If you can’t wait for sales for the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 headphones, and don’t want to pay the $250 new condition price, you can now get it for $164~ in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. The headphone averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews.
Audio Technica M40x for $79, M30x for $49
A discount on the other closed-over over-ear headphones in the M50x-famous line-up. The new condition M40x goes for $79, while the M30x goes for $49 at Guitar Center (ends 4/27/16) and Amazon.com and Musician’s Friend.
Sentey LS-4230 On-Ears (with EVA case included) for $15
On the bang for the buck front, the black color scheme of the Sentey Ls-4230 On-Ears is down to $15 in new condition at Amazon by Amazon actual, with a limit of 30 pairs per customer. They come with a cable with a remote/mic and also include an EVA carrying case (see picture #5 in the main gallery; also lots of case pictures in featured review #2 when you scroll down over there). I’m not sure if one can buy a case like that for under $15?
Not bad for $15 🙂 The black and red colors go for $20 per pair. All together they have over 1400 customer reviews with an average of 4.5 out of 5.
Even though it looks different, some design elements remind me of the possibility of common ancestry with the AmazonBasics On-Ears which look very similar to the Monoprice 13191 On-Ears. The AB and Monoprice do not come with an EVA case. I am only crackpotizing on the Sentry based on looks, I don’t have them in front of me.
Used Sennheiser RS 120 RF Wireless for $35
If you are looking for a better than entry-level RF-wireless pair of headphones and you are comfortable with used, as of the time of writing, there is one listing of the Sennheiser RS 120 in “Used – Good” condition for $35~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual, so it is eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping. These headphones have been around for a while, they average 4.1 out of 5 based on over 10,000 customer reviews.
This is RF wireless, not bluetooth. They are not using the Kleer protocol. That’s higher up the RS1x0 line-up. The latest generation of the RS series does not appear to be using Kleer technology (perhaps licensing fees and such).
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Sennheiser HD600 + $150 Gift Card for $400
If you want an open-back Sennheiser HD 6xx headphone, but you prefer the HD600 or you are not interested in the previously mentioned HD650 portable bundle, there’s another option, you can get the new condition open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD600 with a $150 plastic Amazon Gift Card, all together for $400 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. Given the value of the gift card, you are essentially paying $250 for a new pair of the 600s. If you don’t need the gift card, you can easily sell/trade it for near close its actual value. Amazon gift cards are popular.
PS: a few other Sennheiser headphones are bundled with Amazon Gift Cards, but both their prices and availability (seasonal or price matches?) may change over time, so it’s something to keep an eye out for.
Sennheiser HD650 + Fiio E12 Mont Blanc Amp + Fiio X3 II DAP for $550
It’s bundle time, if you happen to need all three of them, $550 gets you the Sennheiser HD650 headphones, the Fiio X3 second generation digital audio player, and the Fiio E12 Mont Blanc headphone amplifier. Click on the “show details” link there to expand it and see clickable links to the three products included (that’s where you see that the Fiio X3 is indeed the second generation). The seller is Adorama.com, an authorized dealer. No coupons, no rebates, simply add to cart and proceed.
The bundle is more of interest if you typically use a variety of devices in different situations, since the two Fiios are more portable devices, and the HD650 is an open-back 300 ohm headphone. There is one review there, the reviewer says 100 hours of non-stop white-noise greatly improved the sound. It does not say whether the reviewer was listening to those 100 hours of non-stop white noise or not 🙂
Used Hifiman HE400S Planars for $255
The new Hifiman HE400S go for $300 in new condition, but if you want to save some, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $255 with free shipping, by Kraft Street Audio (100% rating with 5093 data points in the last 12 months), with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member.
[DEAD] Beats Solo2 On-Ears for $90 [limit 3; black, blue, white]
This particular sale ended, but we have now established a price low of $90 for new condition Beats Solo 2. I believe the first time we saw this price was around Black Friday 2015. So more sales at this price should be available in the future…
Sennheiser HD429 S for $35 w/free shipping
On the Sennheiser budget end of the spectrum (HD 4xx series), the closed-back (the grills are decoration) over-ear Sennheiser HD429 S headphones are on sale, in new condition, for $35 with free shipping, with a limit of four per customer by VM Innovations on eBay. As the “S” in the model name suggests, these come with a remote/mic cable (non-detachable) and a goofy adapter cable.
[DEAD] Sol Republic Tracks Air Bluetooth On-Ears for $60
The Groupon sale that discounted this ended, but the Sol Republics are making the discounting rounds, one should be able to find more deals on them over time…
Some of the Fender Pro In-Ears are now in-stock
Fender too is in on the headphone game, and not just with just one token model. They have a complete line of in-ears, with prices ranging from $100 to $500, and some of these model/color options are now in-stock at Adorama.com.
