Also fully unlocked at Massdrop, with seven days left (from blog-posting date) is the new condition Creative Sound Blaster E3 portable DAC/amp going for $90 plus $2.55 flat shipping. This is the lowest price during this offer.
Massdrop: AKG K553 Pro Studio for $120
It is back, the Massdrop-exclusive AKG K553 Pro Studio headphone is on sale again over there for $120 with free shipping. This is the lowest price during this offer (fully unlocked) and it ends in about seven days from today (today being blog-posting date). This is a closed-back model, with a maximum of 675 units to be sold through this offer (as of the time of writing, 290 were purchased).
Used MEelectronics AirFi Venture (Bluetooth) for $25
More brand name bluetooths under $30. The MEElectronics Air-Fi Venture over-ears are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $25 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Free 2-day shipping for Prime members. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 280+ customer reviews. They also have a 3.5mm input for wired input. It has a built-in rechargeable battery, and folds flat. It is model HP-AF52-BK-MEE.
Massdrop: DACmini CX fully unlocked for $400
A new round of offers is up at members-only Massdrop, the ones mentioned below end in 4-6 days from blog-posting date:
+ CEntrance DACmini CX Amp/DAC fully unlocked for $400
+ Fostex TE-05 in-ears as low as $125
+ Fostex TH500RP over-ears as low as $560
+ Colorfly C4 DAP + DAC + amp as low as $508
[DEAD] Audio Technica ATH-OX5 On-Ears for $65 + S&H
This daily deal expired…
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Free Fiio E6 and Zalman Mic1 with ATH-M40x for $100
The Audio ATH-M40x with the Fiio E6 head-amp and the Zalman Zm-Mic1 mic is bundled together for$100 with free shipping by Firemall fulfilled by Amazon, so it is eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping (for members).
The price of the M50xBL bundle jumped up to $200 as of 4/27/15… The Audio Technica ATH-M50xBL is offered in a bundle with the tiny Fiio E6 head-amp and the Zalman Zm-Mic1 mic for $160 with free shipping, by Firemall fulfilled by Amazon, so it is eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping (for members). The other colors of the M50x are similarly bundled, but they go for $10 to $30 more.
Used V-Moda XS On-Ears for $115
The white-silver color scheme of the V-Moda XS On-Ears is currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $115~ and “Used – Very Good” for $122 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. If you prefer the black color scheme, it’s available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for $118~ and “Used – Good” for $127~, and “Used – Very Good” for $135. Keep in mind, prices and quantities change over time.
Used V-Moda M80 On-Ears for $48
The V-Moda M80 on-ears are currently offered for $48 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are multiple listings at this price, so price pressure may (or may not) build up over time. They also go for $51 in “Used – Like New” condition.
Used Sony MDR-Z7 for $462
The Sony MDR-Z7 closed-back 70mm driver audiophile headphones are currently offered in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $462 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Make sure you check the actual sellers offering them. A couple of lesser known sellers have them for around $450. AWD’s own price is currently $462, but keep in mind, used prices and quantities change often-er (new word!). These go for $700 in new condition at authorized Sony dealers.
Used RCA WHP141B 900MHZ (RF Wireless) for $18~
If you are looking for a utilitarian RF-wireless pair of headphones, the RCA WHP141B (900MHZ) are available in “Used – Like New” condition for under $18 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 1700+ customer reviews.
Unlocked at Massdrop: trio of DAC/amps, stand, and Jaybirds
Let’s take a look at some of the recently launched offers at the members-only Massdrop website during the last week. I am breaking them down by Fully Unlocked (which means they reached the lowest price possible over there) and the rest (haven’t yet, there’s no guarantee they will). The offers mentioned below expire in 3-5 days from blog-posting date:
Fully Unlocked
+ JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth earbuds for $115 shipped
+ Topping NX1 Headphone Amp for $36 shipped
+ TCG U-SKIN Portable DAC/Amp for $73 shipped
+ xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp for $135 shipped
+ Just Mobile HeadStand for $41 shipped
Not Unlocked (Yet?)
