The Hifiman HE560 planar magnetics are available in open-box “Used – Like New” condition from authorized dealer Gramophone of Maryland through Amazon Warehouse Deals. Make sure you pay attention to the actual seller. The lowest $300-ish price is by a “contact before order” scammer.
[DEAD] Used Sony MDR-Z1R for $1899
As of 2/6/17, the Prime-eligible option sold out. The remaining options cost more and ship from Japan… The Sony flagship MDR-Z1R is currently available in “Used – Like New” condition (never opened; shipping from California) for $1899 with free shipping by marketplace seller “Audio Fanatic” through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from the seller, so it is not Prime eligible.
[DEAD] Sunday’s Early Offers: Thinksound, Topping, Onkyo, Etc
The Sunday lightning deals were all early morning, they are done already…
Pioneer SE-MJ512-K closed on-ears for $8 w/free S&H
Here, we cover headphones big and small, from single figures to five figures. All is welcome. Which is why I love juxtapositions of these kind: a few posts after mentioning the $2500 Pioneer Masters, we have an $8 Pioneer headphone shipped! The closed-back on-ear Pioneer SE-MJ512-K goes for $8 with free shipping. The seller is “audio video sales guy” through Amazon. This ships directly from them. According to the seller description over there, their parent company is a single store Southern California location.
Pioneer SE-MHR5 Closed-Back for $190 to $201
While looking at the product description of the Pioneer Master SE-1, I discovered another new-to-me Pioneer headphone, it is the closed-back SE-MHR5 folding headphone. This has two separate listings at Amazon. Amazon’s own price is $201~, while in a separate listing East-Coast store chain Electronics Expo offers it for $190 with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime eligible.
We are definitely in an era of “Peak TV” and probably “Peak Headphone” too 🙂
In-stock now: Pioneer Master SE-1 for $2500
I didn’t even know this headphone existed until I “ran into it” online, it is the Pioneer Master SE-1, in-stock and ready to ship for the flagship price of $2500 at Amazon by Amazon actual. Per the product description, this is “…assembled by a master specialist at the Tohoku Pioneer Plant, Yamagata Prefecture” (in Japan).
Used Beyerdynamic Amiron for $469 [one left]
The new open-back over-era Beyerdynamic Amiron with their 250 ohmage are already in-stock in new condition for $600, but if you want to save some, there are currently two ONE listing(s) of these in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) going for $469~ [was $473~] by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Price/availability updated on 2/4/17 at 1:27pm ET.
Used Noontec Airplane ANC Over-ears for $36 to $39
The Noontec Airplane (that’s the name of the headphone) active noise cancelling over-ear headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $36~ and “Used – Very Good” condition for $38.50~, both by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Both have cosmetic imperfections and will come in damaged original packaging. They have detachable cables and are powered by two AA batteries, so a plus for fans of rechargeables or single-use batteries. They come with two cables and a zippered case. They fold to fit into the case.
[DEAD] Beyerdynamic Custom i On-Ears for $60
This daily deal expired too…
[DEAD] Saturday’s Offers: Audio Technica ATH-IM02 SonicPro Balanced In-Ears, Caeden-Linea, Sony, Polk, Marantz, Etc
Saturday is over, and s are its lightning deals…
Open-box Focal Classic Closed Over-Ears for $180
With the launch of the Focal Elear and Utopia, the previous Focal headphones are getting a second look. One of which is the closed-back over-ear Focal Classic which goes for $200 in new condition, but if you want to save some more, you can get it in open-box “Used – Like New” condition for $180 with free shipping by HiDef Lifestyle (B&M store, authorized dealers) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This is not Prime eligible.
Sennheiser HD 461i Closed Over-Ears for $40
One of the most recent Sennheiser headphones, the closed-back over-ear HD 461i with a 3-button remote, is on sale for $40 at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. The usual free shipping terms apply (Prime or $49+).
Used Sennheiser RS120 Wireless (RF) for $35
The Sennheiser RS120 wireless (RF) headphone system (one base/transmitter and one headset) goes for $52 in new condition, but if you want to save some more, it goes for around $35 in “Used – Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The headset can only be used with the included transmitter. You cannot use them like normal headphones with a 3.5mm input. This model does not use Kleer technology.
