At Massdrop, a new offer is now fully unlocked, the Dunu Titan 1 IEMs going for $90 plus $8 shipping. Also launched (but not currently fully unlocked) are the Samson RTE 2 bluetooth on-ears with the lowest price possible being $80 shipped.
Shure SE-215 plus $10 store credit for $100
Shure used to have a $10 mail-in rebate on the SE-215 (one of the frequently recommended $100 in-ears), which was kinda goofy. Who wants to invest the time in a mail-in rebate for a $10 amount? When you factor in photocopies, postage, supplies, cutting up box/UPC, and such. The mail-in rebate promotion ended as of 1/11/15.
However, now they have a new more digital-shopper friendly promotion. You buy either the silver SE215-CL or the black SE215-K for $100, and three days after your order ships, Amazon will apply a $10 promotional credit to your Amazon account. This will happen automatically, you don’t need to do anything (other than buy the earphones of course).
This offer is only good when Amazon.com actual is the seller, not from marketplace sellers or used/refurbished. The offer expires 2/19/15 unless renewed or cancelled. They have terms and conditions explaining it. Annotated screenshot of the page mentioning the offer below:
PS: I checked a few other Shure earphones and headphones but so far, the SE-215 are the only ones I found having this promotion.
Massdrop: MEElectronics M-Duo as low as $35
New offering went up at Massdrop, this time it is the MEElectronics M-Duo in-ears, with the lowest price possible being $35 shipped. This has eight days left from today. It is not fully unlocked yet. Duo as in dual driver. The description unapologetically describes the sound signature as V-shaped.
Unlocked at Massdrop: AKG K7xx, ATH-Pro500MK2, Sieveking stand
Three new offers at Massdrops are fully unlocked (the lowest price possible during the life of a particular offer). They are the Massdrop-exclusive AKG K7XX (that’s the model name) headphones, based on the K702 65th anniversary edition, offered for $200 with free shipping with six days left from today. Also ready to go are the Audio-Technica ATH-Pro500MK2 for $78 shipped (five days left from today) and the Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand for $140 shipped (also five days left).
Not fully unlocked are the Shure SE535 IEMs with the lowest price possible being $380 (five days left from today).
Used Thinksound ms01 in-ears for $26
The Thinksound ms01 in-ears are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $26~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals in the black/chocolate color scheme. Part of the housing is wooden.
Used Acoustic Research HP1020 in-ears for $28 to $33
The Acoustic Research HP1020 in-ears are currently available Used ranging from $28 (Acceptable) to $33 (Very Good) condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are many listing under “Very Good” which has the potential of further discounts if they don’t get scooped up quickly.
[DEAD] Klipsch X11 in-ears for $100 (limit 5)
As of 1/28/15, this is sold out and cannot be ordered… For a limited time, NewEgg is offering the Klipsch X11 in-ears for $100 with a limit of five per customer. No coupon code needed.
Unlocked at Massdrop: TTPod T1S IEMs for $32.50
The TTPod T1S IEMs are currently fully unlocked (= lowest price possible) for around $32.50~ shipped at members-only website Massdrop. It is free to join, but only logged on members can view their offers, which is why I am not linking them. This offer expires in about 3 days from today [every post here has a posting date].
Pioneer SE-CX8-K in-ears for $90 w/promo code
The black color scheme of the Pioneer SE-CX8-K in-ears are currently offered for $90 with free shipping when you use promo code EXLAKNT27 at NewEgg. You need to be subscribed (or be willing to be added) to their e-mailing list for the promo code to work. These promo codes expire by 3am ET on 1/28/15 (or earlier if they sell out)… These average 4 out of 5 based on 9 customer reviews at amazon.com.
[DEAD] Used Yamaha EPH-M100 in-ears for $37 (was $43)
As of a 2/19/15 re-check, the used offers at these prices sold out…
The black color scheme of the Yamaha EPH-M100 in-ears is currently available for $37 (was $43) with free shipping, in “Used – Good” condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals.
This is one of the first headphones subjects/victims that we are doing experimental review diary and unboxing posts… Price updated 1/23/15.
NOTE: this is a newer model, with a more consumer-y sound. It should not be confused with the older EPH-100 in-ears. The difference in the model name is so small, it’s an extra “M”, so it can be easily confused.
Used Panasonic RP-HJE70-S in-ears for $23 (was $29)
From the “deep deep cuts” department, the silver Panasonic RP-HJE-70-S in-ears are offered in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $23 (was $29) at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 17 customer reviews… Updated price on 1/25/15.