The DXA1 goes for $100, while the FXA2 goes for $200, the FXA5 jumps another century to $300, the FXA6 climbs to $400, and the FXA7 makes it half a kilo at $500. Check your favorite music websites and forums to see if there are any early reviews and such.
BeyerDynamic A200P DAC/amp for $159
The new condition tiny and portable BeyerDynamic A200P DAC/amp is currently on sale for $159 with free shipping by BuyDig on ebay.
Fiio A3 amp + Audio Technica M50x for $130 (black or white)
The new spotlight eBay Daily Deal is a headphone bundle. You guessed it, another M50x 🙂 It’s the M50x (in black or white) bundled with the Fiio A3 portable amp, together for $130 with free shipping by BuyDig on ebay, with a limit of five bundles per customer… The Fiio A3 goes for $60 on its own, so it’s like getting the M50x for $70 (assuming you value the A3 at full price)…
Musician’s Friend has new 8% Rewards Program
Musician’s Friend (MF) has a new rewards program called The Backstage Pass offering you 8% rewards on every $1 spent. The rewards can be redeem into promotional MF gift certificates that you can use in future purchases.
Skullcandy Grind On-Ears (wired) for $36
While the new Bluetooth version starts at $89, the older wired non-Bluetooth version is going down in price, you can now get the black-gray color-scheme of the Skullcandy Grind closed on-ears for $36 fulfilled by Amazon. Amazon’s own price is $37, look for them in the sidebar or the detailed listings.
Grandpa Tip: You know it’s a fashion/trendy headphone when the most modest/respectable color scheme has the lowest price 🙂
Now In-Stock: Skullcandy Grind Bluetooth On-Ears for $89
If you want to be among the first to try out the new Bluetooth version of the Skullcandy Grind On-Ear headphones, two of the six color schemes are now in-stock at authorized and reputable online dealer OneCall.com, which is the online persona of brick and mortar Huppin’s in the State of Washington. The price is $89 with free shipping. They also have a 3.5mm input for wired audio.
Not much is known yet about the bluetooth version, but there are over 100 reviews on the older wired non-Bluetooth version at amazon.com.
Keep in mind Skullcandy is typically focusing on today’s popular music genres, so if you are interested in classical or jazz and such, you may want to listen to them first 🙂
[DEAD] Ends Fri 3am ET: Pioneer MX9 On-Ears for $100
This daily offer expired…
NVX Audio XBTL6 Bluetooth On-Ears for $30
NVX is better known for their XPT100 Studio Headphones (currently $80), but they have other models as well, such as their NVX Audio Bluetooth On-Ears, model XBTL6, currently going for $30 fulfilled by Amazon. The (new) usual free shipping terms apply at Amazon (Prime or $49+ or $25+ in books).
Audeze LCD-3 and Astell & Kern AK240 Gold DAP & AKS02 Dock for $3000
We have another Audeze and DAP bundle at Adorama.com, this time you get the new condition AUDEZE LCD-3 Planar Magnetic Headphones (Case, Zebrano & Lambskin Leather) along with the Astell & Kern AK240 GOLD DAP with the AKS02 Dock Station, all together for $3000 with free shipping. This is a limited time offer.
Fiio E17K Aspen 2 DAC/Amp and Audeze SINE On-Ears for $450
If you like your sinewaves to climb mountains (I promise it will make sense soon), Adorama.com is offering a bundle of the Audeze SINE On-Ears headphones and the Fiio E17K Aspen 2 USB DAC/Amp, all together going for $450 with free shipping.
While there, they have the Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 6-Input/6-Output USB 2.0 Audio Interface on sale for $165 with free shipping.
Both promotions expire 4/10/16.
Open box Beats Solo 2 for $84 [various colors]
The closed-back on-ear Beats Solo 2 wired headphones are available in open-box condition with the 1-year warranty for $84 with free shipping (or store pickup where available) in multiple color options at the Best Buy eBay store. These are the model that got to the IF Wall of Fame sparking an existential crisis among some audiophiles last summer 🙂
Alternately you can get them for $80 with free shipping and free returns and a 30-day warranty, in only three colors though, from Groupon Goods. Sale ends 4/7/16.
AKG K553 Closed-Back Over-Ears for $133 (Massdrop)
Massdrop is back with another AKG promotion, this time it is closed-back action, the over-ear AKG K553 is going for $125 plus $8~ flat shipping. This only ships to USA addresses and ends in about 7 days from today. Shipping is relatively fast for this one (by Massdrop standards), end of April 2016.
Philips SHP-9500 Open-Back Open-Hype for $59
They are back in-stock again, the open-back over-ear open-hype Philips SPH-9500 have been restocked by the NewEgg eBay store for $59 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer.
This is the previous eBay listing from mid-March that got reactivated, that’s why you see 760+ units sold from it.
