It is the weekend, so now time for something fun! Especially for Metallica fans. The FunkoPOP of James Hetfield of Metallica is currently on sale for $8.29 with up to three per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. Free shipping for Prime members or with a $25+ order.
TEAC UD-501 dual-monaural DAC/amp for $360 [MD]
Not to be confused with the famous jeans, the TEAC UD-501 dual-monaural DAC/amp is fully unlocked at Massdrop for $360 with free US shipping, running for the next two days and change (from blog-posting time). It will ship in mid-March from Massdrop, with all sales final. A warranty card is included. Only 40 units are available for this drop, and as of the time of writing, 19 of them have been claimed.
Colorfly C10 DAP for $180 w/free S&H [MD]
Some DAP (digital audio player) deep cuts (the music term, not a deep discount reference) action, running at members only but free to join Massdrop for the next four days and change is the new condition Colorfly C10 DAP for $180 with free US shipping. This is only available in the blue color scheme. It ships in late March from Massdrop with all sales final.
It has 32GB on-board storage plus a microSD slot. It is running on Linux, and it has a line-out jack, in addition to a 3.5mm headphone out. The DAC is a Cirrus CS4398.
I need to find my prehistoric 32MB (yes, megabyte) DAP and see how it does today. I believe it used AA or AAA, so it shouldn’t have built-in battery is dead issues 🙂
[OLD POST] Used Fiio K1 USB DAC/amp for $30 w/free S&H
This was superseded by a better deal on 2/19/18…
[DEAD] Apogee Groove USB DAC/amp for $180
As of a 2/18/18 at 7:18pm ET recheck, this is sold out and cannot be ordered…
The new condition Apogee Groove USB DAC/amp is currently on sale for $180 with free shipping or free store pickup (where available/possible) at Guitar Center. Their other online properties (Musician’s Friend, etc) don’t carry it apparently. This goes on a rotating recurring basis on sale at various reputable dealers, apparently it is Guitar Center’s turn now 🙂
[DEAD] AKG K553 Closed Over-Ears for $89 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired but it returns every few weeks at Musician’s Friends, so if you missed it, wipe those tears away 🙂
Don’t stop AKGing! The last time it was a daily deal it went for $99, now we have a new low: the new condition AKG K553 PRO closed-back over-ear is the Musician’s Friend Deal of the Day going for $89 with free shipping until Monday at 8am eastern (or earlier if sold out). This is one of multiple K5** options, so if you are not familiar with them, google them around. The price is certainly right on this one though.
Beats X bluetooth earphones down to $80
If you like blue color schemed earphones, the new condition Beats X bluetooth earphones in said color scheme are now down to $80 with free shipping by Best Buy and Amazon actual (limit 3).
This appears to be an organized Beats discounting strategy as we’ve also seen the Beats Solo 3 and Studio 3 also reach lower prices this week.
Bose Quiet Comfort 25 ANC Over-Ears for $160 [limit 3]
If you have been trying to catch it on sale for $160, it is going for $160 with free shipping sold and shipped by Amazon actual as of the time of writing with up to three pairs per customer. “It” refers to the new condition Bose Quiet Comfort QC25 closed-back over-ear active noise cancelling headphones. These do not have bluetooth/wireless. This is the black color scheme with the iOS remote buttons.
This is not related to the Bose, but it is also on sale at Amazon and I don’t want to create a separate post for it, it is the new condition Syncwire Toslink digital optical audio cable going for $6.07 with free shipping for Prime members or with a $25+ order. This is a lightning deal running until 9:30pm eastern or earlier if sold out. It is 8% claimed as of 4:44pm ET.
Fender IEM Sale: FXA2 PRO for $89, FXA5 PRO for $129
The last time they were on sale [see our old Dec 2017 post], the Fender FXA2 PRO in-ears went for $99, while the FXA5 PRO went for $149. Fast forward to right now, and Adorama has put them back on sale at lower prices, the FXA2 goes for $89, while the FXA5 goes for $129, two color schemes for each model. Rounding out the sale is the CXA1 returning to $59.
Free shipping for them all. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed to checkout while the sale is underway.
- Fender FXA2 Pro In-Ears for $89 in blue or metallic black
- Fender FXA5 Pro In-Ears for $129 in Silver or Metallic Black
- Fender CXA1 Pro In-Ear Monitor for $69
Beyerdynamic Custom “i” On-Ears for $23 w/free S&H [limit 3]
You can’t go wrong with this price if you need a pair of closed-back on-ears that come with lots of accessories and enable you to listen to two different sources at the same time without any additional hardware. They also have a 3-position bass slider that changes the sound signature.
Running until Monday night (or earlier if sold out), you can get the new condition closed-back Beyerdynamic Custom “i” On-Ears for $23 with free shipping. All you have to do is press “add to cart” to see the prices. There is no coupon and no rebate. You just proceed to checkout and pay $23. Limit up to three pairs per customer. These are sold and shipped by NewEgg actual, not iffy marketplace sellers.
