If you don’t want to wait and deal with Massdrop slow-shipping and no-returns, you can get the buzz-generating closed-back Status Audio CB-1 in “Used – Good” condition for $49 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There is no further description of their condition. The hype train is helping their review average of 4.8 out of 5 based on 260+ customer reviews.
[DEAD] Philips Fidelio M2L/27 Lightning On-Ears drop to $70 [limit 1]
As of 5/30/17 late PM re-check, this is sold out at the sale price…
Things are heating up in the world of Philips, their new condition closed-back on-ear Fidelio M2L/27 with a Ligthning cable connector (for iOS devices) is now down to $70 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 (no pun intended).
[DEAD] refurbished Bohm ANC Bluetooth Over-Ears for $50
This daily deal ended, but if you missed it, fear not ~ it is returning every few days…
Audio Technica AX5iS Over-Ears + CKP200iS Earphones together for $57 with free shipping after coupon
It’s value-meal time at Sonix Electronix, you get both the ATH-AX5iSBK wired closed over-ear headphones along with the ATH-CKP200iSBK earphones for $57 with free shipping when you use coupon code SUMMERTM30. The price before the coupon is $80.
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO for $540 [or bundles for more]
The previously mentioned Beyerdynamic sale also takes us to the DT 1990 PRO Open-back Over-ears going for $540 at Amazon by Amazon actual and a few pennies less by Electronics Expo. A variety of accessories are included.
On the other hand, if you prefer to bundle things, $700 will get you these headphones bundled with the A20 headphone amplifier (another Beyerdynamic product), or $600 will get you three freebies, the Fiio A5 portable head-amp, a Slappa Hardbody PRO case, and a …32GB Sandisk microSD card. You cannot use the microSD card with the headphones, but you can use it on any device that takes microSDHC cards 🙂
USED options
Speaking of open-back BeyerDs in this price range, the Amiron is available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $412~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Speaking of used BeyerDs, but on the closed-back side of things, the DT 1770 PRO is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $418~ and “Used – Like New” for $443~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There are multiple listings of each used option, so time may force prices lower (other things equal of course).
[DEAD] Skullcandy HESH 2 Closed Over-Ears for $25 w/free S&H
This sale ended too…
Yamaha HPH-M82BR Square On-Ears for $40 [limit 3]
Yamaha is trying to generate some traction with their headphones as they are already a well-known name in the world of music, but it is a busy headphone market these days.
Anywan, one of their fashion headphones is the HPH-M82 with square pads, but they look decidedly on-ear. Of the six color schemes available, currently the brown-burgundy color-scheme is on sale, in new condition, for $40 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer.
They average 4.1 out of 5 based on a lucky (?) 13 customer reviews. They have a 3-button MFI button.
Used Panasonic RP-HC-200K ANC for $7
Our Amazon Warehouse Deals immersion continues with the Panasonic RP-HC-200K (black color scheme) active noise cancelling over/on-ears (it has more rectangular than round earpads) available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $7~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. A Prime membership gets them to your door in about two days (you don’t need to buy anything else, it is not an Add-On item). Non-Prime members have the usual $25+/$35+ limit. The ANC circuit is powered by AAA.
Used Audio-Technica ATH-ANC70 ANC for $55 [corrected]
UPDATE: corrected the link!
More used action, this time it is the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC70 active noise cancelling over-ears (AAA powered) available in “Used – Like New” for $55~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. It is also available for slightly less by a trio of lesser known marketplace sellers.
Used Bowers & Wilkins P3 On-Ears for $44
If you curious about the Bowers & Wilkins headphones but don’t want to break the bank satisfying the curiosity, the black color scheme of the first generation of their P3 SQquare-Pad On-Ears is available in “Used – Good” condition for $44~, and “Used – Very Good” condition for $47~, and “Used – Like New” for $50~ at Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are multiple listings, so over time prices may drop further down.
Noontec Zoro HD On-Ears for $28
Clones and competitors of the earlier days of Beats Solo (way back before they were put on Tyll’s Wall of Fame) were the Noontec Zoro, and right now their closed-back on-ear “Zoro HD” model is on sale for $28 in the black or red color schemes by marketplace sellers with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so they are Prime eligible. They average 4 out of 5 based on 128 customer reviews and have over 30 questions answered.
