[DEAD] JBL Everest Elite 300 ANC and Bluetooth On-Ears for $125

This offer expired…

The Best Buy eBay store is offering the new condition black color scheme JBL Everest Elite 300 ANC and Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones for $125 with free shipping, with up to three pairs per customer during this sale. Their Bluetooth is 4.1 and have a built-in rechargeable battery but they can also play audio via a standard 3.5mm port.

Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 with Freebie Options for $189

The Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 closed-back over-ears go for $189 in new condition at the moment, but a couple of retailers below are bundling them with extras for FREE, so you still pay $189:

Option #1: this is sold by Quantum Networks, with the orders fufilled by Amazon, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping, and everyone gets Amazon customer support and shipment from Amazon’s facilities. The three freebies are:

  • Fiio A1 portable headphone amp (the spiritual successor to the E6)
  • headphone pouch
  • 6ft Extender cable

Option #2: this is sold and shipped by Beach Camera through Amazon, but Prime members get Prime-like free shipping (it ships from the East Coast, so that may affect delivery speed). You get two freebies here as well:

  • omega-shaped wooden headphone stand
  • Slappa HardBody PRO Full Sized Headphone Case

All the freebies mentioned above are of general use and can be used with a variety of headphones, so even if you don’t need them for this particular model, you can put them to use with some of your other devices.

Heads Up (Thursday 9am ET): Koss Porta Pro X for $39 at Massdrop

Come listen to our dairy aire on Thursday 8/10/17 at 9am eastern 😉 Koss joins the Massdrop exclusives party on Thursday at 9am ET with the Koss Porta Pro X, based on the good old Koss Porta Pro. The price will be $39. Shipping information has not been revealed yet. Unlike the OG Porta Pros models, this one has a single but multi-functional button that is also a giant Massdrop logo 🙂

[DEAD] Astell & Kern Beyerdynamic AK T1p Semi-Open Over-Ears for $525

This recurring offer expired…

Another headphone is back on a cyclical sale, with this cycle dropping it $25 further down since the previous time we posted about it. It is the new condition Astell & Kern Beyerdynamic AK T1p Semi-Open Over-Ears on sale for $525 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com. This is a straight up sale, no coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed.

Sonic Solace ANC + Bluetooth Overs for $60 w/free S&H

Free shipping is almost as rare as gold at the Monoprice website, but for a limited time, they have both a sale and free shipping on their new condition Sonic Solace ANC + Bluetooth Overs going for $60 in either the black or brown/tan color schemes, with free standard US shipping.

Sennheiser PXC550 Bluetooth + ANC for $260 [with Fry’s email coupon]

This particular offer of the Fry’s weekly email coupon (it is personalized for everyone subscribed to their emailing list) works in-store but also online. Limit one per customer. Using the promo code from their emails, until Saturday night, you can get the new condition Sennheiser PXC550 Bluetooth + ANC over-ear headphones for $260 at their B&M store or their website AFTER entering the unique promo code. So you don’t have to be near a Fry’s store to take advantage of this offer.

Here’s a screenshot from their email. This particular offer (using the same promo code) also pays the sales-tax for you (if sales tax is collected in your state):

The lowest online price at the moment for this is $330 at Amazon by Amazon actual which doesn’t look like it’s price-matching Fry’s promo codes these days.

B&M with Email Coupon: Sennheiser HD206 for $20

You may be forgiven for visually not being able to tell them apart but the new closed-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 206, the spiritual successor to the good old HD 201, is now on sale for $20 in new condition at Fry’s Electronics brick and mortar stores ONLY using the personalized coupon codes they sent customers through their email newsletters. The offer is not available online. Offer ends Saturday night or earlier if the B&M stores sell out.

[DEAD] Ultrasone PRO-550 Foldable Closed-Back Headphones for $70

This recurring offer expired…

This headphone has been steadily dropping in price during special promotions through the months. The new condition Ultrasone PRO-550 Foldable Closed-Back Headphones are now down to $70 with free shipping at Adorama. They come with a 5-year warranty from Ultrasone.

These have detachable cables and the S-Logic technology that some audiophiles dislike. They also include a storage case, extra earpads, and even a demo CD.

[DEAD] Philips M1 MKII BK/27 On-Ears for $40 w/FS

This limited time offer expired…

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[DEAD] Audio-Technica ATH-AD1000X with $60 eGift Card for $230

This limited time offer expired…

This is a solid combo offer if you are a NewEgg shopper. The new condition open-back over-ear Audio-Technica ATH-AD1000X headphones are bundled with a $60 promotional NewEgg e-gift card (expires 1 year after it gets issued), together going for $230 by aSavings thru NewEgg. The offer ends on Saturday night.

Sony XB-950-B1 Extra Bass Bluetooth Over-Ears for $128

The new condition Sony XB-950-B1 Extra Bass Bluetooth Over-Ears are doing the MAP authorized dealer song and dance again, magically discounted to $128 at various Sony authorized dealers in their three color schemes, including Amazon by Amazon itself where they average 4.2 out of 5 based on 260+ customer reviews and have 160 questions answered by the internet hive mind.

