The clsoed-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 380 PRO are currently available in “Used – Excellent” condition for $84 plus shipping (starting at $7 based on zipcode) at authorized dealer at adorama.com. They offer a 30-day return policy, and a 90-day Adorama warranty on the used products sold on their website.
Massdrop: Maestro GMP 400 for $173, GMP 450 for $183
If you like German engineering and high impedance headphones, Massdrop has now two Maestro models fully unlocked. The open-back GMP 400 goes for $165 plus $8~ flat shipping, while the closed-back GMP 450 goes for $10 more. They will ship in late February 2017, and the offer runs for the next seven days.
While at Massdrop, if you are a fan of name-brand wooden headphone stands, the Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand (in various wood options) is fully unlocked for $130 plus $8~ flat shipping. It runs for the next seven days as well and it is expected to ship mid-February.
On the other hand, if you are a fan of the omega-style design, but also a fan of your wallet (or not getting yelled at by the Spouse CFO), you can find various wooden options under $40, or acrylic under $15 by various sellers at Amazon.
Monoprice M560 Monolith Planar Headphones + Stereo Tube Amplifier with Bluetooth for $290 after coupon
Good until Thursday night (1/26/17), you can get the Monoprice M560 planar magnetic headphones bundled with the Monoprice PID 16154 Stereo Tube Amplifier with Bluetooth (24-bit/96kHz USB DAC, PreAmp out) for $290 at the Monoprice website if you pay with MasterPass and enter coupon code MASTER50 in the shopping cart [promotion details].
Before coupon, the bundle price is $340. Individually (before coupon), the M560 sell for $200, while the Stereo Tube amp sells for $140. The M560 is not eligible for the coupon on its own.
Monoprice $50 off $150+ order with MasterPass (the 11567 Desktop Headphone amp is eligible and goes for $70 before coupon!)
A new Masterpass Promotion is running at the Monoprice website. Coupon MASTER50 gets you $50 off orders of $150+. Most Monoprice-branded products are eligible, but not all of them. You can add items and coupon to the shopping cart and see what qualifies (you don’t need a Monoprice account/login to test the coupon).
The Monoprice 11567 Desktop Headphone Amp is on sale for $70 and it is eligible for the coupon. On the other hand, the Monolith M560 Planar Headphones (PID 16051; $200) are not eligible. I just retested both of these with this new coupon.
However, the M560 headphones are eligible for the coupon if you purchase them bundled with a Stereo Tube Amplifier (the PID 16154 for Stereo Tube amp on its own) for $340. The bundle price is the sum of their stand-alone prices ($140 + $200). The coupon brings it down to $290. I will create a separate post for this as it is buried in this long-winded and never-ending post 🙂
Also eligible for the coupon are the new Triple XXX Triple Driver Earphones. They go for $50, so in order to use the coupon, you need an order total of $150+ in eligible products.
The Monolith M1060 Planar Headphones are not eligible since they cannot be ordered/pre-ordered yet. Their latest ETA is February 24 (2017).
The coupon expires on Thursday night (1/26/17).
[DEAD] V-Moda Crossfade Wireless Closed Over-Ears for $265
That didn’t last long. As of 1/26/17 re-check, the price returned to $300…
And we are back with another round, starting with the V-Moda Crossfade Wireless closed-back over-ears, these are a Bluetooth model based on the M100, and the “Phantom Chrome” color scheme of these is currently on sale for $265 at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. This is not a lightning deal, so the price is adjusted by market forces or randomness or however else it gets decided 🙂
Sony MDR-XB-950-AP/H Extra Bass Over-Ear for $82
The new condition Sony MDR-XB-950-AP/H Extra Bass wired closed-back over-ears are currently on sale for $82~ with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. These average 4.3 out of 5 based on 78 customer reviews. As the “AP” hints in the model name, these have Android (non-iOS) buttons,.
PS: these should not be confused with the more well-known bluetooth version, the XB-950-BT, which have over 1750 customer reviews.
