The FiiO D3 (D03K) is available in refurbished open-box condition for $13 plus $5 flat shipping by Micca Distributor (98%) through amazon.com. A Micca six foot optical Toslink cable is included. It goes for $30 in new condition. It averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 1370+ customer reviews.
Sony PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier for $409
The Sony PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier is currently on sale for $409 with free shipping, in new condition, by Amazon.com actual. Limit five per customer during this sale.
Shipping soon: Schiit Audio SYS Passive Preamp for $60
The SYS Passive Preamp from Schiit Audio (yes, I vow not to make any “schiit” jokes in 2015) is expected to re-start shipping very soon, the estimate at Amazon.com is May 10 for $60, sold by Schiit with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping.
Used Shure SRH 840 for $139
The closed-back over-ear Shure SRH 840 headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $139~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 180+ customer reviews.
Massdrop: Fostex Flagship duo, Aune T1 Mk2, Blue Ever
Three more items were added at Massdrop, none are fully unlocked as of the time of writing, but they have seven days to go as of blog-posting date. They are:
+ Aune T1 MK2 Headphone Tube DAC/Amp Combo as low as $150 shipped
+ Blue Ever Blue 388B earbuds as low as $21 shipped
+ Fostex Flagship Bundle (TH-900 and HP-A8C) for as low as $1925 shipped (this one only needs one person total to unlock)
Beats by Dre urBeats In-Ears for $35
Beats that won’t beat your wallet! Among the latest eBay offers, the new-other condition (not in original packaging) Beats by Dre urBeats In-Ears are offered for $35 with free shipping by eBay seller “DailySteals” (98.1%) with a limit of five per buyer. They have a 3-button ControlTalk remote and mic. Ear gels and carrying pouch are included.
Sennheiser HD 650 for $275 after $25 MIR
he open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 605 have a limited time $25 mail-in rebate at Adorama.com. The price is $275 after a $25 mail-in rebate. The rebate offer ends 5/5/15.
If you are not fond of mail-in rebates, they are also on sale for $300 at Amazon.com actual where they average 4.6 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews.
If you are trying to decide between the HD600 and HD650, volumes and volumes have been written in various audiophile forums and websites, just make sure you have enough time and coffee 🙂
Sennheiser HD 600 for $225 after $25 MIR
The open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 600 have a limited time $25 mail-in rebate at Adorama.com. The price is $225 after a $25 mail-in rebate. The rebate offer ends 5/5/15.
[DEAD] Sunday: Pioneer SE-MX9 DJ headphones for $100
This deal of the day ended…
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Used HiFiMan HE-500 for $440
The HifiMan HE-500 planar magnetic (orthodynamic) headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $440 by Kraft Street Audio with the order fulfilled by Amazon. These average 4.7 out of 5 based on 78 customer reviews.
Used Sennheiser HD 439 for $34
The closed-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 439 go for $60 in new condition but you can get them for $34~ in “Used – Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They also have two “Used – Very Good” listings for $36. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews.
Used Grado RS2e for $421
Open back, open wallet! The Grado RS2e go for $500 in new condition, but if you are cool with used, there is currently one listing in “Used – Like New” condition for $421~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Sennheiser HD 518 Open Over-Ears for $60
The entry-level headphone of the Sennheiser HD-5xx series, the HD 518, in new condition, is currently one of the featured eBay deals, offered for $60 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, by NewEgg on eBay. As of the time of writing, over 240 units sold so far. This averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews at amazon.com. Offer ends 5/5/15 at 11am ET or earlier if sold out.
Shipping Now: Audio Technica ATH-R70x for $350
If you want to be among the first to use the new Audio Technica ATH-R70x open-back over-ear Reference series headphones, we have good news, they are now in stock and ready to ship to your head (okay, to your front door) at Amazon.com by Amazon actual.
As the model name suggests, this is a parallel to the closed-back M70x. Since AT found a lot of success with the closed-back Mxx series, it make sense for them to go for a parallel open-back line.
[DEAD] Onkyo ES-CTI300(BS) On-Ears for $65
This daily deal ended…
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Astell & Kern AK120 DAP for $800
The audiophile level Astell & Kern AK120 digital music player is currently down to $800 with free shipping at Amazon.com (by ProStudio and Beach Camera) and BuyDig.com.
Fully Unlocked at Massdrop: Fostex HP-A4 and TTPod and Firestone
Three new offers are up and running at members site Massdrop (free to join), all with five days left (from blog-posting date, not from the day you are reading this), and all three are fully unlocked, which means they have reached the lowest price possible under this particular Massdrop offer. They are:
- Fostex HP-A4 DAC/Headphone Amp for $308~ shipped
- TTPODs T1-E IEMs for $30 shipped
- Firestone Audio Headphone Stand for $40 shipped
- I cannot calculate sales tax since there are many states and countries
Used Sennheiser IE800 in-ears for $484 (was $511)
The Sennheiser IE 800 in-ears are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (damaged packaging, missing manual, blemished accessories) for $484 (was $511~) by Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price updated 5/3/15…
Monster Inspiration Active Noise Cancelling for $85
The official Monster store on eBay is offering new condition Monster Inspiration Active Noise Cancelling over-ear headphones for $85 with free shipping. There are five different color schemes to pick from. Limit five per buyer.
