This daily deal expired but with Sennheiser releasing a new new HD 5XX line-up at IFA 2016, I’m sure there will be many more sales on the now previous-generation models…
[DEAD] Monday’s Offers: MEE Audio M6 Sport-Fi, Jensen, Aukey, Etc
These daily deals expired…
Refurbished Klipsch R6 earphones for $30 w/free S&H
While we are on eBay, BuyDig is back with another offer, this time it is a certified refurbished earphone, the Klipsch R6 earphones with a 90-day Klipsch warranty going for $30 with free shipping with a limit of 50 per customer.
Pre-order new Sony MDR-Z1R for $2200
We go from a $4 Sony on-ear to a $2200 Made-in-Japan flagship! The brand new Sony MDR-Z1R announced in Berlin at IFA 2016 is now available for pre-ordering for $2200 at Amazon by Amazon actual. There is no release estimate yet, just the all-encompassing “Temporarily out of stock”. Signature is required for delivery for this item.
Caseling Hard Headphone Travel Case for $14
The Caseling Hard Headphone Travel Case, in the black color scheme, is currently on sale for $14, in new condition, by a marketplace seller with the order fulfilled by Amazon (Prime eligible). It averages 4.7 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews and has 50+ questions answered. It is marketed to fit headphones of the size of the Audio Technica M50x. Check the reviews and questions (they both have search-boxes) to see what other headphones fit and don’t fit. I don’t have this case, so I can’t tell what else may fit.
Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wired drops to $350 or $280 Recertified
If you hate Bluetooth, the release of the new P7 Wireless brings good news for fans of the wired P7, their official price has now dropped to $350 in new condition and $280 as B&W Recertified. Their officially recertified headphones also get a 2-year warranty. The limit is five units per customer.
Shipping Now: brand new Bowers and Wilkins P7 Wireless (Bluetooth) for $400
It can be really unpredictable as to when newly announced headphones will ship. Sometimes they take months to years, but other times they are available right away. The latter is the case with the brand new Bowers and Wilkins P7 Wireless (bluetooth) headphones, they were announced at IFA 2016 and they already in-stock and ready to ship for $400 from Abt Electronics (well-known mid-western retailer).
If you prefer Amazon, they are accepting pre-orders with a September 14 release guestimate for $400.
[DEAD] Used Sony ZX110 Closed On-Ears (white) for $4.25
As of 9/6/16, the $4.25 options sold out…
Pre-order new Sony MDR-1000X for $400 (ANC/BT)
IFA 2016 is underway and it’s raining new headphones left and right. I am trying to catch up and keep up, I just started a dedicated post at the main blog tracking IFA 2016 headphones. It is very organized now, but it will end up turning into chaos like CES 2016 and CES 2015 posts 🙂
With that out of the way, if you are fond of Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth, Touch Controls and Sony, and you are the early adopter type, the new Sony MDR-1000X are available for pre-order for $400 in two color schemes (black or ivory) at Amazon by Amazon actual.
[DEAD] Tascam TH-200X for $25 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired… The headliner of the three Musician’s Friend Stupid Deals of the Day (they have three now instead of one per day) is the new condition closed-back Tascam TH-200X studio headphones offered for $25 with free shipping. The offer ends at 8am ET on Sunday or earlier if they run out of them. This is the second day in a row they have a headphone as one of their daily deals. They also had the BeyerD Custom Studio a few days earlier.
Used Fiio X5 (2nd generation) DAP for $240 [updated]
UPDATE 9/3/16 AM: this option sold out: a new “Used – Acceptable” option is available for $217…
The second generation of the Fiio X5 goes for $300 in new condition as a regular price, but if you want one now and you are okay with used, there are a couple of used options for around $240 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). One is offered directly from “ProStudio Sound & Music” (100%, Used – Like New) and the other is offered by AWD actual (Used – Good; Prime eligible).
