Panasonic’s retro-budget over-ears model, the RP-HTX7-K1 (black color scheme) is currently on sale for $30 with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. Only this color scheme is currently on sale. The rest go for $35+. All together they average 4.2 out of 5 based on 1500+ customer reviews.
Thur: MEE AirFi AF52 Bluetooth Over-Ears for $28 w/free S&H
One of the Thursday Cinqo de Mayo daily deals at Newegg is the new condition MEE AirFi AF52 Bluetooth headphone, over-ears kind, for $28 with free shipping and a limit of three per customer. This is a bluetooth 3.0 model, formerly sold as a MEEelectronics before the company changed its name to something more “memorable”.
It averages a decent 4 out of 5 with nearly 350 customer reviews, and has 80+ questions answered at amazon.com.
Sennheiser HD 800 for $1000 [higher risk]
A trio of marketplace sellers are offering the new condition Sennheiser HD 800 former-flagship for $1000 to $1018 with free shipping, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon. This is a higher risk purchase (I don’t know if any of those three are authorized Sennheiser dealers), but at least the order is fulfilled by Amazon, so in case of problems, you deal with Amazon’s own customer support, not the sellers. Again, this is a higher risk purchase, so don’t buy if you don’t have tolerance for potential troubles.
Philips SPH 9500 Open-Back for $59 w/free s&h
More headphones popping up on eBay, the new condition Philips SHP 9500 open-back over-ears are on sale again for $59 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, by NewEgg’s eBay store. Over 1400 units got sold so far from this eBay listing.
Sennheiser HD650 and iFi Micro iCAN Special Edition headphone amp for $550
Bundle up time once again! The new condition open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 650 headphones are bundled with the iFi Micro iCAN Special Edition headphone amp, together going for $550 with free shipping, for a limited time only at Adorama.com. Offer ends by 5/11/16.
If you don’t want or need the amp but you are still interested in the HD 6xx headphones, there are some bundles of them with Amazon plastic gift cards at Amazon. Currently the one that is the best deal of that lot is the HD600 with a $150 gift card for $400, making the headphones a nice $250 for this all-time classic model.
Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 (Ivory, iOS) for $218
The in-ears are not the only Momentums that are on sale. The Ivory color-scheme of the iOS version (that’s the MFi 3-button remote) of the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 closed-back over-ears is now on sale for $218 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. The other options go for much more. They have detachable cables so you can use your own cable, you don’t have to be an iOS user to make the most of these.
PS: I don’t have this particular model, but in my experimentation of sticking different brand and OS cables on different headphones, most of them work. But to be on the safe side, check forums or ask in forums to make sure this would work
PS2: by saying “work”, I mean getting the full function of the in-line remote, play, pause, volume up/down, next/previous track, etc. Usually play and pause on iOS remotes works on many Android phones, it’s the rest of the functionality that varies. Again though, this is a very general blanket statement, YMMV depending on the individual combination you are using.
Sennheiser Momentum In-Ears (Android) for $70
Android users may feel left out since many headphones get the Apple MFi remotes with varying degrees of usefulness in Android devices, but more companies are “discovering” Android remotes as well, which brings us to a sale of such a create, the new condition black-red color-scheme of the Android version of the Sennheiser Momentum in-ears is on sale for $70 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual.
[DEAD] Thursday Over-Ear Offers: LyxPro HAS-10 and Bluedio Bluetooths
These limited time daily offers expired but all of the items mentioned below are frequent “guests” of the lightning deals, so they should appear again at some point(s) in the future…
Audeze LCD-2 Planars for $700
Can’t resist the temptation of the Audeze hype train but don’t want to part with four-figures? There’s a sale on the AUDEZE LCD-2 planar-magnetics, going for $700 with free shipping, in new condition, at Adorama.com. This is the Aluminum with Lambskin Leather Ear Cushions version. Offer ends 5/9/16 or earlier if sold out.
Sennheiser HD7 DJ + 88-key Yamaha P115 Digital Piano + Stand/Bench for $600
IF the stars align and you happen to need all three of these items (or you can give or gift or trade some of them), there is a triple bundle at Adorama.com as part of their Mother’s Day sales good until 5/8/16. You part with $600 out of your wallet and for that you get the Sennheiser HD7 DJ headphones, the 88-key Yamaha P-115 digital piano (weighted action), along with an On-Stage Keyboard bundle (stand, bench, sustain pedal). Free shipping included which is nice because these are not lightweight items.
Free 36-page ebook: “Music Science” from O’Reilly
If you are also interested in the music industry way of things, O’Reilly Books have a free 36-page e-book. All you have to do is enter your name and email address to get it (this even if you are logged on to your O’Reilly account). The e-book is “Music Science” by Alistair Croll (September 2015) and is available DRM-free in ePUB, Mobi and PDF (you can download all of them). They even have direct buttons to save them to Google Drive. (this looks to be a chapter from an upcoming book?)
