The closed-back M-Audio Studiophile Q40 are available in new condition for $80 with free shipping (fulfilled by Amazon) by marketplace sellers (not Amazon actual) at Amazon.com. As usual when purchasing from marketplace sellers over there, be sure to research them and decide whether to buy or not based on your comfort level. Different shoppers have different risk tolerance levels, so it is up to you to decide. The headphones average 3.9 out of 5 based on 41 customer reviews.
Philips SHP2000 Over-Ears for $9 (used) to $11.50 (new)
The closed-back Philips SHP2000/10 headphones are on sale in new condition for $11.50 per pair by Electronics Club fulfilled by Amazon and for around $9 in “Used – Like New” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The usual Amazon free shipping terms apply (Prime or $35+ order). They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 13 customer reviews. As they say, let the price set expections.
Guitar Center coupon: 10% off $99+ (or 12% off $199+)
Guitar Center has a coupon until 2/28/15, you can get 10% off a purchase of $99+ or 12% off a purchase of $199+ when you use coupon code SPRINGSAVE over there. Over 4600 items are eligible for this promotion. To get to the eligible headphones, select “Pro Audio” and then “Headphones” from the top left selector at the Guitar Center promotion page. Among the participating headphones are Beyerdynamic DTs, Westones, Ultrasones, Fostex, Technics, Sony 75xx, and more.
AKG K44 headphones for $24
As part of an Accessory Sale, Guitar Center’s website is offering the AKG K44 new condition headphones for $24. Free store pickup or free shipping with an order of $49+. They average 4 out of 5 based on 41 ratings there. Offer ends 2/22/15. The K44 are on the third row of accessories, second from the right. No coupon code needed.
Used Sennheiser HD 429 S for $26 w/free S&H
The Sennheiser HD 429 S (S = for Smartphones and Tablets) is available in “Used – Like New” condition for $26 with free shipping by Pinnacle Deals thru Amazon. This ships from Pinnacle so everyone gets free shipping. These are closed-back over-ears with 40mm drivers, with single-side cable and average 4.3 out of 5 based on 86 customer reviews and have 37 questions answered by the internet population.
Refurbished Audio-Technica ATH-T300 for $14 w/free S&H
The Audio-Technica ATH-T300 closed-back headphones are available in refurbished condition for $14 with free shipping, sold by Dealfisher thru Amazon. These ship from Dealfisher so everyone gets free shipping, but they are not eligible for Prime shipping benefits.
If you are feeling a bit of a deja vu, this is a different model from the one we previously mentioned, the refurbished T200 going for $13 with free shipping also from Dealfisher thru Amazon.
Massdrop: Takstar Pro 80 could go as low as $67
New “droppings” at members-only shopping club Massdrop include the closed-back Takstar PRO 80 headphones that could go as low as $67 shipped. This offer has seven days to go. It is not fully unlocked as of the time of writing. They come with an aluminum case. The shipping estimate over there is not updated however, it says November 14 in 2014, which is probably what the shipping estimate was the previous time these were offered on Massdrop.
Sennheiser HD 650 Over-Ears for $330
The open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 650 audiophile headphones are currently going for $330 with free shipping by at Amazon.com (by Focus Camera and Precision Audio) and at B&H Photo and Rakuten (by Focus Camera).
If you are trying to decide between these and the HD 600, there are plenty of forum discussions to keep you busy for hours and hours, so there is no lack for data, but rather there is the risk of information overload and useful information drowning in a sea of chatter.
Massdrop: TTpod, Bravo, Philips, SMSL, A-Audio
A new wave of headphone-related offers hit Massdrop (members only shopping site; everyone can join for free to see the offers). One of them is fully unlocked (= lowest price possible), the TTPOD T1-E in-ears for $30 shipped. This offer ends in about 7 days from blog-posting date.
Not fully unlocked yet, but these have 6-7 days to go, the budget Bravo V3 Headphone Amplifier can go as low as $73 shipped, the SMSL M8 desktop DAC can go as low as $180 shipped, and the over-ear A-Audio Legacy Elite Over-Ear with active noise cancellation (ANC) can go as low as $205 shipped.
One more thing, with two days left, the Philips Foldie CitiScape – yes, foldie as in folding, but they are not targeted for toddlers – can go for as low as $43 shipped.
[DEAD] Audio Technica ATH-M50x for $130 (ends by Thur 3am ET)
This daily deal expired, but it they may be offered again in the future (only guessing based on patterns, I have no way of knowing for sure)…
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Used Shure SRH 750 DJ headphones for $117
The Shure SRH 750 DJ headphones are currently available in “Used – Like New” condition for $117 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. There are multiple sellers offering them, some offer them for less. Make sure you spot the one by AWD or research the other marketplace sellers if you are not familiar with them. The new condition price for these is $150.
