Beyerdynamic A20 Headphone Amplifier for $450 [updated]

The new condition Beyerdynamic A20 Headphone Amplifier is currently on sale for $450 with free shipping and a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual and a few marketplace sellers. It looks like it could be a computer-generated price-match. The amp averages 4.8 out of 5 based on 14 customer reviews and has 13 questions peer-answered.

PS: today’s posts are a mix of used and new condition items. I try to mention “new condition” in the blog-post to make sure it’s not confusing. Used, Open Box and Refurbished items mention that in both the post and the post title. This is a side-effect of doing online shopping immersions. You jump from one thing to another, and if there are discounts and sales, all kinds of random things surface 🙂

UPDATE: As Allan pointed out in the comments, Amazon’s regular price is $456. This may be an error on the Amazon website or may be the amp’s price went up lifting all other prices? As of 8pm ET, it goes for $450 by Amazon actual and some marketplace sellers there, $500 at some authorized dealers (Sonix, Focus, Zorro, Adorama) and $600 at others (OneCall, Beyerdynamic USA own store).

July 4, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With:

Klipsch IMAGE S4 II In-Ears for $50 w/free S&H

If you are looking to get the previous generation Klipsch in-ears in new condition from an authorized dealer, the Klipsch IMAGE S4 II In-Ears are offered for $50 with free shipping with a limit of five units per customer by BuyDig’s eBay store. This is eBay’s so-called Mystery Deal of the Day.

July 4, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Used Definitive Technology Symphony 1 for $260

Another area of contention among today’s “digital headphones” is the combination of Bluetooth and ANC, and one of those, the Definitive Technology Symphony 1 is available for $260 in “Used – Like New” condition by a couple of recognizable sellers through Amazon Warehouse Deals. One of the two, OneCall, is also offering the same item through their eBay store. These headphones average 4.1 out of 5 based on 43 customer reviews at Amazon.

July 4, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Used Beyerdynamic DT 1770 for $417+ [Open Box for $460+]

The Beyerdynamic PRO 1770 closed-back Studio headphones currently go for $600 in new condition at authorized dealers (be VERY VERY VERY careful when you see iffy listings offering them for $300), but if you want to save some, you can get them in used condition starting at “Used – Good” for $417 and “Used – Very Good” for $444~ at Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are many listings of “Very Good” so there’s a reasonable chance of supply putting pressure on future prices.

Further down the page you can also find “Used – Like New” open-box options by authorized dealers (Electronics Expo, OneCall) starting at $460. The two listings from OneCall are also available through their eBay store.

July 4, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

[DEAD] Tuesday’s Offers: LyxPro, Sades, PopClik, Josi Minea, Etc

This round of offers expired…

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July 4, 2016 Filed Under: headphones

Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Over-Ears (Ivory) for $236 Apple or $259 Android

If you are interested in the second generation of the closed-back over-ear Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 headphones, and you like (or do not object) to the Ivory color-scheme, it is currently on sale for $236 in the Apple (iOS) version and $259 in the Galaxy (Android) version, with a limit of five each per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual.

When they say iOS/Android, they mean the cables. The headphones are the same, the type of cable determines what functions work with each OS type (eg Volume, Play, etc). You can buy cables separate or use cables from other devices. While iOS is certain to work with Apple’s own iOS devices, there’s still some YMMV on the Android front since many manufacturers are doing many things their own way 🙂

July 3, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

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

This looks like it might even be smaller than the Fiio E6, it is the SMSL Ivy Micro-USB DAC/Amp for Android, fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop for $20 plus $3~ flat shipping. This takes microUSB audio and outputs it via 3.5mm. It comes with a zippered case and ships in early August 2016.

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

[DEAD] Starts Monday 6am ET: Noontec Zoro II Bluetooth Sale

This 4-hour promotion expired…

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July 3, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Used Grado SR60e On-Ears for $67

This sold out at this price… The new condition price of the Grado SR60e open-back on-ears is $79 at authorized dealers, but if you are comfortable with used, you can get them in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) for $67~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There is only one unit available per the listing. The headphones average 4.6 out of 5 based on 169 customer reviews.

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

Fiio X3 II (2nd Generation) DAP for $170

The standard new condition price at authorized dealers of the second generation Fiio X3 digital audio player is $200 but currently it’s on sale for $170 with free shipping in three different colors at B&H Photo.

Other Fiio DAPs are on sale as well, the newly released Fiio M3, in four different colors, for $46 with free shipping.