Now shipping: Blue Ella Planar-Magnetics for $699
The CES 2017 headphones are slowly starting to roll-out. Another one is joining the world of available planar-magnetic headphones, the Blue Microphones Ella is in-stock for its starting price of $699 by various at Amazon (Amazon actual is still 3-5 weeks away), along with Music123 on eBay and Musicians’ Friend and Woodwind and Brasswind.
PS: we are slowly but steadily tracking the new releases at the Headphone Tracker perma-post.
Massdrop unlocked: Koss KDE250 for $108 and more
More offers have been unleashed and unlocked at the members-only Massdrop, starting with the unconventional-looking Koss KDE250 earphones (earphones is probably the best way to describe them, in-ears or earbuds don’t quite fit them) going for $100 plus $8~ flat shipping. They run for the next eight days with a late February 2017 shipping estimate (good thing February is a short month then!).
With the same expiration date and similar shipping estimate, but a decidedly more conventional in-ear look, the NuForce Primo8 are going for $130 plus $4~ flat shipping.
Last but not least, it’s the return one of their regular bang-for-the-buck headphones, the closed-back over-ear AKG K553 PRO go for $120, and will ship early February 2017. This offer runs for the next five days.
Used Grado SR80e Open-Back for $79
The open-bcak Grado SR80e go for $100 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections; original packaging) for $79~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. This is perhaps the best entry-point value-wise into the Grado sound signature.
Sennheiser HD600 for $299
The new (and hard to find) Sennheiser HD 6XX (Massdrop exclusive), based on the HD 650, created a disturbance in the classic 600 vs 650 dilemma, now making it a 3-way debate. If of those three you have decided on the HD 600, it is currently on sale, in new condition, for $299 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual.
Audio Technica P1 Lightweight Open On-Ears for $10 + S&H
It turns out, the Cassette tape purchase options you may have seen at some bands’s’s Bandcamp pages were not an ironic joke, but actual cassette tapes, because actual cassette sales skyrocketed by 74% in 2016. With them, it’s only fair that we see an increase in Walkman-era style headphones, one of which, the Audio Technica ATH-P1 lightweight open on-ears is on sale for $10 at B&H Photo. Free shipping if your order total is $49+, so perhaps it’s best if you “append” this to a larger order, so you can get free shipping.
Massdrop x HiFiMAN HE-350 Over-Ears for $100
Hifiman is catching a lot of FLAC (ha!) for their new expensive headphones announced at CES 2017 (let’s not forget the $2000 RE-2000 in-ears), but they also have some budget options out there, one of which is back on again at members-only Massdrop, their exclusive “Massdrop x HiFiMAN HE-350” over-ears going for $100 with free shipping. These are dynamic headphones, not planars. The offer runs for the next four days (but it is a recurring feature there, so don’t worry if you miss it), and it is expected to ship early February 2017.
Bose SoundTrue Around Ears II for $129 (iOS) [updated]
UPDATE: the Apple-buttons Charcoal color-scheme goes for $129 at Amazon by Amazon actual (limit 3).
The closed-back over-ear Bose SoundTrue Around Ears II headphones, in the black color scheme, and with the Android/Samsung button configuration, are on sale for $150 with free expedited shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com which includes $7.50 in rewards with purchase. The rewards can be used in future purchases at Adorama (think of it as promotional store credit for future purchases). These are wired-only headphones, no ANC, no Bluetooth.
AKG K240 II Semi-Open Over-Ears for $80
The release of the AKG M220 (mostly through Massdrop at favorable pricing) has caused a convergence in the pricing of the three related models (K240, K240 II, M220), with the K240 II dripping down towards the other two. If the K240 II is the one you want, it is currently going for $80~ with free expedited shipping at Adorama.