NAD VISO HP50 Studio Headphones for $149

This offer expired: Oh my! The new condition closed-back over-ear NAD VISO HP50 Studio Headphones on sale in the red or white color schemes for $149 by World Wide Stereo. The black color scheme is at the regular price.

World Wide Stereo is a real world B&M A/V dealer in PA.

The red color scheme is also offered for $149 by a marketplace seller (haven’t heard of them before) with the order fulfilled by Amazon where it averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 36 customer reviews. But the different colors are in separate listings at Amazon, so there are 100+ additional customer reviews in the other colors.

[DEAD] Used Pioneer SE-MS7BT Bluetooth Over-ears for $88

As of 8/24/17, the new condition price dropped to $100, making it a better deal than used at $88…

The new condition Pioneer SE-MS7BT Bluetooth Over-ears go for $130 at authorized dealers, but if you are okay with used headphones, the brown color scheme is available in used condition starting at $88 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, with prices increasing for better conditions. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 26 customer reviews.

Tenqa REMXD Bluetooth On-Ears for $15

I’m continuing to “digest” the findings from yesterday’s Amazon immersion, we have another budget bluetooth on-ear headphone, this one has the rather unusual feature of getting recharged through the 3.5mm audio port (instead of a USB port). This may sound crazy, but I actually had this very model and can testify I recharged it multiple times 🙂 [see picture #4 below] It comes with a 3.5mm to USB cable for charging.

It is the new condition Tenqa REMXD Bluetooth On-Ears going for $15, sold by the market, with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day shipping if a Prime member. It averages 3.7 out of 5 based on 399 customer reviews. This uses an older version of Bluetooth, and if my memory serves me well, it sounds very “Bluetooth-y” for music playback, so it’s best suited for spoken work and videos (more talking heads and YouTube as opposed to movies or TV shows with great soundtracks).

[DEAD] Sunday: Phililps L2BO or M2L/27 for $75 each

This daily deal expired, but things keep returning at Woot one way or another until they are completely sold out…

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[DEAD] Used TDK WR680 Bluetooth On-Ears for $8

As of 8/16/17 re-checking, this is sold out at this price and in used…

On the utilitarian front, the closed-back on-ear TDK Life on Record WR680 Bluetooth headphones are available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for the very specific price of $7.76 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. They plan music from bluetooth or via a standard 3.5mm input. Not bad for this price 🙂

Used Bowers & Wilkins P7 for $227

The new condition wired closed-back over-ear Bowers & Wilkins P7 Headphones go for $350, but if you are comfortable with used, there is one unit of them available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $227~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual (AWD). [corrected the link]

PS: as usual with AWD, make sure you check who the actual seller of a product is, and avoid any of the “just launched” or “contact before buying” or low feedback sellers.

Casio XWH3 Closed On-Ears for $35

If you like trying out new headphones that little is known about them,and also little a stretchy and bendy headband, the grey-red color scheme of the new condition Casio XWH3 Closed On-Ears is on sale for the very specific price of $35.47 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of half a dozen pairs per customer (or that’s how many are left).

There are no customer reviews of these, and only this color is on sale. The other two go for 3X as much. The last time I run into these they were going for 4X the price.

Definitive Technology Symphony 1 ANC + Bluetooth Over-Ears for $180

The Warehouse Deals immersion continues, and the price-checking that goes with it offers unfurls deals at other retailers and in different conditions. For example, the new condition Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Over-Ear Bluetooth and active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones are currently on sale for $180 at Groupon Goods.

They come with a 3-year warranty and free returns. They ship in two days after purchase, which is actually fast by Groupon standards 🙂 They come with a custom protective case, pouch, and cables.

Used Sennheiser HD 630VB for $208

The Sennheiser HD 630VB headphones, with VB being Variable Bass (Control), are available in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $208~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. For more adventurous shoppers, some marketplace sellers have them for less, but they ship directly from the marketplace sellers and are not Prime eligible.

The 630VB are closed-back over-ear headphones, they fold, and they adjust bass via a rotary dial on the earcup. See product pictures on the main listing to get a feel of how this works.

They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 28 customer reviews.

Beyerdynamic DT990 PREMIUM (600 ohm) Chrome Limited Edition for $189

The new condition open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT990 PREMIUM (600 ohm) Chrome Limited Edition headphones are currently on sale for $189 with free shipping by Beach Camera thru Amazon. If you are a Prime member, you will get it with Prime-like free shipping, even though it will ship directly from Beach Camera (East Coast). This is a new product listing at Amazon created, from the looks of it, by Beach Camera.

[DEAD] Monoprice M560 Planars drop to $190 to $193

As of 8/16/17 recheck, the lowest price returned to $200…

The Monoprice M560 open/closed planar-magnetic headphones had been steady at $200 on their own, but now we have the first signs of discounting, they are going for $190 with free shipping by aSavings thru eBay.

