&H
Good until Saturday night (or earlier if sold out), NewEGG actual is offering the new condition closed-back on-ear Sennheiser HD 231 G for $24 with free shipping with up to five pairs per customer at the sale price. No promo code, no rebate needed.
Sennheiser RS 160 Kleer Wireless Over-Ears for $85
Good until Saturday at 11:59pm eastern, you can get the new condition Sennheiser RS 160 wireless system (digital wireless, Kleer technology, not bluetooth) for $85 with free standard shipping at B&H Photo. This consists of one closed-back over-ears headset and one transmitter/base. The headset can only be used with the transmitter, there is no 3.5mm audio input.
This is a previous generation model. The latest RS-series models end in a 5 and no longer use Kleer technology.
[DEAD] Saturday’s Offers: KZ ZST, Bluedio, Stands
These offers expired…
Friday’s Offers: JBL, Brainwavz, Etc
There is some modest action in the Friday lightning deals as well at the Amazon Gold Box with the following tentative schedule:
+ starts 7:09am ET: SoundPEATS Magnetic Bluetooth Earphones (IPX6, apt-X; price before sale $28)
+ starts 7:39am ET: COWIN HE8 ANC/BT earphones (price before sale $85)
+ starts 8:49am ET: SOUL SS19 (price before sale $40)
+ starts 11:19am ET: JBL Duet Bluetooth Wireless On-Ear (price before sale $89)
+ there’s also a 10% off clip-on coupon on the page
+ starts 2:39pm ET: 6pk of vinyl record shaped cup coasters (price before sale $11)
+ starts 4:04pm ET: Brainwavz ROUND Replacement Memory Foam Earpads (price before sale $22.50; available in four colors)
+ starts 5:19pm ET: BRAINWAVZ Truss Under Desk Dual Headphone Hanger (price before sale $16)
Audio-Technica ATH-M70x: Refurb for $216, Used for $225
If you don’t want to wait for future sales, the closed-back over-ear Audio-Technica ATH-M70x studio headphones are available in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) for $225 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual… Or on the same listing, there is a fulfilled by Amazon offer from a 3rd-party seller in refurbished condition for $216~ with free shipping. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews.
Sennheiser Urbanite XL Closed Over-Ears for $90
The new condition closed-back over-ear Sennheiser Urbanite XL (XL = Over Ears in this case) are on sale for $90 in the black color scheme and $100 in the denim color scheme, sold by a 3rd-party seller, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so you have an extra layer of protection since Amazon is handling the transaction and shipment of these.
Hifiman HE-560 Planars drop to $350
The Hifiman HE-560 have already sold out and have been marked as discontinued at B&H Photo for the sale price of $350, but fear not, you can still get them for $350 with free shipping at Adorama.com. These are open-back over-ear planar magnetics.
Open Box Monoprice M565 Open Planars for $170 + S&H
Monoprice has refilled their open box and refurbished sale page with more inventory and among them you can get the open-box Monolith M565 open-back planars for $170 plus shipping. The new condition price is $200.
Speaking of which, you can the open-box Monolith M1060 open-back planars for $250 plus shipping. The new condition price is $300.
Strategically it might be a good idea to buy these together with other items that are eligible for free shipping, so you won’t pay as much for shipping for them.
PS: Monoprice had a big bang of new headphone gear at CES 2018, including closed-back planars and a whole range of DAC/amps, from a tiny laptop model to a 20 pounder tube!
Grado Reference Series RS2i for $469
The latest generation is the Grado RS2e, part of their Reference Series (thus the “RS”) going for $495 in new condition at authorized dealers. But if you prefer the previous generation, the RS2i, this model is available in new condition for $469 by Amazon actual. This is more of an availability alert than a deal alert.
Xiaomi w/USA warranty: Mi PRO In-Ears for $20; On-Ears for $99
The USA version of a couple of Xiaomi headphones are now carried officially by Amazon actual! The black/gold folding Mi Headphones (closed-back, the grills are decorative) are on sale for $99 each, while their MI PRO in-ears are going for $20~ each. They are sold and shipped by Amazon actual, so Prime members get them in two days or so. Or the usual free shipping for non-Prime members. These come with a USA warranty!
Free Motorola Pulse BT Over-Ears with purchase of Moto X4
The new condition Motorola Pulse Escape Over-Ear Bluetooth headphones are currently included for FREE for a limited time with the purchase of the Motorola Moto X4 (Unlocked, US warranty) for $350 with free shipping in your price of black or silver at NewEgg by NewEgg actual. The Motorola headphones are added automatically to your shopping cart while this promotion is running. No couon, no rebate needed!
Beyerdynamic DT 770 i Closed Over-Ears for $100
The new condition closed-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 770 i headphones (the “i” stands for mobile devices, they have just 16 ohm impedance) are currently on sale for $100 with free shipping at BuyDIG.