[DEAD] House of Marley Sale: Liberate $31 shipped, Legend $66 shipped
This daily deal expired…
[DEAD] Logitech G230 Gaming Headset for $30 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired…
[DEAD] V-Moda M80 Closed On-Ears for $80
This daily deal expired…
[DEAD] Tuesday’s Offers: M50X with Slappa bundle, SOL BT In-Ears, Etc
These daily deals expired…
[DEAD] Audio Technica M50X (white) + Slappa SL-HP-07 case for $119
This lightning deal expired…
[DEAD] Refurbished SOL REPUBLIC Shadow BT In-Ears for $30
This 4-hour offer expired…
[DEAD] Refurbished Harman Kardon Soho-A On-Ears for $50
This offer expired. It is $60 as of 9/5/16 recheck…
[DEAD] Razer Kraken Pro Analog Gaming Headset for $50 [limit 3]
These daily deals expired on Saturday at 3am ET…
[DEAD] Sony MDR-7506 for $72 w/free S&H [intl version]
This offer expired… The Sony MDR-7506 currently goes for $80 at authorized Sony USA dealers, but if you are comfortable buying new condition international products (without a Sony USA warranty), it is currently available for $72 with free shipping by Ritz Camera on eBay with a limit of five units per customer.
[DEAD] Fostex TX-1 Closed-Back for $20 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired…
BeyerDynamic T90 Chrome Exclusive Limited Edition for $299
While checking BeyerDs on eBay, here comes another, this is not a discount but a limited edition, it’s Tesla time! It is the BeyerDynamic T90 Chrome Exclusive Limited Edition, celebrating the 90 year anniversary of BeyerD, in new condition with a USA warranty, going for $299 with free shipping by BuyDig’s eBay store with a limit of five per buyer. Exactly 100 units got sold so far per the listing.
[DEAD] Beyerdynamic DT990 PREMIUM (32 ohm) for $135
These offers ended…
Ultrasone PRO 900i headphones and Pioneer Electronics hannel Serato DJ Controller for $1000
Another bundle, of actual DJ interest perhaps, the Ultrasone PRO 900i headphones are bundled together with the Pioneer Electronics hannel Serato DJ Controller for $1000 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com as a limited time offer. No coupons, no rebates needed.
Refurbished Bohm ANC Bluetooth On-Ears for $38 w/free S&H
On the fashionable bluetooth/ANC front, if you are comfortable with manufacturer refurbished, the black/silver color scheme of the Bohm Bluetooth and Active Noise Cancelling on-ear headphones are on sale for $38 with free shipping by A4C on eBay. Both Bluetooth and ANC are utilitarian features, so these types of headphones are best used in situations where Bluetooth and/or ANC is necessary/needed. Over 1150 units got sold so far from this particular offer per the statistics shown on the eBay listing over there.
64 Audio U-Series IEMs Line-Up for $258 to $1008 [MD]
The unlocking party continues at the members-only start-up Mass-drop. The 64 Audio U Series IEMs line-up are fully unlocked with prices ranging from $250 to $1000 plus $8~ flat shipping. The offer lives for the next five days and the shipping estimate is late September 2016. A total of eight models are offered through this. You only see the entry-level model price (the U2) in the main listing, but during the checkout process you can select the other seven, going from U4 to U12. They come with a two year warranty.
PS: Bono not included with the U2 model 🙂
Refurb. Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 bluetooth earphones for $28
The Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 bluetooth earphones are on sale for $28 with free shipping in either black or white as Seller-Refurbished by Tech Rabbit on eBay. You can buy as many as you like. However, there is no mention of a warranty in the eBay listing, so assume it gets none.
On the other hand, for the same price, you can get them as certified refurbished by Tech Union fulfilled by Amazon. Amazon’s listing specifies certified refurbished as having a 90-day warranty as a minimum. The refurbishing can be done either by a manufacturer or a 3rd-party refurbisher, so it looks like this is an Amazon term; not to be confused with manufacturer-refurbished. Of course some manufacturers outsource their own refurbishing to 3rd-parties, so without the listing providing detailed details, assume it’s the 3rd-party doing the refurbishing. Free shipping for Prime or with a $49+ order.
Beyerdynamic DT990 (250) PRO and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB AI and AT 2035 Mic for $289
This is a headphone bundle of three, the Beyerdynamic open-back over-ear DT 990 PRO (250 ohm) headphones, along with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Audio Interface (2nd Generation, red/black) and the Audio-Technica Cardioid Condenser Microphone (AT2035) for $289 with free shipping by Buydig on eBay. Limit one bundle per customer during this sale.
