Massdrop Unlocked: AKG K99 for $35 [plus more]

The latest set of new offers at members-only Massdrop has the closed-back on-ear AKG K99 reaching their lowest offer price of $35 with free shipping, with seven days to go. With the same deadline, but not unlocked as of the time of writing of this post are the Shure SE215 Blue in-ears that could go as low as $115 shipped, along with a couple of amps:

* Little Dot MKIII Tube could go as low as $225 shipped
* GUSTARD H10 could go as low as $311.50 shipped

[DEAD] Onkyo IE-CTI300S In-Ears for $55

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Audio Technica M70x + Focusrite 2i2 + Samson MTR101 for $330

If you happen to need all three, there is a triple-double bundle at Adorama. For $330 with free expedited shipping, you get the Audio Technica M70x headphones, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2-Input/2-Output USB Audio Interface, and Samson MTR101 1″ Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Shockmount. No coupons/rebates. Offer ends 9/16/15.

Massdrop: Sony Z7, BeyerD DT990-600 Premium, Sieveking

The action continues at members-only Massdrop with three items added. As of the time of writing they are not fully unlocked but they have seven days to do so (from blog-posting date). They are:

* Sony MDR-Z7 over-ears as low as $510 shipped
* Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (600 ohm) as low as $228 shipped
* Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand as low as $140 shipped

Astell & Kern T5p Tesla + 64GB Jr DAP for $1200

Bundle time again, this time we have the Astell & Kern T5p Tesla Audiophile Headphone (special Beyerdynamic edition) bundled with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr. DAP together for $1200 with free shipping at Beach Camera. No coupons, no rebates.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Earbuds for $4 w/free S&H

And now something for the glove box or to hand out to people who break things or guests (to prevent them from grabbing your favorite earphones) or for Samsung Galaxy users. For $4 with free shipping you can get in new condition (bulk packaging) the Samsung Galaxy S4 Earbuds. You only get one set of eargels, the ones pre-installed. This is a very primitive sound, their main use is the 3-button remote for Galaxy devices (volume up/down, play/pause). Limit five per customer. Nearly 10,000 units sold so far.

PS: I haven’t listened to them extensively, but I recall once at a busy/loud coffee house how I could still notice how bad/earbudy they sounded. Then I remembered they were $4 shipped with 3-button remote/mic 🙂

V-Moda Crossfade LP Over-Ears for $90

If you happen to have a soft spot for the V-Moda Crossfade LP first generation closed-back over-ear headphones, they are now available in new condition for $90 with free shipping, in four different color schemes, with a limit of five per customer, sold by Focus Camera’s eBay store.

Refurbished Parrot Zik (first gen) for $140

Curious about the Parrot Zik buzz but don’t want to spend a lot on a tech curiosity? There’s a middle ground now. You can get the first generation of these headphones in manufacturer refurbished condition for $140 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer by Sonic Electronix on eBay. They come with a one year warranty and Sonic is an authorized internet dealer. This is Bluetooth, has ANC, removable rechargeable battery, touch controls, custom apps, etc.

Shure SE 215 in-ears + Fiio E12 head-amp for $180

We have two back to back Fiio bundles with the Shure SE 215 in-ears (black) at Adorama. We start with the SE215 bundled with the Fiio E12 Mont Blanc headphone amp for $180 with free expedited shipping.

Shure SE 215 in-ears + Fiio E6 head-amp for $101

The Shure SE 215 in-ears are fairly steady at $100, with rare discounting at authorized dealers, but sometimes we do get some deals, for example, $101 with free expedited shipping gets you the black SE 215 in-ears and the portable Fiio E6 headphone amp at Adorama [corrected the link].

Massdrop unlocked: Macaw GT100S IEMs for $58 [also added: Zik 2.0, Yuin PKs)

All three of the Massdrop items mentioned below expire in about seven days from blog-posting date. One of them is fully unlocked as of the time of writing, the Macaw GT100S IEMs go for $55 plus $3~ flat shipping. The other two are not unlocked yet, but they have plenty of time. The Parrot Zik 2.0 over-ears all-buzzword-team headphones could go as low as $328 shipped, while the Yuin PK2 earbuds (actual earbuds) could go as low as $50 shipped.

Sennheiser HD 419 headphone for $30 w/free s&h

The closed-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 419 headphone is currently on sale for $30 with free shipping by Sonic Electronix via Amazon (ships from Sonic), where it averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 420+ customer reviews (ha!) and has 50 questions answered by viewers like you. Single-side non-detachable cable and as with all the models in the HD-4xx series, they have 32 ohm impedance.

