Audio Technica M50x + 76-key Yamaha YPG235 music keyboard for $250 total (no rebates)

The typical price of the Audio Technica M50x headphones is $170. The typical price of the Yamaha YPG235 76-key music keyboard is $250. But if you happen to want to buy them both, you can get them as bundle together for $250 at Adorama. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed to checkout. Adorama is an authorized dealer for both.

TIP: a music keyboard is potentially one way to test headphones. Each key has a predetermined frequency range, and many instruments can be simulated.

Massdrop Unlocked: Dunu Titan 1 IEMs for $98

Unlocked at members only Massdrop, and with seven days to go from today (= posting date here), you can get the Dunu Titan 1 IEMs for $90 plus $8~ flat shipping. They come with nine eartip pairs, a carrying case, a clip and also a 1/4″ adapter. They ship mid-August.

Also added there but not fully unlocked are the Audio Technica M50x that could go as low as $127 shipped. Not the lowest price, they’ve been seen as low as $100 in flash sales at authorized dealers.

Audio Technica M40x + Mackie CR3 3″ 50W Monitors for $135

IF you happen to be looking for both headphones and studio monitors, Adorama is offering a bundle for $135 with free shipping: you get the new condition Audio Technica M40x headphones and the new condition Mackie CR3 3″ 50W Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors. Each one goes for $100 on its own at authorized dealers. In fact the CR3 is currently the best selling studio monitor at amazon.com with a 4.5 out of 5 based on 194 customer reviews. Offer ends by 8/9/15 or earlier if they sell out.

Audio Technica ATH-OX7AMP for $90

The Audio Technica ATH-OX7AMP headphones, part of their SonicFuel line-up, have a built-in amp (on/off option) powered by a AAA battery, and are currently on sale for $90 with free shipping at BuyDig and thru Amazon.

Used Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 for $200

The recently released Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 go for $250 in new condition, but if you feel comfortable going used, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $200 in the gunmetal gray color scheme by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

Refurbished Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1 Gaming Headset (Open Back) for $200

The open-back Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1 Gaming Headset is currently available in Manufacturer Refurbished condition with a one year warranty for $200 with free shipping by aSavings.com. If you want to save a bit more, there are multiple listings of this in “Used – Very Good” condition for $186~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Multiple listings can sometimes put price pressure and trigger further discounts but this is only a general trend, not guaranteed by any means.

Massdrop: Audio Technica M50x for $127

The Audio Technica M50x (black) were at their all time low a few days ago, going for $100 for a limited time (since then, it expired) at Adorama. If you missed that, or if you have Massdrop coupons or credit, they have returned there, fully unlocked for $120 plus $7 flat shipping, with six days left (as of the time of writing).

Used Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 for $150~

If you are comfortable with used headphones, the black color scheme of the relatively recent Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 (BK = black) is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging) for $150~ (was $157~) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $250. Only one listing is there, so it may (or may not) last long.

[DEAD] Used Audio-Technica ATH-T300 Over-Ears for $5

As of a 7/9/15 recheck, one lucky shopper scooped this up at $5, and it is no longer available as used…
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[DEAD] Audio Technica M50x for $100 (black or white)

This limited time sale expired…
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Used Audio Technica ATH-R70x for $246~

The Audio Technica ATH-R70x are a parallel to the M70x in open-back form and they are now available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $246~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals, about $100 less than their new condition price.

Massdrop: Audio Technica M50x $127 shipped, their Velour Earpads $22 shipped

If you missed Monday’s Audio Technica ATM-50x lightning deal for $120, it is back on sale, but for slightly more, going for $127 shipped by members-only Massdrop. Unlike Amazon’s deal that lasts four hours, the Massdrop offer is good for seven days (from blog-posting date). To coincide with this sale, the ATH-M50x Velour Earpads are offered separately for $22 shipped. Both are fully unlocked (aka, their lowest prices possible under this offer).

As perhaps a budget semi-alternative, they also offer the Superlux HD668B semi-open headphones for $38~ shipped. These are not fully unlocked as of the time of writing. They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 320+ customer reviews at amazon.com.

[DEAD] Ends Mon 3pm ET: Audio Technica ATH-M50x for $120

This 4-hour lightning deal expired…
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Used Audio-Technica ATH-R70x for $264

The recently-released open-back over-ear Audio Technical ATH-R70x (the parallel model to the M70x) is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $264 by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

[DEAD] Used Audio Technica ATH-PRO500MK2 RD for $40

The previously mentioned offer is sold out as of 6/18/15 recheck… The red color scheme of the Audio Technica ATH-PRO500MK2 DJ headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $40 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 55 customer reviews.

[DEAD] Monday Lightning Deals: Audio Technica M50x, Samson, Miikey

These daily deals expired…
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Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 for $213

The new Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 headphones are currently on sale for $213, with five units left as of the time of writing, at MacMall.com.

[DEAD] Used Audio Technica M40x for $69 [updated]

As of 6/18/15 this is no longer available at this price…
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[DEAD] Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBL for $155

This daily deal expired… The Woot Electronics Deal of the Day good until 1am ET on Tuesday is a sale on the new condition Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBL closed-back studio-headphones offered for $150 plus $5 flat shipping. Limit three per customer during this promotion.

Audio Technica M40x + Fiio E6 for $100

The Audio Technica M40x typically goes for $100 on its own, but it is also offered in bundles with free accessories at the same price from time to time. Case in point, you can get it for $100 with the Fiio E6 tiny portable amp from seller “Amazing Deals Online” with the order fulfilled at amazon.com. This bundle averages 4.7 out of 5 based on 94 customer reviews.

