SMSL SD-793II DAC/Amp for $62 [MD] or $65 Now

SMSL is slowly expanding their line-up of DACs and amps, and one of them, the SD-793II DAC/Amp is currently unlocked at Massdrop for $57 plus $5 flat shipping with a late August shipping estimate.

If you don’t want to wait, a handful of possibly-price-matched marketplace sellers offer it for $65 with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free shipping and if a Prime member, you can have it within a couple of business days (give or take depending on various known and unknown variables). This averages 4.4 out of 5 based on 112 customer reviews and has 80+ questions peer-answered.

This has optical or coaxial digital inputs, but no USB audio input. Check the customer pictures for a sideways picture of the back side (RCA out, Digital inputs).

August 6, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

SoundProfessionals Velour Earpads for M50X (and more) for $25 [MD]

If you like the SoundProfessionals velour pads for the Audio Technica M50X (and other MxxX models), they are now fully unlocked at Massdrop for $22 plus $3~ flat shipping. There are five colors to pick from during the checkout process. This listing is good for the next eight days from today (today being blog-posting date, not the day you are reading this).

While accessorizing at Massdrop, they have the Just Mobile HeadStand going for $30 plus $8~ flat shipping. This too has eight days to go with a late August shipping estimate. It looks nicer than a banana stand but all the money is in the banana stand 🙂

August 6, 2016 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: , , ,

Beyerdynamic Custom Street On-Ears for $96

The Beyerdynamic Custom Street On-Ears started dropping in price during the Prime Day Madness, but it looks like they are continuing to drip-down in price, now they have dropped below the Price Day, going for the very specific price of $95.89 in new condition, in the black color scheme, at Amazon by Amazon actual. There is no quantity limitations.

Given the above, if you are curious about these, you may want to keep an eye on them for even further future discounting. Granted, stock price analysis does not work as well on headphone prices, but the trend is clearly in the way of price drops on these ones.

Custom is in the sound-signature altering slider that can be found physically on the headphones, and also in the handful of colorful and interchangeable earcup plates. They fold into a custom case and get gently caressed by a two year warranty 😉

August 6, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Sunday’s Offers: Sony MDR-10R-NC, Geekria Case, Etc

These daily deals expired…

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August 6, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

[DEAD] Used V-Moda Crossfade Bluetooth Over-Ears for $210

As of 8/7/16 PM, the lowest used price for this is $225+…

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SMS Audio STREET Pro Over-Ears for $40 w/free S&H

SMS Audio also has over-ear models, their SMS Audio STREET Pro DJ headphones are currently on sale for $40 with free shipping with a limit of 50 units per customer by Tech Rabbit on eBay. Rabbits not included 🙂 Over 520 units got sold so far per the listing over there.

August 5, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Fostex TH-500RP Planar Magnetics for $329

The new condition Fostex TH-500RP planar-magnetic over-ears are currently going for $329 with free shipping by Sonic Electronix through Amazon.com. This ships from Sonix, so it is not eligible for Prime shipping.

August 5, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

TFZ Series 3 IEMs for $53 [MD]

And another offer has been fully unlocked at the members-only Massdrop, it’s on the IEM front now, the TFZ Series 3 go for $45 plus $8~ flat shipping. The offer has seven days to go from today (today being blog-posting date), and the shipping estimate is early September 2016. Lots of pictures and close-ups of what’s included can be found there.

August 5, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp for $233 [MD]

Another offer has gone live at Massdrop, good for the next seven days is the DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp going for $210 plus $13~ flat shipping. You can select the power supply during the checkout process. The shipping estimate is early September 2016.

August 5, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

Ultrasone PRO 550 and Zoom H4n Pro Handy Mobile 4-Track Recorder for $280

The closed-back Ultrasone PRO 550 headphones are bundled with the Zoom H4n Pro Handy Mobile 4-Track Recorder are bundled together for $280 with free shipping at Adorama.com. Offer ends 8/10/16.

August 5, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Monoprice Desktop DAC/Amp + Filler for $80 after coupon

This coupon expired but Monoprice launches new coupons frequently, so if you missed it, fear not ~ another coupon will come in the future…

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[DEAD] Onkyo DPA-PUX1 Premium PU Case for Onkyo DP-X1 for $60

As of 8/7/16, this is sold out… The DPA-PUX1 Premium PU Case for the Onkyo DP-X1 DAP is currently available for $60 with free shipping by Onkyo’s Amazon store. This ships directly from Onkyo USA, so it is not eligible for Prime shipping…

This was one of a handful of items available at Onkyo’s Amazon Storefront.

