Massdrop: Shure SE215 Blue, SE535, Bravo V2, etc

A new round of offers went up at members-only Massdrop. These expire in seven days from blog-posting date and as of the time of writing, none of them is fully unlocked, which is the lowest price possible under a particular offer over there. The new additions are:

+ Shure SE215 Blue IEMs as low as $115 shipped
+ Shure SE535 IEMs as low as $380 shipped
+ Bravo V2 Headphone Amplifier as low as $88 shipped
+ Cayin C6 Portable DAC/Amp as low as $140 shipped
+ SMSL M8 DAC (desktop) as low as $180 shipped

May 22, 2015 Filed Under: amps and dacs, in-ears Tagged With: , , , , ,

[DEAD] Used Sennheiser IE80 in-ears for $256 (was $238)

As of 5/26/15 the used price increased even more… The Sennheiser IE80 in-ears are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for around $256 (was $238) by Amazon Warehouse Deals, with many listings at “Used – Very Good” going for $254. If someone buys the “Good” which is holding the price dam, it may put price pressure on the various “Very Good” listings… Price updated here 5/23/15…

May 21, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Open box HiFiMaN HE-400i for $425

The planar magnetic over-ear HiFiMaN HE-400i headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $425 by Audio Advisor at Amazon (99%). These are fulfilled by Amazon, so if you are a Prime member, you get free 2-day shipping. The new condition price at authorized dealers is $500.

May 20, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Open box Final Audio Pandora Hope VI for $580 (Canada)

Vancouver’s Headphone Bar (physical store in Canada and website) has open-box Final Audio Pandora Hope VI headphones offered for $580 with free shipping in Canada. This is Canadian money! The listing says it is a display unit in very good condition. Per their shipping page, they only ship inside Canada.

May 20, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser HD 518 for $73

The entry-point into the Sennheiser open-back over-ear HD 5xx series is the HD 518 and in the runup to the Father’s Day promotions, this headphone is now on sale for $73 with free shipping
at Target (online only) and Amazon by Amazon actual (limit 5) where it averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 310+ customer reviews.

May 20, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Open-box Hifiman HE-400 for $260

If you are comfortable with open-box headphones, the HifiMan HE-400 planar-magnetic over-ears are offered for $260 with free shipping in open-box condition (instead of their new condition price of $300) by Razor Dog Audio eBay store. The description there says “store demo, less than 2 hours, 100% perfect”. The eBay’s quasi-haggling “Best Offer’ is not enable for this listing.

May 19, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Massdrop: BeyerD DT990 Premium (600 ohm) fully unlocked for $248

Warm up your DACs and AMPs, the 600 ohm are coming! Fully unlocked at the moment at members-only Massdrop is the new condition Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (600 ohm) going for $240 plus $8 flat shipping. The sale ends in about seven days from today (today being the blog-posting date, not the date you may be reading this).

A lot of other items went up at Massdrop, but as of the time of writing, none of them are fully unlocked. Fully unlocked is when they reach the lowest price possible during a particular offer. These offers expire in seven days from today:

+ Takstar PRO 80 Headphones as low as $67 shipped
+ Astrotec AX-35 Hybrid IEM as low as $55 shipped
+ xDuoo UA-05 DAC/Amp as low as $188 shipped
+ QLS QA360 Music Player as low as $470 shipped (hooray for the DAP rival, not so hooray for the $prices$)

May 13, 2015 Filed Under: amps and dacs, digital audio players, headphones, in-ears Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Missed Op: Philips Fidelio X1 for $170

Earlier today, Amazon sneaked in the new condition open-back over-ear Philips Fidelio X1 as a lightning deal for $170. Unfortunately they do not include this in their Lightning Deals schedule, so the only way for me to catch it and post it on the site is to check at exactly the time it goes live. Since these deals typically last around four hours, it’s harder to find it and then be able to post it immediately (unfortunately they don’t have a WordPress Brain plug-in yet).

The good news is that this is a recurring deal, so it may return again in the future, and hopefully it may even be featured as one of the daily deals, which are a lot easier to catch since they last 24 hours.

May 13, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Massdrop: Beyerdynamic DT 880 (600 ohm) as low as $260

Another offer is up at Massdrop, the semi-open over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 880 (600 ohm) “All Black Everything” has the potential of being on sale for $250 plus $10 flat shipping. There’s only one price tier that has not unlocked as of the time of writing of this post. The offer ends in about seven days from blog-posting date.

