[DEAD] Sat Offers: refurb Sony XBA-H1, Marley, Cases, Etc

These daily deals expired…

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Koss Pro DJ 200 Headphones for $65 [updated]

Going for a more mainstream and fashionable look, the Koss Pro DJ 200 headphones are currently on sale for $65.30 at Walmart (they are back in-stock as of 8/12/16 1:35pm ET) and Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer.

PS: this looks like it may have been a price-match initially…

Used Sony MDR-7506 for $62 to $66 [updated]

The good old Sony MDR-7506 headphones go for $80 in new condition at authorized Sony dealers, but if you want to save some, you can get them in used for $62 to $66 in various used conditions with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Availability changes often, so YMMV depending on when you check.

KEF M200 In-Ears drop to $99

The new condition KEF M200 in-ears are now down to $99~ with free shipping, with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual where they average 3.7 out of 5 based on 28 customer reviews.

[DEAD] Used Philips M2L/27 Lightning Headphones drop to $112

As of 8/26/16 PM recheck, the used prices went up, probably because of the continuing rumors for the iPhone 7 headphone jack removal…

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Beyerdynamic DT990 PRO (250 ohm) Limited Edition for $130

More headphones at the eBay featured specials, this time it is Focus Camera’s e-Bay Store offering the new condition open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT990 PRO (250 ohm) Limited Edition (black; straight cable) going for $130 with free shipping with a limit of 50 per customer. Over 200 units got sold so far from this listing.

1-Year of Sound and Vision (digital subscription) for $5

If you like to read audio magazines from the traditional publishers in digital format, for a limited time you can get a 1-year subscription to Sound and Vision (11 issues) for $5 total. This is through the Zinio service, you can read the magazine with a browser or using their iOS/Android/Windows apps.

PS: dedicated headphone magazines don’t seem to be a thing in the West, the annual guide by Innerfidelity’s parent company did not return last year, while the translated-to-English version of Japan’s Mook did not return either (or I can’t find it). I have both. The IF one was more of a gallery with short articles, but the Japanese magazine had some really nice articles (think “deep cuts” for enthusiasts) in the back and lots of headphone content and mini-reviews with sound signature spider-web diagrams (or whatever they are called). I have both magazines, I am planning to review them both, they are on the to-do list which sadly keeps getting longer 🙂

Sonix 16th Anniversary Sale (11 options)

Sonix Electronix has launched a limited time anniversary sale, using the coupon codes shown next to each headphone on the promotion page. As usual, price check each headphone of interest if you are not familiar with its usual price range. Of note, they have the Sennheiser Momentum 2 Bluetooth On-Ears going for $218, the NuForce HEM8 in-ears for $424, and a few others.

[DEAD] Friday’s Offers: AmoVee Stand, Symphonized, M50x bundle, Etc

These daily offers expired…

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[DEAD] Skullcandy Navigator On-Ears for $19 w/free S&H

As of 8/14/16 PM, this sold out…

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[DEAD] Koss Pro-4AA studio headphones for $67 [updated]

As of 8/14/16 PM, the sale ended or they are out of stock and cannot be ordered at the three retailers mentioned below…

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[DEAD] Symphonized XTC Premium Genuine Wood In-ears for $15.50 [ends 6:34pm ET]

This sale expired, but this particular woody in-ears are recurring offers in various colors and shapes…

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[DEAD] CASEBUDi Hard Shell Headphone Carrying Case for $30 [ends 5:49pm ET]

This is now a …cold case (translation: the sale ended)…

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[DEAD] Thursday’s Offers: Brainwavz S5 and M5 In-Ears

These daily wavez ended 🙂

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[DEAD] Audeze LCD-2 Planar Magnetics for $700

This sale expired too… Back to the planar-magnetics we go, it’s the AUDEZE LCD-2 with its aluminum and its lambskins going for $700 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com until 8/16/16.

Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus for $156

The white color scheme of the more recent Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus (the “Plus” is the sign of newness in this case) is currently on sale for $156~ with free shipping with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 64 customer reviews.

On the other hand, if you prefer the previous generation model, in new condition but discontinued, the Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro over-ears with their “openeness slider” are on sale for $159 with free shipping, with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 180+ customer reviews.

Used Shure SRH-940 for $180

The closed-back over-ear Shure SRH 940 with their shiny silveriness are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $180 by seller “AC Gears” with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime-eligible. Next step in price/condition is a refurbished listing for $199 by seller Fique (ships directly from them, no Prime).

Sennheiser HD800 S with $100 Store Credit for $1662

The Sennheiser HD800 S currently goes for $1662.04 at Amazon by Amazon actual (make sure Amazon is the actual seller, not a marketplace seller which sells it for $1 less).

This headphone is part of a promotion that gets you a $100 Amazon Store Credit if you make a $1000+ premium audio purchase from a list of 250+ items. The first link here points to the Amazon’s own listing. The listing in the promotional page points to the default product page which currently features the marketplace seller. Make sure the seller is Amazon actual, otherwise you won’t get the $100 promotional credit (or Sennheiser warranty).

