The AKG M220 Pro semi-open over-ear headphones have begun their “Amazon invasion”, offered over there in multiple listings by marketplace sellers. As of the time of writing, the lowest price is $70 with free shipping by Audio Watt Store (ships from California, 96%, 5200+ ratings). These ship directly from AudioWatt, so they are not eligible for Prime shipping benefits.
AKG K451 Mini On-Ears for $50 w/free S&H
NewEgg has a new Techies Day e-newsletter promo good until 10/7/15, but thankfully the three headphones mentioned today do not require promo codes, so you can just add to cart and purchase them.
We start with AKG’s official store setting up e-shop at the NewEgg marketplace and offering the new condition AKG K451 Mini On-Ears [corrected the link] (portable, folding, mic/remote, 32 ohm, two detachable cables included) for $50 with free shipping.
These won a 2009 Red Design award per the product description over there, which indirectly tells their age. For more details and pictures, they have 46 customer reviews (4.2/5) and 13 questions peer-answered at amazon.com where the lowest price is $90.
Massdrop Unlocked: Custom Art Ei.XX CIEMs for $640 [also AKG K812]
Fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop are the Custom Art Ei.XX CIEMs, another Massdrop exclusive product, offered for $600 plus $40 flat shipping, with about five days to go from blog-posting date. Note that this is limited to 50 units (36 purchased as of the time of writing), and the shipping estimate is November 1st (we are still in September!).
Also added over there, but not fully unlocked, as AKG’s K812 Reference that could go as low as $800 plus $12 flat shipping.
AKG K44 semi-closed over-ears for $20 again w/free s&h
They are back down to $20 again at Guitar Center, they being the semi-closed over-ear AKG K44 headphones. You can buy as many as you like at this price. Free ground shipping and also eligible for free store pickup (if your local stores have them).
[DEAD] Frys (Monday Promo Coupons): AKG K512 Mk II for $25, Klipsch AW4i for $35
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AKG K553 Pro Closed-Back Over-Ears for $124
AKG K-party! The K553 Pro closed-back over-ears can be yours for $124 at Guitar Center (free shipping or free store pickup {if available locally}) and at Musician’s Friend. Please note the shipping estimate is October 1st (2015).
Used AKG K551 closed-back for $92 [was $97]
There’s a lot of action among the AKG K5** line-up. If you are set on the K551, you can get it in “Used – Good” condition for $92 [was $97~] or “Used – Very Good” for $98 [was $104~] by Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price Updated here 9/20/15…
There’s only one “Good” condition listing, but there are many “Very Good”, so there’s a possibility of further discounting, especially if the “Good” get sold, so the “bottom” can fall out of the “Very Good” condition. Of course these are not stocks, so their prices don’t really follow those patterns most of the times. Long story short, I can’t really tell for sure 🙂
AKG K619 On-Ears for $30 (multiple colors)
The closed-back on-ear AKG K619 headphones, some could argue a tastefully bassy headphone, is currently on sale for $30 in multiple color options at the AKG mothership, Harman Audio. However, note that this is a fragile headphone per multiple reports, so unless they fixed production/material, hold on tight to the warranty and receipt!
[DEAD] Rare Opportunity: AKG K240 Semi-Open for $50
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Massdrop Unlocked: B-Stock AKG K267 Tiesto for $130 [and other offers]
Another day, another burst of offers at members-only (but free to join) Massdrop. Fully unlocked already (= lowest price under this offer) are the AKG K267 Tiesto DJ headphones in B-Stock condition for $130 with free shipping. A Massdrop representative in their forums [only logged-in Massdrop members can read it] describes these as:
“So basically, these were sitting in a warehouse, waiting to be sold, then someone within AKG decided they needed to update the packaging for this headphone. These units have never been opened, returned, scratched, dented, or anything else. Thier packaging is out of date, that’s it.”
Also added, not fully unlocked as of the time of writing, but they have 6-7 days (from blog-posting time) to get there are:
* xDuoo TA-03 DAC/Amp as low as $260 shipped
* DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp as low as $235 shipped
* Firestone Audio Headphone Stand as low as $40 shipped
Massdrop unlocked: AKG M220 Semi-Open Over-Ears for $70
The offers continue to roll at members-only Massdrop. Added today, with seven days left (from blog-posting date) the semi-open AKG M220 semi-open over-ears are fully unlocked for $70 with free shipping. Their weight (240g) is an homage to the K240 🙂
Also added with this wave, but not reached their lowest possible price yet are:
* Sennheiser HD7 DJ headphones could go as low as $180~ shipped (they need one more to unlock!)