Audio Technica AT-HA2 headphone amplifier for $59 (ships from Japan)

If you like buying headphone gear from Japanese sellers, the Audio Technica AT-HA2 headphone amplifier is currently going for $59 with free shipping (from Japan) by seller “Style from Japan” through Amazon.com. Please note the standard free shipping does not offer a tracking number. The shopping cart did not have other options for expedited shipping. The delivery estimate is about one month after purchase. If you don’t feel comfortable with any of these, do not proceed!

Massdrop: AT ATH-ES88, Superlux HD 668B, Dunu DN-2000J

Three more items got added to Massdrop today, ending in about seven days from today (today being blog-posting date). As of the time of writing, none of them are fully unlocked (= lowest price possible). They are:

* Audio-Technica ATH-ES88 Portable Headphones as low as $143~ shipped
* Superlux HD668B Headphones as low as $38~ shipped
* Dunu DN-2000J Premium Hybrid Earphone as low as $306~ shipped

Massdrop: Philips Fidelio L1 for $110, ATH-Mx Velour for $22

More offers launched today at Massdrop, and as of the time of writing, two of them have reached the lowest price possible. The Philips Fidelio L1 semi-open headphones go for $100 plus $10 flat shipping, while Velour Earpads for the new ATH-Mx headphones from Sound Professionals are offered for $20 plus $2 flat shipping. Five color options are available at checkout and they fit the M50x, M40x, M30x, and M20x, along with the M50 (per the listing there).

Also launched there but not at their lowest price possible as of the time of writing are the Fostex TH500RP for $510, the Parrot Zik 2.0 as low as $328 headphones. On the in-ear front, the Beyerdynamic MXP 50 iE could go as low as $32~ shipped. Of potential interest, the red Focusrite 18i8 Interface could go as low as $305 shipped.

All the above end in about seven days from blog-posting date (not the date you are reading this).

PS: when looking at Philips headphones, beware of an “L” in their model name. It is an indicator of a Lightning connector (newer Apple devices). An example of a new Philips L-headphone, the Fidelio M2L (M2L/27).

Used Audio-Technica ATH-R70x for $288

The new condition Audio-Technica ATH-R70x open-back headphones (an open-back parallel to their closed-back M70x) goes for $350 in new condition but you can get it for $288 in “Used – Very Good” by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Do check reviews if you are not familiar with these, as the AT *70x launches are being met with resistance. Which perhaps goes to show that almost every successful headphone line has a ceiling.

[DEAD] Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBL with Creative E1 head-amp for $190

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Shipping Now: Audio Technica ATH-R70x for $350

If you want to be among the first to use the new Audio Technica ATH-R70x open-back over-ear Reference series headphones, we have good news, they are now in stock and ready to ship to your head (okay, to your front door) at Amazon.com by Amazon actual.

As the model name suggests, this is a parallel to the closed-back M70x. Since AT found a lot of success with the closed-back Mxx series, it make sense for them to go for a parallel open-back line.

Beyerdynamic DT 990 (250 ohm) Pro + AT AT2020USB USB mic for $200 after $40 MIR

For a limited time, you can get a bundle consisting of the Beyerdynamic DT 990 (250 ohm) Pro open-back over-ear headphones and the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone for $200 after a $40 mail-in rebate (MIR). Limit one rebate per customer. Rebate offer ends 5/5/15. Details and PDF of the mail-in rebate at Adorama.com.

Used Audio Technica ATH-M10 for $22

If of the various Audio Technica ATH-Mxx series headphones it is the M10 you are interested in, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $22.05 by K&M Camera fulfilled by Amazon.com.

Audio-Technica ATH-WS55BK On-Ear for $40

Staples appears to have scored a recurring discount on the black Audio-Technica ATH-WS55BK on-ears, they are back down to $40 at the Staples website. You get them shipped to your home (Staples Rewards members get free shipping on everything), or to your local store (Free) or pick it up from a local store (check inventory first!!!).

These average 4.3 out of 5 based on 70 customer reviews over at amazon.com.

[DEAD] Audio Technica ATH-OX5 On-Ears for $65 + S&H

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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 Audio Technica ATH-M40x for $82~

As of the time of writing, the Audio Technica ATH-M40x closed-back over-ear studio-headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $82.40 at Amazon Warehouse Deals.

The above if you want a low price. In terms of bang for the buck, there is a variety of new condition M40x bundles that go for $100 to $110 that include extra items like a Fiio E6 portable amp or a Creative Labs Blaster portable amp or a carrying case.

April 5-11: Audio Technica ATH-WS55BK for $40

Per the Staples Weekly Ad for the shopping week of April 5-11 in 2015, you can get the Audio Technica ATH-WS55BK (black WS55) for $40. The offer will be good in stores for sure (as long as the stores carry them and have them in-stock). It may also be available on their website, we will know that on Sunday by checking the price on Sunday 4/5/15 at Staples.com.

These have accumulated 69 customer reviews at amazon.com where they average 4.3 out of 5.

[DEAD] Audio-Technica ATH-M30x + Fiio E6 for $78

As of a 3/25/15 recheck, this is no longer available in new condition for $78… However, it is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $74~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals

The new condition Audio-Technica ATH-M30x headphones have a regular price of $70 in new condition, but if you happen to also want a Fiio E6 tiny portable headphone amp, there is currently a bundle by Sonix Electronix on Amazon for $78 with free shipping. The Fiio E6 goes for $27~ on its own.

Used Audio Technica ATH-M10 for $22

With the announcement of the new M-0x line, Audio Technica now has plenty of headphone choices in this line-up. If of all those it’s the ATH-M10 the ones you are interested in, you can get them in Used condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals, with the “Used – Good” condition going for $22, and the “Used – Very Good” for $24.60~. These are fulfilled by Amazon, so the usual free shipping terms apply. These average 3.5 out of 5 based on 26 customer reviews.