PSA: Grado sale at NewEgg is NOT from an authorized dealer

Make sure you make an informed decision if you have seen this floating around, the Grado sale currently promoted at NewEgg is NOT from an authorized dealer. The seller is not NewEgg actual, but a marketplace seller with the cutesy name of “ClassyU” which is described as “subsidiary of a large international wholesale company” at their NewEgg profile page. Not only that, but they only have just nine ratings as a NewEgg seller.

They are not listed as an authorized dealer at the (awkwardly designed) Grado Where To Buy page.

If you are not intimately familiar with the NewEgg product pages, where’s what you should look for:

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August 9, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Fanmusic E6 In-Ears for $59.50 (ends 4:44pm ET)

These two lightning offers expired…

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August 9, 2016 Filed Under: headphones, in-ears Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Wednesday’s Offers: Mix of sub-$100 Over/On and Earphones from well-known brands

This round of daily offers expired…

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August 9, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

[DEAD] Used Sony MDR-Z7 for $300

As of a late 8/10/16 re-check, this sold out… The Sony MDR-Z7 was offered as a refurbished by Secondipity for $320 (or slightly less during Prime Day and eBay promotions). The refurbished is out of stock, but Secondpity also has it in “Used – Very Good” condition for $300 through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This is repackaged with missing documentation. No warranty on this one. This ships directly from Secondpity so it is not eligible for Prime shipping benefits.

August 9, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Tuesday’s Offers: Fanmusic E6, Sennheiser MM60 iP, Symphonized Over and In, Etc

This round expired as time went by…

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August 8, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

Sennheiser RS120 RF Wireless for $56

The Sennheiser RS120 RF-wireless headphones with transmitter/charging dock are currently going for $56 with free shipping by Focus Camera on eBay with a limit of five units per customer… Coming close, a couple of sellers have it for $60 at amazon.com…

The headphones themselves are powered by two AAA batteries and you can use your own, you don’t have to use the included ones. It’s more efficient to charge batteries on your own than use the charging dock, because if you have two or more pairs, you can keep at least one fully charged as a backup. If they run out of juicy mid-movie, you just replace the batteries.

August 7, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Monday’s Offers: Denon Urban Ravers, Sentey Clones, Various In-Ears, Etc

Monday is over, and so are these offers…

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August 7, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

Beyerdynamic Custom Street On-Ears for $96

The Beyerdynamic Custom Street On-Ears started dropping in price during the Prime Day Madness, but it looks like they are continuing to drip-down in price, now they have dropped below the Price Day, going for the very specific price of $95.89 in new condition, in the black color scheme, at Amazon by Amazon actual. There is no quantity limitations.

Given the above, if you are curious about these, you may want to keep an eye on them for even further future discounting. Granted, stock price analysis does not work as well on headphone prices, but the trend is clearly in the way of price drops on these ones.

Custom is in the sound-signature altering slider that can be found physically on the headphones, and also in the handful of colorful and interchangeable earcup plates. They fold into a custom case and get gently caressed by a two year warranty 😉

August 6, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Sunday’s Offers: Sony MDR-10R-NC, Geekria Case, Etc

These daily deals expired…

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August 6, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

[DEAD] Used V-Moda Crossfade Bluetooth Over-Ears for $210

As of 8/7/16 PM, the lowest used price for this is $225+…

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August 5, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

SMS Audio STREET Pro Over-Ears for $40 w/free S&H

SMS Audio also has over-ear models, their SMS Audio STREET Pro DJ headphones are currently on sale for $40 with free shipping with a limit of 50 units per customer by Tech Rabbit on eBay. Rabbits not included 🙂 Over 520 units got sold so far per the listing over there.

August 5, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Fostex TH-500RP Planar Magnetics for $329

The new condition Fostex TH-500RP planar-magnetic over-ears are currently going for $329 with free shipping by Sonic Electronix through Amazon.com. This ships from Sonix, so it is not eligible for Prime shipping.

