The charcoal gray color scheme of the new condition B&O PLAY H4 Bluetooth Over-Ears is on sale at the moment for $245 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. This is an organic sale, not part of the Gold Box lightning deals. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 52 customer reviews. In addition to Bluetooth 4.2, they also play audio via a standard 3.5mm input.
Sennheiser HD 200 Closed Over-Ears with $30 Gift Card for $70
One of the more recent Sennheiser over-ear headphones is the HD 200 closed-back studio monitors, and this model is bundled with a $30 B&H Photo Gift Card, while still selling for its standard price of $70 with free shipping at B&H Photo, same price but without the gift card as Amazon and other reputable online dealers.
Assuming you have no trouble spending the $30 gift card in the future at B&H on things you want or need, this is an “effective” $40 price on the headphones!
Sennheiser HD 6XX for $250 (over 4650 units available; ship December 2017)
What a difference $50 makes 🙂 The Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX are now live at the Massdrop website, going for $250 with free shipping instead of their original run price of $200. The new higher price has a silver lining though, it means you can actually buy them without fighting the internet like it’s dial-up 1999, and not only that, but you also have more time to research them and deliberate and get official permission in writing from the Spouse C.F.O 🙂
As of 11:40am ET, 2819 units were purchased out of 7500 units available. The offer runs for the next three days. The HD 6XX are based on the open-back over-ear HD 650. They come with a 2-year warranty. Note however that all sales are final.
NOTE also that these are estimated to ship mid-December 2017. I repeat December 2017. That’s half a year from now! I repeat, half a year from now!
USED Status Audio HD One Closed On-Ears for $7.50 [Two Units Left]
In addition to the previously mentioned new condition Status Audio HD One Closed-Back On-Ears being half off by Status Audio through Amazon, their used inventory is apparently half-off as well.
As of the time of writing, they have two units of the all black color scheme in “Used – Good” condition, sold by Status Audio with the order fulfilled by Amazon Warehouse Deals so it is Prime eligible. The used price is $15, but when you add it to the shopping cart, it drops to $7.50! The discount happens automatically while this promotion is running, there’s no coupon code to enter. Only those units with Status Audio as the seller are eligible for the 50% off.
As of the time of writing, only the all black color scheme is available in used condition, and only two units of it are available. Since the orders are fulfilled by Amazon, Prime members get free 2-day shipping on them. Non-members have the usual $25+/$35+ threshold to clear…
Status Audio HD One Closed On-Ears for $22 in three colors
Status Audio is running a limited time in-cart discount at Amazon for their Status Audio HD One Closed-Back On-Ears. They get a half-off discount when you add them to the shopping cart. No coupon code is needed. Their current new condition price is $44. Adding them to the shopping cart drops them to $22. The offer is available in all three colors, with Status Audio being the seller, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon (so they are Prime eligible).
The colors are all black or red on black or black with a little red. Here’s the shopping cart with the discount automatically factored in:
They are all on the same listing where they average 4.3 out of 5 based on 700+ customer reviews and have 100+ questions answered.
While this promotion is running, it is shown in the Special Offers section as follows:
[DEAD] 5-pack of Coolsell Zippered Square Earphone Cases for $8.50 (five different colors)
This lighting deal expired…
[DEAD] Symphonized Wraith Wood On-Ears for $47 to $60
This lightning deal expired…
Symphonized also makes wood on-ear headphones, not just in-ears, and good until 8:54pm ET tonight (Tuesday 6/27/17), you can get their Wraith Wood On-Ears for $47 to $50 in various wired options, and for $60 in two Bluetooth options with 3.5mm input as well. All together they average 4.5 out of 5 based on 1000+ customer reviews and they have over 180 questions answered.
[DEAD] Sony XB950B1 Extra Bass Bluetooth (LDAC) for $150 (RED only)
As of a late 6/27/17 PM re-check, their price returned to $200…
[DEAD] Noontec ZORO HD On Ears for $19
This lightning deal expired but a number of other colors/listings are available under $30 without lightning deals…
Good until 10:35pm ET tonight (or earlier if sold out), you can get the new condition closed-back Noontec ZORO HD On Ears for $19, sold by Noontec with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so free 2-day shipping for Prime members, or with a $35+ order. Their price before the sale was $60 last night.
[DEAD] Tuesday’s Offers: Symphonized Over-Ears, Eargasm, 5pk cases, Etc
These lightning deals expired…
New Weekly round-up is UP: new Focal consumer headphones, Neutrality discussion and more
It’s Sunday PM, and that means, a new This Week in Headphoolia has just been posted. There’s new FOCAL consumer headphones, a new discussion on neutral headphones, and many reviews and first impressions of various headphones and assorted devices.