I haven’t seen the “Custom i” model, but it looks very similar to the “Custom Street” which I have and here we have a review diary and a text and pictures unboxing of these right here!
The “Street” in the name and the box picture are foreshadowing that these are designed to grab a hold of your head (so they won’t fall off while skating?)…
I need to develop a reviewing process because my current “hippie” approach of doing things is not very productive review-wise 🙂
Monoprice Monolith Turntable drops to $200 after coupon
Another coupon surprise! The just released Monoprice Monolith Turntable, product ID 27749, is also eligible for the Monoprice 4-day coupon 20DAY, dropping it from $250 to $200 with free standard US shipping until Monday night or earlier if sold out.
The coupon can be redeem TWO TIMES per customer during this promotion. The maximum discount is $1000 per shopping cart.
Monoprice M1060C Closed Planars for $264 w/FS after coupon
Double surprise planar fiends! It’s not just the M565C Closed that are eligible for the Monoprice 4-day weekend coupon 20DAY that is 20% off on purchases of $150+, it also works on the brand new and just released Monoprice M1060C Closed-Back Planars, dropping them from $330 to $264 with free standard US shipping! Offer good until Monday night or earlier if sold out!
Also eligible for the coupon is the just released Monoprice 29516 cable dropping from $15 to $12 (as long as your order total is $150+). This is a 6ft 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable that works with both the open and closed versions of the M1060 and M565.
Monoprice M565C Closed Planars for $184 w/FS after coupon
Mega surprise dear audio friends! The Monoprice 4-day weekend coupon 20DAY that is 20% off on purchases of $150+ works on the brand new and just released Monoprice M565C Closed-Back Planars, dropping them from $230 to $184 with free standard US shipping! Offer good until Monday night or earlier if sold out!
NewEgg President’s Day: KEF M500 for $130, Beats Solo 3 for $180, Yamaha C200 for $5
Newegg has ushered out their President’s Day offers and among them they have some headphones as well:
+ KEF M500 On-Ears (white) for $130 after “Add to cart” (no login or promo code needed)
+ Beats Solo 3 Wireless for $190 in black (no promo code)
+ Yamaha EPC-C200 in-ears for $4 (no promo code)
[DEAD] Brainwavz BA IEMs: B100 for $24, B150 for $39
These expired…
[DEAD] Audio Technica ATH-AD900X for $131 after coupon
This recurring Groupon coupon expired but it will return at some point(s) in the future…
[DEAD] With coupon: Etymotic In-Ears: ETY Kids 5 for $27, ER4SR or ER4XR for $315
This recurring Groupon coupon expired but it will return at some point(s) in the future…
Massdrop x NuForce EDC3 In-Ears for $100 w/FS [MD]
We have a hot seller alert at Massdrop! The new Massdrop x NuForce EDC3 in-ears are fully unlocked and flying fast (297 purchased as of the time of writing) for $100 with free US shipping at the members-only but free to join shopping club/website that is Massdrop.com.
These will ship in late April 2018 from Massdrop, with all sales final. There is no mention of warranty in the listing. Each customer can buy up to ten pairs during this promotion. A total of 960 units are available for purchase. The drop ends in about 12 days and change from blog-posting date (end of February 2018).
Sennheiser HD 660 S shipping Saturday from Amazon actual
If you prefer to buy audiophile-level headphones from Amazon actual, and not from any of the many marketplace sellers there (authorized or not), and you want to buy the new Sennheiser HD 660 S, we have good news for you! Amazon actual estimates that they will have it in-stock on February 17, Saturday! This as of the time of writing ~ as time goes by, the estimates change…
Sol Republic Replacement Headbands start at $5
On the replacement accessories front, for fans of compatible SOL Republic headphones with the user-replaceable headbands, a couple of colors are on sale and Prime eligible and *fingers crossed* not Add-On items. The red replacement headband goes for $5 (offered by two sellers if you need more), while the blue color scheme goes for $6. The rest go for $8+. They average 4 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews.
Lightweight On-Ears: Koss KPH7V for $3.42, Panasonic RP-HT21 for $5.40
If you are looking for old school lightweight on-ear headphones, for kids or guests or other semi-disposable uses, a couple of different well-vetted models are on sale at Amazon as follows:
+ Koss KPH7V Violet color scheme for $3.42 (limit 3)
+ Panasonic RP-HT21 black/silver for $5.40 (limit 3)
Both of these are Add-On items, so your order total must be $25+ in products shipped or fulfilled by Amazon, otherwise their shopping cart won’t let you buy them. So you can instead “append them” to a larger Amazon order if you are not close to $25 right away.