August 5, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Ultrasone PRO 550 and Zoom H4n Pro Handy Mobile 4-Track Recorder for $280

The closed-back Ultrasone PRO 550 headphones are bundled with the Zoom H4n Pro Handy Mobile 4-Track Recorder are bundled together for $280 with free shipping at Adorama.com. Offer ends 8/10/16.

August 5, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Saturday’s Offers: Klipsch XR8i, Brainwavz HM2, Etc

These early bird lightning deals went to sleep in their nests (aka they expired). I did not wake up early enough to see what happened with the Klipsch XR8i (in my defense, I’m on pacific time!)

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August 5, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

AKG K52 Closed Over-Ears for $30 w/free S&H

Musician’s Friend has launched a Flash Sale that is headlined by the AKG K52 closed-back over-ear headphones (with the customary AKG headband mechanism) for $30 with free shipping. This was a daily deal a few days back. This is not their daily deal, but a flash sale (I don’t know when it expires).

Speaking of AKG, the semi-open over-ear AKG K240 studio headphones continue to go for $42 with free shipping and handling by ProStar Audio on eBay.

August 4, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Used HiFiMAN HE6 Planars for $850 (scratched)

As of 8/7/16 late PM re-check, the $850 scratched option is no longer available. The lowest price there as of this time is $1100+…

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August 4, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

[DEAD] Friday’s Offers: Fostex TH-900 Mark II, Noontec Zoro II HD On-Ears, Sol Master Tracks, Monster DNA, Geekria Stand, Etc

This round of daily deals expired…

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August 4, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

[DEAD] Spend $1000+ on select Audio Products (27 headphones out of 255 options), Get $100 Promotional Credit for Future Purchases

This promotion expired on August 13 in 2016…

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August 3, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

[DEAD] Thursday’s Offers: NuForce BE6, Monster DNA and iSports, Symphonized, Etc [updated]

This round of daily offers expired…

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August 3, 2016 Filed Under: earbuds, headphones Tagged With:

Used Grado PS500e w/upgraded cushion pads for $555

We have a “Grado Trilogy”, starting with the PS500e available in “Used – Very Good” condition with upgraded Grado G cushion pads and lots of pictures in the seller’s gallery (click on one of the two pictures and a gallery of six pictures will pop up), going for $550 plus $5.50 flat shipping by seller AudioCritic (100%, 113 ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $595.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Koss KSC75 Open Clip-Ons for $12.58 [limit 5]

The Koss KSC75 open-back clip-ons are a “famous” model, so when they go on sale, you don’t get crazy percentages like Monster or JBL or other “fashion” headphones. But we have a small sale at the moment, they go for $12.58 in new condition with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. Free shipping for Prime members or with a $49+ order.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

NVX Audio XPT100 Studio for $80

The closed over-ear NVX Audio XPT100 Studio headphones typically go for $100 on their own, but currently they are on sale for $80 with free shipping by Limitless Creations Direct (I am guessing their owner/licensee?) with the order fulfilled by Amazon so it is Prime eligible.

However, if you also happen to need a pair of fashionable closed headphones, you can get these in a “value meal” promotion, together with the Polk Audio HINGE On-Ears going for $100 with free shipping by Sonix Electronix on eBay. eBay is running another eBay Bucks promotion, so if you are eligible you can get these (or any other headphones) and score 10% eBay Bucks. Check for e-mails from eBay for that offer.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

AKG K240 Semi-Open Studio Headphones for $42 w/free S&H

One of the classic headphones frequently recommended in the under $100 is on sale, the new condition AKG K240 semi-open over-ears are now on sale for $42 with free shipping with a limit of 50 units per customer by ProAudioStar on eBay. This is the first of three AKG headphones that they have on sale for a limited time (I do not know when these offers expire).

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

AKG K167 DJ Tiesto Headphones for $49 w/free S&H

It’s back on sale again, the AKG K167 headphones, part of their DJ Tiesto line-up, goes for $49 with free shipping, in new condition, with a limit of five units per customer by ProAudioStar on eBay.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Used Grado SR225e On-Ears for $170

As of late 8/2/16 recheck, the used option for $170 sold out…

Our random excursion at Amazon moves to Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) where they have a listing for the Grado SR225e Open On-Ears going for $170 with free shipping in “Used – Like New” (original damaged pizza box packaging). This is sold by AWD actual, not marketplace sellers. The new condition price for these is $200.