It also goes for the same price at amazon.com but pay attention to who the actual seller is. Amazon’s own listing is not the featured offer there at the moment (check “Other Sellers” section on the right hand side to locate Amazon as the seller)…
Sony MDR-ZX110 Closed On-Ears for $9
On the budget side of things, you can’t go wrong for $9 on this closed-back folding on-ear, it is the new condition Sony MDR-ZX110 on sale for $9.29 at the Walmart website, sold by Walmart actual at this price. Free store pickup at nearby stores, or free shipping with a $50+ order, or if you are a member of the Walmart Prime-like $50/year service. These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 59 customer reviews. Select the black color scheme at the “Actual Color” box over there to see this.
Monster NTune On-Ears for $23 to $25 w/FS (different colors)
More budget on-ear options, the official Monster eBay store is offering about half a dozen different colors of the closed-back on-ear Monster N-Tune headphones for $23 to $25 with free shipping. Price varies by color. Over 4000 units of these have been sold so far, with prices steadily dropping over time.
[DEAD] Sunday’s Offers: AT, Sol, 808, Etc
Sunday’s rather boring offers expired…
Refurbished Sony MDR-1000X ANC + BT Over-Ear for $300
UPDATE 1/23/17: the price increased from $280 to $300…
If you want to try out the Sony MDR-1000X ANC + Bluetooth Over-Ears without paying the $400 new condition authorized dealer price, it has a new low price in manufacturer refurbished condition, in the black color scheme, it is going for $280 with free shipping by the Secondipity eBay store. Limit up to five per customer. The brown color scheme is currently unavailable (sold out). It comes with a 90 day warranty, with an embedded PDF file on the eBay page outlining the warranty terms (that’s a good level of seller transparency!).
[DEAD] Saturday’s Offers: Shanlimg M5 DAP, MEE M6 In-Ears, Noontec ANC Over-Ears, Rolling Stones Mono Vinyl Collection, Etc
These lightning deals expired. Saturday was a fairly juicy day headphone-wise (compared to the typical day)…
Used Shure SRH-550 DJ for $60
The closed-back Shure SRH-550 DJ headphones are available in “Used – Demo” condition for $52.50 plus $7+ shipping at Adorama.com.
Used Panasonic Street Style On-ears for $10.25
The Panasonic Street Style closed-back on-ears are currently available in the purple-silver color-scheme, in “Used – Good” condition for $6.50 plus $3.75 shipping at Adorama.
JBL Synchros E40BT Bluetooth On-Ears + Honor 6X phone + Extras for $250
It’s a PAD bundle again (PAD = phones as DAPs (DAPs = digital audio players)). And it is in pre-order state. If you prefer the new Huawei Honor 6X phone for $250, you will also receive for free the closed-back on-ear JBL Synchros E40BT bluetooth headphones, along with an ASUS 10,050 mah portable battery and a VR headset at B&H Photo. The phone is available in three colors, all three get the same three freebies. The headphones currently go for $80 on their own.
Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II Bluetooth with $14 rewards for $279
The closed-back Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II bluetooth headphones come with $14~ rewards (to be used in future purchases), while selling at their authorized dealer price of $279 with free expedited shipping at authorized dealer adorama.com in either the black or brown color schemes. These are bluetooth-only, not ANC headphones.
Massdrop round-up: a bit of everything
Another group of products is currently fully unlocked at the members-only Massdrop website, with the items mentioned below running for the next four days (except for the Fiio which runs for the next seven days). They are:
- Shanling UP USB DAC/amp for $135.50
- Just Mobile HeadStand for $38~
- SMSL AD18 Bluetooth Stereo & Headphone DAC/Amp for $129
- BlueEverBlue IEM Grab Bag for $22 (you randomly get one of five models)
- FiiO E17K Alpen 2 USB DAC for $94
- prices mentioned above include shipping but not taxes/duties/etc
Used Sennheiser PXC550 ANC + BT 4.2 for $300 [updated]
UPDATE 1/22/17: the price did not drop, but a “Used – Good” condition became available for $300… The “Used – Very Good” remains at $320…
The new condition Sennheiser PXC 550 ANC (NoiseGard) headphones with Bluetooth 4.2 go for $400 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections; in original packaging) for $320~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
This is a hot segment, the ANC + Bluetooth combo over-ears, with more and more of the big brands competing in its with at least one entry. But it’s not just that, a lot of the barely-known brands and everyone in-between is competing, eg this $35 after coupon Cowin E-7.