PS: for classification purposes on this website, if something can play music, I filed it under DAPs, even if it can be used as DAC/amp for other music sources. This helps declutter the categories, which is why I have AMPs and DACs as one category, to prevent OCD levels of sub-categorization 🙂

July 2, 2016 Filed Under: digital audio players Tagged With:

Fiio K1 portable amp/DAC for $33 w/free S&H

This is part of the newly rebooted Fiio line-up, the K1 portable headphone amp and DAC is on sale for $33 with free shipping at B&H Photo. Its regular new condition price is $40… Alternative if it is available in “Used – Like New” condition in original box for $29~ with free shipping by Electronics Expo via Amazon Warehouse Deals…

July 2, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With:

Belkin Rockstar 1-to-5 Unpowered Splitter for $8.50

If you are looking for an unpowered audio splitter, the white and black color schemes of the Belkin Rockstar are on sale for $8.50 each at Amazon. It has one 3.5mm input and five 3.5mm outputs. This is not powered, so depending on what combination of headphones you connect to, the volume/sound may be affected. I believe the math necessary to figure it out can be found in physics books 🙂

July 2, 2016 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With:

Maxell HP-100 Lightweight On-Ears for $3

We have two back to back Add-On items, this is an old-school lightweight pair of on-ear headphones, the Maxell HP-100, model 190319, going for $3 per pair, in new condition, with a limit of five per customer. They average 3.8 out of 5 with nearly 100 customer reviews. These two are add-on items, so you must place a $25+ order before the shopping cart allows you to purchase them.

July 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Koss Portable Replacement Cushions for $2.83

Of interest to the Cults of the PortaPro and the KSC-75, the 6pk of Koss Portable Replacement Cushions is on sale for $2.83 with a limit of five six-packs per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. These average 4.5 out of 5 with almost 450 customer reviews.

There is a catch though, as the low price is foreshadowing, they are an Add-On items, so you must place a $25+ order before the Amazon shopping cart allows you to purchase these. The Add-On restriction applies to Prime members as well. In fact the Add-On program was created specifically to counter low-cost items getting free 2-day shipping.

July 2, 2016 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With:

[DEAD] Starts Sunday 11:14am ET: Audio T ATH-CKX9 Sale

This 4-hour deal expired…

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

[DEAD] Used Panasonic RP-HTF600 Over-Ears for $22 [was $18]

Party’s over for now. As of 7/4/16 1:52pm ET, all used options sold out… However, this is a popular model, so used models should arrive in the future…

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

Save the Date: Tuesday July 12 is Amazon Prime Day

I have no advance notice of what will be offered, so it’s a YMMV as usual, but there might be some good deals offered on Tuesday July 12 in 2016, it is the annual Amazon Prime Day. I am planning to cover as much of the day as possible, but I can’t do it 24×7, I have to sleep and eat and things of that nature 🙂

The offers will only available to Prime members, but if you are not a Prime member and want to join the party, you can do so by starting a 30-Day Prime Free Trial. If you don’t like the membership, just cancel it before the 30 days are over and you won’t be charged. TIP: start the free trial early so you can get set-up and be ready to go on Prime Day!

July 1, 2016 Filed Under: website news

Refurbished Klipsch R6i In-Ears for $30 w/free S&H

If you want to get your fashion earphone fix without breaking the bank, one way is to get manufacturer refurbished. Which is what BuyDig’s eBay store is offering, the manufacturer refurbished Klipsch R6i in-ears with a 90-day warranty for $30 with free shipping, with a limit of five units per customer. Over 200 units have been sold from this particular offering according to the page over there.

July 1, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , , ,

Used Fiio X7 DAP for $450

The Fiio X7 flagship digital audio player goes for $600 at authorized dealers, but if you want to save some, a couple of marketplace sellers are offering it for $450 in “Used – Like New” condition for $450 through Amazon Warehouse Deals. The two sellers are “All About Office” and “ProStudio Sound & Music”.

July 1, 2016 Filed Under: digital audio players Tagged With: ,

Superlux HD 681 Semi-Open Over-Ears for $24.55

The new condition semi-open over-ear Superlux HD 681 with the AKG-homage two level headband is on sale for $24.55 by a marketplace seller with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it’s eligible for Prime shipping benefits. This averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 360+ customer reviews. Keep in mind Superlux has multiple headphones with similar model numbers, so be sure to look them up if you are not already familiar with them.

July 1, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Used Sennheiser HD 700 for $366

The Sennheiser HD700 got squeezed by its own line-up, between the HD800/HD800S and the HD600/650, and its price is showing the effects of that squeeze. It currently goes for $500 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you are comfortable with used, there are currently two listings of it in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $366~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.

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GOgroove audiOHM In-Ears for $10 w/free S&H

We have three back to back $10 shipped offers from eBay. We start with a basic set of in-ears, the GOgroove audiOHM are on sale for $10 with free shipping, with a limit of 50 per customer, by ebay seller “BuySPRY” (98.8%, Southern California). Over 1200 units of these got sold so far per the stats over there.

Their defining characteristic is the angled eartip which may help if you have comfort issues with the straight designs. They also include a very basic drawstring pouch and extra eartips. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 1500+ customer reviews at amazon.com. The eBay offer is only for the Green color.