* Havi B3 Pro IEMs as low as $50 shipped
Massdrop Unlocked: AKG K99 for $35 [plus more]
The latest set of new offers at members-only Massdrop has the closed-back on-ear AKG K99 reaching their lowest offer price of $35 with free shipping, with seven days to go. With the same deadline, but not unlocked as of the time of writing of this post are the Shure SE215 Blue in-ears that could go as low as $115 shipped, along with a couple of amps:
* Little Dot MKIII Tube could go as low as $225 shipped
* GUSTARD H10 could go as low as $311.50 shipped
Massdrop unlocked: AKG K553 for $120 is back
It is baaack! The closed-back over-ear AKG K553 headphones are back at members-only Massdrop, unlocked for $120 with free shipping. There are 500 units available for this offer (59 sold as of the time of writing). The offer has seven days left from posting date. The listing there says they already have these at the Massdrop warehouses, so they will ship faster than the usual “Massdrop speed”.
Used AKG K272 HD for $85
The AKG K272 HD headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for around $85 by Amazon Warehouse Deals (two listings) and around $90 in “Used – Like New” condition (this one by Brainstorm LLC but fulfilled by Amazon). It is possible price pressure may push the prices further down.
[DEAD] Thursday at Fry’s (with promo codes): AKG K512 MKII for $25, AT ATH-ANC33iS for $40
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Headphone Sale: AKG K553 for $124, Shure, Ultrasone, Tascam, etc
Musician’s Friend has a limited time headphones sale with 24 items participating. Among the offers:
- AKG K553 Pro for $124 (3rd row there)
- Sennheiser HD 6 Mix for $150
- AKG M80 Mark II Semi-Open for $40
- two Shure SRH 440 plus HeadAMP 4 Headphone Amp for $200
- Fostex TX1 for $30
- various Ultrasones – hiding on page #2 over there
- Tascam TH-300X Studio for $70
- check all options there
Used AKG K551 closed-back for $114~
The white AKG K551 closed-back over-ears are currently offered in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging, cosmetic imperfections) for $114~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, while the lowest price for the black-silver version is $116~ but in “Used – Good” condition.
Used AKG K550 closed-back for $103~
The closed-back over-ear AKG K550 headphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $103~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They have three separate listings as such, so there’s the possibility of price pressure building and pushing them into double figures but that’s only generalized speculation.
Unlocked at Massdrop: AKG K181 DJ for $80, Brainwaz Grab Bag for $22.50
Two new offers popped up at members-only Massdrop, and with seven days left as of the time of writing, they are already unlocked at their lowest price possible during this offer. First up, the closed-back on-ear AKG K181 DJ UE Reference Class headphones are going for $80 with free shipping with a total of 950 units available as part of this offer.
Next up, Brainwavz has a grab-bag promotion going for $20 plus $2.50 flat shipping. For that, you will receive one random earphone from five different options, with the lowest priced models having the higher chances. There’s a limit of two per customer (shipping for the second item is only +$1). A total of 6000 units area available as part of this promotion. Already (as of the time of writing) 1350+ units got scooped up.
AKG K240 Mark II for $90 w/free s&h
For a limited time only (ends by 8/15/15) you can get the new condition AKG K240 Mark II studio headphones for $90 with free shipping at Adorama.com. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and go.
AKG K553 Closed-Back Headphones for $120 to $124
The closed-back over-ear AKG K553 headphones are currently fully unlocked at members only Massdrop for $120 with free shipping, with seven days left from blog-posting date, and 500 units available (about 450 units available as of the time of writing). These will ship in mid-August 2015.
If you prefer a faster shipment, you can get them for $124 with free shipping by Music123 on Amazon and Music123 directly and Musician’s Friend and Woodwind and Brasswood and Guitar Center (store pickup may also be available).
[DEAD] Tue w/promo code: AKG K512 Mk II for $25 (limit 2)
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Massdrop Unlocked: AKG M220 Semi-Open for $70 {re-imagined K240)
The good old AKG K240 has been a sub-$100 headphone that is still mentioned in recommendations. Massdrop is back with another AKG projoect, their new M220 semi-open headphones are based on that, with a detachable cable, currently fully unlocked (lowest price for this offer) for $70 with free shipping. Offer ends in seven days from blog-posting date. Orders will begin shipping mid-August, so if you need it yesterday or for a special occasion, you can’t speed up delivery!
Used AKG K272 HD for $85
The AKG K272 HD headphones currently have three listings by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, in “Used – Good” condition for $85~ and in “Used – Very Good” for $88~. Another seller “Brainstorm LLC” has it fulfilled by Amazon in “Used – Like New” for $90. Multiple listings could mean price pressure leading to further discounts but it is certainly not guaranteed as many factors impact prices and we only have a black box look at what goes on. These average 3.8 out of 5 based on 54 customer reviews.