May 12, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Used Philips Fidelio X1 for $149

If you are trying to decide between the Philips Fidelio X1 and X2, and are leaning towards the X1, you might as well go the used route, as the price at Amazon Warehouse Deals is sliding further down now, available as of the time of writing for $149 in “Used – Good” condition, and $159~ in “Used – Very Good” condition.

May 9, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Refurbished Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear (first gen) for $95

The first-generation closed-back over-ear Sennheiser Momentum headphones, in the brown color scheme, are currently offered for $89 [was $79] plus $6 flat shipping by Adgtron at Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships from Adgtron (95% feedback rating) so no Prime shipping benefits. The other colors go for more.

Price updated in blog-post 5/11/15.

May 9, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Used Shure SRH1840 open-back for $412

The open-back over-ear Shure SRH 1840 headphones go for $500 in new condition at authorized dealers, but at the moment, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $412 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.7 out of 5 based on 30 customer reviews.

May 9, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Used Sony MDR-Z7 for $454 [updated]

The closed-back over-ear Sony MDR-Z7 headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $454 by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

As of 6/10/15 recheck, the refurbished are sold out… as manufacturer refurbished with a 90 day warranty by Secondipity at Amazon.

May 9, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser HD 700 for $562.50

For a limited time, the open-back over-ear deputy-flagship of the Sennheiser line-up, the HD 700, in new condition, can be yours for $562.50 with free shipping at B&H Photo. You have to add to cart and login to see this price. The price before you do that is $750 (it is a 25% off in-cart discount). This is a limited time offer.

It currently goes for $600 at amazon.com by marketplace sellers such as Focus Camera.

May 9, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Flash Sale: Sennheiser HD600 for $230 (no coupons/rebates)

For a very limited time only, Adorama is having a Friday flash sale on the new condition Sennheiser HD 600 for $230 with free shipping. No coupons, no rebates. This is a limited time offer but I don’t know exactly when it ends.

May 8, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Massdrop: Shure SE 846 and TCG

Two more items are offered at members-only but free-to-join Massdrop.com. The Shure SE 846 in-ears could go as low as $780 shipped with seven days left in the offer, while the TCG TRD3 desktop DAC-Amp could go as low as $168 shipped with six days left. Days left as of blog-posting time, not as of the time you may be reading this.

May 8, 2015 Filed Under: amps and dacs, in-ears Tagged With: , , ,

Philips SHP9500 open-back headphones for $64

In a world full of sub-$100 closed-back headphones, open-back is not completely forgotten. Case in point, fully unlocked at Massdrop, with seven days to go (from blog-posting date) are the open-back over-ear Philips SHP9500 headphones going for $60 plus $4 flat shipping. I don’t know if it is a coincidence but it looks like a number of marketplace sellers at amazon.com have price matched it.

Also added (with also seven days to go), but not fully unlocked at Massdrop are the SoundMAGIC HP150 Headphones that could go as low as $150 shipped.

May 5, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Massdrop: Fostex Flagship duo, Aune T1 Mk2, Blue Ever

Three more items were added at Massdrop, none are fully unlocked as of the time of writing, but they have seven days to go as of blog-posting date. They are:

+ Aune T1 MK2 Headphone Tube DAC/Amp Combo as low as $150 shipped
+ Blue Ever Blue 388B earbuds as low as $21 shipped
+ Fostex Flagship Bundle (TH-900 and HP-A8C) for as low as $1925 shipped (this one only needs one person total to unlock)

May 4, 2015 Filed Under: amps and dacs, earbuds, headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Sennheiser HD 650 for $275 after $25 MIR

he open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 605 have a limited time $25 mail-in rebate at Adorama.com. The price is $275 after a $25 mail-in rebate. The rebate offer ends 5/5/15.

If you are not fond of mail-in rebates, they are also on sale for $300 at Amazon.com actual where they average 4.6 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews.

If you are trying to decide between the HD600 and HD650, volumes and volumes have been written in various audiophile forums and websites, just make sure you have enough time and coffee 🙂

May 3, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser HD 600 for $225 after $25 MIR

The open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 600 have a limited time $25 mail-in rebate at Adorama.com. The price is $225 after a $25 mail-in rebate. The rebate offer ends 5/5/15.