+ Fostex TH500RP could go as low as $560 shipped
+ Mousai MSD192 DAC could go as low as $300 shipped
Used Sennheiser HD 229 On-Ears for $10.45 (was $11.56)
Sennheiser has a lot of headphones in their HD 2xx to 4xx product lines, and one of them is heavily discounted in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged packaging) for just $10.45 [was $11.59; price updated 4/24/15] by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). This is by AWD actual, not marketplace sellers. The new condition price is $30. There’s only one listing, so it may (or may not) sell out quickly. These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 220+ customer reviews. This is the black/red color scheme, closed-back, single-side cable, no mic/remote. Prime membership gets you free 2-day delivery. Otherwise free S&H with a $35+ qualifying order.
I am tempted to get one for review/comparison purposes, but my review pipeline is already clogged up and the more I add, the more I procrastinate 🙂
[DEAD] Tascam TH-200X studio headphones for $30 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired but the Tascam are occasionally featured at MF’s deal of the day…
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Monoprice 8323 for $20 + S&H
The latest Monoprice Staff Picks sale is headlined by the good old Monoprice 8323 closed-back over-ear headphones (with detachable cable) going for $20. Shipping is additional. In some regions, you can get next day delivery for your total order for around $6 or $7, which may be cheaper than conventional shipping options. You can buy as many as you like during this sale. Offer ends 4/26/15 at 11:59pm pacific.
Meanwhile their 10153 (that’s product number) earbuds are on sale for $5 per pair as part of their not-so-secret Secret Sale.
JBL Omni Bluetooth Over-Ears for $85 [or $40 Used]
According to the Staples Weekly Ad for the week of April 26 until the close of business on May 2nd, they will have the over-ear JLab Omni bluetooth headphones on sale for $85 instead of their usual $100 price. Not all Staples store may carry it, so there is a YMMV component. Amazon’s own price as of blog-posting time is $100.
However, if you are comfortable with used headphones, you can get for $40~ in “Used – Good condition” or $42.64 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are many listings under “Very Good” which could put some further pressure on the used prices if they don’t get scooped up by what their pricing computer considers an acceptable pace.
These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews and has 50+ questions answered.
[DEAD] Klipsch X7 in-ears for $65
This daily deal ended but the Klipschies are recurring at Woots…
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Westone Adventure Series Beta in-ears for $60
Among the offers roaming around on eBay’s offers page, you can get the new condition Westone Adventure Series Beta High Performance Earphones, model 78401, for $60 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, from Beach Camera on eBay. With USA warranty.
[DEAD] Starts Thur 10am ET: Klipsch X5 in-ears Sale
This lightning deal ended but the Klipschies are making the deal du jour rounds regularly…
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[DEAD] Starts Thur 3am ET: Bowers & Wilkins P5 Sale
This daily deal ended but the B&Ws are making the deal du jour rounds regularly…
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JBL Synchros Slate S500 Over-Ears for $80 (was $70)
Among the latest eBay offers, eBay seller “shopdivvy” (99.1%) is offering the new condition JBL Synchros Slate S500 for $80 (was $70) with free shipping, with a limit of five per buyer. These are closed-back over-ears, with 50mm drives and 3-button mic/remote. They use Live Stage DSP technology which is powered by two AAA batteries (a plus if you are fond of using rechargeables such as the Eneloops). Carrying case is included. Official model name is SYNAE500STL.
These average 4.4 out of 5 based on 28 customer reviews at amazon.com.
Used Sony MDR-V6 for $43 (was $36.50)
The last few months, the good old Sony MDR-V6 were offered in the Amazon Gold Box in the $50s. I don’t know if or when that sale may return, but if you happen to need them right now and don’t mind used, they are going for $43 (was $36.50) [price updated 4/24/15] in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are two listings there as of the time of writing, with the descriptions of the two being slightly different (one is in pristine packaging). These are a pretty solid pair of closed-back over-ear headphones for this price! And for hobbyists/enthusiasts, they are one of the influential models in history, so another reason to scoop one up. And for reviews/comparisoners (new word?), they can be a comparison benchmark of sorts.
