This lightning deal expired…
Sennheiser HD 558 for $94 [Fry’s weekly promo-codes]
The open-back over-ear new-condition Sennheiser HD 558 headphones (the middle “child” of the current HD-5xx line-up) is going for $94 at Fry’s Electronics for the week of October 4 through the 10th in 2015. The offer is good at their stores and their website. This is part of their promo code offers, so you have to use your own unique coupon code that is found in the Fry’s email newsletters (free to subscribe).
PS: I don’t know if Amazon.com is going to price-match it.
Massdrop: BeyerD DT990 (250) Premium, etc
A new wave of offers is up at members-only Massdrop, with 5-7 days left (as of blog-posting date) for them. Two of the three are fully-unlocked as of the time of writing:
* Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (250 Ohm) as low as $230~ shipped
* SoundMAGIC PL21 IEMs for $18~ shipped (fully unlocked)
* Sennheiser VMX 200-II USB Bluetooth Headset for $50 shipped (fully unlocked)
Beyerdynamic T70p + DTX 501p + splitter for $425 w/coupon
Also part of the BuyDig Clearance sale, coupon code CLOSEOUT15 gets you the BeyerDynamic T70P headphones with two free items (Beyerdynamic DTX 501p lightweight on-ears, and Belkin audio splitter) for $425 with free shipping.
The rest of the models eligible for the aforementioned 15% off limited time coupon are:
* 15 headphones
* 8 earphones
* some are open-box, other are new condition
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.
Used Shure SRH 1540 for $389
The closed-back over-the-ear Shure SRH-1540 headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $389~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Their new condition price at authorized dealers is $500.
But that’s not all. There are six listings of this, so there is the possibility of demand putting pressure on supply and causing the used prices to drop further. But this is only in theory, there’s no guarantee this will happen. I will be monitoring the prices…
BeyerDynamic T5p Tesla for $650
The Tesla girls continue their eBay parade. Buydig’s eBay store (authorized dealers) is offering the new condition BeyerDynamic T5p Tesla headphones for $650 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer… As usual, these eBay deals are typically limited time offers, that last from a few hours to a few days…
Massdrop: Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT 990 (600 Ohm)
Another new addition to Massdrop, the Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT 990 (600 Ohm) could go as low as $250 plus $10 flat shipping. This has five days to go from blog-posting day.
Massdrop: Fostex TH500RP, Geek Out 1000
Massdrop has more new offers loaded, good for the next 6-7 days (from blog-posting date). Neither is fully unlocked as of the time of writing. The offers are:
+ Fostex TH500-RP as low as $460~ shipped
+ Geek Out 1000 USB DAC/Amp as low as $172~ shipped
Refurbished Sennheiser HD 518 for $45.50
The Sennheiser HD 518 get offered for $60 through the Fry’s promo codes every few days, but if you prefer to pay even less, and you are comfortable with refurbished, you can get them in that condition for $40 plus $5.50 flat shipping by Adgtron thru Amazon Warehouse Deals.
This is a screenshot of their listing, with the interesting parts “highlighted”:
Correction: corrected total price in blog-post title, $45.50, not $55.50 🙂
Shipping Now: Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO 250 for $600
If you want to be among the first to own them, the brand new Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO (250 ohm, 45mm Tesla, Made In Germany) studio headphones are in-stock and ready to ship to your ears (well, indirectly, the UPS guy does not (yet?) offer custom headphone “installation”) for $600 by a trio of marketplace sellers (Focus Camera, Electronics Expo, AudioLab) at Amazon.com. Amazon’s own inventory remains in the all-encompassing “temporarily out of stock” state.