[DEAD] Thursday: Sol Republic, Symphonized, Etc
These lightning deals expired…
[DEAD] Ultrasone Go closed-back headphones for $49
This daily deal expired…
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (250 ohm) for $156
The new condition closed-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (250 ohm) is currently on sale for $156~ with free shipping, at Amazon by Amazon actual. This is not a lightning deal.
[DEAD] Shure SRH144 Semi-Open On-Ears for $26
This lightning deal expired as well…
[DEAD] Wednesday: Shure SRH 144 On-Ears, Sony MDR-EX-750-BT neckphones, Etc
These daily deals expired too…
Sony MDR-100ABN/B (ANC and BT) for $205
The black color scheme of the Sony MDR100ABN/B (bluetooth and ANC over-eras), in new condition, is currently on sale for $205 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. The other four colors hover around $230. This is not a lightning deal.
[DEAD] Audio-Technica ATH-PRO700 MK2 for $110
These daily deals expired…
[DEAD] Tuesday: Audio-Technica ATH-PRO700 MK2, JLab, Etc
Tuesday is over, and so are its daily deals…
[DEAD] Musician’s Gear MG-900 for $15 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired…
[DEAD] Monday’s Offers: Noontec, MEE Audio, Etc
Monday is over, and so are its offerings…
[DEAD] Thinksound On2 Wood On-ears for $142
This lightning deal expired… Good until Sunday at 1:44am ET, you can get the new condition thinksound On2 wood on-ears for $142~ with free shipping. The price before the sale was $200. This is sold and shipped by Amazon actual, another one of their Saturday lightning deals.
[DEAD] Koss ESP-950 Electrostatics for $595
This Saturday lightning deal expired…
[DEAD] Starts Saturday 2:54pm ET: Koss ESP-950 Electrostatics Sale
Saturday is over, and so are its lightning deals…
Denon AH-D340 Music Maniac on-ears for $69
And now it’s Denon time. Their closed-back Music Maniac line AH-D340 on-ears are currently on sale for $69 with free shipping by “Video & Audio Center” (a Southern California retailer with four brick and mortar stores), offering them thru Amazon. Even though these ship directly from “Video & Audio Center”, they are Prime-eligible. It is a lesser known Prime feature, where some retailers, for some of their listings, agree to ship products with Prime-like speed for Prime members. There is no explicit sign of this at Amazon, but you can easily derive it by paying attention to these two places on a product’s page:
Tascam TH-02 Closed for $17 to $20
One of the bang for the buck under $50 headphones are the Tascam TH-02 and they are currently available for under $20 at various sellers. The free shipping/delivery option makes some of these more desirable than others depending on your preferences:
+ $17 with free store pickup at Guitar Center
+ $19 with free shipping for Prime or $49+ at amazon.com (4.1 out of 5 on 553 reviews)
+ $19 with free shipping (48 continental) at Musician’s Friend
+ $20 with free shipping (48 continental) at Adorama
SINE Closed On-Ears with Cipher 24-Bit Lightning Cable for $340
It’s back on sale with a new lower price. When we posted about this during the 2016 Holidays, the sale price was $360, but right now 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.
Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (32 ohm) for $109 after $50 MIR
If you are cool with mail-in rebates, you can get the new condition Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium Open-Back Over-Ear headphones (the 32 ohm model) for $109 after a $50 mail-in rebate at authorized dealer Adorama.com. Details on the mail-in rebate (MIR), which expires 2/15/17, in the PDF file. The PDF file says maximum two per claim. The $50 will be in the form of a prepaid Mastercard gift card.
Fostex TH-900 Mark II drops to $950
Fostex the people! They are back on sale and with a lower sale price since the last time! The Fostex TH-900 Mark II are down to $950 with free shipping, for a limited time, in new condition, at Adorama.com. With 1.5 Tesla, you can create your own wormhole 🙂
[DEAD] Musician’s Gear MG40 On-Ears for $10 w/free S&H
This Friday daily deal expired…
[DEAD] Friday: Sennheiser HD 558 Open Over-Ears for $75
This Friday daily deal expired…
[DEAD] Friday’s Offers: Sol Republic, JLab, Brainwavz, Etc
These daily deals expired…
[DEAD] Sennheiser PX 100-II On-Ears for $30 w/free S&H
This sale ended…
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