These daily deals expired…
Sony MDR-XB950 B1 for $148, N1 for $178 [LDAC support]
Revealed at CES 2017 the new Sony MDR XB 950 duo is on sale again at authorized Sony dealers. They are both closed-back, and part of the Extra Bass family, with the B1 being bluetooth, while the N1 is both bluetooth and active noise cancelling.
The B1 goes for $148 at various places including Dell Home and various at Amazon in three different color schemes.
The N1 goes for $178 at various authorized dealers including Buydig and various at Amazon in two different colors, including the less common green (more of an industrial/black green, definitely not the AKG Quincy Jones green)
They support LDAC
I should point out that both of these headphones support LDAC, Sony’s technology [see also the Sony Asia page for it] that is being baked into Android 8.0.
For a history of LDAC, starting in August 2015, check this AV Hub article.
With this, Android 8.0 will have support for LDAC, AAC, SBC, apt-X and apt-X HD, with sample ratio options as well. You can manually select them or use the system default.
It is important to point out that both your music source and your headphones have to support the protocol you want to use, otherwise the system will automatically default to a lower common denominator. For example, a Bluetooth 5 music source (eg Galaxy S8) connecting to a Bluetooth 2.X headphone will use Bluetooth 2.X, not Bluetooth 5 since the headphone would not know what to do with it.
[DEAD] Sennheiser HD 461i Over-Ears for $25 after coupon
This 2-day promo offer expired, it is now back to $37~ which has been where it has been the last few weeks…
[DEAD] V-Moda Crossfade II Bluetooth Over-Ears with Apt-X for $270
The party’s over! As of late 6/14/17 recheck, the price has returned to $350. But now we have a target sale price for the future 🙂
The new condition V-Moda Crossfade II Bluetooth with apt-X in the Rose Gold scheme is on sale for $270 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. This looks like a computer-generated price-match of a marketplace seller, so it may not last long. Its standard price is $350. The “Rose Gold” is the only one of the three colors of this model that supports Qualcomm’s apt-X.
[DEAD] Tuesday: Sony MDR-XB450 On-Ears for $30 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired…
Sony MDR-1000X ANC and Bluetooth Over-Ears for $328
The new condition Snoy MDR-1000X ANC with Bluetooth closed over-ears are on sale again, going for $328 with free shipping, in either color scheme, with a limit of up to three units per color per customer, at Amazon by Amazon actual. This is competing directly with the Bose QC35 and the like, and it averages 4.3 out of 5 based on nearly 350 customer reviews over there, where it also have over 280 questions answered.
PS: this week’s “This Week in Headphoolia” should be ready by 11pm ET tonight (Sunday 6/11/17)!
[DEAD] Monday’s Offers: Symphonized, Geekria, Etc
These lightning deals expired…
Used Sennheiser HD 25 LIGHT for $90 + S&H [updated]
The “Sennheiser HD 25 LIGHT”, Light being part of the model name, they are more lightweight than the “regular” HD 25, go for $130 in new condition at various authorized dealers, but if you want to save some, you can get them Used!
As of 6/14/17 recheck this sold out: in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) for $86~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There’s only one used listing for them at the moment.
They are also available in “Used – Demo” condition for $90 plus shipping at Adorama.com. Shipping appears to be $5 flat ~ at least for my three test zipcodes (East, West Coasts, In-Between).
PS: there are three models currently in the HD 25 line. The “normal” HD 25, the “HD 25 Light” and the “HD 25 Plus”. If you think that’s too much, Wait until Samsung’s marketing team gets a hold of them, “HD 25 Active”, “HD 25 Duo MEGA”, “HD 25 Alpha”, etc 😉
[DEAD] Used V-Moda Crossfade II Bluetooth with apt-X (Rose Gold) for $276
This is an older post. Check the top of the blog for the latest update…
The new condition price for the closed-back over-ear bluetooth V-Moda Crossfade II is $330 for the regular models, and $350 for the apt-X model which is only available in the Rose Gold color scheme. If you are comfortable with used headphones and want the apt-X technology, you can get it in “Used – Very Good” condition (small scratches on item; original packaging) for $276~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
[DEAD] Sunday’s Offers: Symphonized, Bluedio, Etc
These lightning deals expired…
Hifiman Edition S Open/Closed Foldable On-Ears for $149 [both colors]
The Hifiman sale also includes their Edition S Open/Closed Foldable On-Ears, they are down to $149 with free shipping in either color scheme. These can easily switch from closed to open and vice versa by adding/removing the earcup cover. The color options at Amazon by various sellers are:
+ black color scheme
+ alternate listing ~ since Amazon allowed marketplace sellers to create listings, the number of duplicates increased. Sometimes Amazon merges them back together, sometimes they don’t…
+ white color scheme
+ its color name is “White Lightning”, it is NOT a lightning cable headphone
These are dynamic on-ears.