Schiit Modi DAC (first gen) for $80 w/free s&h

If you need the first generation Schiit Modi DAC (the latest model is the “Modi 2”), the first generation, in new condition, is currently going for $80, sold by Schiit Audio with the order fulfilled by Amazon so free shipping. The Schiit website typically charges shipping. The new Modi 2 goes for $100 + shipping and the Modi 2 Uber goes for $150 + shipping. When the sell on Amazon on the other hand, they increase the price but offer free shipping.

Refurbished Shure SRH550 DJ headphones for $70

On the DJ headphones front, the closed-back Shure SRH-550 DJ go for $100 in new condition, but if you want to save some, you can get them in refurbished condition for $70 with free shipping by AudioTopia (97%, 5786 ratings) with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com so eligible for free 2-day Prime.

FiiO E1 Portable Head-Amp for 30-pin Apple devices for $7.50

This is only good for 30-pin Apple devices (older iPhones, iPods). The FiiO E1 Portable Headphone Amplifier is now down to $7.50, sold by various marketplace sellers, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon. So if you are a Prime member, you get this with free 2-day shipping. If not, you need a $35+ order for free shipping. This averages 3.9 out of 5 based on 99 customer reviews.

Audio Technica M70x with Fiio E6 and bag for $300

The Audio Technica M70x are bundled with the Fiio E6 portable headphone-amp ($27-ish on its own) and a general purpose gadget bag for $300 with free shipping by Beach Camera with free 2-day Prime shipping for members. This is part of the new Prime benefit introduced by Amazon, even though they ship from Beach Camera directly, they are eligible for free 2-day shipping. (Not to be confused with the “fulfilled by Amazon” which means they ship from an Amazon Warehouse).

Coming Soon: AmazonBasics On-Ears in Blue or White (still $15)

After a successful introduction of their black color-scheme closed-back on-ear bass-favoring-but-not-obnoxiously-so AmazonBasics On-Ears, the company is bringing it out soon in two new color schemes, in blue color scheme or white color scheme. The price remains the same, $15 per pair. They have a single-entry cable (left side), layflat earcups, and come with a basic/cheap drawstring bag (the only accessory). They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 284 customer reviews so far.

Used Ultrasone Edition 10 Limited S-Logic Plus for $1628 [was $1713]

From a $3 splitter we jump to a four figure headphone! The Ultrasone Edition 10 Limited S-Logic Plus is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (original damaged packaging, cosmetic imperfection) for $1628 [was $1713] by Amazon Warehouse Deals. One is available according to the shopping cart… Price updated here on 9/2/15…

In new condition it goes for $2600 at sellers such as Zzounds

Ultrasone is one of the brands with strong anti-fans, such as this customer review (“coats feces in Palladium”).

Belkin 2-to-1 splitter for $3 (black; Add-On) [or generic from China shipped for half]

The black two to one headphone splitter from Belkin is going for $3 with a limit of five per customer at Amazon.com. It is however part of the Add-On program, so you must place a $25+ order, otherwise the shopping cart will Mutombo (verb) any attempts to purchase it.

On the other hand, if you are not in a hurry to receive it, and do not object to receiving items from Asia, a number of vendors from there are offering Generic Splitters for $1.50 with free shipping. Sellers include Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Check the percentage rating, and the number of transactions of the sellers over there to increase the chances of a successful transaction… The first US seller for this item is currently on page #3, for $2.56 with free shipping (CMPLE from NY).

Tue (Frys): Sennheiser RS 175 Wireless for $180 w/promo code

The promo code deals at Fry’s Electronics for 9/1/15 include an offer for the Sennheiser RS 175 wireless headphone (online or brick and mortar stores) for $180 after you enter your unique personalized coupon code found in their e-mail newsletters. This offer is limit one per customer…

It hasn’t been price-matched at amazon.com where it goes for $280 with an average of 4.7 out of 5 based on 90+ customer reviews and has 50+ questions answered if you are curious about it. This is RF wireless, not bluetooth. You get one pair of headphones and the charging station which is also a transmitter and a headphone stand. You can connect up to two pairs of headphones to this transmitter (only one is included in this box).

Audio-Technica M50x + 88-key Yamaha P-115 digital piano + Bench & Stand for $610

Another Audio Technica M50x bundle at Adorama, this time $610 with free expedited shipping gets you the black M50x + 88-key Yamaha P-115 digital piano plus the On-Stage KPK6520 Keyboard Stand/Bench Pack with Sustain Pedal. These is a big bundle, so free expedited shipping is nice. Offer ends by 9/14/15.