[DEAD] Used AKG K550 for $108
As of 5/5/15, the used price has gotten closer to the new condition price…
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Beyerdynamic DT 990 (250 ohm) Pro + AT AT2020USB USB mic for $200 after $40 MIR
For a limited time, you can get a bundle consisting of the Beyerdynamic DT 990 (250 ohm) Pro open-back over-ear headphones and the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone for $200 after a $40 mail-in rebate (MIR). Limit one rebate per customer. Rebate offer ends 5/5/15. Details and PDF of the mail-in rebate at Adorama.com.
Samson SR850 Studio for $40
The Samson SR850 studio headphones (related to the Superluxes) are currently on sale for $40 with free shipping per pair, with no purchase quantity limits, at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 110+ customer reviews and have 14 questions answered by other shoppers over there… Price updated 5/3/15…
Used Audio Technica ATH-M10 for $22
If of the various Audio Technica ATH-Mxx series headphones it is the M10 you are interested in, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $22.05 by K&M Camera fulfilled by Amazon.com.
Used Samson HP10 Over-Ears for $3.45
If you are looking for headphones to experiment on or keep in the car and such, the Samson HP10 over-ears headphones (which also go by other brand names by the looks of it, they remind me of some of the Nady headphones included with some music keyboards) are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $3.45 (was $4.23) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Prime membership gets them to you with free 2-day shipping. Non-Primes get free S&H with a qualifying order of $35+. They average 3.4 out of 5 based on 38 customer reviews… Price updated 5/3/15…
New at Massdrop: Fidelio L1, Titan 1, Cypher C6
Three new offers are up at Massdrop (members only). As of the time of writing, none of them are fully unlocked:
+ Philips Fidelio L1 as low as $115 shipped
+ Dunu Titan 1 IEMs as low as $98 shipped
+ Cypher Labs C6iem as low as $453 shipped
+ expire in 5-7 days from blog-posting date
[DEAD] Keeps Dropping: Used Soundmagic HP150 for $101 (was $124)
As of 4/29/15 at 9:50pm ET, the used options sold out at Amazon Warehouse Deals…
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[DEAD] JBL J55a Android On-Ears for $20 w/free S&H
This limited time offer expired…
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[DEAD] Thursday: Beats Tour 2.0 In-Ears for $95
This daily Woot offer ended…
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Wedn: Skullcandy Uprock On-Ears for $10
The Best Buy’s website’s deal of the day for Wednesday April 29 in 2015 is a sale on the Skullcandy Up-Rock On-Ears offered for $10 per pair, in three different color schemes. Free store pick-up. Free shipping with a qualifying order of $35+.
Able Planet SH190 On-Ears for $10
The Staples website is turning into a headphones store 😉 They have another featured discount, the Able Planet SH190 Travelers’ Choice On-Ear headphones are currently on sale for $10 per pair, with four different color schemes to pick from. These are new condition. They are on sale at the Staples website with the usual options (free ship-to-store, store pick up (if available!), and ship to your home).
Unlike previous Able Planet headphones, these seem to be faring better in reviews (they don’t have ANC), with 22 of them in, they average 4.2 out of 5 at amazon.com where a close inspection of the pictures shows they may be at least Lannister cousins to the AmazonBasics On-Ears.
Audio-Technica ATH-WS55BK On-Ear for $40
Staples appears to have scored a recurring discount on the black Audio-Technica ATH-WS55BK on-ears, they are back down to $40 at the Staples website. You get them shipped to your home (Staples Rewards members get free shipping on everything), or to your local store (Free) or pick it up from a local store (check inventory first!!!).
These average 4.3 out of 5 based on 70 customer reviews over at amazon.com.
Massdrop: Samson SR450, BeyerD DX160, SoundMagic MP21
The action continues at members-only Massdrop, three more items were added, expiring in 7 days from today (blog-posting date) with none of them fully unlocked as of the time of writing:
+ Beyerdynamic DX 160 iE in-ears for $92 shipped
+ SoundMAGIC MP21 IEM in-ears for $22.55 shipped
+ Samson SR450 On-Ears as low as $27 shipped (goes for $30 at amazon.com)
+ for future updates, please check their website – I cannot “babysit” individual “drops”
[DEAD] Wednesday Lightning Offers: Outdoor Tech, iKross, and Beats
These lightning deals expired…
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Apple Earpods for $10 (non-retail pkg)
If you are curious about the Apple earpods but don’t want to pay shiny-box prices, among the latest eBay offers, you can get the Apple Earpods (MD827LL/A) (from the iPhone 5/5S era) for $10 with free shipping, with a limit of five per buyer, by MobilePros1 (97.4%) on eBay. These are new condition but not in a retail packaging. The eBay listing stresses repeatedly that these are genuine original OEM models.
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