In-Stock Now: Denon AH-D7200
The brand new wood-favoring Denon AH-D7200 over-ear headphones are currently in-stock and ready to ship for $999 with free shipping by seller HiDef Lifestyle through Amazon.com. It ships directly from HiDef and it is not Prime eligible. HiDef is a B&M A/V dealer with an online presence. As of the time of writing there are two units available.
[DEAD] Beyerdynamic Custom i On-Ear for $30 w/free S&H
Both the promo code and the sale price ended, bringing it back up to regular prices. But it appears to be a recurring offer at the NewEgg group of websites, so it will likely (no guarantees though) will return in the future…
[DEAD] Saturday’s Offers: Noontec, SoundPeats
Saturday is over, and so are its daily offerings…
[DEAD] Noontec ZORO HD On Ears for $19 [end Sun 12:50am ET]
This lightning deal expired but it is the second time this was offered this week, so it may return in the next few days…
Good until Sunday 12:50am ET, the new condition closed-back Noontec ZORO HD On Ears in the blue color scheme is a lightning deal for $19 with free shipping for Prime members (or with a $35+ order). The price before the sale was $35 last night. Earlier in the week, the red color scheme was a lightning deal for $20.
[DEAD] Friday: Monoprice M560 Planars + Stereo Tube Head-Amp for $200 after coupon and $50+ filler items
Friday is over and so is this coupon promotion…
[DEAD] Used Status Audio OB-1 Open down to $29
Party’s over for now. As of a 6/11/17 PM recheck, the used options for $29 are sold out and no longer available… Meanwhile the new condition goes for $55 and was a lightning deal earlier in the week for $50…
[DEAD] Friday: Philips Fidelio L2BO for $85, SHB9850NC for $105
Friday is over and so is this daily deal…
[DEAD] Friday: refurbished Beats Studio 2 Bluetooth + ANC Over-Ears for $150
This daily deal ended…
[DEAD] Friday: JLab Flex Over-Ears for $29
Friday is over and so is this daily deal…
Fostex T50RP Mark III with Fiio A1 head-amp and Bag for $160
Another bundle of threes here as well. The new condition Fostex T50RP Mark III planar magnetic headphones are bundled with the Fiio A1 portable headphone amplifier along with a general use Digpro gadget case, all together for $160 with free shipping by Beach Camera fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime eligible for members. As with other bundles, they are a good value if you want/need all the items included in the bundle.
Audio Technica AD500X Open Over-Ears with Slappa Case and Wood Headphone Stand for $88
The new condition open-back over-ear Audio Technica AD500X headphones are bundled with TWO free accessories for $88 with free shipping by Beach Camera through Amazon. The order is Prime eligible, so members get it in around two days or so.
The two free accessories are the Slappa HardBody PRO headpone case and a wooden omega-shaped headphone stand. The headphones on their own go for $71, so if you need both of the free accessories, it’s a good value.
[DEAD] MEE Audio Matrix 2 Bluetooth Over-Ears for $59
As of 6/15/17 recheck, this offer ended….
The new condition closed-back over-ear MEE audio Matrix 2 bluetooth headphones are on sale for $59 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of one unit per customer during this sale. This is not a lightning deal. The headphone averages 4 out of 5 based on 660+ customer reviews.
Used Meze 99 Classics Walnut Gold Headphones for $218
The Meze 99 Classics Walnut Gold Headphones are currently available in for $218~ [WAS $226~] in “Used – Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections) or $232~ [WAS $241~] in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.6 out of 5 based on 21 customer reviews at the moment.
Price updated here 6/9/17 AM…
Astell & Kern Beyerdynamic AK T1p Semi-Open Headphones for $550
The sale is back on again, the Astell and Kern variant of the Beyerdynamic T1p Semi-Open Headphones is going to $550 with free shipping by Adorama.com, an authorized dealer. This is a limited time offer, no coupon, no rebate. The price will change when the sale ends.