Massdrop: CEntrance DACmini CX Amp/DAC could go for $400

Added today at members-only Massdrop is another CEntrance product, the DACmini CX Amp/DAC could go as low as $390 plus $10 flat shipping. It has seven days (as of writing time) to get unlocked. Everyone can sign up for a free Massdrop membership, but they have to keep things behind a login-wall so they can offer items below the dreaded MAP (minimum advertised pricing scheme).

[DEAD] Sale Starts Tue at 10am ET: M-Audio Super DAC and M-Audio Micro DAC (new releases!)

These introductory lightning-deals ended. From what I recall, they were $20 off discounts. In addition to the M-Audio Super DAC and the M-Audio Micro DAC, there was also a smaller one, the Bass Traveler, that is kinda a Fiio E6 competitor but with dual 1/8″ outputs and the word “Bass” repeated 403 times in the product name (exaggeration)…

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[DEAD] Monday: “The Mind’s Ear: Exercises for Improving the Musical Imagination for Performers, Composers, and Listeners” e-book for $2

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Phiaton Fusion MS 430 on-ears for $65

The foldable carbon fiber Phiaton Fusion MS 430 headphones with … “Ambidextrous Inputs” (you can plug the cable in either the left or the right side), are currently on sale in new condition by a marketplace seller for $65 with free shipping with the order fulfilled by Amazon so it is eligible for Prime 2-day shipping. These average 4.2 out of 5 but with only nine customer reviews.

These have round earcups, not the heart-shaped Melisandre-face earcup design some of their other models have.

Monoprice 10010 ANC headphones for $90

Bose is not the only one making noise-cancelling headphones you know. For example, Monoprice has on sale their Monoprice 10010 ANC headphones for $90 with free shipping. While there, coupon code SUMMER10 gets you 10% off sitewide. The coupon ends 8/30, while the ANC 10010 sale ends 8/31/15.

Used Sony PHA1A portable DAC/amp for $229

The portable Sony PHA1A DAC/amp goes for $300 in new condition at authorized Sony retailers, but if you are comfortable with used, you can get it in “Used – Like New” condition for $229 with free shipping by authorized Sony dealer OneCall thru Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). AWD’s own price is $235~ in “Used – Very Good” condition.

Shure SE846 IEMs + Astell & Kern AK Jr 64GB DAP for $1050

If you happen to want both the Shure SE 846 IEMs and also the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player (and dac/amp), you can get them together bundled for $1050 with free shipping at Adorama. No coupons/rebates, just add to cart… Offer ends 8/30/15.

Westone UM Pro 10 in-ears for $100

And now the single-driver Westones are on sale as well, the UM Pro 10 in-ears go for $100 with free shipping at Adorama, available in either blue color scheme or the red color scheme… Offer ends by 8/31/15…

Sennheiser HD 700 for $430 with drastic coupon

Don’t let the price of $750 for the new condition Sennheiser HD 700 at Sonic Electronix scare you. Just add it to the shopping cart, and enter coupon code HD700_SHH in the coupon box, and magically the price drops to $430! Sonic is an authorized Sennheiser dealer. I do not know when the coupon code expires… This is how it looks like after you enter the coupon:

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JBL J22a earphones for $10 shipped [limit 5]

JBL is almost giving these away, their JBL J22a (a for Android button) earphones are currently on sale for $10 with free shipping at NewEgg.com with a limit of five per customer. No promo codes needed. Offer ends by 9/1/15.

Monster DNA Pro 2.0 Over-Ears for $120

The closed-back over-ear Monster DNA Pro 2.0 headphones with their triangle offense earcup design (Phil Jackson NOT included) are currently on sale for $120 with free shipping by Sonix Electronix and by them through amazon.com which is handy if you have Amazon Gift Cards to spend.

Aug 30 – Sept 5: 20% off various brands at Staples stores

Staples stores have only a small part of a headphone company’s line-up, and obviously they tend to focus on the consumer end of the market. With that in mind, according to their weekly circular ad, for the week of August 30 until the end of day on Saturday September 5 (in 2015), they will be having a 20% off sale on headphones from Sony, Audio Technica earbuds, Yurbuds, Pilot, select Skullcandies, and iFrogz. The sale prices will be factored in, no coupon needed.

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Westone UM Pro20 for $190 or UM Pro30 for $280

Adorama has a couple of specials on Westone in-ears, with the offers expiring by 8/31/15. Here we go:

+ Westone UM Pro20 in-ears (dual driver) for $190
+ Westone UM Pro30 in-ears for $280 in either clear color scheme or smoke color scheme

Massdrop unlocked: CEntrance DACport Slim for $100

Fully unlocked right now at members-only Massdrop, and with seven days left to go, the portable CEntrance DACport Slim (DAC and amp functionality) is going for $100 with free shipping. The 3.5mm serves as either headphone out or line-out.