[DEAD] Used Denon D7100 for $426 (was $493 at OP) [updated]
As of 9/26/15 re-checking, these sold out at the sub-$500 prices…
The Denon D7100 Music Maniac headphone is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging with minor cosmetic imperfection on the item) for $429` (was $451~, was $468~, $493~) with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price updated here 9/23/15…
Massdrop: BeyerD T90, Fiio, Topping, NuForce
Four more items are now up at members-only Massdrop. As of the time of writing, they have 5-7 days to go, and none of them is fully unlocked (yet). They are:
* Beyerdynamic T90 could go as low as $450 shipped
* Nuforce NE-600X as low as $9 shipped
* Topping NX1 Headphone Amp as low as $36~ shipped
* FiiO E18 Kunlun Portable DAC/Amp as low as $135 shipped
[DEAD] Sat at Fry’s with promo code: Sennheiser HD 518 for $60 [B&M only]
This 1-day sale ended but the HD 518 is a recurring offer at the Fry’s promo code offers…
Open-box Sony MDR-Z7 w/full warranty for $589
If you are interested in the Sony MDR-Z7 and you are trying to triangulate between new condition ($700) or used, there is a middle ground option that gets you the full warranty, an open-box in original packaging from authorized dealer OneCall through their eBay store for $589 with free shipping. As of the time of writing, they have three available.
Used Shure SRH1840 open-back for $394 [was $376] {one left}
UPDATE 9/15/15: Now there is only one used listing left, the price increased to $394…
I believe I used up my quota of Shure/Sure jokes for 2015, but this post is no joke! The open-back over-ear Shure SRH 1840 is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $376~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
As of the time of writing, there are two listings with slightly different descriptions:
- damaged original packaging, minor cosmetic imperfections on the item
- damaged original packaging
Philips X2 drips down to $289
I don’t know if Amazon has some kind of an exclusive on this, because I can’t find it at other major online dealers. Regardless, the hype is still strong with the Phlips X2 because all the used options got scooped up at Amazon. However, there is a small ray of treble sunshine, in new condition, it dropped $11, you can get it for $289 (instead of $300), from Amazon by Amazon actual.
Massdrop unlocked: Grado SR80e On-Ears for $85
Grado action at members-only Massdrop, their SR80e on-ears are now fully unlocked for $85 with free shipping. A Grado representative (he gave an email address to be contacted at Grado) is participating in the discussion there and said “Massdrop is UNAUTHORIZED to offer Grado Labs products”. Of course you never know with the interwebs whether this is someone from Grado for real or someone trolling. I have no clue, so be sure to do more research if interested. Offer ends in about six days from blog-posting date.
A couple of other items got added there with 4-6 days to go, but they are not fully unlocked as of the time of writing:
* Unique Melody Miracle Universal IEMs could go as low as $730 shipped
* Beyerdynamic Manufaktur MMX300 could go as low as $288 shipped
Used Hifiman HE-1000 planars for $2400
The flagship Hifiman HE-1000 planars go for $3000 in new condition, but if you are comfortable buying used flagship headphones, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition in original damaged packaging with minor cosmetic imperfections for $2400 by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla headphones for $630
The previous time we mentioned them last month they were going for $650, but we now have a discount, you can get them for $630. Them? Who is them? Is Van Morrison included? Nope, no Van Morrison, but you can get the new condition Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla headphones for $630 with free shipping by authorized dealer Focus Camera on eBay. Limit five per customer.
Massdrop: Sony Z7, BeyerD DT990-600 Premium, Sieveking
The action continues at members-only Massdrop with three items added. As of the time of writing they are not fully unlocked but they have seven days to do so (from blog-posting date). They are:
* Sony MDR-Z7 over-ears as low as $510 shipped
* Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (600 ohm) as low as $228 shipped
* Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand as low as $140 shipped
Astell & Kern T5p Tesla + 64GB Jr DAP for $1200
Bundle time again, this time we have the Astell & Kern T5p Tesla Audiophile Headphone (special Beyerdynamic edition) bundled with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr. DAP together for $1200 with free shipping at Beach Camera. No coupons, no rebates.
Used Ultrasone Edition 10 Limited S-Logic Plus for $1628 [was $1713]
From a $3 splitter we jump to a four figure headphone! The Ultrasone Edition 10 Limited S-Logic Plus is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (original damaged packaging, cosmetic imperfection) for $1628 [was $1713] by Amazon Warehouse Deals. One is available according to the shopping cart… Price updated here on 9/2/15…
In new condition it goes for $2600 at sellers such as Zzounds…
Ultrasone is one of the brands with strong anti-fans, such as this customer review (“coats feces in Palladium”).