An annotated screenshot below shows you how to spot items sold by AWD actual if you are not familiar:
Ends 2/19/15: $10 credit with $100 Shure SE-215 in-ears
Amazon’s promotion on the Shure SE-215 in-ears expires at the end of day on 2/19/15. You buy the SE-215 in-ears from Amazon.com actual (not marketplace sellers, not fulfilled, not used/refurbs) at $100, and three days after they ship, you will receive an email with a $10 promotional Amazon credit. You must pay attention to buy these sold by Amazon.com actual, either the black or the silver.
[DEAD] Shure SRH 440 with Fiio E6 amp for $105
As of a 3/30/15 recheck, this bundle is not available for purchase…
The Shure SRH 440 closed-back over-ear headphones are among the models you may find in $100 recommendation lists. As such, they have a fairly stable new condition price of $100. But if you happen to also want to get the Fiio E6 portable headphone-amp, they are bundled together for $105 with free shipping by seller “K&M Camera” with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com. This bundle has no customer reviews, but the headphones on their own average 4.3 out of 5 based on 338 customer reviews.
Beyerdynamic DTX 501p headphones for $50
BuyDig.com is offering the white color scheme of Beyerdynamic DTX 501p headphones for $50 with free shipping. Offer ends 2/22/15. These are designed for portable use, lightweight, folding, and comes with a small case. You can see more pictures and customer reviews at amazon.com.
Used Hercules HDP DJ-M40.1 DJ headphones for $18
We continue fishing for used deals, the Hercules HDP DJ-M40.1 dj headphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition (missing user manual) for $18~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 7 customer reviews.
Used Stanton DJ Pro300 headphone for $22.50
On the single earcup front, the Stanton DJ Pro300 headphone goes for $40 in new condition, but if you want to save, you can get it for $22.50 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4 out of 5 based on 46 customer reviews.
Refurbished Audio-Technica ATH-T200 for $13 w/free S&H
On the refurbished front, Dealfisher is offering the Audio-Technica ATH-T200 closed-back headphones in refurbished condition for $13 with free shipping through Amazon Warehouse Deals. These ship from Dealfisher, so everyone gets free shipping. These 40mm driver headphones average 4.2 out of 5 based on 20 customer reviews.
[DEAD] Used AKG K67 DJ Tiesto for $48
As of a 2/19/15 recheck, all the ones used got scooped up…
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In-stock now: Philips X2 for $300
If you have been trying to nail down the Philips Fidelio X2 open-back over-ear headphones in-stock at a reputable dealer, as of the time of writing of this post, they are in-stock and ready to ship for their starting price of $300 at amazon.com by amazon actual with a limit of five pairs per shopping cart.
Buy Creative Soundblaster E3 for $130, Get Hitz MA500 in-ears for FREE
The Creative Store has another offer. If you purchase the Creative Soundblaster E3 portable DAC/amp for $130, you can add to your shopping cart the Creative Hitz MA-500 in-ears for FREE. When you add the E3 to the cart, you see the option to add the earphones for free.
Buy Creative Soundblaster E5 for $200, Add Aurvana Live! headphones for $20 more
The official Creative store has a combined purchase promotion. If you purchase the Creative Soundblaster E5 DAC/Amp for $200, you have the option to add the Creative Aurvana Live closed-back headphones to your order for $20 more. The offer is shown in the shopping cart, after you add the E5 to the cart. You will see something like this:
Yamaha HPH-MT220 Studio for $150
The Yamaha HPH-MT220 Studio headphones are on sale again, going for $150 with free shipping at amazon.com by amazon actual with a limit of three pairs per customer during this sale. They are over-ear, closed-back, with 40mm drivers, and average 5 out of 5 but with only ten customer reviews so far.
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x with Fiio E6 and Zalman mic for $100
The Audio Technica ATH-M40x headphones are bundled with a Fiio E6 portable headphone amp and a Zalman mic for $100 with free shipping. This is the same price the headphones on their own go for. This is offered by Firemall LLC fulfilled by Amazon.com. This bundle averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 25 customer reviews. The headphones on their own have 200+ customer reviews with a 4.7 out of 5 average and if you are curious about them, they have 91 questions answered by internet viewers like you.
