It’s bundle time again, it’s a triple bundle, the AUDEZE LCD-3 Planar magnetics (Zebrano & Lambskin Leather), along with the Fiio X5 Second Generation DAP, and the iFi Micro-iDSD Headphone Amplifier, all together for $1945 with free shipping at Adorama.com. No coupon/rebate needed, but the offer ends by 6/20/16.
Fostex HP-P1 Headphone Amplifier for $354 New or $285 B-Stock
The Fostex HP-P1 Headphone Amplifier is currently going for $354 in new condition from marketplace seller AudioTopia (98%) with the order fulfilled by Amazon and for $285 as “Used – Very Good” in B-Stock Used condition with full warranty from authorized seller Pixel PRO of Wisconsin. You can see both at the Amazon Warehouse Deals listing (this link shows both New and Used items).
CEntrance DACport Slim for $100 [MD]
Another offer at members-only but free-to-join Massdrop is now fully unlocked, it is also an exclusive model for them, the CEntrance DACport Slim going for $100 with free shipping. The offer is good for the next eight days, with shipment estimated to be early August 2016. The offer is limited to 180 units (only ~10% claimed as of the time of writing).
[DEAD] BeyerDynamic DTX 910 Open Over-Ears for $40 w/free s&h
As of 6/17/16 re-checking of this, the price almost doubled…
[DEAD] 3M Hearing Protection Sale (4 options, $28 to $62)
This particular promotion expired but Amazon brings back hearing protection daily deals every few weeks…
Used Fiio X7 DAP (Android) for $456 [was $497] {updated}
If you can’t wait for future discounts, the new Fiio digital audio player flagship, the Android powered X7 is available in Used condition for $459 $497 to $499 by various sellers including Gramophone (Maryland) and “All About Office” through Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price updated in post here 6/17/16…
Used AKG K712 PRO Open-Back for $230 [was $247] {updated}
The AKG K712 PRO over-ear open-back headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for around $230 (was $247), and “Used – Very Good” for $243 (was $263) at Amazon Warehouse Deals. There is only one listing at the “Good” condition but many listings at the “Very Good”, so there is the possibility of the used prices dropping further down. The “Good” condition is essentially the dam that holds them back from dropping further down. So this might be something to keep an eye out for in the next few days. Having said that, there’s no guarantee they’ll follow this pattern, many factors appear to decide the pricing of used gear, so there’s always a YMMV factor in these type of things… Price updated in the post here 6/17/16…
FREE HTC Studio In-Ears (or Jabra Move) with HTC M10 purchase
As part of their Father’s Day sales, good until 6/19/16 at 11:59pm pacific, if you purchase the HTC M10 flagship smartphone (technically it’s the HTC 10 but I just can’t type that) from the official website, you can select FREE item, either the HTC Studio In-Ears (black or white) or the Jabra Move On-Ears for FREE. To see the freebies, first add the M10 to your shopping cart (select the Unlocked if you want to quickly check the offer). Then go to the shopping cart. Below the phone you will see the freebies. You have to manually select which one you want. It should look something like this:
PS: I don’t know why they call them “Studio”. Granted it’s a marketing term but they typically use that for over-ears. Might as well call it “Studio DJ Audiophile Monitor” 🙂
AKG K67 TIESTO DJ On-Ears for $43
The AKG K67 TIESTO DJ closed on-ear headphones are currently on sale for around $43 at Amazon. Look at the sellers list to locate Amazon actual. A marketplace seller has them for slightly less. It could be a computer price-match of the marketplace seller’s price, elsewhere they go for $50.
Munitio PRO40 Closed Over-Ears for $89
The black with gold trim color-scheme of the closed-back over-ear Munitio (yes, Call of Duty) PRO40 headphones is currently going for $89 with free shipping, in new condition, by two marketplace sellers, with both of their inventory fulfilled by Amazon. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on nearly 50 customer reviews over there.
Used JLab Flex Metal Over-Ears for $37
The metal JLab Flex (self-described) studio over-ear headphones are currently available in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) condition for $37~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, so they are eligible for Prime shipping. There’s only one used listing (this one) as of the time of writing.
[DEAD] Used HIFIMAN HE400i Planars for $339
As of 6/15/16 at 12pm ET recheck, the used HIFIMAN HE400i at AWD for $339 sold out. The next lowest price is $390~…
Used Sony MDR-1ADAC for $250
If you are comfortable buying used headphones from reliable and reputable online dealers, the Sony MDR-1ADAC (headphones with built-in DAC) are available in USED condition (a 9+ rating with little signs of wear) for $250 with free shipping from B&H Photo.