Or if you are a Prime member or have Amazon gift cards to spend, you can get them for the same price from Beach Camera thru Amazon. They ship directly from Beach BUT Prime members will get Prime-like shipping. This is a lesser known Prime benefit. Beach Camera and BuyDIG are the same company. They are on the East Coast, so delivery time may be faster for the East Coasters (depending on delivery routes and such).
Beats Solo 3 Wireless On-Ears for $197 [limit 3]
Especially of interest to owners of some of the latest iPhones and i-Devices that utilize the Apple W1 technology, the new condition Beats Solo 3 are currently on sale in new condition for $197 with free shipping in four different color schemes (rose gold, gloss black or white, or gold) by the NewEGG eBAY store with a limit of three per customer.
PS: there may be various eBay Bucks and other promotions on the eBay website as well. YMMV. I saw a random $10 off unique coupon on this page. It may be because I haven’t bought anything on eBay in recent months and their shopping cart is trying to “encourage” me.
Open box Sony MDR-100ABN ANC/BT Over-Ears for $100
Some eBay action now, where eBay seller “Quick Ship Electronics” is offering the Sony MDR-100ABN ANC/BT headphones for $100 with free shipping with up to five pairs per customer in “New – Other” Open-Box condition. These are over-ears, with a built-in battery and a 1-year warranty from the seller Quick Ship Electronics (not Sony USA).
Used Audeze LCD-3 Planars for $1149 + S&H
The AUDEZE LCD-3 Planar Magnetic Headphones (Zebrano & Lambskin Leather) are currently available in “Used – Demo” condition for $1149 plus shipping (under 420) at authorized dealer Adorama.com. When it sells out, you won’t see any results in the link above.
AKG K845BT Closed Bluetooth Over-Ears for $140
The new condition AKG K845BT Closed Bluetooth Over-Ears are currently offered for $140 with free shipping by Electronics Expo (fulfilled by Amazon) or for $148 by Amazon actual, all these through the Amazon website. This is in the black color scheme. The white color scheme goes for more. This is not a lightning deal. These average 3.7 out of 5 based on 66 customer reviews.
Used Yamaha HPH-MT120BL Studio Headphones for $52
The Yamaha HPH-MT120BL closed over-ear studio headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” (repackaged) condition for $52~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. These are more of the rectangular earpad design.
Status Audio CB-1 for $59 [NEW] [updated]
The duo of Status Audio over-ear headphones are currently available as follows at Amazon: the new condition closed-back CB1 goes for $59 with free shipping (Prime eligible). They are sold by the Status Audio Amazon store, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, thus the Prime eligibility.
As of 1/16/18, the open-back is sold out: while the open-back OB-1 is available in “Used – Good” condition for $39 with free shipping through Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Speaking of Status Audio, they revealed one new headphone at CES 2018, the BT One, an unapologetically V-shaped closed on-ear bluetooth headphone with a starting price of $99. I just added it to our on-going Headphones of 2018 tracker. I will continue to add new headphones as I find them (and find time to add them) for the next couple of weeks 🙂
[DEAD] Tuesday’s Offers: Cowin case, Samsung 2pk, Bluedio BTs
These offers expired…
[DEAD] Hifiman HE-560 Planars for $399
This sale ended… They are back on sale again, the new condition Hifiman HE-560 planar magnetics go for $399 with free shipping by marketplace seller Calumet thru Amazon. There are two units available per the shopping cart. They ship directly from Calumet.
[DEAD] Refurbished B&O H8 ANC/BT for $235
This daily deal expired… Good until Monday at 1am ET, you can get the certified refurbished Bang & Olufson H8 ANC/BT headphones for $230 plus $5 flat shipping in two color scheme options and with a 90-day Bang & Olufsen warranty.
Monoprice M560 On-Ears for $150 w/free S&H
It’s Black Friday pricing revisited for the new condition open-closed planar-magnetic Monoprice M560 on-ears, going for $150 with free standard US shipping. They are not eligible for the coupon CALM18 which is 20% off orders of $150+. I have tested other Monolith products, and as usual, they are not eligible for the coupon either. The coupon expires Saturday night.
Speaking of Monoprice, they had a Big Bang of Headphone products revealed at CES 2018, including closed-back planar magnetics, a new line of studio headphones (Stage Right), and a variety of DACs and amps, from the tiny to the not-so-tiny. They even have a turntable! They had so much stuff that I had to create a separate post from our New Headphones at CES round-up.
Pre-order new Moshi Avanti Air Bluetooth On-Ears
It’s pre-ordering season! Another new headphone unleashed in Vegas at the 2018 CES trade show is the style/fashion-priority Moshi Avanti Air, a bluetooth on-ear headset, and this new model is now available for pre-ordering by the maker (Moshi) with the order fulfilled by Amazon with a very fashionable price of $300.
A 30-second video from the Moshi YouTube channel shows a variety of views of the new headphone…
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