Massdrop: Cypher Labs, Fostex HP-A8C
Two new additions to Massdrop, neither one fully unlocked as of the time of writing, but they have seven days to go (from posting date). They are on the audiophile price range:
+ Fostex HP-A8C 32-bit DAC Headphone Amp as low as $957
+ Cypher Labs C6iem as low as $403 (NOTE: these are not custom IEMs – the model name may hint of that because of the “C” and “iem” being so close, but they are not custom).
[DEAD] Used white AKG K350 in-ears for $18
As of a 1/22/15 recheck, these sold out as used…
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Used MEElectronics Air-Fi AF71 Metro Bluetooth in-ears for $13.50
More $15-ish deals from the Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD), the black/yellow color scheme of the MEElectronics Air-Fi AF71 Metro Bluetooth in-ears is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $13.20, sold by AWD actual. Only this color scheme is discounted.
Used AKG Q350 in-ears for $26 (black) [update: white for $12 sold out]
UPDATE (1/19/14): the white for $12~ sold out given the craziness of the price, but the black remains in “Used – Good” condition for around $26 at Amazon Warehouse Deals
Massdrop: TTPOD T2 in-ears fully unlocked for $83
At members-only website Massdrop, the TTPod T2 in-ears are fully unlocked for $75 plus $8 flat shipping. This is the lowest price possible under this offer. There are about six days left on this offer (from blog-posting date). Everyone is free to join, but only joined members can see and purchase the offerings.
Sennheiser MM 70S or 70i in-ears for around $41
More Sennheiser in-ear action, good until 1/31/15 (or earlier if they sell out), Adorama is offering the two variations of the Sennheiser MM70 with free shipping. The MM70 S (universal) goes for $40, while the MM70 i (iPhone/iPad/iPod) goes for $42.
Used Sennheiser Momentum In-Ears (Galaxy) for $72
If you are interested in the Galaxy version (not the iOS version) of the Sennheiser Momentum In-Ears, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for just under $72 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. The used iOS version goes for more. Their new condition price is $100. These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 35 customer reviews.
Shure SE846 in-ears as low as $820 (Massdrop)
At Massdrop, the Shure SE-846 in-ears are offered, with the lowest possible price being $820 with free shipping. It has not reached the lowest price yet, as there is only just one commitment. Offer closes in about four days from today.
Massdrop: unlocked xDuoo TA-01 (also STAX, Fidue, Mousai)
More action at the members-only but free-to-join Massdrop website. Of the latest offers, one is fully unlocked (lowest price possible), the xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp goes for $135 shipped (expires in five days from today). The items below are not fully unlocked as of the time of writing of this blog-post:
+ STAX SRS-3170 Electrostatic Earspeaker System (SR-307 Headphones plus SRM-323S Amplifier) as low $1010
+ Fidue A83 Hybrid IEM as low as $260
+ Mousai MSD192 DAC as low as $300
[DEAD] Ends Sat 1am ET: Sennheiser IE 60 East In-Ears for $75
This sold out before the expiration time…
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Massdrop: BeyerD DX120 iE in-ears and iBasso DX90 DAP
Two new offers are up at Massdrop, neither one fully unlocked as of the time of writing of this post. The Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE Earphones could go as low as $45 shipped while the iBasso DX90 DAP could go as low as $345 shipped. They expire in about seven days from today (today = blog posting date).
[DEAD] 2-pack of Soul by Ludacris SS7 earphones for $33 total
As of a 2/5/15 re-check of this, the price went up… If you need two pairs of earphones, a two-pack of Soul SS7 by Ludacris are currently offered for $33 total by a marketplace seller with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com.
If you are not a Prime member, you can get to free S&H with a $35+ order. You can always add a splitter or adapter or cable or headphone pouch to get there.
Massdrop: TTPod T1-E in-ears unlocked for $30 (also Dunu DN-1000 IEMs)
It’s IEM day at Massdrop, where the TTPod T1-E in-ears are fully unlocked for $30 shipped (end in about five days from today). The Dunu DN-1000 IEMs are offered with a price as low as $165 but they are not fully unlocked as of the time of writing.
UPDATE (2/20/15): the TTPod T1-Es are now available fulfilled by Amazon.com (sold by various marketplace sellers) with prices starting at $30 (white), $32 (transparent), $34.99 (red or blue or purple or black). The usual Amazon free shipping terms apply (Prime or with a $35+ order). Note that the prices are as of this update and may change in the future. Various marketplace sellers are offering them, so pay attention to who each seller is, their ratings, and reputation.