Or if you prefer the older model (non HD in its name), you can get it in the black color scheme for $23 with free shipping by seller “ClassyU” through NewEGG FLASH.
Sennheiser RS 135 Wireless Headphone System for $99
If you are looking for RF Wireless headphones (eg for TV/movie viewing since they don’t have the bluetooth lag), the new condition Sennheiser RS 135 Wireless Headphone System is on sale for $99 with free shipping by Southern California based retailer “Video & Audio Center” (VAC) through Amazon.com. This ships directly from VAC, however, if you are a Prime member, you will receive Prime-like delivery speed.
As of the time of writing, they have eight units available. This is part of the newer “ending in 5” line of RF-wireless headphones that moved away from Kleer technology.
Thinksound ON2 Wood On-Ears for $150
Another offer has unlocked at Massdrop, it’s the new condition closed-back on-ear wood-y Thinksound ON2 headphones going for $150 with free shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days and they will ship in late June 2017. They will ship by the vendor, not MD, and as usual, all sales are final, so keep that in mind if you like to return items you don’t like.
[DEAD] Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (250 ohm) for $124
This coupon expired…
[DEAD] Bose QuietComfort 35 ANC/BT for $328
As of 5/30/17 PM re-checking, the price is back to $350…
The Bose QuietComfort 35 ANC and Bluetooth over-ears are currently on sale for $328 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon with a limit of up to three units per customer. The regular price is $350. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 2840+ customer reviews and have over 1000 questions peer-answered.
Bowers & Wilkins P9 Premium Headphones for $800
As part of the Memorial Day and Dads-n-Grads sales, the new condition brown color scheme of the closed-back over-ear Bowers & Wilkins P9 Premium Headphones is on sale for $800 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of one unit per customer. This is not a lightning deal, so the expiration time is unknown. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 24 customer reviews.
PS: there are plenty of units available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $640 through Warehouse Deals, but these being high on style/fashion, it may make the new condition more appealing for some who prefer pristine stylish headphones.
Used Audeze LCD-X Planars for $1299 [or Less]
We cover everything from single figure to four figure headphones and assorted gear here. To the four figure we go now, authorized dealer Adorama’s eBay store is offering the used AUDEZE LCD-X headphones for $1299 with free shipping. There is only one unit available.
NOTE: Best Offer is enabled on this offer, so you can try to negotiate a lower price within eBay’s “Best Offer” framework. If you are not familiar with it, here’s a screenshot of what to look for:
AKG M220 Semi-Open for $50 [MD]
They are back on again! The new condition semi-open over-ear AKG M220 headphones are fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop for $50 with free shipping. These will ship late June 2017. There are eight days left in this offering.
Monoprice Metal On-Ears for $35 + S&H
Another headphone is on sale, part of the Monoprice Memorial Sale Audio sale, it is the new condition Metal Dynamic On-Ear Headphones offered for $35 instead of their usual price of $50. No coupon is needed, this is a straight up sale.
Shipping is extra, options vary by zipcode, and look to be $7+. Unlike earphones that are small and packaged lightly [eg the Triple XXX IEMs], over/on-ears take up more space, which means more expensive S&H fees. However, one way to get a lower price on shipping is to buy it together (in the same shopping cart) with another item that is eligible for free shipping.
[DEAD] Friday: Monoprice M560 Planars + Stereo Tube Head-Amp for $240 after coupon and $0.01+ filler item
This coupon expired, but most of the time the Monoprice coupons work on the M560 + Tube-Amp bundle. However, they rarely work on the M1060 and M560 on their own…
Klipsch R6 Closed On-Ears for $40 w/free s&h
Klipsch apparently ran out of names because the R6 is both an on-ear headphone and an in-ear. This post refers to the closed-back on-ear, it is on sale, in new condition, for $40 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. They average 4 out of 5 based on 9 customer reviews so far.
Massdrop AKG K7XX unlocked again for $200
It is back on again, the RED edition of the AKG K7XX is fully unlocked at Massdrop for $200 with free shipping. Meanwhile the non-RED edition is getting close to getting unlocked as well. Both are running for the next 28 days and will ship mid-August 2017. Note the shipping estimate, that’s almost three months from blog-posting date! Note all that all sales are final. They do come with a 2-year AKG warranty since this is an AKG/MD partnership.