Kensington K33137 On-Ears for $8 (limit 5)
On the lightweight basic on-ear headphones front in single figures, the Kensington K33137 are on sale for $8 per pair at Amazon.com by Amazon actual with a limit of five pairs per customer during this sale. They average 3.9 out of 5 based on 105 customer reviews. If you are curious, they have 8 questions answered. The usual free shipping terms apply for Amazon (I don’t think I need to repeat them in every post, most deal hunters are probably well aware of them by now).
Belkin Rockstar Multi Headphone Splitter for $8
The blue color scheme of the Belkin Rockstar Multi Headphone Splitter (unpowered) is on sale for $8 at amazon.com. The other color schemes go for more. This averages 4.7 out of 5 based on 719 customer reviews. It connects to a music source with a 1/8″ (3.5mm) plug and outputs that to five 1/8″ (3.5mm) jacks. This is unpowered, so the laws of physics determine how much power you get depending on what headphones you connect them to.
[DEAD] Ends Mon 9pm ET: Stupid Deal of the Hour (YMMV)
This limited time President’s Day offer expired… Good until 9pm eastern on Monday 2/16/15, Musician’s Friend is running a Stupid Deal of the Hour with the featured deal changing every hour. I don’t know if they will feature any headphones during this run, so it is a YMMV.
[DEAD] Ends Tue 2pm ET: refurbished Bowers & Wilkins P3 On-Ears for $100
This lightning deal expired but it returns every few weeks…
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GOgroove Audiohm Angled Earbuds for $13 w/free S&H
These go for $13 at amazon.com, however, you don’t get unconditional free shipping unless you are a Prime member. If not a Prime member or planning a qualifying order of $35+, eBay comes to the rescue. “These” being the GOgroove audiOHM angled earbuds, in the green color scheme, offered for $13 with free shipping by BuySpree on eBay (99.4%) with a limit of 50 per buyer. Their claim to fame is perhaps their angled design, which helps them stay in some ears. They average 4.1 out of 5 with 1380+ customer reviews at Amazon.
Sony ZX110 On-Ears for $10
The new Sony MDR-ZX110 closed-back on-ear headphones are currently on sale for $10 per pair at Staples brick and mortar stores and also at their website. The sale ends at the close of business on Saturday 2/21/15. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 228 customer reviews at Staples. These are a newer model, replacing the good old ZX100 (review).
Symphonized Wraith Premium Genuine Wood for $60
The Symphonized Wraith Premium Genuine Wood triangular headphones are currently on sale for $60 with free shipping, sold by the manufacturer with the orders fulfilled by Amazon.com, so they are eligible for Prime shipping benefits. They average 4.7 out of 5 based on 108 customer reviews and have 18 questions answered.
ASUS Xonar DG Headphone Amp Sound Card for $18 after $10 MIR
If you are cool with mail-in rebates (MIR), the ASUS MIR promotion for their bang for the buck ASUS XONAR DG Headphone Amp Sound Card continues for February 2015. The price of the card is $28, and after you submit and receive the $10 mail-in rebate, it becomes a $18 after MIR offer. This is a recurring rebate offer that gets renewed monthly, this particular one ends 2/28/15. Details at amazon.com.
Refurbished Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears for $106
The first generation Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears Closed-Back headphones are available in refurbished condition by Adgtron (94%) at Amazon Warehouse Deals for $100 plus $6 flat shipping in either the black color scheme or the brown color scheme. The ivory goes for more.
PS: the second generation M2 have began shipping.
10% to 25% at Sonic Electronix with coupon (some headphones only)
To celebrate President’s Day, Sonic Electronix has coupon PRESIDENT25HP that gets you 25% off on select items. Other items are eligible for 10% off with coupon PRESIDENT10HP or PRESDAY. All eligible items show these promotions on their individual product pages. Simply search for the headphones of interest to see if they are eligible or navigate their store inventory starting with their general headphones page or their over-ears page.
This annotated screenshot is an example of an eligible product for the 25% off coupon offer (in this example, it is the Sennheiser HD 429):
B&M: Urban Ears Plattan On-Ears for $17 (YMMV)
At TJ Maxx brick and mortar stores, you may be able to find the new condition Urban Ears Plattan on-ear headphones for $17 per pair. I obviously can’t check every TJ Maxx store, so there is a big YMMV on this one.
Photive EB-10 sports bluetooth earbuds for $40
The Photive EB-10 sports bluetooth 4.0 earbuds are currently going for $40 and eligible for Prime shipping benefits at amazon.com. The seller of record is “Amazing Deals Online” with the order fulfilled by amazon.com (thus the Prime eligibility). These average 4.4 out of 5 based on 94 customer reviews.
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