As of late 8/21/15 re-check, this got scooped up… Flagship action now! The Hifiman HE 1000 go for $3000 in new condition, but if you prefer used headphone purchases, there is one listing with them in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual. AWD offers a 30-day return policy but makes no claims of warranty.
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE 1000 for $2550
Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla headphones for $650
The Tesla is strong on eBay! The new condition Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla headphones are on sale for $650 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer from authorized dealer Focus Camera, and already nearly 200 units got sold from just this particular eBay listing. This is a 600 ohm headphone, so keep that in mind in terms of amping.
Massdrop: Audeze LCD-X + Gustard H10 could go for $1700
Say goodnight to your wallet. A new offer up at Massdrop is a bundle of the Audeze LCD-X + Gustard H10 for $1700 with free shipping. This needs only five to commit to unlock and it has seven days (from blog-posting date) to get there. It is estimated to ship mid-September, so too late if you are planning to buy this for your eight year old as a back to school gift 😉
Sennheiser HD 558 Open Over-Ear for $100
They are back on sale again, the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 558 headphones (the middle of their current three model HD-5xx line-up) is on sale again for $100 at Amazon.com actual (limit five) and at Fry’s brick and mortar stores with the email promo code (limit one). The Fry’s offer ends Saturday night 8/22/15, so if this is a price-match, the Amazon price may remain likewise, but I am only guessing.
Massdrop: OStry KC06A in-ears for $55 shipped (also added: BeyerD T90 and DT900-600-Manu)
New droppings have dropped at Massdrop, and as of the time of writing, with seven days to go, the OSTRY KC06A Inner-Ear Earphones are fully unlocked for $50 plus $5 flat shipping. Added there, but not fully unlocked as of the time of writing, with seven days to go each are two beyerdynamics:
* Beyerdynamic T90 could go as low as $400 shipped
* Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT 990 600 Ohm could go for $280 shipped
Open box Focal Spirit Classic for $239
The closed-back over-ear Focal Spirit Classic headphones are currently available in “Used – Like New” with the description saying “open box. authorized dealer. full factory warranty” for $239 with free shipping by Gramophone (Maryland) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships from Maryland, not fulfilled by Amazon.
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE 500 planars for $374
As of 8/15/15 recheck, this sold out… As of the time of writing, according to the Amazon shopping cart, there are two units of the Hifiman HE 500 planars in “Used – Good” condition (repackaged with some cosmetic imperfections) for $374~, sold by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. These average 4.6 out of 5 based on 83 customer reviews. Solar farm to power them not included 😉
Sennheiser HD 600 with Fiio E17 DAC/amp and AT2020USB+ for $400
Adorama is offering a bundle of threes. For $400, you get the new condition Sennheiser HD600 along with the Fiio E17 USB DAC/amp and the Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone. No coupons, no rebates, just add bundle to cart and checkout. Offer ends by 8/30/15.
In parallel, they have the same offer but with the HD650 instead for $500.
If you don’t need the AT mic, you can always gift it or sell it or trade it…
Aug 9-15: Sennheiser HD 518 for $60 with promo code
For the week of August 9-15 in 2015, at Fry’s stores and their website, you can get the Sennheiser HD 518 open-back over-ear headphones for $60 when you use the promo code found in Fry’s weekly email. You have to be subscribed to these to get the coupon codes, which are unique (and typically one time use). It is free to sign up for these… These headphones average 4.4 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews at amazon.com which has not as of the time of writing price-matched this offer.
Sennheiser HD 600 + Apogee Groove DAC/amp for $400
If the stars align and you want both the Sennheiser HD 600 headphones and the new Apogee Groove portable DAC/amp, you can get them both together as a bundle for $400 with free shipping (no coupons/rebates) at Adorama.com. Offer ends by 8/15/15 or earlier if they run out.
Massdrop unlocked: Final Audio Design Sonorous VI for $510
The Final Audio Design Sonorous VI headphones are currently offered for $500 plus $10 flat shipping at members-only Massdrop at their lowest price during this offer of theirs (in their lingo, it is “fully unlocked”). The offer ends in about seven days from today (= blog-posting date, not the date you are reading this). This was formerly known as Pandora Hope. Shipping (not delivery) estimate is late August 2015.
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE400 planars for $200
As of 8/6/15, the used prices are higher… If you are not aboard the HE400S hype train, and/or don’t prefer the HE400i, the older Hifiman HE-400 is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (original damaged packaging, cosmetic imperfection) for $200 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. These planar-magnetic average 4.3 out of 5 based on 140+ customer reviews over there.
Massdrop: Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT 880 600 Ohm possible for $260
Launched at Massdrop with six days left (from blog-posting date) is the possibility of the Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT 880 600 Ohm headphones unlocking for $250 plus $10 flat shipping. This offer is limited to 50 units and unlocks at 25 purchases/commits.
Massdrop: Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium (600 ohm) for $228
Fire up the amps, the 600 ohm version of the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium is fully unlocked at members-only but free-to-join Massdrop for $220 plus $8~ flat shipping. The offer ends in about five days from blog-posting date. Only this option is offered, no other “ohmages” as part of this particular listing.
Sennheiser HD 558 drops to $100 again
Up and down go the prices, and the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 558 is back down to $100 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. It averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 600+ customer reviews.