If you qualify for the credit, you will see this box appear magically in the Amazon Checkout page:

qualified for $100 Amazon Premium Audio Store credit

You will receive the $100 credit after this order ships, so you have to use it in the future, not against this order. For more on this promotion, check our previous write-up.

Time-wise, this looks like it may be a computerized price-match of the $1661 marketplace seller, so the price may return to $1699 either after some random period of time or when the lower priced listing ends. I have no way of knowing this. The $100 promotional credit is good regardless of $1662 or $1699 as long as Amazon actual is the actual seller.

Earzonk Grado Case with L-Cushions for $20

Speaking of Grados, the Earzonk Grado Case (made by EarZonk) which comes with EarZonk L-Cushions included, is going for $20 with a limit of eight per customer (or there are eight units left), sold by EarZonk with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime eligible. It averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 69 customer reviews.

PS: if you only want the L-cushions and don’t need the case, the EarZone L-Cushions go for $10 each, same selling/shipping situation as above. These average 4.4 out of 5 based on 140+ customer reviews.

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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Earsonics Earpad Plugs for $22 [MD]

On the hearing protection front, fully unlocked at Massdrop are the Earsonics Earpad Plugs going for $19 plus $3~ flat shipping. The offer is good for the next seven days. They come with a carrying pouch and a 1-year warranty from Massdrop (MD). They do not play music! Shipping estimate is early September but it may end earlier, there are only 100 units available for this offer.

Competing on price with these are the Etymotic Research ER20XS-SMF-P currently going for $20 at amazon.com in Standard or Large fit. But their universals go for $25. The usual free shipping terms apply (Prime or $49++).

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

These two lightning offers expired…

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[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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[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.

Shure SE215 with iFi Nano-iDSD USB DAC/amp for $200

Most of the bundles are over/on-ears and DAC/amps/DAPs, but this time around we have an in-ear headphone, the good old Shure SE-215 bundled with the iFi Nano-iDSD USB DAC/amp, together for $200 with free shipping from authorized dealer Adorama.com until 8/11/16. The color of the iFi is the same in each bundle, but there are two colors of the SE-215 available, either the black SE215 + iFi or the clear SE215 + iFi.

Venture Electronics Monk Plus (Red) for $8 [MD]

For just $8 you can become a Monk without giving up secular life. An audio monk of sorts, the red color scheme of the Venture Electronics Monk Plus earbuds are fully unlocked at Massdrop for $5 plus $3 flat shipping with the offer ending in about two days from today. A maximum of 6500 units are available from this drop. The shipping estimate is a reasonably reasonable (by Massdrop standards) September 1st in 2016. All sales are final. Blue and red earbud covers are included. There’s also a link to a long interview with the VE CEO there.

PS: Massdrop is a members-only shopping club, it’s free to join but you have to be joined and logged in to see the offers. They are behind a login-wall because of MAP restrictions and such.

[DEAD] Brainwavz M3 In-Ears for $68 (ends 6:54pm ET)

This 4-hour offer expired…

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[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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Chromecast Audio for $30 with free shipping

It’s back on sale again, the new condition first generation (the only generation of writing time) Chromecast Audio is going for $30 with free shipping at the Google eBay store and Staples.com (free shipping for Rewards members or free store pickup). These are typically weekly sales, so as a minimum it should last until Saturday night 8/13/16.

PS: if you are curious about what you get, here’s our text-and-pictures useful-unboxing post (no audio, no video, no annoyances!).

Shure Velour Earpads (HPAEC940) for SRH940 (and others) for $16.66

You don’t have to have a Shure SRH940 to use these earpads, they fit a number of other headphones as well, see reviews and answered-questions there or use your favorite search engine. They are the Shure HPAEC940 velour earpads and they are on sale for $16.66 at amazon.com with the usual free shipping terms. Use the search boxes for the reviews and Q&A for your headphones of interest to see what other people found out.

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.

First Harmonic IEB6 IEM for $28 [MD]

Another offer is now fully unlocked at Massdrop and with seven days to go, the First Harmonic IEB6 IEMs go for $25 plus $3~ flat shipping with a late August 2016 shipping estimate. They have a mic/remote, multiple eartip sizes, shirt clip, and branded drawstring pouch.

[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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Sennheiser CX 300-II earphones for $30 w/free S&H

The deal of the day at the B&H Photo online store are the Sennheiser CX 300-II earphones going for $30 with free shipping. The offer ends by 11:59pm ET on Sunday or before then if it happens to sell out.

BCP Earphone case (black) for $7.50

The Pelican 1010 cases go for $9.50 in some colors, but if you don’t like them or want to save some more or you prefer a case that is not see-through, and you are an adventurous shopper who doesn’t mind buying something that doesn’t have any customer reviews, the BCP Earphone case goes for $7.54 with free shipping for Prime members or with a $49+ order. There are four product pictures over there and the description has internal and external measurements.