This sale ended but even at $15 they are a value buy…
[DEAD] Top Labor Day Headphone Deals
The Labor Day weekend promotions expired… Any “surviving deals” from this lot will be merged with the Latest Deals Summary when I do the next big update…
Bose Soundlink Bluetooth On Ears for $140 [was $160]
This is a two-tier promotion. The next paragraph features for-pay membership shopping clubs, and the paragraph after it features open online retailers.
If you are a member of either one of these two membership clubs, you can get the new condition Bose Soundlink Bluetooth closed-back on-ears for $140 [was $160] with free shipping at either BJS.com or Sam’s Club.
If not, or if you don’t want to shop at those two places, you can get this in new condition for $179 with free shipping and $9 promotional rewards (to be spent in future purchases) at authorized dealer Adorama.com.
Price updated here on 9/11/17 PM.
[DEAD] FOCAL ELEAR Open Over-Ears for $699
This limited time sale ended…
Hide your wallets! Or call your Spouse aka CFO to authorize this purchase! The new condition FOCAL ELEAR open-back over-ear headphones are on sale, in new condition, for a limited time for $699 with free shipping at Adorama.com. They are an authorized dealer, they come with the 2-year Focal warranty.
[DEAD] FOCAL Utopia Open Over-Ears for $2999
This limited time sale ended…
Beyerdynamic T70 Tesla for $175 after coupon
The new condition Beyerdynamic T70 Tesla closed-back over-ear headphones can be yours for a limited time for $175 with free shipping at Sonix Electronix after you enter coupon code AUDIOBLISS10 in their shopping cart.
Pre-order new Sony WH-1000X M2 for $350
Following the success of the MDR-1000X, Sony is coming back at IFA 2017 with a new model and a slightly different name. The new WH-1000X M2 (Mark 2) is a $350 closed-back over-ear with ANC and bluetooth, touch controls, and support for both apt-X HD and LDAC (Sony’s).
This will be available in two colors (black or gold color schemes) and it is expected to ship mid-September 2017. Already pre-orders are available at amazon.com.
[DEAD] SHARKK Bravo Hybrid Electrostatic Over-Ears for $50
As of 9/11/17 re-check, the price increased to $60+…
This was a crowdfunding project that did not become an audiophile blockbuster, but if you read up on them and you are curious enough to test/compare them, the SHARKK Bravo hybrid electrostatic closed-back over-ear headphones are available in new condition for $50 with free shipping by marketplace seller “BREED” through amazon.com. They ship directly from BREED and they are not Prime eligible.
The headphones average 3.5 out of 5 based on 26 customer reviews. Their starting price was $300.
Used NAD HP50 Black for $113+
In new condition, the red color scheme of the closed-back NAD VISO HP50 headphones goes for $150 by a marketplace seller fulfilled by Amazon.
But if you don’t like the red color, or you prefer a lower price, the black color scheme is available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for $113~ [no details provided) or $121~ in “Used – Good” condition [no details provided) by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
As usual, when shopping at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD), pay attention to who the seller of a product is, not just the price. Not all AWD sellers are of equal risk or quality. To lower risk, you may consider buying from AWD actual, or fulfilled by Amazon, since you would be dealing with Amazon’s shipment, payment and customer support instead of the marketplace seller directly. But there are some quality marketplace sellers that ship directly (not fulfilled by Amazon) ~ they are typically well-known B&M authorized A/V dealers that also operate online.
[DEAD] Status Audio OB-1 Open-Back Over-Ears for $39
This 6-hour lightning deal expired with 20% claimed. The price was $39… If you missed it, fear not ~ these are returning to the lightning deals every few weeks…
[DEAD] Used Audio Technica ATH-SR5 Closed On-Ears for $41
This used offering sold out….
[SOLD OUT] Used Creative LIVE Closed Over-Ears for $29
As of 11:56pm ET recheck, the used option got scooped up and is no longer available at this price…
JBL BassLine DJ-Style Over-Ears for $25 w/free S&H
Sale time! The new condition JBL Bassline closed-back over-ear DJ-styled headphones are on sale as a special sale for $25 with free shipping at Adorama.com. A carrying case is included. Here’s a short 360-video of the headphone from the JBL YouTube…
Monoprice 2-in-1 Bluetooth Headphones with External Speakers for $27 w/free S&H
These are not as common, headphones with built-in speakers! Monoprice is offering the new condition 2-in-1 Bluetooth Headphones with External Speakers, model number (aka PID) 15276, going for $27 with free standard US shipping. This is a limited time promotion. No coupon is needed.