AKG K619 DJ headphones for $29 w/free s&h {they are fragile!}
The Harman Audio store on eBay is offering the new condition AKG K619 DJ headphones for $29 with free shipping, in three different color schemes (black, red, blue). These are closed-back on-ears. However, do check reviews, multiple people are complaining these are very fragile physically, so that’s probably factored in the big discount.
PS: you can find this and other popular eBay stores linked to in the Sidebar of this blog for your convenience (under the “eBay Stores” section).
It is back: AKG K7XX Massdrop Limited Edition for $200
The AKG K7XX Massdrop Limited Edition headphones (open-back over-ears) are back at members-only Massdrop, offered for $200 with free shipping, with seven days to go (from blog-posting date). This offer has 1250 units available. As of the time of writing, over 1000 units are still available. The K7XX (actual product name, not X as a wildcard) is based upon the K702 65th anniversary edition, fine-tuned by Massdropophiles.
Also fully unlocked over there, with about five days, are the Westone W30 in-ears going for around $303~ shipped. Really people, $300 earphones and you have to charge $3.38 in shipping? Come on! 🙂
With about five days left, these offers are running there, but not fully unlocked as of the time of writing:
- Shure SE215 Blue Earphones LE as low as $115 shipped
- Little Dot MKIII Tube Headphone Amp could go as low as $225 shipped
Fully Unlocked at Massdrop: Meelectronics IEM Grab Bag, AKG K181 DJ, BeyerD T90
Members-only Massdrop is probably going to add a few more new members this week. Three new offers were launched today (they have about seven days left from blog-posting date here) and all three of them are fully unlocked (which in their own lingo means the lowest price possible under this particular promotion). The three items are the AKG K181 DJ UE on-ear headphones going for $80 shipped and the Beyerdynamic T90 Tesla for $450 shipped. The third item is not an …item…
MeElectronics Grab Bag Temptation
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AKG Q701 Quincy Jones for $200 (all colors)
The new condition open-back over-ear AKG Q701, part of their Quincy Jones line-up, are currently on sale in new condition for $200 per pair, with all three color schemes having the same price, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. They average 4.4 out of 5 with 420+1 customer reviews posted so far 🙂
AKG K553 Studio headphones for $120 (unlocked at Massdrop)
AKG party at Massdrop (members-only but free to join). The closed-back over-ear AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphone is currently fully unlocked (lowest price possible) for $120 with free shipping. The offer is good for the next six days (from blog-posting date). This offer is limited to 1400 units, but you have plenty of time, as of the time of writing, only 166 units got purchased.
The items below have about 6-7 days left, but they are not fully unlocked as of the time of writing:
+ Creative Sound Blaster E5 USB DAC/Amp Combo as low as $156
+ Sony PHA-3 Portable DAC/Amplifier Combo as low as $708
+ Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand as low as $140
AKG K67 TIESTO DJ Headphones for $80
The AKG Pro Audio K67 TIESTO DJ Headphones are currently on sale for $80 with free shipping, in new condition, by the Audio Watt Store with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com, so it is eligible for free 2-day shipping. No purchase quantity limits. It averages 4.1 out of 5 based on 38 customer reviews.
AKG Q350 In-Ears for $25 (no limits)
Part of the Quincy Jones line-up, the AKG Q350 in-ears, in the black-lime color scheme are currently on sale for $25 with free shipping, in new condition, and without any purchase quantity limits, and not part of the lightning deals at Amazon.com by Woot. These average 3.6 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews, but many of those reviews were written when they were selling for more. Free 2-day shipping for Prime members or with a $35+ order.
[DEAD] Used AKG K3003i Reference In-Ears for $641
As of a 6/13/15 update, the $641 option sold-out. The lowest used price is $760 via AudioCritic… The $641 price by AWD actual The Reference Class AKG K3003i In-Ears are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $641 by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual. When you add it to the shopping cart, it says there’s only one left.
In-stock from USA retailer: AKG K553 Pro for $200
AKG is not shy about producing a high volume of headphone models. If you are interested in getting the AKG K553 Pro closed-back over-ears from a USA retailer, they are currently in-stock for $200 with free shipping by Musicians Friend.
Used AKG K618DJ headphones for $25
The AKG K618DJ DJ-styled headphones, in the black color scheme, is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $25 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. These are closed-back on-ears, bass-tuned for bassy modern music but some customer reviews note that they are physically fragile.
AKG K550 for $156 New or $118 Used
The closed-back over-ear AKG K550 headphones are currently going for $156 in new condition by authorized dealers at Amazon.com (Amazon actual, Huppin’s). In used condition, they go for around $118 as “Used – Very Good” by Amazon Warehouse Deals, where they have multiple listings which may (or may not) put price pressure. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 138 customer reviews.
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