PS: after spending some time checking prices at Amazon, I just posted this, along with six other potentially tempting Used offers found at Amazon Warehouse Deals. As usual with these, supplies can be more limited and prices more volatile, but that’s only a rule of thumb, you never really know for sure beforehand.
Used V-Moda M100 for $141
If you are interested in the V-Moda M100 closed-back over-ears but don’t want to pay the new condition trendy-headphone price of $300, you can currently cut that in half by going used. There are multiple listings of it, in the Matte Black Metal color scheme, by Amazon Warehouse Deals with the “Used – Good” going for $141, and the “Used – Very Good” going for $146~. There are multiple listings, so potentially price pressure may drop prices. Of course if these get mentioned at popular deal sites or forums, they may disappear quickly, so there’s always a risk of sorts.
Used MEElectronics Atlas Carbon IML On-Ears for $15
The MEElectronics Atlas Carbon IML on-ears are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $15 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The other styles/colors go for $20+ in Used condition. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 250+ customer reviews.
Used HifiMan RE-400 in-ears for $57
The HifiMan RE-400 in-ears currently go for $80 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used options, they go for $57 with free shipping, in “Used – Very Good” condition (original packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
V-MODA Crossfade M-80 Vocal On-Ears for $90
The V-MODA Crossfade M-80 Vocal On-Ear headphones, in the Shadow or White Silver color schemes, are currently going in new condition for $90 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, at Amazon by Amazon itself.
[DEAD] Open Box Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears for $120
As of 4/25/15, this offer ended…
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[DEAD] Used Grado SR80e for $79
These rarely last long, as of 4/24/15, the used options are sold out…
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[DEAD] Wedn: Technics RP-DH1250-S DJ headphones for $80
This deal of the day expired…
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Sennheiser MM30G In-Ears for $23 w/free S&H
The white Sennheiser MM30G are currently on sale for $23 with free shipping by Sonix Electronix thru amazon.com. They ship from Sonix, so everyone gets free shipping, regardless of Primeness.
Panasonic HT-21 Light On-Ears for $5
The lightweight old-school Panasonic HT-21 on-ears are under $5 again at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 2370+ customer reviews.
They are however under the Add-On program, so regardless of Prime status, you must make a qualifying purchase of $25 or more, otherwise the mean shopping cart will not allow you to purchase them. The actual price is $4.85 which means five headphones are not enough to get over $25.
You can always add cables or splitters and other small trinkets (they must be sold or fulfilled by Amazon actual, not ship directly from marketplace sellers) to qualify. For example, here’s a $2 Hoya 1/8″ to 1/4″ adaptor or $2.70 Belkin splitter or $4 Koss earcushions or another lightweight on-ear headphone, the $5 Koss KPH7 or a $1~ bag of tea (!).
New Responsive Theme on this website
This website is now using a new responsive WordPress theme, to make it easier to read on tablets and smartphones in addition to notebooks and desktop PCs. The options will be adjusted and optimized in the next few days. If you are reading on a smaller screen (eg tablet or smartphone) and want to see the menu and desktop-sidebar, press the Menu icon (three parallel lines) on the top corner of the page. It will expand in place, above the regular content.
Massdrop: Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium 250 for $248
At members-only but free-to-join site Massdrop, the open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium (250 ohm) is now fully unlocked (= lowest price under this offering) for $240 plus $8 flat shipping. The offer ends in about three days from today (today being blog-posting date).
Used Sony MDR-1A for $195 to $220
The audiophile closed-back Sony MDR-1A over-ear headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $195 by seller “Blinq” and for $220 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Used JLab Omni Bluetooth Over-Ears for $49
Bluetooth may not be the ideal music flow way for audiophiles but when you need the convenience of not having to trip over wires or risk damaging jacks and plugs, for some, Bluetooth may be a compromise under certain conditions.
The JLab Omni Bluetooth Over-Ears go for $100 in new condition, but they are currently cut in half in used condition ranging from $49 to $52 (Used Good to Very Good) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 107 customer reviews. They have over 50 questions answered. They are folding and include a travel case and recharge via microUSB slot.
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