Sony MDR-1ADAC Headphones for $340 w/coupon [MF Rewards]
We continue highlighting some of the potentially interesting headphone sales using the Musician’s Friend Rewards member coupon code EXTRA15, this time it is the Sony MDR-1ADAC Headphones in either silver or black going for $400 before coupon. With the coupon, the price drops to $340. As the DAC in the name hints at, these have a built-in DAC. The shipping estimate for this is early July 2016.
This can be had for less if you don’t need to buy a new condition model with the Sony USA warranty. See next post for more.
Fostex TH-900 Premium for $1104 w/coupon [MF Rewards]
The previously mentioned Musician’s Friend coupon promotion for their Rewards members with coupon code EXTRA15 also includes the Fostex TH-900 Premium headphones. Their regular price is $1300, the coupon drops them to $1104.
PS: I do not know when the coupon offer ends.
V-Moda Crossfade M100 for $204 to $213 with coupon [MF Rewards members]
If you are a Musician’s Friend Rewards member (they call it the Backstage Pass and it is free to join), coupon code EXTRA15 gets you 15% off the current purchase prices of the new condition closed-back wired over-ear V-Moda Crossfade M100. The White-Silver goes for $240 with the coupon dropping it to $204, while the other two colors go for $250, with the coupon dropping them to $213~.
15% off 71 Headphones at Musician’s Friend with Coupon [Rewards members only]
If you are a member of the Musician’s Friend rewards program (free and easy to join), they have an Early Access coupon code promotion, coupon EXTRA15 gets you 15% off nearly 12,000 items. When you drill down the PRO Audio categories, a total of 71 headphones are eligible for this promotion. I will go through them and price-check and post separate posts for any that stand out.
One unknown in this sale is that the Fostex T50RP Mark III Semi-Open Studio headphones are part of the promotion. They go for $160 before coupon. They also have a $50 mail-in rebate. Looking at the Mail-In Rebate Terms (see annotated screen-shot below), I am not sure whether the coupon would invalidate the rebate eligibility:
NOTE: I do not know when the coupon code expires…
Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand for $158 [MD]
If you like designer artisanal headphone stands, fully unlocked at Massdrop right now is the Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand going for $150 plus $8~ flat shipping. The offer is good for the next eight days and ships early July 2016.
On the other hand, if you like the style, but don’t need the polish/design, you can get a similarly shaped model for $20 by various sellers with the orders fulfilled by Amazon so it is eligible for free Prime shipping.
Refurbished 16GB Zune HD for $60 w/free s&h
The underground resurgence of digital audio players has also renewed interest in the good old Zune HD that Microsoft cruelly discontinued just as it was starting to pick up momentum. If you are interested/curious about it, it is available in manufacturer-refurbished condition with a 60-day warranty (no headset included) for $60 with free shipping by Digital Outlet on eBay (99.3%, ships from Northern California). Limit 50 per customer.
Chromecast Audio for $30 w/free S&H
The Chromecast Audio has now dropped to $30 with free shipping for all at the official Google eBay store with a limit of five units per customer…
UPDATE: also on sale at the Staples website (free shipping for Rewards members, or free ship to store for Everyone near a store)…
For more on the Chromecast Audio, we posted a practical text and pictures only unboxing (no annoying audio/video). This is a long post, so you may want to check if you have a bigger screen and/or you are have plenty of mobile data.
Phiaton Chord MS 530 BT ANC drops to $100
We have a Phiaton discount, their Chord MS 530 model that is both a bluetooth (with multi-point) and ANC (active noise cancelling) model is on sale for $100 with free shipping by Sonic Electronix on Amazon. They average 3.3 out of 5 based on 74 customer reviews.
Koss Portable Replacement Cushions for $3
Accessory stock-up time, the Koss Portable Replacement Cushions (six pack) are on sale for $3 per six-pack at Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 444 customer reviews. There is only one catch however, it is an Add-On Item, so you must place an order of $25+. If not, the shopping cart will refuse to let you buy it. The restriction applies to Prime members as well. These fits a number of Koss headphones including the legendary PortaPro and KSC75.
Used Creative Aurvana LIVE for $35
The closed-back over-ear Creative Aurvana LIVE are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (no further description of their condition) for $35 by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping.
8GB Eclipse V180 MP3 player for $11 w/free S&H
Digital Audio Players have been getting more and more upscale, but there’s also the other end of the market as well. Needless to say, the expectations must needs come down to earth for these, after all, just $11 with free shipping can get you the 8GB Eclipse V180 MP3 player in the purple color scheme by eBay seller GeekDeal (97.9%). They ship from sleepless in Seattle. This is a pretty basic player, no microSD slot.