For all previous editions, check the Headphoolia archives. Please leave comments at the appropriate posts for feedback, corrections, suggestions, recommendations, etc. These are created for YOU, so your feedback can help shape and change them 🙂
SanDisk 8GB Clip Jam MP3 Player for $28
The green and pink color schemes of the new condition SanDisk 8GB Clip Jam MP3 Player are on sale for $28 at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three per color per customer. This is not a lightning deal. When browsing around the listings, note that there is a mix of new condition and certified refurbished, so pay attention to each listing in the Amazon search results.
They have a microSD slot, so you can have a lot more than 8GB of music stored on this player. In addition to DRM-free audio formats, it also plays Audible (DRM). They come with a 2-year warranty (the new condition models).
Samsung Earbuds with mic/remote for $2 w/free S&H
eBay doorbuster time now! The TechRabbit eBay store is offering “new in bulk packaging” Samsung 3.5mm Earbuds with In-Line Volume Control & Mic, model EHS64AVFWE, for $1.99 with free shipping. They ship from the US. You can buy as many as you like. Let the price set expectations as they say 🙂
Per the listing over there, more than 95% of available units are sold as of the time of writing, so it is on its way out.
Klipsch R6 On-Ears for $29 w/free S&H
Good until next Wednesday night, the new condition closed-back on-ear Klipsch R6 headphones are on sale for $29 with free shipping at NewEgg by NewEgg actual. No promo code, no rebate, no jumping through hoops. Just add to cart and proceed.
Used Sony PHA-1 Headphone Amplifier for $162
There are many used listings for the Sony PHA-1 Headphone Amplifier at Amazon Warehouse Deals, so this is a listing to keep an eye out for further future discounting if supply gets under price pressure. As of the time of writing, they have multiple “Used – Very Good” listings for $162, and “Used – Like New” for $172. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 30 customer reviews.
Used Sony PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier for $289
The SONY PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfection, damaged original packaging) for $289~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Per the shopping cart, there is only one unit available. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 10 customer reviews.
Philips SHP9500S for $55 [was $50] with free S&H [updated]
UPDATE 6/26/17 AM: as of this update, the open-box at $40 sold out and cannot be ordered, while the new condition open-back over-ear Philips SHP9500S increased from $50 to $55 with free S&H at NewEgg by Newegg actual.
I have posted an unboxing post on these. I am planning to use these as the guinea pig for my long-form multi-page format review experiment 🙂
[DEAD] Repurposing: 25-compartment (removable) Stanley organizer for $8
As of a late 6/27/17 PM re-check, their price went up…
Klipsch R6i On-Ears for $49
The new condition closed-back Klipsch R6i On-Ears are on sale for $49 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. This looks like it may be an automated price-match of a couple of marketplace sellers that offer it at this price. The pricing-bots are having bidding wars these days 🙂 It averages 4 out of 5 based on 29 customer reviews.
As the “i” in the model name hints at, this has the Apple compatible 3-button remote/mic. It includes a carrying case.
[DEAD] Tascam TH-300X Studio Headphones for $40 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired…
The Musician’s Friend Deal of the Day good until 8am ET on Monday (or earlier if sold out) are the new condition closed-back over-ear Tascam TH-300X studio headphones going for $40 with free shipping and handling. They go by other brand names as well.
[DEAD] Monday’s Offers: Noontech Zoro HD, Brainwavz
These daily deals expired…
[DEAD] Open box Philips SHP9500S for $40 with free S&H
As of 6/26/17 recheck, this is sold-out and cannot be ordered (until more inventory becomes available)…
The open-back over-ear Philips SHP9500S are also available once again in open-box condition for $40 with free shipping at NewEgg by NewEgg actual.
I have posted an unboxing post on these. I am planning to use these as the guinea pig for my long-form multi-page format review experiment 🙂
Status Audio OB-1 Open Over-Ears for $55
The closed back Status Audio CB-1 HAD BEEN is going to be a Saturday lightning deal, but if you prefer the open-back and you don’t want to wait for the next time it goes on a lightning deal, the new condition Open Back OB-1 is on sale on its own for $55 with free shipping, sold by Status Audio with the order fulfilled by Amazon. It averages 4.7 out of 5 based on 80 customer reviews.
Parrot Zik 3 ANC and Bluetooth headphones for $209 to $230
The black crocodile color-scheme of the Parrot Zik 3 bluetooth and ANC headphones is currently on sale for $209 with free shipping at B&H Photo. The restt of the color schemes go for $230 after coupon code ZIKUS20OFF at the official Parrot USA store.