Here’s the table of contents:
Since we are talking O’Reilly, coupon code DRM2016 gets you 50% to 60% off e-books on their website until 5/4/16 at 8am Eastern time. Coupon only works for e-books.
[DEAD] Starts 10am ET: DUBS Acoustic Filters Advanced Tech Earplugs
This lightning deal expired…
Fiio X5 (first gen) DAP for $200
The first generation Fiio X5 digital audio player is currently down to $200 with free shipping and handling, in new condition, at B&H Photo and aSavings on Amazon.
PS: if you are not familiar with the Fiio DAP line-up, make sure you read up on them and understand the trade-offs of the various models and generations. Their product line-up is ballooning 🙂
AKG K553 Closed Over-Ears for $120 [Massdrop]
Massdrop continues their temptations parade with another offering on the closed-back over-ear AKG K553 headphones for $120 with free shipping. Shipping estimate is late May 2016, so you only need moderate patience for this offer (compared to some others that take up to three months!). As you can guess by the lack of X or x in its model name, this is not an exclusive, but rather it’s a “sneak peak” or an early release or whatever the marketing term du jour is 🙂 This offer ends in about eight days from today.
[DEAD] Monday: FiiO Kunlun E18 Portable USB DAC/Amp for $75
Monday is over, and so it this deal…
[DEAD] Sunday: Sennheiser HD 558 for $80 and Beats Solo 2 Bluetooth for $180
Sunday is over, and so are there daily deals, but future offers on them are likely…
[DEAD] Sunday: JBL Synchros S300 On-Ears for $40 [Android]
This daily deal expired…
Firefly Bluetooth Music Receiver for $35 [USB powered]
On the utilitarian front, if you are looking for a small USB-powered bluetooth receiver, the Firefly by Tunai Creative is currently on sale for $35 with free shipping at Stacksocial.com. This is a USB-powered little thing (it does NOT have a built-in battery), one side is USB, the other a 3.5mm audio. It comes with two cables (3.5mm extension, 3.5mm to RCA). It can store up to eight paired devices, and in “Party Mode” two devices can connect at the same time.
Massdrop MEE Audio Entry-level IEM Grab Bag for $9
Massdrop has another grab bag promotion, this time it featured entry-level MEE Audio in-ears. You pay $8 plus $1 flat shipping. For that, 80% of the buyers will get a $10 model, while the rest will get either the M6 or M6p.
They also have “Prizes” that unlocked at milestone numbers, but only a maximum of five prizes are available (three of which already unlocked, AKG K7XX, DACport Slim DAC). It looks like the fourth one is about to unlocked (they have to manually update the website text, but it’s over 2000 units, so someone will get the BeyerD T70p).
Refurbished Philips M1/28 On-Ear for $37 [was $50]
UPDATE 7/22/16: as of this update, the price dropped to $37.
The Philips M1/28 on-ears are an older model (discontinued) but if you are comfortable buying from a higher risk merchant, they are available in refurbished condition from Deals2Remember (91%, 74 ratings) for $50, with the order fulfilled by Amazon. Since they ship from Amazon, you deal with Amazon’s customer service and get free Prime shipping, so in case of problems, it’s not as risky as buying directly from a seller. The headphones themselves average 4 out of 5 based on 55 customer reviews.
M-Audio HDH-50 Studio Over-Ears for $95
The M-Audio HDH-50 studio headphones (closed over-ears) go for $200 in new condition, but up and coming retailer Jet.com has them on sale for $95, perhaps as a blockbuster promotion. Not only that, but they also have a built-in volume discount, the more units you buy, the lower the per unit price you pay.
One word of caution is that Jet does not tell you upfront who the actual seller/shipper of an item is. It may be Jet themselves, or any other seller that is doing business on the Jet website. They are trying to keep it simple, but this is an important piece of information that they should be upfront about it.
Regardless if you are not a fan of Jet, you can get them in “Used – Like New” condition by Wisconsin’s Pixel PRO Audio store for $110 with free shipping through Amazon Warehouse Deals. They ship from Pixel, so no Prime fast shipping.
Howard Leight QM24 Multiple Position Headband Earmuff for $7
If you are looking for hearing protection or “dummy” headphones (just so people won’t bother you), the red-black color scheme of the Howard Leight QM24 Multiple Positioning Headband Over-Ear Earmuffs is on sale for just over $7, in new condition, at Amazon by Amazon actual. There is one catch to this low price, they are an Add-On item, so you must place an order of $25 or more, otherwise their shopping cart will simply refuse to let you checkout. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews.
