As of 9/19/17 AM re-check, this is sold out again. If you missed it, fear not ~ this seems to be going in and out every few days, so chances are it may return in the future…
[DEAD] V-Moda Crossfade II Bluetooth Over-Ears with apt-X for $250
As of a 8:20pm ET re-check this flash sale ended…
If you are a fan of Wall Rose, you may also be a fan of Rose tinted headphones 🙂 The new condition closed-back over-ear V-Moda Crossfade II Wireless (Bluetooth) headphones in the Rose Gold color scheme are on sale for $250 with free shipping at Adorama.com for a limited time.
The “Rose Gold” color supports apt-X, while the other two colors do not, and they are not on sale. Typically, the “Rose Gold” color costs $20 more, which may be a ballpark of what Qualcomm may be charging companies for their apt-X technology.
CAUTION: Chord Mojo Portable DAC/Amp for $450 [MD]
CAUTION: Chord posted on their website that they do not consider the Mojos sold through Massdrop authorized purchases and will not honor warranties and such! [updated 9/23/17]
If you are a fan of the Way of the Massdrop, fully unlocked right now is the new condition Chord Mojo Portable DAC/Amp going for $450 with free shipping with a 1-year warranty covered by Massdrop and a mid-October 2017 shipping estimate. This adorable marble-y made in England device goes for $529 at most reputable retailers in new condition in the US market.
[DEAD] Used Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 Closed Over-Ear for $140
As of a 9/23/17 recheck, the used prices went up…
Used Pioneer SE-MS5T Closed Over-Ears for $36
The Pioneer SE-MS5T closed-back over-ear headphones go for around $50 in three of the four colors available, but if you are comfortable with used, USED prices start at $36~ in the black color scheme, and $39~ in the brown color scheme through Amazon Warehouse Deals.
The link above shows you the lowest prices per color scheme. If you want to see the detailed listings of each color, click on the “See all offers for this product” next to the name of each color. Screenshot example below:
[DEAD] Used Audio Technica ATH-SR5BT Bluetooth On-Ears for $70
As of a 9/23/17 recheck, the used prices went up…
Open-box Focal Spark bluetooth earphones for $79
The Focal Spark bluetooth earphones go for $99 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you want to get your Focal fix for less, they are available in open-box condition (“Used – Like New”) with all conditions and inspected by the seller, authorized dealer “Listen UP” of Colorado, selling it thru Amazon. This ships directly from LISTEN UP and it is not Prime eligible.
[DEAD] Beats EP Closed-Back On-Ears for $90
As of 9/14/17 re-check, this is sold out…
[DEAD] Wednesday: Sennheiser RS 160 RF Wireless (KLEER) for $90
This coupon expired…
[DEAD] 6pk of Koss Portable Replacement Cushions for $3.80
As of a 9/16/17 recheck, the price went up to $6+, but at least they are no longer an ADD-ON item…
[DEAD] Wednesday: Hifiman RE 400 In-Ears for $40 after coupon
This coupon expired…
[DEAD] Wednesday: Phiaton Chord MS 530 ANC/BT Over-Ears drop to $52 w/coupon
This coupon expired…
[DEAD] Wednesday: JayBird BlueBuds X Bluetooth In-Ears for $72; Freedom F5 for $100
This coupon expired…
[DEAD] Used Audio Technica ATH-SR5 On-Ears for $41
This sold out at this low used price…
KZ ZS5 for $17, KZ ZST for $12 [free shipping from China]
While updating the Latest Deals Summary, two small discounts surfaced on the following KZ earphones. These are sold by GearBest and ship for free with slow-shipping from China:
+ the KZ ZS5 Quad Hybrid In-Ears for $17~
+ the KZ ZST Wired On-cord Control with detachable cable for $12~
UPDATE: speaking of GearBest, they are offering the Xiaomi Pistons (Original Fresh) for $5.79 with free S&H from China. This is slow shipping.
Refurbished Parrot Zik 2.0 headphones for $90 w/full warranty
The official Parrot eBay store is offering the manufacturer refurbished Parrot Zik 2.0 headphones in the black color scheme for $90 with free shipping and a full warranty with a limit of up to five units per customer during this sale.
These have many techie features, bluetooth (but it’s 3.0 though), touch controls, noise cancelling, custom app, “Street mode” (lets outside sounds in), and NFC.
AKG K702 Open Over-Ears for $225
The new condition AKG K702 open-back over-ear headphones are going for $225 with free shipping at Adorama directly or if you have Amazon gift cards to spend, by Adorama thru Amazon (ships with Prime-like speed for members).
The headphones average 4.6 out of 5 based on 270+ customer reviews and have 50+ questions answered. AKG has many headphones out there in the K5 and K7 series, so be sure to read up on them if you are not familiar with the various options, including some Massdrop exclusives.
Used NuForce Optoma BE6i Bluetooth Earphones for $30
The new condition NuForce Optoma BE6i bluetooth earphones go for $79 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used, you can slice the price by more than half of that, you can get it in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) for $30~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Per the shopping cart, there are two units available. This is in the gold color scheme. The other used color go for more.
Used Meridian Explorer2 USB DAC for $170
The Meridian Explorer2 USB DAC goes for $200 in new condition, but if you are comfortable buying used from known sellers, you can get it for $170 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Kraft Street Audio, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon. This averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 48 customer reviews.