August 5, 2016 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Saturday’s Offers: Klipsch XR8i, Brainwavz HM2, Etc

These early bird lightning deals went to sleep in their nests (aka they expired). I did not wake up early enough to see what happened with the Klipsch XR8i (in my defense, I’m on pacific time!)

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August 5, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

Refurbished Fiio X5 DAP (first gen) for $129

The DAP market is getting more competitive as multiple generations of products are circulating in the market. If you are comfortable with a first generation product and manufacturer refurbished, the first generation Fiio X5 DAP is available in manufacturer refurbished condition for $129 with free shipping at Adorama.com.

August 4, 2016 Filed Under: digital audio players Tagged With: ,

AKG K52 Closed Over-Ears for $30 w/free S&H

Musician’s Friend has launched a Flash Sale that is headlined by the AKG K52 closed-back over-ear headphones (with the customary AKG headband mechanism) for $30 with free shipping. This was a daily deal a few days back. This is not their daily deal, but a flash sale (I don’t know when it expires).

Speaking of AKG, the semi-open over-ear AKG K240 studio headphones continue to go for $42 with free shipping and handling by ProStar Audio on eBay.

August 4, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Used HiFiMAN HE6 Planars for $850 (scratched)

As of 8/7/16 late PM re-check, the $850 scratched option is no longer available. The lowest price there as of this time is $1100+…

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Nuforce HEM IEMs Grab Bag for $178 [MD]

If you are a fan of grab bag deals, Massdrop has ushered in one that is not entry-level earbuds, but instead it is the NuForce HEM IEMs line-up. You pay $170 plus $8~ flat shipping, and for that you will randomly get one of these HEM2 or HEM4 or HEM6 or HEM8. The chances decrease as the model number (and list price) increase. This also has seven prizes that get unlocked with each purchase milestone. Offer ends in eight days, limit two per customer, and a total cap of 1000 units for this particular offering.

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[DEAD] Thursday: Modal Earbuds for $4 (shipping depends)

This daily deal expired…

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[DEAD] Tascam TH-300X for $35 w/free S&H [corrected]

This daily deal expired but the Tascams are recurring at the MF deals that have now expanded to three items per day instead of just one…

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[DEAD] Saturday: Samsung Level U bluetooths for $30 at Sam’s Club

This 1-day sale ended…

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[DEAD] Friday’s Offers: Fostex TH-900 Mark II, Noontec Zoro II HD On-Ears, Sol Master Tracks, Monster DNA, Geekria Stand, Etc

This round of daily deals expired…

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August 4, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

Add-On Idea: 10pk Verbatim Digital Vinyl Blank CD-Rs for $3

Some may find this a fun item to add to their next Amazon order, it is a 10pk of Verbatim “Digital Vinyl” Blank CD-Rs going for $3 each. There are five colors, you get two of each color. You only get the CD-Rs, no paper sleeves. They are an Add-On item, so you must place a $25+ order otherwise their shopping cart will not allow you to buy them. The restriction applies to all, including Prime members.

PS: if you want more, they are also available in 25pk and 50pks. As of the time of writing, the 10pk is competitive price-wise, except for the Add-On restriction.

August 3, 2016 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With:

[DEAD] Spend $1000+ on select Audio Products (27 headphones out of 255 options), Get $100 Promotional Credit for Future Purchases

This promotion expired on August 13 in 2016…

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August 3, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

SMSL Ivy Micro-USB DAC/Amp for Android for $23 [MD]

With the continuing popularity of smartphones as primary DAPs for many, the portable DAC/amps continue to multiply like audio wabbits, including micro-USB models, such as the SMSL Ivy Micro-USB DAC/Amp for Android, currently fully unlocked at Massdrop for $20 plus $3~ flat shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days with a shipping estimate of early September 2016.

If you miss the drop or don’t want to buy from Massdrop, it goes for $29 with free shipping by Shenzhen Audio through amazon.com. It ships from Shenzhen, so it’s not eligible for Prime. However, judging by the shipping estimates, this looks like it may be shipping out of China, not the US.

