The leader of the open-back over-ear HD-5xx series Sennheiser headphones, the HD 598 with its burl wood is now going for $147 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, in new condition, at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. It averages 4.6 out of 5 based on nearly 1000 customer reviews and has 100+ questions answered… If you don’t need the burl wood finish and you are willing to DIY-modify, you can convert the HD 558 (currently on sale for $90).
[DEAD] Sennheiser HD 558 for $90 (limit 3)
As of a 2/5/15 recheck, the sale ended and Amazon actual removed itself from the list of sellers. This is the second time this offer disappeared and then reappeared, so there is some hope…. The open-back over-ear new condition Senneheiser HD-558 headphones are currently on sale for $90 with free shipping, with a limit of three per customer, at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. This is the middle model of a three headphone HD-5xx open-back line-up from the German juggernaut. This is not part of the lightning deals, it is an organic sale price.
These average 4.6 out of 5 based on 450+ customer reviews, and have 100+ answered questions by Amazon customers.
[DEAD] Recertified Bowers & Wilkins P3 On-Ears for $100 (w/2yr warranty)
As of a 2/5/15 recheck, the sale ended, but the refurb P3s are recurring specials at Amazon, so in all likelihood, they will return in the future…
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Phiaton PS 320 closed-back on-ears for $86 (limit 3)
The closed-back fashionable Phiaton PS 320 headphones are now going for $86 with free shipping, with a limit of three per customer, at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. These are a discontinued model. They come with a “designer case”, they fold, have 32 ohm impedance, dual drivers, and such. They average 4 out of 5 with just 8 customer reviews.
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (250 ohm) for $165 [or $130 after $35 MIR]
Temptation! The Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (250 omh) is now on sale for $165 with free shipping at Adorama. And if you don’t mind mail-in rebates (MIR), you can get it for $130 after a $35 mail-in rebate (mail-in rebate details). The mail-in rebate offer ends 2/10/15. This rebate form is specific to this very model and Adorama as the seller.
Massdrop: CustomArt Pro 330v2 IEM
New offer at Massdrop, the CustomArt Pro 330v2 universal IEMs are offered, with the lowest price possible being $400 plus $50 (fifty) shipping. There is a limit of ten units for this offer. They will be shipped by CustomArt, about four weeks after they receive your ear impressions.
[DEAD] Pre-order discount: BeoPlay H8 for $467
This temporary discount ended…
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4pk eLHook headphone hooks for $16
They are back in-stock, the 4-pack of eL Hook headphone hooks is in-stock again for $16, fulfilled by Amazon, available in either black or white. You can buy as many as you like. They also have 2-packs for $12, but the 4pk is a better bang for the buck. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 15 customer reviews
Refurbished 4GB Sansa Clip+ for $24 to $25
The good old 4GB SanDisk Sansa Clip+ mp3 player is available as refurbished for $24 sold by marketplace sellers and fulfilled by Amazon. If you are not a Prime member or plan a $35+ order, another marketplace seller (Blue Proton) is shipping it directly for $25 with free shipping. This is for the black color scheme. The other colors go for more. See all options at Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Used Focal Spirit One for $80 to $83 [falling knife alert!]
UPDATE (2/3/15 at 4:05pm ET): the prices dropped by $6 since the previous update
UPDATE (2/2/15 at 7:29pm ET): the prices dropped by $10 since I posted this last night!
Focal is a well known company, but names don’t make the headphones. Their Spirit One headphones were not as well received by audiophiles as well as their Classic and Professional over-ears. After all, the “One” were targeting more of a consumer sound, with an Apple 3-button mic/remote. Regardless, they are currently available in Used condition with multiple listings at Amazon Warehouse Deals. The “Used – Good” condition go for $80 (was $86, was $96), while “Used – Very Good” for $83 (was $89, was $99). Since there are multiple listings, and if these don’t get scooped up, there is the possibility of the prices dropping further down. These are not the latest model in their line-up.
Now shipping: Sennheiser Momentum M2 Over-Ears for $350
The new Sennheiser Momentum M2 Over-Ears have shyly began shipping from some smaller retailers. At Amazon.com, it is shown as in-stock for $350 by Electronics Expo (99%, over 170k ratings, two brick and mortar stores in New Jersey). There’s also another seller offering them there as well, but the other seller looks too high risk for a $350 purchase (89%, only 36 ratings in last 12 months). These ship directly from the sellers, they are not fulfilled by Amazon.com.