July 1, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Eclipse V180 MP3 Player for $10 w/free S&H

At the opposite end of the high-end digital audio players we have the near disposable models, and with near disposable prices. Among them, on sale among the latest eBay deals is the new condition Eclipse V180 (8GB storage, 1.8″ LCD) going for $10 with free shipping in four different colors by eBay seller GeekDeal (97.9%, Seattle). Multiple pictures of the unit in the eBay gallery and a basic overview of its spartan functions and features in the description.

PS: no, it does not play DSD 🙂

July 1, 2016 Filed Under: digital audio players Tagged With: ,

3-Pack of Maxell Earbud-y In-Ears for $10 w/free S&H

On the budget and near-disposable end of things, a 3-pack of Maxell very earbud-y in-ears, in the silver color scheme, is on sale for $10 with free shipping at B&H Photo. They even have an in-line remote. Offer ends by Saturday 11:59pm Eastern.

June 30, 2016 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With:

Used HIFIMAN HE1000 Planars for $2400

Two different Hifiman authorized dealers have listings of the Hifiman HE1000 planar magnetics (open over-ear) in “Used – Like New” condition for $2400 through Amazon Warehouse Deals. Neither is Prime eligible. Keep in mind that Hifiman has higher than average reliability issues compared to the competition at similar price ranges, so factor that in when making used Hifiman purchases.

June 30, 2016 Filed Under: Uncategorized

Used Sennheiser IE 800 In-Ears for $433

We have a trio of back to back Sennheiser specials. We start with the in-ears, it is the Sennheiser IE 800, available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $433~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). After that, there is big block of “Used – Very Good” listings for $462~.

This is crackpotery, but strategically one can hope/wait for someone to buy the “Good” condition to put price pressure on the many “Very Good” listings.

June 30, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Refurbished Sennheiser HD 558 for $55.50

The open over-ear Sennheiser HD 558 go for $98.50 in new condition but if you are a more adventurous shopper, you can get them for $50 plus $5.50 flat shipping by marketplace seller Adgtron (94%, all accessories, no original box, authorized dealer ~ per the description box there) at Amazon Warehouse Deals. These ship directly from Adgtron, so they are not eligible for Prime shipping.

June 30, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Used Fidelio X1 Open Over-Ears for $138

These are available at higher prices as of 7/22/16 recheck…

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Used Brainwavz HM9 for $82

The Brainwavz HM0 go for $109+ in new condition but if you are comfortable with used, there is “Used – Good” condition listing (no further details provided) going for $82~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. As usual, this is a 2-fold thing, if the current price is not low enough, you can wait and see whether the invisible hand of the market forces it to drop further down as time goes by.

June 30, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

PSA: You can now pay Google Play Music Subscription Monthly Fees with Google Play Balance

If you are a Google Play All Access Music service monthly subscriber, there is some good news! You can now use your Google Play account balance to pay for the subscription, you don’t have to use a credit card. I just noticed this today while I was shuffling through the settings in the Android app. I switched it there, and also double-checked with a Web Browser on a computer and indeed the option is there as well!

Here’s how it looks on the computer Web Browser (it’s a very tight screenshot because I don’t want to include the credit card numbers):

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June 30, 2016 Filed Under: music apps Tagged With: ,

Sony XBA-H1 In-Ears for $75 [updated]

UPDATE 6/30/16: this is now price-matched for $75 at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of three units per customer where it averages 3.6 out of 5 based on exactly 100 customer reviews. As with a lot of price-matches these days, it is restricted to Prime members only. But the Best Buy offer mentioned in the paragraph below continues…

We now plainly break the plane of the planars with an in-ear option. The official Best Buy eBay store is offering the new condition Sony XBA-H1 in-ears for $75 with free shipping or free store pickup with a limit of five per customer.

As the “BA” in their model name gently hints at, these “are” balanced armature.

June 30, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

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

Another offer has now become fully unlocked at the members-only Massdrop, it’s tube time, the DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp goes for $210 plus $13~ flat shipping. The offer is good for the next seven days from today (= posting date) and is expected to ship in early August 2016.

June 30, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Bluedio R+ Legend Bluetooth Headphones w/microSD slot for $60

This daily deal expired…

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June 30, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] 20% off Monoprice products on 6/30/16 ONLY

This particular coupon offer expired, but Monoprice has coupons rolling out on a regular basis…

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June 30, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Used Sennheiser HD 518 for $36.50

It looks like I jinxed this one 🙁 As of 7/1/16 both the sale for the new condition and the AWD inventory at sub-$40 are dead and gone. But fear not, this headphone appears to be on a recurring discount schedule…

The open over-ear Sennheiser HD 518 continues to go for $45 in new condition, which is pushing down prices of the used models as well. Currently you can get it for $36.50 in “Used – Very Good” and $39~ in “Used – Like New” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals

June 30, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,