Or if you are an Amazon fan and/or Prime member, Amazon by Amazon actual has it for $193 with free 2-day shipping for Prime members.

PS: today’s Monoprice coupons do not work on it or the M1060.

[DEAD] Used Superlux HD-562 DJ Headphones for $19

As of a 8/15/17 recheck, the used price climbed higher, closer to the new condition…

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[DEAD] Beyerdynamic DTX 350m On-Ears for $24

The price doubled up as of a 8/16/17 rechecking…

The discounting party continues, the new condition closed-back on-ear Beyerdynamic DTX 350m are on sale for $24 at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer during this sale. Note that the shipping estimate is “within 1 to 3 weeks”. It averages 3.5 out of 5 based on 15 customer reviews.

[DEAD] AKG K167 TIESTO DJ Headphones for $35

This limited time offer expired…

It is a total coincidence that the weekend is seeing an increase in DJ headphones 🙂 Which brings us to the new condition closed-back over-ear AKG K167 TIESTO DJ Headphones on sale for $35 by Focus Camera with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping. Limit one per customer.

Sony MDR-100ABN Bluetooth and ANC Over-Ears for $169

When you do the “Request Price” song and dance, at the moment, the new condition Sony MDR-100ABN Bluetooth and Active Noise Cancelling are on sale for $169 with free shipping by Beach Camera thru NewEgg. Limit three units per customer. Beach Camera is an authorized Sony dealer.

Beyerdynamic DT 131 Open On-Ears for $34 after coupon

Promo code B2BP219100 shaves $25 off the current price of the open-back Beyerdynamic DT 131 On-Ear Headphones headphones, dropping them from $59 to $34 with free shipping at NewEgg until Monday night.

Audio Technica ATH-AD700X Open Over-Ears for $85

The Sennheiser HD 5XX series is well known in the modestly priced open-back over-ear category, but Audio Technica too has its line, and one of those headphones is currently on sale, the ATH-AD700X going for $85 with free shipping at Focus Camera or if you prefer to shop on eBay, you can get it from their online persona, aSavings thru eBay.

On the other hand, if you are a Prime member and want speedy delivery, or prefer to buy things from Amazon, or you have gift cards and promo codes to spend there, you can get them for $88 with free shipping by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three pairs per customer at the sale price.

PS: they share the same listing and review pool with the ATH-AD500X, so you have to dig deeper into the customer reviews since there’s no way to separate the review total score.

PS2: a quick mnemonic to tell the ATH-series headphones apart, the Open headphones have a “D” in their name. “D” is almost like an “O”, so remember that are open 🙂

[DEAD] Audio Technica DSR7BT for $250 with Fry’s Promo Codes

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[DEAD] Thursday: JVC Everest Elite 700 ANC + BT Over-Ears for $150

Thursday is over, and so is this daily deal…

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[DEAD] Audio Technica ATH-AD700X Open Over-Ears for $129

This limited time offer expired…

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Used JVC HA-RX500 Closed Over-Ears for $11 shipped

If you like budget closed-back over-ear headphones with a very loooooooooong cable (11.5 feet), JVC HA-RX500 are available in “USED – Good” condition for $7 plus shipping (starting at $3.75) at Adorama.com. There are also a few more options in better conditions for a higher price.

They come with a 30-day return policy and a 90-day warranty covered by Adorama. As fate would have it, I bought these exactly three years ago. I haven’t seen them in recent months, but from what I recall, they are utilitarian headphones for the price, especially if you need a long cable.

Used Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (32 ohm) for $124 + S&H

The open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (32 ohm) headphones are currently available in USED “Excellent Plus” condition for $124 plus shipping and handling at Adorama.com. Shipping starts at $7.55 and may vary by zipcode and option.

The “What’s in the box” section further down the page over there shows what’s included. Used purchases at Adorama include a 30-day no-questions-asked return window, and a 90-day warranty covered by Adorama.

AKG K240 Semi-Open Over-Ears for $54

This go on a cyclical sale, the good old AKG K240 Semi-Open Over-Ear Studio Headphones, they are back down to $54 with free shipping at Amazon (Amazon actual and various others) and Musician’s Friend, Fry’s, and through Google Express (in case you have any promotions or gift cards there). Google Express is fulfilling them through Fry’s, so if you are not near a Fry’s, you probably won’t be able to get them at that price (unless you have other local/regional sellers that also offer it for the same price).

These are neo-iconic old school headphones, they average 4.4 out of 5 based on over 1000 customer reviews and have over 130 questions answered.

[DEAD] Refurbished AKG K545 Closed Over-Ears for $100

This recurring offer is expired as of 8/16/17 re-checking…

The official Harman Audio online store also has some weekly sales at their refurbished store, headlined by the closed-back over-ear AKG K545 headphones going for $100 with free shipping. Next to them you’ll find the J55* on-ears for $17 with free shipping.

PS: if you are not familiar with the price range of AKG and JBL products, be sure to look them up, because there is a big gap between the regular prices and sale prices.