Shipping next week: Philips L2 Semi-Open for $280
Hot on the heels of their X1 and X2 success, Philips continues onwards with a new headphone release scheduled for around July 30 at amazon.com, it is the Philips L2 (aka L2BO/27) with a current price of $280. These are over-ear semi-opens with universal mic/remote. Pictures and specs comparison to the other various recent Philips headphones over there.
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 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.
Massdrop: Sony Z7, PHA-3, TTpod T2, etc
A new quartet of offers were added today at members-only Massdrop. As of the time of writing, none of them are fully unlocked, but they have seven days to go, plenty of time for the deals to pickup momentum and reach their lowest price possible (= fully unlocked in their lingo). They are:
- Sony MDR-Z7 headphones as low as $510 shipped
- Sony PHA-3 Portable DAC/Amplifier Combo as low as $708 shipped
- Blue Ever Blue 328R earbuds as low as $20 shipped (actual earbuds)
- TTPOD T2 IEMs as low as $83 shipped (they go for $90 at amazon)
Beyerdynamic T1 for $670
Move over Massdrop, here comes eBay! The Focus Camera eBay store is offering the new condition Beyerdynamic T1 headphones for $670 with free shipping, with a limit of five per buyer.
Massdrop Unlocked: Beyerdynamic T1 for $790
Massdrop temptations, currently offered there fully unlocked (aka lowest price possible under this offer) are the Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla girls offered for $780 plus $10 flat shipping. The offer ends in about five days from blog-posting date.
Also running there but not fully unlocked are the Dunu DN-2000J earphones that could go as low as $306~ shipped. Offer ends in about eight days from blog-posting date.
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
Apogee Groove DAC/amp + Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro (250 ohm) for $400 after $30 mail-in rebate
If you happen to want to get both the new Apogee Groove portable USB DAC/amp and the Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro (250 omh), both in new condition, you can get them for $430 with free shipping at Adorama. Just add the bundle to the shopping cart.
If you want to save some more, there is a $30 mail-in rebate (MIR) offer, bringing it down to $400 after the $30 MIR. Here is a PDF with details on the rebate which is exclusive to Adorama purchases. If you don’t want to bother with the rebate, still $430 is not a bad price for both!
Offer ends by 7/20/15.
Used Shure SRH 1540 for $387
The closed-back over-ear Shure SRH 1540 (not to be confused with the 1440/1840 open-back duo) is currently available in “Used – Good” condition for around $387 by Amazon Warehouse Deals while the the “Used – Very Good” condition goes for $412~.
Massdrop: Sennheiser HD700 unlocked for $480
The frequently discussed Sennheiser HD 700 “deputy” of their flagship line-up is now fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop for $480 with free shipping. The offer just launched today, with seven days left to go. Note however that shipments will begin August 3rd, so if you need it quickly, this is not it. It is free to join Massdrop, but because some of the items offered are below MAP (minimum advertised pricing), the Internet Price Police does not allow them to open it without requiring people to sign-in and login.
TIP: before buying this, if you are not already familiar, it may be a good idea to do some research on amps that go with it.
Sennheiser HD 558 for $100 (limit 5)
The middle of the trio of the Sennheiser HD 5xx open-back over-ear series, the HD 558 is back on sale again, going for $100 with free shipping, with a limit of up to five per customer at Amazon by amazon actual where it averages 4.5 out of 5 based on nearly 600 customer reviews. Currently the HD 518 goes for $80, while the HD 598 with its unusual looks goes for $150. Many consider this series a good introductory open-back audiophile-on-a-budget type of a headphone option.
Sennheiser HD 700 for $500 {ends 7/11/15}
As part of a semi annual sale at NewEgg, Focus Camera on NewEgg is offering the new condition Sennheiser HD 700 for $500 with free shipping and 10x more NewEgg points than usual. The offers end by the end of day on 7/11/15 or earlier if they sell out. This price is only at NewEgg. Even Focus’s own store has it for $550.
Now shipping: Hifiman HE400S for $300
Planar magnetics for the mobile world! The all new Hifiman HE400S over-ears are now in-stock and ready to ship for $300 with free shipping by HifiMan thru Amazon. They ship from them, not Amazon, so no Prime shipping benefits. The delivery estimate is July 8-13.
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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Used Hifiman HE6 for $955+
If you are comfortable with used Hifiman products, their HE6 planar magnetic headphones are currently going for $955 in “Used – Acceptable” and $1000 in “Used – Very Good – Open Box” by various sellers at Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Used Denon D7100 for $646
The Denon Music Maniac AH-D7100 is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $646 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. If you are a more adventurous shopper, also there, there is a “Used – Like New – factory refurbished” listing for $608 by Spheremusic (100%, 12 ratings).
Philips X2 Update: New $267, Used $213
As the Philips X2 Price World Turns! As of 6/28/15, the situation is this: the new condition is down to $267 by Amazon actual, while used it goes for $214~ in “Used – Very Good” by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The previously mentioned “Used – Good” condition for $200 appears to have sold out.
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 🙂
Koss ESP-950 Electrostatic for $700
The Koss ESP-950 electrostatic system is currently on sale in new condition for $700 by AudioLab with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com. Amazonia’s own price is $707~.
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