Fostex TH-X00 Trio for $400 to $500 at MD
Fostex the Massdrop people! These are biodynamic headphones, not everything Fostex makes is planar magnetic 🙂 Running right now is a trio of Fostex TH-X00 variants (sounds like smartphone-talk) going for $400 in Mahogany, $450 in Ebony, and $500 in Purpleheart. No Ivory 🙂
These are drops that run daily, because of the way the Massdrop website is structured ~ they don’t have a standard / normal listing like Amazon or BestBuy or Newegg and such. Instead they have listings that have to have a starting and ending date. So they keep opening and closing them, so orders can ship quickly.
Yes, these ship quickly by Massdrop standards!
Sony MDR-100ABN ANC + BT Over-Ears for $195
Speaking of bluetooth with ANC over-ear headphones, the new condition Sony MDR-100ABN in the black color scheme is currently on sale for $195 with free shipping by Beach Camera, with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member. The same price is also available by Amazon actual, but Beach Camera currently gets the main spot in the listing.
Bose QC35 ANC BT Over-Ears for $275 after coupon
LivingSocial got purchased by Groupon, which is why these days their websites look more similar than they used to. And at the moment they are running another coupon promotion at Livingsocial, coupon SAVENOW can get you the new condition Bose Quiet Comfort 35 ANC BT Over-Ears for $275 with free shipping in the black color scheme. The other color is currently sold out. This is a limited time offer.
PS: if you are planning to place an order there, how about this adorable elephant tea mug ($9 before coupon).
[DEAD] Used Sony MDR-7506 for $60 shipped
As of 9/11/17 recheck, this is not available at this price…
If you don’t want to wait for a future sale of the good old Sony MDR-7506 (actual) studio headphones, you can get them in “Used – Excellent Plus” condition for $52.50 plus shipping (starts at $7) at authorized Sony dealer Adorama.com. These come with a 30-day return policy and a 90-day warranty by Adorama, so factor that in the price if price-comparing used offerings.
PS: if you don’t see them in the link above, it means they sold-out in used condition. Availability of used inventory varies.
[DEAD] Beyerdynamic DT 1350 Gold Closed On-Ears for $90
This recurring offer is not running as of 9/11/17 recheck…
Thanks to the miracles and wonders of instant savings promotions, the new condition Beyerdynamic DT 1350 Closed-Back On-Ears in the Gold Edition are on sale for $90 with free shipping at Focus Camera until 8/31/17 or earlier if sold out.
Refurbished Harman Kardon CL-Z On-Ears for $40 w/FS
Another offer running at the NewEgg website, the official Harman Kardon NewEgg store is offering the manufacturer refurbished Harman Kardon CL-Z square/rectangular-pad on-ears for $40 with free shipping. Limit up to 20 sets per customer. Sale ends 9/2/17. No coupon/rebate necessary.
AKG K495 ANC On-Ears for $80
Speaking of AKG, the official AKG store at the NewEgg website is offering the AKG K495NC ANC On-Ears for $80 with free shipping. The sale runs until Saturday 9/2/17. Limit up to twenty pairs per customer. No coupon needed.
[DEAD] Refurbished AKG K619 Closed On-Ears for $20 w/free S&H
This offer expired…
[DEAD] Audeze LCD-2 Planar Over-Ears for $699
This recurring promotion expired…
[DEAD] Monday: Monoprice ANC Over-Ears for $48 w/free S&H
The Monday coupon expired…
AmazonBasics Closed Over-Ears for $6.77 [limit 3]
The new condition closed-back over-ear AmazonBasics headphones are on sale again, going for $6.77 with free 2-day shipping for Prime members by Amazon actual. This is not a lightning deal sale, so there is no preset expiration time. The style looks familiar by off the top of my head I can’t recall its “cousins”. It averages 3.5 out of 5 based on 130+ customer reviews. It is not an Add-On item!
Now shipping: HiFiMan SUSVARA Open-Back Planar Magnetic Flagships
They are now in-stock! The new used car priced HiFiMan SUSVARA Open-Back Planar Magnetic flagship headphones are in-stock and shipping for $6000 at authorized Hifiman dealers including their own eBay store and adorama.com and a couple of Prime-eligible recognizable dealers through Amazon.