Used Sennheiser HD 515 Open Over-Ears for $39
If of all the older Sennheiser headphones it is the good old Sennheiser HD515 the one you want, it is available in “Used – Good” condition (no further description) for $38.60 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There is only one used unit available as of the time of writing. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 175 customer reviews. As you can see from the earcup pictures, these are open-back over-ear.
[DEAD] CAD MH310 Studio Headphones for $30 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired…
[DEAD] Friday’s Offers: Noontec Hammos
These two lightning deals expired, but if you missed them, fear not ~ these are recurring models in the lightning deals ~ however, I do not know exactly when they’ll return again (nor it is guaranteed)…
[DEAD] Used Status Audio OB-1 Open Back for $39
This is an older post, check the top of the blog for the latest update…
JBL Synchros S500 Powered Over-Ears for $48 with free S&H after coupon
One of the offers participating in the new 10% off eBay coupon code PJUNESAVINGS10 that gets you 10% off qualifying products priced $25+ is the “New – Other” condition JBL Synchros S500 Powered Headphones [CORRECTED LINK!] offered for $53 with free shipping before coupn. The 10% off coupon drops them to under $48.
Their condition in the listing over there is described by Brooklyn seller “Poppy Deals” (99.6%) as being new condition but not in the retail packaging to save on shipping. As usual, these type of offers have a higher risk than buying new-in-retail-box from authorized and well-known dealers, so it’s up to you to decide where you draw the line on risk taking.
These are wired but powered. Their circuit is powered by two AAA batteries, which is a plus if you are a fan of rechargeables or have a giant container full of single use batteries. The carrying case and the two cables are included in the package.
The coupon expires 6/9/17 at 11:59pm PST.
10% off 400 headphones on eBay with coupon
Roughly 400 different headphone listings from a handful of eBay sellers participating in a new eBay promo code offer. Enter PJUNESAVINGS10 over there, to get 10% off a purchase of $25 from those participating retailers and their assorted listings. The maximum discount with the coupon is $100.
More details on the offer at this Coupon’s Main page. The offer expires at 3am ET on 6/10/17.
Used Sennheiser HD650 for $264 + S&H
If you are comfortable with used headphones and don’t want to wait for future sales, the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 650 is available in “Used – Demo” condition for $264 plus shipping at Adorama.com. Shipping is just under $10 for most zipcodes.
You get scrape another $25 off this offer IF you have an American Express credit card, and under the AMEX Offers section of their website, you are offered a promotion that gets you a $25 statement credit if you make a $250+ purchase at Adorama. You must first activate the offer (“Add to Card”) at AMEX, and then make purchases at Adorama paying with the AMEX card you registered for the AMEX Offer at AMEX’s.
Adorama’s used web links have four spaces (%20) in them for some reason, which may confuse some web browsers. If your browser has a hard time with the used link above, start with the new condition listing and look for the used option (if available) under “Ways to Save”. Here’s a screenshot:
AKG K550 Mark II Closed Over-Ears for $90 [limit 2]
You can have solid sub-$100 closed-back over-ear headphones these days. Case in point, the official Harman Audio store is offering the new condition AKG K550 Mark II for $90 with free shipping. Limit two per customer during this sale. They are available in the black color scheme. The cable has a mic/remote but it is not detachable. Basic specifications are available in a single page PDF file (the link is directly to the PDF file).
[DEAD] Thursday: Status Audio, Symphonized, Denon, Etc
Thursday is over, and so are its lightning deals…
Used Rockville PRO-M50 Closed Over-Ears for $28
Some companies don’t even pretend not to be cloning the Audio Technica M50/M50x. They even call them M50 🙂 One such clone may be of interest if you are interested in accessory hoarding as much as the headphone itself, It is the Rockville PRO-M50 available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $28~ or in “Used – Like New” for $29~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $44.
Of accessory hoarding interest is that it comes with a zippered hard case, an extra pair of earpads (which means the ones attached to it are also removable), a coiled detachable 3.5mm audio cable, and a 1/4″ adapter.
The headphone reminds me of some OEM designs but I can’t pinpoint exactly what is reminds me specifically.
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