The above if you cannot wait to get them. Otherwise, it’s only a matter of time before Amazon actual and other big name sellers will have them.
Refurbished Sony MDR-AS40EX earhook-style earbuds for $15
The Sony MDR-AS40EX earhook-style earbuds are currently available manufacturer refurbished with a 90 day Sony warranty for $15 with free shipping by dealfisher on eBay and by dealfisher fulfilled by amazon.com (usual free shipping terms apply, 2-day for Prime or with $35+ order for non-Prime).
[DEAD] MEElectronics EP-M11J-SL-MEE in-ears for $25
This limited time offer ended… Per the Amazon Gold Box, starting at 3pm ET today (Monday 2/2/15), there is a limited time sale on the MEElectronics EP-M11J-SL-MEE in-ears for $25, made with Swarovski crystals. Because bling has its fans, especially among fashion earphones. These average 4.4 out of 5 blinged-out stars based on 22 customer reviews 🙂
[DEAD] Starts Tue 12pm ET: Beats Executive Over-Ears sale
This lightning deal expired…
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[DEAD] Bose AE2w Bluetooth Over-Ears for $190
This limited time eBay offer expired…
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[DEAD] Starts Tue 8am ET: Klipsch S4i rugged in-ears sale
This lightning deal expired…
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32GB Zune HD (new condition) for $200
Digital Audio Players are having a mini-renaissance of sorts, at least at the audiophile tier, but if none of the new options sounds interesting, there’s also the good old Zune HD. Some units still remain available in new condition, and some of them are part of the latest eBay Frenzy deals, for $200 with free shipping by Digital Outlet on eBay (the 32GB version). Needless to say, this is for dedicated Zune fans.
10% off Bose earbuds (ends 2/21/15)
Various Bose earbud models are currently on sale at their usual 10% discount at amazon.com, with a February 21 (2015) expiration date. This includes multiple lines of their in-ears (SoundTrue, SoundSport, Freestyle).
Bluedio R2-WH wired headphones for $25
The Bluedio R2-WH wired headphones with detachable cable and folding design are currently on sale for $25 per pair, with a limit of three per customer, at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. They have zero customer reviews, so they may be more of interest if you like to try out or renew or compare models.
Used Woodees IESW101V in-ears for $15
The Woodees IESW101V in-ears (with wooden housing) are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $15 at Amazon Warehouse Deals, with three different listings, which may slightly increase the chances of future discounts.
Used Meelectronics DP1 EDM in-ears for $6 to $8
More Amazon Warehouse Deals fishing, the MEElectronics EDM Universe D1P In-Ears in the black color scheme are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $6 at Amazon Warehouse Deals but note that the listing over there says “Missing Earbuds” (which I take to mean it’s missing the extra eargels). But it looks like the pink is in “Used – Very Good” condition for $8.38 without any comments about missing parts. The reviews are shared between these in-ears and also on-ears, so the average does not tell the story.
[DEAD] Open-box Focal Spirit Classic for $310
These sold out… The new condition Focal Spirit Classic over-ear closed-back headphones go for $400 regular price, but if you want to save, you can get them in open-box condition for $300 plus $10 flat shipping by Electronics Expo at amazon.com. (these should not be confused with the Focal Spirit Professional studio headphones which have a regular price of $350).
Used NVX Audio XPT100 studio over-ears for $85
The NVX Audio XPT100 studio over-ears go for $100 in new condition, but if you want to save some, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $85 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. If $85 is not low enough, you could monitor it to see if it drops later on (if no one scoops them up). These average 4.6 out of 5 based on 49 customer reviews.
Massdrop: unlocked Titan 1 iems for $98
At Massdrop, a new offer is now fully unlocked, the Dunu Titan 1 IEMs going for $90 plus $8 shipping. Also launched (but not currently fully unlocked) are the Samson RTE 2 bluetooth on-ears with the lowest price possible being $80 shipped.
Beats Solo case for $6 w/free S&H
Among the latest eBay offers, you can get a Beats Solo headphone case for $6 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer. The condition is described as “Refurbished Non Retail Packaging”. The eBay seller “buyspry” (99.4%).
The same seller is offering first generation Beats Studio headphones, in new not-retail-packaging condition, in white or red, for $100 with free shipping, with a limit of five per buyer.