[DEAD] Sennheiser HD518 for $50 [limit 3] {Used Sold-Out}
As of 4/6/16, this sale is over, but fear not, if you don’t need them right away, $50 has been established as a sale price now ~ they will likely return in the future at this price…
[DEAD] Starts Tue 11am ET: MEE audio Sport-Fi M6 In-Ears Lighting Deal
This particular lighting deal ended, but MEE Audio (the new goofier name for ME Electronics) are histoically frequent lightning deal guests…
Starting at 11am Eastern on Tuesday 4/5/16, there is going to be a limited time (they typically last four hours) lightning deal on the MEE audio Sport-Fi M6 In-Ears in the Amazon gold box. The price before the sale (as of posting time) is $16~.
M-Audio HDH-50 studio headphones for $95
We now have a new condition pair of headphones in a close-out promotion, it is the M-Audio HDH-50 studio headphones offered for $95 with free shipping by AudioSavings on eBay (99.2%).
Used RHA T10i In-Ears for $100
The RHA T10i in-ears are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $100~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Used Master & Dynamic MH40 for $279
The Master & Dynamic MH40 over-ear headphones are currently available in the brown color scheme in “Used – Like New” condition for $279~ with free shipping by Electronics Expo through Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are six different color schemes of this, this page shows the lowest price per color. Click on the “See all offers for this product” to see the detailed listings for each color scheme. These average 4.3 out of 5 based on 57 customer reviews.
Used Shure SRH 940 for $178
The closed-back over-ear Shure SRH 940 studio-headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $178~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. A marketplace seller (Fique, shipping directly from them) has it for $175.
Used Sennheiser HD700 for $349 [updated]
As of 4/5/16, the price dropped further down, now $349~…
As of a 4/3/16 re-check, this dropped to $355 in Used condition…
As of the time of writing there is one listing of the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 700 headphones in “Used – Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $355~ [was $379~] with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual. The rest of the used listings are by marketplace sellers and go for more.
Screenshot of that above. As usual, please keep in mind that used quantities are very limited typically and their prices can change more often. The text here cannot be updated automatically when something changes, and I cannot be glued to the screen 24×7 refreshing, so it may be sold out by the time you see this…
Meanwhile the new condition model currently goes for $527~ with a limit of five per customer. This price looks to be a price-match of someone else, internal or external (to Amazon).
Star Wars First Generation On-Ears for $79 (four options)
The first generation of the officially licensed Star Wars headphones by SMS Audio (50 Cent) are currently all going for $79 with free shipping by various sellers at Amazon.com. The four designs are Darth Vader (of course!), the Storm Trooper, the Rebel, and Boba Fett. These are closed-back on-ears. As a group they average 4.4 out of 5 based on 78 Ewok reviews.
AKG K167 Tiesto DJ headphones for $65
The AKG Tiesto line-up sales continue, this time it is the Tiesto K167 DJ headphones going for $65 with free shipping by ProAudioStar on eBay. A private listing means the user names of bidders are protected ~ the item is available for purchase.
TEAC TN-100 turnable + Audio Technica M50x for $190
The TEAC TN-100 turnable goes for around $150 on its own, but for a limited time, Adorama.com is bundling the cherry-black color-scheme of the turntable with the white Audio Technica M50X headphones and a microfiber cleaning cloth, all together for $190 with free shipping. Only this particular TEAC-M50x color-combination is on sale.
AKG K267 Tiesto DJ B-Stock headphones for $138 (Massdrop)
It’s DJ time at the members only shopping site Massdrop. Fully unlocked price-wise (the lowest of this promotion) are the AKG K267 Tiesto DJ headphones offered for $130 plus $8~ flat shipping in B-Stock condition. B as in the grade, not B as in Beef Stock 😉 The offer ends in about five days from today, and will ship in late April 2016.
Another source for headphone deals? The Amazon Prime NOW App!
The Amazon PrimeNOW service is a hyper local delivery service that offers product deliveries within two hours. It is available only to Prime members and only in zipcodes where the service is established (warehouses, drivers, etc are needed). In an attempt to make it more appealing to shoppers they added a “Weekly Ad” section within the app, and while browsing it, what a surprise, a headphone deal!
The one you see above is the Behringer HPM 1000 offered for $8, while the price on the normal Amazon website is $10. So while this is not an exciting headphone, if they had one headphone in the ad, it suggests that others may join the party in the future.
If you are not familiar with the PrimeNOW service, you can only make purchases through the PrimeNOW app (iTunes, Google Play, Amazon App store). You cannot make purchases using a computer or web browser or the “normal” Amazon shopping apps. More details at the Prine NOW page.
Also note that product availability may vary by zipcode and region and state depending on when you check. This is because it is near instant delivery, so they will only let you buy items that they have available and ready for delivery. Unlike the regular Amazon website where the delivery time does not affect your ability to place orders.
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