May 3, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Used HiFiMan HE-500 for $440

The HifiMan HE-500 planar magnetic (orthodynamic) headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $440 by Kraft Street Audio with the order fulfilled by Amazon. These average 4.7 out of 5 based on 78 customer reviews.

May 2, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Used Grado RS2e for $421

Open back, open wallet! The Grado RS2e go for $500 in new condition, but if you are cool with used, there is currently one listing in “Used – Like New” condition for $421~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.

May 2, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser HD 518 Open Over-Ears for $60

The entry-level headphone of the Sennheiser HD-5xx series, the HD 518, in new condition, is currently one of the featured eBay deals, offered for $60 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, by NewEgg on eBay. As of the time of writing, over 240 units sold so far. This averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews at amazon.com. Offer ends 5/5/15 at 11am ET or earlier if sold out.

May 1, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

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.

May 1, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Used Sennheiser IE800 in-ears for $484 (was $511)

The Sennheiser IE 800 in-ears are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (damaged packaging, missing manual, blemished accessories) for $484 (was $511~) by Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price updated 5/3/15…

April 30, 2015 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Used AKG K550 for $108

As of 5/5/15, the used price has gotten closer to the new condition price…
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April 30, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

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.

April 29, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Massdrop: AKG K553 Pro Studio for $120

It is back, the Massdrop-exclusive AKG K553 Pro Studio headphone is on sale again over there for $120 with free shipping. This is the lowest price during this offer (fully unlocked) and it ends in about seven days from today (today being blog-posting date). This is a closed-back model, with a maximum of 675 units to be sold through this offer (as of the time of writing, 290 were purchased).

April 27, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Massdrop: DACmini CX fully unlocked for $400

A new round of offers is up at members-only Massdrop, the ones mentioned below end in 4-6 days from blog-posting date:

+ CEntrance DACmini CX Amp/DAC fully unlocked for $400
+ Fostex TE-05 in-ears as low as $125
+ Fostex TH500RP over-ears as low as $560
+ Colorfly C4 DAP + DAC + amp as low as $508

April 25, 2015 Filed Under: amps and dacs, digital audio players, headphones, in-ears Tagged With: , , , ,

Used Sony MDR-Z7 for $462

The Sony MDR-Z7 closed-back 70mm driver audiophile headphones are currently offered in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $462 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Make sure you check the actual sellers offering them. A couple of lesser known sellers have them for around $450. AWD’s own price is currently $462, but keep in mind, used prices and quantities change often-er (new word!). These go for $700 in new condition at authorized Sony dealers.

April 24, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Used Sony MDR-V6 for $43 (was $36.50)

The last few months, the good old Sony MDR-V6 were offered in the Amazon Gold Box in the $50s. I don’t know if or when that sale may return, but if you happen to need them right now and don’t mind used, they are going for $43 (was $36.50) [price updated 4/24/15] in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are two listings there as of the time of writing, with the descriptions of the two being slightly different (one is in pristine packaging). These are a pretty solid pair of closed-back over-ear headphones for this price! And for hobbyists/enthusiasts, they are one of the influential models in history, so another reason to scoop one up. And for reviews/comparisoners (new word?), they can be a comparison benchmark of sorts.

PS: after spending some time checking prices at Amazon, I just posted this, along with six other potentially tempting Used offers found at Amazon Warehouse Deals. As usual with these, supplies can be more limited and prices more volatile, but that’s only a rule of thumb, you never really know for sure beforehand.

April 21, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Used V-Moda M100 for $141

If you are interested in the V-Moda M100 closed-back over-ears but don’t want to pay the new condition trendy-headphone price of $300, you can currently cut that in half by going used. There are multiple listings of it, in the Matte Black Metal color scheme, by Amazon Warehouse Deals with the “Used – Good” going for $141, and the “Used – Very Good” going for $146~. There are multiple listings, so potentially price pressure may drop prices. Of course if these get mentioned at popular deal sites or forums, they may disappear quickly, so there’s always a risk of sorts.

April 21, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Open Box Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears for $120

As of 4/25/15, this offer ended…
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April 21, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Used Grado SR80e for $79

These rarely last long, as of 4/24/15, the used options are sold out…
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April 21, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Massdrop: Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium 250 for $248

At members-only but free-to-join site Massdrop, the open-back over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium (250 ohm) is now fully unlocked (= lowest price under this offering) for $240 plus $8 flat shipping. The offer ends in about three days from today (today being blog-posting date).

April 20, 2015 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,