Razer Adaro DJ Analog Headphones for $40 w/free S&H
Razer, the gaming company, is also dabbling into “analogue” headphones, with a 3.5mm input and no wireless or gaming features. An old fashioned headphone. And their Razer Adaro DJ Analog is currently going for $40 with free shipping by a couple of marketplace sellers that are fulfilled by Amazon which is an extra layer of protection… One of those two sellers is also selling them for the same price at their own eBay store, it is the Digital Outlet MP3 (99.2%, California), a familiar name from the good old days of mp3 players. The headphones average 3.5 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews at Amazon and have about half that many in answered questions.
Beyerdynamic Byron BT In-Ears for $79 [limit 3]
When they came out, the Beyerdynamic Byron BT (bluetooth) earphones were going for $100, but as of the time of writing, they are on sale for $79 with free shipping by Amazon actual with up to three pairs per customer at the same price. All three Byron models are on the same page, so keep that in mind if you are reading customer reviews and answered questions.
Open box Hifiman RE-400i for $25 w/free S&H
The first of two Hifiman in-ear posts! The Hifiman RE-400i (with iOS mic/remote) is available in “Used – Like New” (Open Box) condition for the very specific price of $24.77 with free shipping, sold by authorized dealer Electronics Expo through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from Electronics Expo, so everyone gets free shipping, however, it is not Prime eligible.
Used Hifiman RE-400 In-Ears for $20
Used action continues, this time it is the Hifiman RE-400 in-ears (no mic/remote) available in “Used – Good” condition (no further details given), sold by “Audio Advice” with the order fulfilled by Amazon (Prime shipping) through Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Used Etymotic ER4XR In-Ears for $249 [was $279]
If you don’t want to wait for a future sale, Electronics Expo is offering the Etymotic Research ER4XR Extended Range in-ears in “Used – Like New” condition for $249 [was $279~] with free shipping through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from Electronics EXPO and it is not Prime eligible. The new condition price is $350.
Price updated here on 2/15/18 at 1:30pm ET…
Sennheiser CX 3.00 In-Ears for $19
More sales on the Sennheiser front, this time it is less than what the ATM spits out 🙂 The new condition Sennheiser CX3.00 in the red/black color scheme is on sale for the very specific price of $18.57 by Amazon actual with up to three pairs per customer. It looks like a group price-match of marketplace sellers. The other two color options go for $21. Free shipping for Prime members or with a $25+ order.
If you need something to get you to $25+ if you are not a Prime member, there are a couple of things we posted earlier today, a Belkin 5-in-1 splitter and Brainwavz earpads.
Belkin Rockstar 5-Jack Headphone Audio Splitter for $7.49
If you prefer to get a recognizable name-brand splitter (instead of various unknown brands), the black color scheme of the new condition Belkin Rockstar 5-Jack Headphone Audio Splitter is on sale for $7.46 with free shipping for Prime members or with a $25+ order. This is unpowered, so the number and type of headphones you connect to it will affect things (an engineer/physicist could probably do back of the envelope calculations, given the specs of each headphone connected).
Sennheiser HD 559 Open Over-Ears for $86
It’s discounting season in SennheiserLandia! Their entry-point into their new 59s open-back line-up is on sale! The new condition HD 559 is on sale for the very specific price of $85.71 at Amazon by Amazon actual with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price.
[DEAD] Friday: refurb JVC Everest Elite 700 ANC/BT Over-Ears for $130
These daily deals expired…
[DEAD] MEE Audio M6 PRO Clear In-Ears for $25 + $5 flat S&H
Both are sold out as of a 2/18/18 recheck…
[DEAD] Bluedio BL USB-Powered Bluetooth 4.1 Receiver for $14
This lightning deal expired…
B&O Play H8 ANC/Bluetooth On-Ears for $270
If you want to combine style, ANC, bluetooth and on-ears in one, the new condition B&O Play H8 On-Ears in the black color scheme are on sale for $270 with free shipping by Amazon actual with up to three pairs per customer. This looks like a computer-generated price-match because a marketplace seller at Amazon has them for the same price. The other colors go for more. They average 4 out of 5 based on 200+ customer reviews and have over 75 answered questions.
Audio Technica M40X + Slappa Hardbody Case for $79
The closed-back over-ear Audio Technica M40X (which had a counter-insurgency against the hype train of the M50X) is now down to $79 at a number of retailers (eg Musician’s Friend and Sweetwater), but you can do better, which is why you are reading this website 🙂
For the same price of $79, and with Prime shipping, you can also get the Slappa Hardbody PRO SL-HP-99 headphone case, sold by K&M Camera with the orders fulfilled by Amazon (thus the Prime shipping). The case is included automatically, you don’t have to do anything additional.
This SL-HP-99 case goes for $20 on its own, it’s not a throwaway freebie! This should not be confused with the more famous SL-HP-07 case which also goes for $20 on its own.
Used Audio Technica ATH-ESW9 headphones for $146
These appear to be not easy to find shipping from within the USA at a reasonable price, but if you are comfortable with used, the Audio Technica ATH-ESW9 headphones are available in “Used – Good” condition (no further details) for $146~ with free shipping sold by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Only one unit of these is available, so don’t sleep on it if you must needs have them.
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