August 3, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Thursday’s Offers: NuForce BE6, Monster DNA and iSports, Symphonized, Etc [updated]

This round of daily offers expired…

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August 3, 2016 Filed Under: earbuds, headphones Tagged With:

[DEAD] Thursday: FiiO Kunlun E18 Portable USB DAC and Amp for $70

This daily deal expired… Good until Thursday 11:59pm ET (or earlier if it sells out), the new condition FiiO Kunlun E18 Portable USB DAC and Amplifier is on sale for $70 with free shipping as the deal of the day at B&H Photo. This is a multi-function device that can also serve as a charger of mobile devices.

August 3, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With:

Used Grado PS500e w/upgraded cushion pads for $555

We have a “Grado Trilogy”, starting with the PS500e available in “Used – Very Good” condition with upgraded Grado G cushion pads and lots of pictures in the seller’s gallery (click on one of the two pictures and a gallery of six pictures will pop up), going for $550 plus $5.50 flat shipping by seller AudioCritic (100%, 113 ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $595.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Geekria Zippered Case for PortaPros under $9

Speaking of Koss, the Amazon recommendation algorithm pointed these out while I was looking at the KSC75 listing, it is a zippered case specifically marketed for the Koss PortaPros by Geekria, currently going for $8.77, sold by Geekria and the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime eligible. It is NOT (thankfully) an Add-On item. The gallery pictures, especially #4, gives you a feel for its size, so other headphones of similar shape and size should fit as well. It averages 4.1/5 based on 46 customer reviews.

PS: the PortaPros come with a drawstring carrying pouch.

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Koss KSC75 Open Clip-Ons for $12.58 [limit 5]

The Koss KSC75 open-back clip-ons are a “famous” model, so when they go on sale, you don’t get crazy percentages like Monster or JBL or other “fashion” headphones. But we have a small sale at the moment, they go for $12.58 in new condition with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. Free shipping for Prime members or with a $49+ order.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

NVX Audio XPT100 Studio for $80

The closed over-ear NVX Audio XPT100 Studio headphones typically go for $100 on their own, but currently they are on sale for $80 with free shipping by Limitless Creations Direct (I am guessing their owner/licensee?) with the order fulfilled by Amazon so it is Prime eligible.

However, if you also happen to need a pair of fashionable closed headphones, you can get these in a “value meal” promotion, together with the Polk Audio HINGE On-Ears going for $100 with free shipping by Sonix Electronix on eBay. eBay is running another eBay Bucks promotion, so if you are eligible you can get these (or any other headphones) and score 10% eBay Bucks. Check for e-mails from eBay for that offer.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

AKG K240 Semi-Open Studio Headphones for $42 w/free S&H

One of the classic headphones frequently recommended in the under $100 is on sale, the new condition AKG K240 semi-open over-ears are now on sale for $42 with free shipping with a limit of 50 units per customer by ProAudioStar on eBay. This is the first of three AKG headphones that they have on sale for a limited time (I do not know when these offers expire).

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

AKG K167 DJ Tiesto Headphones for $49 w/free S&H

It’s back on sale again, the AKG K167 headphones, part of their DJ Tiesto line-up, goes for $49 with free shipping, in new condition, with a limit of five units per customer by ProAudioStar on eBay.

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Monoprice Dual Driver Earphones (14456) for $15 w/free S&H

Monoprice “discovered” dual driver in-ear technology and to celebrate this new product, they have their Dual Driver Earbuds (product ID 14456) on sale for $15 with free standard shipping for all. No coupon needed. Limit as many as you want. They average 79~% with 16 customer reviews.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With:

[DEAD] Used Grado SR225e On-Ears for $170

As of late 8/2/16 recheck, the used option for $170 sold out…

Our random excursion at Amazon moves to Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) where they have a listing for the Grado SR225e Open On-Ears going for $170 with free shipping in “Used – Like New” (original damaged pizza box packaging). This is sold by AWD actual, not marketplace sellers. The new condition price for these is $200.

PS: the “e” are the latest models in the Grado line-up, while the “i” are the previous generation. The “i” however is not an indicator of MFi (Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad), it’s just a letter 🙂 These are wired headphones, no mic, no remote, no technobabble.

August 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Used Grado SR80e On-Ears for $79 [was $85]

As of 8/4/16 AM re-check, the used unit(s) got scooped up and only new-condition items are available…

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