PS: the “e” are the latest models in the Grado line-up, while the “i” are the previous generation. The “i” however is not an indicator of MFi (Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad), it’s just a letter 🙂 These are wired headphones, no mic, no remote, no technobabble.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Used Grado SR80e On-Ears for $79 [was $85]

As of 8/4/16 AM re-check, the used unit(s) got scooped up and only new-condition items are available…

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August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] AKG K67 DJ Tiesto Headphones for $25 w/free S&H

As of 8/4/16, the price increased to $35… The entry-point into the AKG DJ Tiesto line-up of headphones is on sale as well, the AKG K67 headphones go for $25 with free shipping, in new condition, with a limit of near infinity per customer by ProAudioStar on eBay [CORRECTED LINK ~ originally it had the K167 instead of the K67]

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Audeze SINE On-Ears for $320 with coupon

This summer coupon expired, just like summer 2016… For a limited time only, coupon code code 0N2AUGUST gets you the Audeze SINE Closed On-Ears for $320 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com. The price before you enter the coupon is $450. Coupon expires 8/4/16 or earlier if sold out.

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Ultrasone PRO 550 + Audio-Technica AT LP120-USB Turntable for $380

Bundle time again, the Ultrasone PRO 550 headphones are bundled with the Audio-Technica AT LP120-USB Turntable, together going for $380 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com.

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

PSA: Beware of Strange Things on the Sennheiser HD800 Listing

UPDATE 5:08pm ET: one of the two is back… this is now resolved, both of those iffy listings have been removed by Amazon…

Beware of strange things happening on the Sennheiser HD800 listing at Amazon Warehouse Deals. One “Just Launched” seller offers this for a lower price. This seller has 2400+ listings of electronics but has curious messages on the listings, to contact them before placing an order and that the items are brand new but Amazon “won’t let them” list the items as new… The other strangeness is a listing for $88, which is either a typo or a data harvesting attempt… So don’t fall for either one of these unless you are 100% certain they are legit…

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Used Shure SRH1840 Open-Back for $326

As of 8/9/16 recheck, this sold out at this price… The open-back over-ear Shure SRH 1840 are currently available in “Used – Like New” condition for $315~ plus $11 flat shipping by seller “World Class Inc” (99%, 80K+ ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This is not Prime-eligible, it ships directly from the seller, so it is a higher risk transaction.

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser HD700 drops to $454 [or Used for $341]

The King Stannis of the Sennheiser audiophile line-up is on sale again, squeezed between the larger than life Robert and extrovert Renly, the HD700 is having trouble standing out, which keeps pushing its price down, currently going for $454 with free shipping, in new condition, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual.

As of the time of writing, there’s one “Used – Good” condition listing (cosmetic imperfection, damaged packaging) going for $341 at Amazon Warehouse Deals.

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Refurbished Panasonic RP-BTD5-K Bluetooth On-Ears for $22 w/free S&H

This is a higher risk purchase since it is shipped by a fairly unknown marketplace sellers, but the purchase price is low enough to make the risk tradeoffable (it’s a new word!). The closed-back Panasonic RP-BTD5-K bluetooth on-ears are available in certified refurbished condition with a 90-day Panasonic warranty for $22 with free shipping for all by “alwaysAdeal” (99%, 4502 ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships from the seller directly, so it is not eligible for Prime 2-day shipping.

August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

[DEAD] AKG K52 Closed Over-Ears for $30 w/free S&H

This particular offer expired but many of the Musician’s Friend daily deals are recurring every few weeks/months, especially now that the daily deal features three items instead of one per day…

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August 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Tuesday’s Offers: Bluedio, Sony, JBL and MEE Exercise, Etc

These daily offerings expired…

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August 1, 2016 Filed Under: earbuds, headphones