MEE Audio AF52-BK Bluetooth Over-Ears for $28
Once upon a time it was hard to find bluetooth headphones under $50, especially from the well-known manufacturers. Now it’s raining bluetooths, and that’s pushing the prices down, so you can get a utilitarian pair for under $50 from many places. One such is the over-ear MEE Audio AF52-BK bluetooths (with 3.5mm input as well) going for $28 with a limit of three per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual where it averages 4 out of 5 with nearly 350 customer reviews and has nearly 90 questions answered by viewers like you.
PS: “MEE Audio” is the new “sexy” name of the company formerly known as “MEElectronics”. The same way “Logi” is a sexier version of “Logitech” 😉
[DEAD] Philips SHP9500 gets a $10 mail-in rebate ($50 after MIR)
This promotion expired… If you are cool with the whole mail-in rebate thing, the hype-train Philips SHP9500 now have a $10 mail-in rebate, making them a $50 after $10 MIR (prepaid gift card) at the NewEgg website. The rebate (PDF is included over there) is good for the 6/10/2016 and 06/16/2016 time period, so if you got it the last 48 hours or so, you still qualify.
Apple MD827LL/A Earpods for $10 w/free s&h
To the single figures earbuds now, the new condition Apple Earpods are on sale for $9.98 with free shipping by eBay seller “Jectronics” (99.7%, ships from MA) with a limit of 50 per customer. These are original, model MD827LL/A, bulk packaged in the original jewel case per the eBay listing details.
Sennheiser HD518 Open-Back for $45
The sale is back on at their new low sale price of $45, it is the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD518, the entry-point in their HD-5xx line-up, at Amazon by Amazon actual. Limit three per customer. This is a recurring limited time offer, if you miss it this time, it will probably return again in the future.
Speaking of Sennheiser, their Amazon Gift Card bundles continue, with the HD600 plus $150 Gift Card going for $400 being the best of those bundles.
Klipsch X4i In-Ears for $40 w/free S&H
More offers running on eBay, the BuyDig eBay store is offering the new condition Klipsch X4i In-Ears for $40 with free shipping with a limit of five units per buyer. Over 1500 units got sold so far from this offer. These come with the MFi (Apple) controls.
Creative Sound Blaster E5 USB DAC/Amp for $168 (MD)
Here comes another offer that is now fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop, it is the Creative Sound Blaster E5 USB DAC/Amp going for $160 plus $8~ flat shipping. Offer is good for the next five days (approximately from blog-posting date since their website doesn’t have a specific expiration time). Shipments will begin in early July 2016.
Xiaomi Pistons III now sold directly by Amazon actual ($20)
It’s Pistons time! No, we are not having an ESPN Classic Detroit Pistons Bad Boys viewing party, but it’s the Xiaomi Pistons III, they are now sold directly by Amazon actual for $20 per pair, with a limit of 30 per customer. They average 4 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews.
In addition to Amazon actual selling them, there is a separate listing for the same price of $20 from the Xiaomi Amazon store.
Grace Design x Massdrop m9XX DAC/Amp for $500
Another fully unlocked item at members-only but free-to-join Massdrop, it is another in their growing list of co-branded products, it is the Grace Design x Massdrop m9XX DAC/Amp going for $500 with free shipping. The offer ends at the end of the month with shipments happening in mid-July 2016. There is a limit of 250 units available as part of this offer.
AUDEZE SINE On-Ears and iFi Nano-iDSD DAC for $450
Here comes another bundle, a more conventional headphone plus DAC, it is the closed-back on-ear AUDEZE SINE planar magnetics bundled with the battery powered iFi Nano-iDSD PCM/DSD/DXD DAC, together for $450 with free shipping at Adorama.com until 6/15/16.
[DEAD] Hot Deal from Amazon: $100 Gift Card with $1000+ OR $200 with $2000+ or $300 with $3000+ in Select Audio Purchases [32 Headphones eligible out of 266 eligible Audio Gear] ~ potentially 1.5X and 2X STACKABLE for $2000+ and $3000+ orders
As of 7/4/16 re-check, this offer is no longer available…
Massdrop x AKG K7XX for $200 [MD]
Also fully unlocked, with 12 days to go (from blog-posting date, not from the date you are reading this), you can get the open-back over-ear Massdrop x AKG K7XX headphones (based on 65th Anniversary edition of the K702) for $200 with free shipping. The shipping estimate is late July 2016.
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