[DEAD] Used Sennheiser HD600 for $238
As of a late 5/25/17 recheck, this sold out in the used condition… It remains at $288 in new condition…
The Sennheiser HD600 currently go for $288 in new condition, but if you are a fan of buying used, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $238~ by Aamzon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual. There’s only one listing as of the time of writing with AWD being the actual seller.
[DEAD] Thursday: refurb Bohm B66 BT ANC On-Ears for $36 w/FS
This daily deal expired, but it is a recurring offer, so if you missed it, fear not, it will return in the future…
SINE Closed On-Ears with Cipher 24-Bit Lightning Cable for $340
The last time we posted this was late January 2017, and as of this recheck, the sale is back, it is the the SINE On-Ear Headphone with Cipher 24-Bit Lightning Cable is on sale for $340 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama. These are planar magnetic closed-back on-ears. Offer ends 5/30/17.
Audeze LCD-2 (Shedua) and iFi micro iDSD for $995
This recurring offer has returned. It’s bundle time again, the Audeze LCD-2 planar magnetics (Shedua wood) is bundled with the iFi micro iDSD Black label edition, together going for $995 with free shipping for a limited time at authorized dealers Adorama.com. This is a limited time offer. No coupon/rebate needed. The last time we posted this was about two months ago.
Bluedio T2s Turbine Bluetooth Over/On-Ears for $20
If you are looking for a bluetooth headphone for utilitarian purposes, the blue color scheme of the new condition Bluedio T2s Turbine Bluetooth Over/On-Ears [I can’t easily tell if it’s over-ear or on-ear] is on sale for $20 by Bluedio, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so they are Prime eligible. The other colors go for more. They average 3.9 out of 5 based on 4100+ customer reviews and have over 680 peer-answered questions.
Bose QuietComfort 25 ANC headphones for $225
The official Bose eBay store is offering the new condition Bose QuietComfort 25 ANC headphones (closed back, over ears) for $225 with free shipping in the white color scheme and with the Samsung/Android buttons. Only this option is currently offered on their eBay store.
This is a previous generation model, it only has ANC (active noise cancelling), no bluetooth!
This sold out: Speaking of Bose, their Amazon store is offering the new condition Bose QuietComfort 20 ANC earphones for $180 with free shipping. They ship directly from Bose and they are not Prime eligible. This too is the white color scheme but with the Apple/iOS in-line remote configuration.
[DEAD] Tuesday’s Offers: Brainwavz Pads and Jive, BlueAnt Pump, Etc
These daily deals expired…
Used Sennheiser PXC 480 ANC for $225
Snenheiser recently launched the new Sennheiser PXC 480 Active Noise-Canceling headphones for $300, but if you want to get them for less, there is one listing of them in “Used – Good” condition (no detailed description) for $225~ at Amazon Warehouse Deals. It has a built-in rechargeable battery for the ANC circuit.
Used Pioneer HRM-5 Closed Over-Ears for $74
While no one was watching, Pioneer launched a new headphone, blessed with both “PRO”, “DJ” and “Studio” marketing, it is the closed-back over-ear folding Pioneer DJ HRM-5. It goes for $100 in new condition but it is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $75~ or “Used – Like New” for $79~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There’s one listing for each condition mentioned above by AWD actual.
It has one customer review that has two sentences in it. So plan ahead before you read it 😉 It has detachable cables and detachable pads (since there is a listing for official replacement pads for it, model HC-EP0402).
[DEAD] Monday: Akai Professional Project 50X Over-Ears for $50
These daily deals expired…
[DEAD] Monday: Monoprice M560 Planars + Tube Head Amp drop to $240 with Coupon AND $0.01+ filler item
This particular coupon expired, but the “20% off $300+” coupons are offered almost weekly at Monoprice. The only question is whether some of their hot headphones (Monoliths, Triple driver) will be coupon-eligible or not each time…
Philips A1 PRO/27 DJ headphones for $40 w/free S&H
A handful of marketplace sellers appear to be price-matching each other on the new condition Philips A1 PRO/27 DJ over/on-ear headphones, under the Armin van Buuren line, going for $40 with the orders fulfilled by Amazon. There are two different models on the same product page, so drill down on the reviews to see the ones for this particular model.
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