Needless to say, if you are reading this far, you know where to look for reviews and comparisons and commentary. Or you can use the $6000 to buy 600+ pairs of the VE Monks 🙂
[DEAD] Cowin E-7 Bluetooth non-ANC Over-Ears for $40
This is a recurring lightning deal…
Sennheiser HD 558 Open Over-Ears for $70
They are back on sale again, it’s a cyclical sale these days at Best Buy oscillating between $70 and $80, the new condition open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 558 going for $70 with free shipping or free store pickup. These are part of the previous generation of 8s that got replaced with the 9s in the HD-5XX series (normal use of the X, not the Massdrop naming-convention hijack).
Used Hifiman HE-400i Planars for $176 [updated]
The Hifiman HE-400i planar magnetics go for $250 in new condition, but if you prefer used condition, you can get them for $179~ [was $187~] with free shipping in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. This link shows various options. This next link shows all the used options.
UPDATE: price updated here on 8/29/17 PM with a different listing being the lowest price…
Phiaton Fusion MS 430 On-Ears for $40 w/free S&H
A new promo code is here for this model!
The new condition closed-back on-ear Phiaton Fusion MS 430 On-Ears going for $40 with free shipping using promo code 08BTC72HR31that drops the price from $90 to $40.
This is sold by NewEgg actual. You have to give them your email address in order to use the promo code. This is a limited time offer.
Used Bose QC15 ANC Over-Ears for $131 shipped
If you prefer the older Bose Quiet Comfort 15 active noise cancelling headphones, you can get them in “Used – Excellent” condition for $124 plus $7+ shipping at adorama.com. One reason why this particular listing is priced lower is because it is missing the cable with the remote/mic, and missing the airline adapter. If you already have those cables or know how to get easily get them, then their loss is your win.
Focal Elear + Astell & Kern AK 100 II for $1150
Hide your wallet or call your Spouse CFO to get pre-authorization for this! The Focal Elear headphones are now available as a bundle at Adorama! For $1150 with free shipping you can get the new condition Focal Elear with the Astell & Kern AK 100 II together!
The Elear go for $1000 on their own while the AK 100 II has a regular price of $900, but it is currently on sale for $539 at select dealers. This is a limited time offer!
So in other words, you can see this offer as buy the Focal Elear and add the AK 100 II for $150 more. You can always sell or trade or gift the Astell which is a DAP, DAC and amp.
Adorama is an authorized dealer of both. This is a limited time offer!
Focal Utopia + iFi PRO iCAN Head Amp + Astell&Kern AK 100 II DAP/DAC/amp for $4000
The FOCAL Utopia flagship headphone goes for $4000 in new condition at authorized dealers. For a limited time, authorized dealer Adorama.com is it in a bundle with a FREE iFi and Astell and Kern for the same price of $4000 with free shipping.
The two free items are:
- iFi Pro iCAN Headphone Amplifier
- Astell and Kern AK 100 II DAP/DAC/amp (which is also available in the Elear bundle)
The ifi PRO head-amp currently goes for $1700 but occasionally goes on sale for $1300. The AK 100 II is currently on sale at authorized dealers for $539 with a $900 regular price.
So these are definitely not throwaway freebies 🙂 But if you don’t want them, you can always trade them or sell them or gift them to friends and families and such. They could end up subsidizing a chunk of the Utopia purchase price 🙂
This is a limited time offer!
PS: if you were 49.95% vs 49.95% on whether to get this bundle, this may help tilt the scales: they are also including a Pig Hog 1/4″ TRS Female to 3.5mm (1/8″) Male Stereo Adapter for free 🙂
1Voice Bluetooth On-Ears for $23
The new condition 1Voice Soundwave Bluetooth On-Ear folding headphones are on sale for $23 at Stacksocial (five different options) and also at Groupon Goods (two color options). Shipping depends on your order total. At Groupon, you need $34.99+. I forgot what’s the free shipping minimum at Stacksocial.
Used Bowers & Wilkins P9 for $573
Used Premium may sound like an oxymoron, but if it can save you $300+ over the new condition price, it may be a reasonable trade off 🙂
The closed-back over-ear stylish Bowers & Wilkins P9 Premium headphones go for $900 at authorized dealers, but if you are comfortable with used models, used prices start at $573~ in “Used – Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
As of the time of writing, all the used listings there at AWD are by AWD actual, but as always, make sure you pay attention who the seller of a product is at AWD, especially if they are not AWD actual or fulfilled by Amazon, since you don’t have the extra layer of protection of dealing with Amazon’s Customer Service, and Amazon’s shipment facilities, and Prime shipping (if a member).
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