PS: this could make a headphone gag gift as well, give them to someone (or take them to a meet) and watch them try to figure out how to listen music out of them 🙂
Used Samsung Level U bluetooth behind neck earbuds for $23
If you want Prime-shipped used version of the Samsung Level U bluetooth behind neck earbuds they are available in “Used – Good” condition for just under $23 (with damaged packaging, cosmetic imperfections, missing power cord) by Amazon Warehouse Deals where they average 3.5 out of 5 with nearly 700 customer reviews.
[DEAD] Sunday Deals: Soul, Photive, Denon, Jarv, F&Mimi, KabelDirect
These round of lightning offers expired…
Beats Mixr DJ On-Ears (neon pink) for $100
If you like pink headphones and Beats, then Groupon Goods has an offer you may be interested in. The “Neon Pink” color scheme of the closed-back on-ear Beats Mixr Dj headphones is on sale for $100 with free shipping and free returns. Only this color is at this price. The black color scheme goes for $150. The rest of the colors shown in the product gallery over there appear to be sold out or unavailable.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Earpods for $6
And now something that’s 1% of the previously mentioned headphone 🙂 Jealous of Apple as usual, Samsung also released “earpods” and the ones that got included with the Samsung Galaxy S6 with an inline remote/mic are on sale for $6 at Groupon Goods. That’s one pair. Two pairs go for $11 and three pairs for $15. Select them from “Options” on the right side of the page, not adjust the quantity in the shopping cart, since that would get you multiple 1-packs vs one 3-pack with the built-in discount.
Free shipping if your order total is $35+, so you may want to combine this with other items if you don’t like paying shipping. They come with free returns and have a 1-year warranty from Samsung. This is the white color scheme, model EO-EG920BW.
[DEAD] Used Philips SHQ1300LF/27 Action Fit Earbuds for $4
As of a 5/2/16 re-checking of this deal, the $4~ option got scooped up and no longer available…
From the under $5 department, especially for Prime members (or $49+ orders), the Philips SHQ1300LF/27 Action Fit Earbuds in the lime color scheme (without mic) are available in “Used – Good” condition for $4 and change by Amazon Warehouse Deals. This is available in other colors and options but they go for more. They average 3.4 out of 5 based on 45 customer reviews
[DEAD] Bling This: Starts Sat 2pm ET: SOUL SJ27GD Jet Pro 24K Gold Lightning Deal
This blinged out lightning deal blinked 🙂
Westone Adventure Series Beta In-Ears for $45 w/free s&h
The new condition Westone Adventure Series Beta in-ears are on sale again, going for $45 with free shipping with a limit of 50 pairs per customer by BuyDig on eBay (ships from New Jersey). BuyDig is the online storefront of Beach Camera, authorized dealers for many brands.
Refurbished SOL Republic Master Tracks Over-Ears for $60
Back to Groupon Goods, the Sol Republic Master Tracks Over-the-Ear Headphones are available in refurbished condition with a 90 day warranty from Tech Rabbit through Groupon Goods for $60 with free shipping and free returns. These are available in three color schemes.
Or if you have Amazon gift cards, you can get them for the same price by marketplace sellers over there.
Monster NCredible NTune On-Ears for $35 w/free s&h
On the fashionable front, the official Monster eBay store is offering new condition with 1-year warranty Monster N-Credible N-Tune On-Ears for $35 with free shipping. You get 15 different colors to choose from, with two more colors (candy themed) being out of stock. Limit five per customer (not sure if it’s limit five per color or five overall from this particular model).
Yamaha HPH-MT220 Studio headphones for $200
More headphone action on eBay, as no doubt the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday will trigger another wave of gift-related offers, where the eBay store of Kraft Music (99.9%, ships from Wisconsin, dairy aire not included!) is offering the new condition Yamaha HPH-MT220 Studio Headphones for $200 with free shipping.
Yuin PK3 Earbuds for $39
If you want to get the Yuin PK3 Earbuds (actual earbuds, not in-ears) from a US seller with Prime shipping, you can now get them for $39 from the Hifiman Amazon store, with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping (or store credits if you select a slower but still free shipping method). Non-Prime members have the “new usual” of $49+ or at least $25 in physical books. The earbuds themselves average 3.8 out of 5 based on 109 customer reviews.
Yamaha HPH-M82 Square Earcups for $98
Two of the six color schemes of the Yamaha HPH-M82 headphones with square earcups (a fashionable design) are on sale for $98 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer per color. The on sale colors are black-centric and red-centric. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 12 customer reviews.
Monoprice Stereo Hybrid Tube Amp with Bluetooth for $130 w/coupon
The Monoprice Stereo Hybrid Tube Amp with Bluetooth (model 13194) remains in-stock at the Monoprice website and eligible for coupon START20 that gets you $20 off an order of $100+ site wide. This coupon brings is down from $150 to $130. The coupon expires Wednesday 4/28/16 (updated yet again) at the end of day.
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