Beyerdynamic Byron In-Ears for $29
Poetry is not included, but the new condition Beyerdynamic Byron in-ears (with 3-button mic/remote) is on sale for $29 with free shipping for Prime members or with a $35+ order at Amazon by Amazon actual. You can buy as many as you like. It is not a lightning deal. They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 21 customer reviews.
[DEAD] Monoprice Metal On-Ears for $34 with free S&H after coupon
This coupon expired…
Good until Sunday night, coupon code SUMMER15 gets you 15% off eligible Monoprice orders including the new condition closed-back Metal Dynamic On-Ear Headphones. The price before the coupon is $40. The coupon drops it to $34. It has a free standard US shipping promotion on it at the moment, which is stackable with the coupon.
[DEAD] Monoprice Lightweight Closed On-Ears for $8.50 w/free S&H
This coupon expired…
Good until Sunday night, coupon code SUMMER15 gets you 15% off on almost everything at the Monoprice, including the new condition closed-back lightweight on-ear PID 13191 headphone for $8.50 with free shipping. The regular price is $10 and it currently has a free standard US shipping promotion. So the combination of the coupon and the free shipping gets you the deal.
This is tastefully bassy headphone for listening to modern musical genres, and it also sells under other brands including AmazonBasics and AblePlanet, but I don’t know what differences they may have beyond the visible.
[DEAD] Status Audio CB-1 Closed for $63
These lightning deals expired but fear not, Status Audio is a bit of a recurring guest at the lightning deals. But this is the first time I recall seeing KZ as a lightning deal. The future will tell whether there will be more 🙂
[DEAD] Eargasm Earplus for $20
This lightning deal expired…
Good until around 3:10pm ET (or earlier if sold out) the new condition Eargasm High Fidelity Earplus are a lightning deal at Amazon for $20 with free shipping for Prime members or with a $35+ order. They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 951 customer reviews. These do not play music, they are only earplugs, and are marketed for concert goers among others.
Used FOCAL Elear Open Over-Ears for $800
The new condition FOCAL Elear open-back over-ear headphones go for $1000 at authorized dealers, but if you are comfortable with used headphones, they are currently available in “Used – Like New” by seller “Audio Fanatic” (100%, California) through Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Now shipping: new Focal Spark Wired and Wireless Earphones
Focal is back with two new double-figure earphones as part of their new more fashion-y “Spark” line. One is wired, the other is wireless (bluetooth), covering both preferences. Both have 3-button in-wire remote controls, the wired for phone control, and the wireless for bluetooth controls.
And they are already in-stock and shipping from a handful of different recognizable sellers at Amazon. The Spark Wired go for $69 in either black or silver color schemes, while the Spark Wireless go for $99 in the same color combinations.
Or if you prefer to shop away from Amazon, all four combinations are in-stock at authorized dealer OneCall.com, which is the online website of B&M A/V retailer Huppin’s, not far from Final Four heartbroken darlings, the ZAGS! 🙂
Sennheiser HD 579 Open Over-Ears for $150
The new condition open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 579 are on sale for $150 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. This is not a lightning deal.
Note that not all the headphones in the new HD 5*9 series are open. One of them is closed, the HD 569. These came out together as a group around IFA 2016.
Akai Professional 50X Studio headphones for $32
This is such an Audio Technica M50X clone it even calls itself a “50X” 🙂 It is the new condition Akai Professional Project 50X and it is currently on sale (not a lightning deal) for just under $32 [was $36] with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. They average 3.7 out of 5 based on 60+ customer reviews and two cables and a pouch.
Audio Technica AD500X Open Over-Ears with AT Omni Lav Mic for $70
The new condition Audio Technica AD500X Open Over-Ear headphones are bundled together WITH the Audio Technica Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone, together going for $70 with free shipping by Beach Camera thru Amazon. This ships directly from Beach Camera (East Coast) but if you are a Prime member, you will get Prime-like shipping speed (probably faster for those closer to Beach since, unlike Amazon, they don’t have warehouses all around the world).
On the other hand, if you don’t want/need the AT microphone, the headphones on their own go for $68 by Amazon actual, where the share the same listing with the ATH-AD700X, so their reviews are intermingled over there.
MEE Audio RX18 earphones for $4.49
On the budget side of things, the black color scheme of the MEE Audio RX18 earphones (wired, no mic/remote) is on sale for $4.49 at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three pairs per customer. There is a catch however, it is an Add-ON item, so your order total must be $25+ in eligible items. The restriction applies to all customers, and you can’t buy it even if you want to pay for shipping out of your own pocket.
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