Refurbished Audio Technica with Full Warranty: ATH-M30X for $44, M40X for $70, M20X for $38, M70X for $200
If you are a fan of manufacturer refurbished headphones with full warranty and lower prices, the Alto Music eBay store has a trio of manufacturer refurbished Audio Technica ATH headphones with full warranty:
+ refurbished ATH-M30X for $44 with free shipping
+ refurbished ATH-M20X for $38 with free shipping
+ refurbished ATH-M70X for $200 with free shipping
+ these are factory repacked
+ Alto Music is a 99.9% eBay seller, shipping from New York
SOLD OUT since original post
+ refurbished ATH-M40X for $70 with free shipping
+ refurbished ATH-M50X White for $108 with free shipping
Weekly Deals: Refurbished JBL J55 On-Ears for $17, Under Armour BT Earphones for $40
A new week has arrived and that means the refurbished deals at the official Harman Audio store (owner of JBL, AKG, Yurbuds brands; and the company itself’s parent company now owned by Samsung), and among them are two deals of the week running until 9/17/17 or earlier if sold out:
+ refurbished JBL J55 on-ears for $17 in three colors
+ refurbished JBL Under Armour wireless (bluetooth) earphones for $40 in black
+ free shipping on all purchases, original warranty included unless otherwise indicated in the listings
$115 Fostex Headphones: TR-80 (80 or 250 ohm), TR-70 (80 ohm), TR-90 (80 ohm) [WAS $125]
UPDATE: as of 9/11/17 re-check, the prices dropped from $125~ to $115~…
ORIGINAL POST
Fostex the people! (sorry, I can’t resist saying this). The new condition Fostex TR-80 (250 ohm) closed-back over-ear headphones are on sale for $125 with free shipping, sold by “Digital DJ Gear” with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day Prime shipping if a member. This has a September 13 shipping estimate. Limit one per customer.
If you want something more drive-able, the 80 ohm version, model Fostex TR-80-80 is in-stock for the same price from the same seller, with a limit of five units per customer.
$125 seems to be the magic number because the semi-open TR-90 (80 ohm) go for the same price, but not the 250 ohm version of them.
Also going for $125 is the open TR-70 (80 ohm), but there’s no 250 ohm orderable on the listing.
There are multiple models on the same listing, so if you are reading reviews and questions, make sure they refer to the correct model.
These are dynamic headphones, not planar!
PRO TIP for HEADPHONE MAKERS: if you are going to give your headphones model numbers, and you plan to have different impedance variants per model, make sure the model numbers are not in collision with the impedance numbers!
[DEAD] Tuesday: Bluedio, Cowin, Mixcider, Damex, Etc
These daily deals expired…
[DEAD] Tuesday: Bohm S10 Truly Wireless Earbuds for $30 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired…
Blue Mic LOLA Headphones + Yeti Blackout Mic for $290
It’s a “value meal” among the latest Dell Deals. As a combo, for $290 with free shipping you can get the Blue Yeti Blackout Mic + LOLA headphones for a limited time.
The LOLA headphones are closed-back over-ear un-powered wired headphones. Both products are made by Blue Microphones. No coupon needed, the price you see is the price you pay. But if you have any Dell gift cards or promotional gift cards and such, be sure to use them!
[DEAD] Used Monoprice Monolith M1060 for $224
As of late 9/12/17 recheck, the used option sold out…
[DEAD] COWIN Portable Carrying Case for $10
This particular lightning deal expired but this item is a recurring promotion….
[DEAD] Sunday’s Offers: Cowin, JLab, Status, Bluedio, Pioneer, Etc
Sunday is over, and so are its daily deals…
[DEAD] 10% off select eBay items individually priced $25+
This coupon expired…
[DEAD] Status Audio OB-1 Open Over-Ears for $39
This lightning deal expired… If you missed it, fear not ~ it seems to return every few weeks…
Pre-order new Beats Studio 3 Wireless Over-Ears
Apple focused on earphones and the Solo line during its short reign as Beats Corporate Overlords, but now the over-ear line is also getting some attention. The new Studio 3 Wireless Over-Ears have been officially revealed at IFA 2017.
As it is the trend these days, these are both Bluetooth and with Active Noise Cancellation, using a built-in battery, and with increased battery life. Even though Apple went Lightning cable on the iPhones, these are conventional headphones with a 3.5mm cable, and microUSB charging.
They are available in four different unibody colors, with a late October release estimate [only an estimate!], and a price of $350. This is also the price of the pre-order price of the new Sony WH-1000X M2 [that’s the second generation of the MDR-1000X ~ Sony rebooted the naming scheme because it expanded the line-up to earphones as well].
Pre-ordering is available at authorized Apple dealers B&H Photo with free expedited shipping (when they become available obviously).
Used V-Moda Forza Metallo IEMs (wired) for $55 [updated]
UPDATE 9/10/17 additional listings in “Used – Good” condition have been adding going for $55~…
I will do a post Labor Day reckoning of previous posts (I have to find a block of time to do this), and also another Amazon and Warehouse Deals deal fishing expedition, but in the meantime, while price-checking, I run into this, the Apple buttons version, in the Gunmetal Black color scheme of the V-MODA Forza Metallo wired in-ears is available in “Used – Good” condition for $60~ and in “Used – Very Good” condition for $64~ at Amazon Warehouse Deals.
There are two pages of listings for this, so if you don’t need it right away, time may cause the price to drop further down. Only this color/OS combination is this low as the moment.
PS: V-Moda also has a “Wireless” version of these earphones, that’s why I’m distinguishing this by saying “wired”. The wireless costs for more, both new and used.
[DEAD] Sunday: Monoprice Sonic Solace BT/ANC Over-Ears for $51 w/free S&H
The weekend coupons at Monoprice expired, but they usually have a new round starting on Fridays…
[DEAD] 20% off Monoprice coupon works on Home Theater Amplifiers
This 2-day coupon expired…
[DEAD] Thursday’s Offers: Cowin, JLab, Phaz, Etc
Thursday is over, and so are its daily offerings…
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