[DEAD] Ends Mon 1am ET: Sennheiser HD 518 open-back over-ear for $60
This limited time offer expired…
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Audio-Technica ATH-D40fs for $40 w/free S&H
Also part of the warehouse clearance sale at Musician’s Friend are the new condition Audio-Technica ATH-D40fs studio headphones offered for $40 with free shipping. You can buy as many as you like during this sale.
AKG M80 MkII Studio (semi-open) for $30 w/free S&H
This limited time offer expired, but it is a recurring offer at MF…
Musician’s Friend warehouse clearance sale includes the new condition AKG M80 MkII Semi-Open Studio Headphones offered for $30 with free shipping. These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 170+ ratings over there at MF.
Massdrop: Blue Ever Blue 328R unlocked (also Aune X1 Pro, FocusRite)
A new wave of offers is up and running at members-only shopping site Massdrop. One of them is fully unlocked, the Blue Ever Blue 328R earbuds for $20 plus $2 shipping. These are actual earbuds, not in-ears. There are two more items, not fully unlocked as of the time of writing: the Aune X1 Pro DSD DAC/Amp could go for as low as $170 shipped while the FocusRite 2i2 could go for as low as $120 shipped.
[DEAD] HeadFoams Headphones for Kids for $20
This daily deal expired… The Amazon Deal of the Day for Friday Jan-30-2015 is a sale on the HeadFoams Headphones for Kids for $20, available in six different colors. They average 4 out of 5 based on 195 customer reviews. Offer ends by 3am ET on Sat.
Shure SE-215 plus $10 store credit for $100
Shure used to have a $10 mail-in rebate on the SE-215 (one of the frequently recommended $100 in-ears), which was kinda goofy. Who wants to invest the time in a mail-in rebate for a $10 amount? When you factor in photocopies, postage, supplies, cutting up box/UPC, and such. The mail-in rebate promotion ended as of 1/11/15.
However, now they have a new more digital-shopper friendly promotion. You buy either the silver SE215-CL or the black SE215-K for $100, and three days after your order ships, Amazon will apply a $10 promotional credit to your Amazon account. This will happen automatically, you don’t need to do anything (other than buy the earphones of course).
This offer is only good when Amazon.com actual is the seller, not from marketplace sellers or used/refurbished. The offer expires 2/19/15 unless renewed or cancelled. They have terms and conditions explaining it. Annotated screenshot of the page mentioning the offer below:
PS: I checked a few other Shure earphones and headphones but so far, the SE-215 are the only ones I found having this promotion.
Massdrop: MEElectronics M-Duo as low as $35
New offering went up at Massdrop, this time it is the MEElectronics M-Duo in-ears, with the lowest price possible being $35 shipped. This has eight days left from today. It is not fully unlocked yet. Duo as in dual driver. The description unapologetically describes the sound signature as V-shaped.
Panasonic RP-HX250 Over-Ears for $13 to $15
On the budget front, especially if you have a Prime membership or you plan to make a $35+ purchase, the Panasonic RP-HX250 Over-Ears are on sale for $13 per pair in white and for $15~ in black at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of three per color. They average 3.5 out of 5 with 19 customer reviews.
Fanny Wang On-Ears (black/red) for $30
Fanny Wang’s On-Ear headphones, in a color scheme and style “inspired” by Beats Solo, are currently on deep sale, in new condition, going for $30 per pair at fulfilled by Amazon.com and sold there by Fanny Wang. Eligible for Prime shipping. You can buy as many as you like. The black color scheme goes for $50, the white for $60, and the rest for more. They average 4 out of 5 based on 117 customer reviews.
If your favorite color is not on sale, check also the used options. Click on the thumbnail of each color of choice to see all its price. The summary page linked in this paragraph shows the lowest price per color.
B&M or online: Able Planet NC180 ANC for $20
If you like to compare and review headphones, the Able Planet NC180 active noise cancelling headphones are sold for $20 per pair at Ross brick and mortar stores, or if you prefer online shopping, they go for the same price with free shipping, in new condition, by BuyDig on eBay (limit 5).
Please note these are doing horribly in reviews, so they are more of interest for research/testing/comparison purposes. They get 2.7 out of 5 based on 51 customer reviews at amazon.com where they have a rare “review intensity ratio”, the 1-stars are more than the 5-stars, they “win” 16-11.
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