Sennheiser HD 700 for $430 with drastic coupon
Don’t let the price of $750 for the new condition Sennheiser HD 700 at Sonic Electronix scare you. Just add it to the shopping cart, and enter coupon code HD700_SHH in the coupon box, and magically the price drops to $430! Sonic is an authorized Sennheiser dealer. I do not know when the coupon code expires… This is how it looks like after you enter the coupon:
Massdrop: Shure SE 535 IEMs, BeyerD T70p
Two new options have been added to members-only Massdrop, each has about seven days left (as of writing time), and they are currently not fully unlocked, but they have plenty of time to get there. The Shure SE 535 IEMs could go as low as $380 shipped, while one of the Tesla girls, the Beyerdynamic T70p could go as low as $358~ shipped. As usual, it takes a while for these to ship, so pay attention to the estimates given in each product listing.
Sennheiser HD 600 + 76-key Yamaha YPG235 Music Keyboard for $400
A parallel bundle to the previously mentioned one, Adorama is offering until 9/8/15 the Sennheiser HD 600 headphones bundled with the 76-key Yamaha YPG-235 music keyboard for $400 with free expedited shipping. No coupons/rebates, just add to cart and proceed. The keyboard goes for $250 on its own.
Sennheiser HD 650 + 76-key Yamaha YPG235 Music Keyboard for $500
Music keyboards don’t have to always get bundled with crappy headphones. Why not give the keyboards some audiophile love? Adorama is bundling the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones with the Yamaha YPG235 76-Key Keyboard, together for $500 with free expedited shipping (which is nice because the keyboards come in large boxes – unlike headphones). The keyboard goes for $250 on its own. Offer ends by 9/8/15.
Sennheiser HD 700 for $506.50 [limit 5]
The over-ear open-back Sennheiser HD 700 are on a discounting phase again, they currently go for $506.50 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual.
Audeze LCD-XC + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $1800
We have a trio of Audeze-centered bundles at Adorama. We start with the Audece LCD-XC + 64GB AK Jr DAP offered for $1800 with free shipping. No coupons/rebates needed. These are limited time offers.
Audeze LCD-3 + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $1950
The Audeze LCD-3 planar magnetics are bundled together with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player for a limited time for $1950 with free S&H at Adorama.com. They are back-ordered as of the time of writing, but you can still place an order if you want to lock up the price in place.
Audeze LCD-2 + Fiio X3 + Fiio E12 amp for $1000 total
Audeze and Fiio together? Why not? If that sounds appetizing, the Audeze LCD-2 planar magnetic headphones are bundled with the Fiio E12 Mont Blanc headphone amp and the Fiio X3 digital audio player, all together as a bundle (no coupons/rebates), for a limited time for $1000 with free S&H at Adorama.com.
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250 ohm) + Rode Pro R Mic for $300
We have another trio of audio bundles from Adorama. We start with the open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250 ohm) bundled with the new Rode Microphones VideoMic Pro R Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Rycote Lyre Shock Mount sold together as a bundle for $300 with free expedited shipping. No coupon/rebate, just add to cart. Offer ends by 8/31/15.
Fiio E17 + Sennheiser HD 650 + Apogee Mic for $600
And now we have a triple bundle! For $600 with free shipping, you get the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones, the Fiio E17 Alpen 2 USB DAC-Amp, AND the Apogee Electronics MiC 96k Pro USB Microphone for iPad/iPhone at Adorama. Just add to cart, no coupons/rebates needed. Offer ends by 8/31/15.
Used Hifiman HE-400i for $374
We now have a “trilogy” of used Hifiman planar-magnetic over-ears, posted in price order. We start with the HE-400i, available in “Used – Good” condition (damaged original packaging, cosmetic imperfections) for $374 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Or for $379, a marketplace seller there has them in “Used – Like New” condition.
Open box Hifiman HE 6 for $900
The Hifiman HE 6 planar magnetic headphones are currently offered in “Used – Like New” open-box condition from Gramophone thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. Their particular listing says they are an authorized dealer with full warranty. This ships from their store in Maryland. The new condition price for these is $1200 to $1300.
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