[DEAD] Sony MDR-10R-NC-IP for $100 (ANC)
This Friday lightning deal expired… Ending on Saturday at 12:05am ET, the new condition Sony MDR-10R-NC-IP (white) goes for $100~ sold by Amazon actual. The price before the sale was $130. These are Active Noise Cancelling powered by a single AAA battery. They have an iPhone remote/mic combo thing.
[DEAD] Friday’s Offers: Sony MDR10 ANC, Symphonized, AGPtEK, Etc
These daily deals expired…
AmazonBasics On-Ears for $13 (black)
On the bang for the buck front, the closed-back lightweight on-ear portable AmazonBasics, in the black color scheme, are down to $13 with a limit of up to three units per customer. The other two colors are not on sale. These are bang for the buck for the price, a bit on the bassy side of things.
New release: AmazonBasics RF Wireless (2.4 GHz) Over-Ears with RCA input
The AmazonBasics headphone line-up grew even more with a new over-ear RF Wireless (non-bluetooth, 2.4 GHz) model, with a very self-descriptive name, the AmazonBasics Over-Ear Wireless RF Headphones with Charging Dock, going for $48, with the usual free shipping terms.
It has a built-in battery in the headphones, with all the connections going into the transmitter base which also serves as a charger for the headphones. The base/dock is not a headphone stand, it’s more like those old answering machine bases. So far they average 4.4 out of 5 based on 38 customer reviews. The pictures show two sets of RCA (red/white) jacks, I am not sure what the second one does. One is for audio input for sure.
Cowin E-7 Bluetooth ANC Over-Ears for $35 with coupon
On the budget side of the bluetooth ANC over-ears, coupon code YV4ZCJVI drops the price of the black color scheme of the new condition Cowin E-7 Bluetooth ANC Over-Ears for $35. The price before the coupon is $70. The coupon only works on this color scheme. These average 4 out of 5 based on 650+ customer reviews and have over 220 questions answered if you are curious about them.
Thanks to the coupon cutting their price in half, they are currently the #1 best selling headphone in the Over-Ears category at Amazon.
Beats EP On-Ears for $65 [drops again]
All four colors of the new conditin closed-back on-ear Beats EP headphones are currently on sale for $65 [WAS $70] with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer…
Interestingly all new Apple-Beats product prices have fallen since their release – unlike the stubborn prices of iPhones/iPads. Looks like Apple-Beats want to grab market share from the lower price tiers as well, something that will not make double-figure brands/lines happy…
[DEAD] Thursday’s Offers: AIAIAI TMA-1 Studio, Various Earphones, Etc
These daily deals expired…
In-stock again: Philips SHP9500S for $55(New) [updated]
The “S” version of the open-back over-ear Philips SHP9500, aka the “SHP9500S” is back in-stock at NewEgg but not at the previous sale prices that caused it to sell-out. The new condition goes for $55 (WAS $60; was as low as $50 before).
As of 1/20/17 recheck, the open-box is sold out again… while the open box goes for $44 (WAS $48; was as low as $38 before). If you don’t need it right away, you can always wait for those prices to return.
Prices updated here on 1/20/17…
Audeze LCD-3 Planars + iFi PRO iCan amp for $2300
This offer is back! The iFi PRO iCAN amp is bundled with the Audeze LCD-3 planar magnetic headphones (zebrano and leather), together for $2300 with free shipping at Adorama.com. This is a limited time offer but some of their Audeze specials are recurring every few weeks/months.
Audeze LCD-2 (Shedua) and iFi micro iDSD for $995
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.
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