On their own, the Focusrite goes for $100 and the Mic goes for $150. so if you happen to need and like those two, it’s like getting the headphones for $50. If you only need one of the Interface/Mic, then it gets complicated depending on whether you are willing to sell/trade or gift the one you don’t need.
[DEAD] Starts Thursday 12:19pm ET: Symphonized BLING Premium Genuine Wood In-ears
These two daily deals expired…
[DEAD] Beyerdynamic Custom STUDIO Headphones for $200
This daily deal expired but if you missed it, fear not, a lot of the MF daily deals are recurring, so it may return in the future (but obviously there is no guarantee; only guessing)…
Massdrop x AKG K7XX for $200 [MD]
Another day, another dropping has unlocked, it is open-back over-ear time with another exclusive, the “Massdrop x AKG K7XX” (that’s the official name) is going for $200 with free shipping. There are six days left in the offer, but note that the shipping estimate is early October 2016. Since this is co-developed with AKG, it is backed by a two year warranty from AKG itself.
PS: if you are not familiar with the AKG line-up, in general, the K7* are open-back, while the K5* are closed.
Sennheiser RS120 RF-Wireless for $60
If you are looking for an RS-wireless (non-Kleer) headphone system, the new condition Sennheiser RS120 is on sale for $60 with free shipping at Groupon and Amazon actual (limit 5).
This is comprised of two parts, the transmitter-base and the headset. You can purchase additional headsets and connect them to the same base. The headsets only work with the transmitter you cannot use them via 3.5mm.
Used Grado SR125e Open-Back for $120 [was $108]
And here comes another used Grado, it is the open-back SR125e, whose new condition price is $150 at authorized dealers but right now there’s a “Used – Very Good” (cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) option for $120 [was $113~, was $108~] with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual… Price updated here 9/2/16 AM…
PS: if you are not familiar with the Grado naming scheme, the “i” and “e” in their names have nothing to do with iPads or remote/mics or digital features. It’s just a naming convention. They are wired plain headphones.
Used Grado SR80e Open-back for $84 [was $77]
If you are Grado-curious but don’t want to spend a lot of money on the curiosity, the 80-models are a good entry point. These open-back headphones go for $100 at authorized dealers but if you are comfortable with used, there’s a “Used – Very Good” condition listing for $77~ and a “Used – Like New” for $84 (was $81~) at Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price updated here 9/2/16 AM…
[DEAD] Kingmaker price drop: Zero Audio ZH-DX200-CT In-Ears for $35.50 w/free S&H [updated]
UPDATE 8/31/16 at 2:42pm ET: now the lowest is around $61, with three pages of sellers
UPDATE 8/31/16 at 12:12am ET:: lowest price currently is $51 shipped with three pages of results…
UPDATE 8/30/16 at 3:24pm ET: Prices now sky-rocketing, lowest is $82~…
UPDATE 10:46pm ET: the lowest price now at Amazon.com is $44. I suspect this price tug-of-war will continue as more Japanese Amazon sellers learn of this and rush to offer it up for sale…
UPDATE 7:24pm ET: Demand overwhelmed supply as of this time, the lowest price has skyrocketed from $35.50 to $52.57, and it went from ten pages of results to just two pages of results… The Hype Is STRONG 🙂
ORIGINAL POST
Kingmaker is a brand new term I am proposing, when a high profile website or reviewer is picking a fairly unknown or under the radar product and singing its praises or hyping it up.
We have a new Kingmaker today! Earlier in the morning, The Verge posted a very favorable hype-building post on the Zero Audio ZH-DX200-CT in-ears (“stop what you’re doing and buy these”).
The unusual thing about this is that they are a Japan product so you can’t get them from USA retailers. This sudden spike in demand apparently triggered a mini price-war among Japan-exporting/importing marketplace sellers at Amazon.com with the price currently at $35.50 with free shipping. There are ten pages of listings (!!!), and none of them is Prime eligible. Supply and demand have complications, the Economics 101 textbook examples rarely happen in the real world 🙂
If you can’t resist playing the Hype Headphone Roulette, make sure you evaluate each seller’s profile (score, total reviews, actual reviews, most recent reviews/feedback, other items they are selling, etc).
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