HifiMan RE-400 or RE-400i In-Ears for $80 each
The HifiMan RE-400 or RE-400i (with mic/remote) In-Ears are currently going for $80 per pair, sold by HifiMan and others at Amazon.com, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon.com, so you get free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member.
MEElectronics A151 for $33 (no mic) or $35 (A151P w/mic)
Balanced armature action now on the in-ears front, the MEelectronics A151 are on sale for $33 without mic and for $35 with mic (A151P model), with a limit of five each per shopping cart at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. Combined, the balanced review total (ha!) is 3.7 out of 5 based on 250+ customer reviews.
Massdrop: Philips L1, Shure SE-846
Two new offers are live at members-only Massdrop.com, with six days to go (from today), with neither fully unlocked as of the time of writing.
+ Philips L1 over-ears as low as $115
+ Shure SE846 in-ears as low as $820
Mon only: Outdoor Tech OT5200 Orcas Bluetooth earbuds for $55
The Amazon Deal of the Day for Monday Dec-29-2014 is an Electronics Accessories sale that includes the new condition Outdoor Tech OT5200 Orcas bluetooth earbuds for $55 with free shipping, with a limit of three per customer. They are available in two color schemes. Limit three per customer. The sale ends by 3am ET on Tuesday or before that if they happen to sell out. These average 3.5 out of 5 based on 44 customer reviews.
JLab Q1 JBuds Metal in-ears for $21 (limit 3)
JLab is not shy about releasing products and left and right. One of them, the Q1 JBuds Metal in-ears are currently on sale for $21 per pair, with a limit of three pairs per shopping cart, at Amazon.com. Fond of price dramatics, JLab’s list price for these is $300. They average 3.4 out of 5 based on 131 customer reviews.
Massdrop: Air-Fi Matrix 2 fully unlocked for $72
With five days left (as of 12/28/14), at members-only but free-to-join shopping club Massdrop, the bluetooth MEElectronics Air-Fi Matrix 2 headphones (model AF 62) are currently fully unlocked (lowest price possible) for $72 with free shipping and handling. The product description over there proudly pronounces this headphone’s Wall Of Fame selection at Inner Fidelity.
Also added to Massdrop, but not fully unlocked are the HiSound Audio WooDuo 2 IEMs, with the lowest price possible being $65 with six days left (from today [today = blog-posting date]).
KEF M200 in-ears for $80
NewEggFlash, NewEgg’s Groupon-style competitor, is offering the new condition KEF M200 in-ears for $80 with free shipping. Offer ends by 12/31/14.
Lift Audio Icon in-ears for $10 per pair
The Lift Audio Icon in-ears are now on sale for just $10 per pair, sold by the maker with the orders fulfilled by Amazon.com (so eligible for Prime shipping benefits). You can buy as many as you like. They come with a zippered case and different eartip sizes and ship in Amazon’s frustration-free packaging (which means you also get that sturdy cardboard box shown in pictures #2 and #3 over there). They average 4 out of 5 based on 140+ customer reviews.
Sennheiser CX 890i in-ears for $51 w/free S&H
Deal-fishing at Tanga also finds the new condition, in retail packaging, Sennheiser CX 890i in-ears for $51 with free shipping, with a limit of eight. They are available in black only. The white color scheme sold out. The details page says “30 day warranty” instead of the usual two year Sennheiser warranty. Not sure if it’s a typo or not.
These average 4 out of 5 based on 84 customer reviews at amazon.com and if you are curious, they have 21 questions answered.
Tanga Clearance sale: Sennheiser MX 365 earbuds or Philips Android in-ears for $12 w/free S&H each and more
Tanga.com has an end of year headphone clearance sale featuring nearly 40 different sub-$100 earphones and headphones, mostly from non-mainstream and non-audiophile brands. The online ones over $100 are Beats. About half of them come with free shipping. Some potentially interesting ones:
+ Sennheiser MX 365 Stereo Earbuds (brown only) for $12 w/free S&H
+ Philips SHE7005A/28 In-Ears for Android for $12 w/free S&H
+ Logitech Ultimate Ears 200 in-ears (red or purple, I can’t tell) for $14 w/free S&H
+ Scosche Realm RH600 On-Ears (white) for $29 + shipping (similar price fulfilled by Amazon)
The clearance ends in very early January 2015, or earlier for any that happen to sell out.
NCredible NErgy In-Ears for $24 w/free S&H
Monster’s own eBay store is offering the new condition, red color scheme (others sold out) NCredible NErgy In-Ears for $24 with free shipping and handling. Pouch and cleaning cloth are included. Over 1600 units sold so far from this listing. Limit 50 per customer.
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