If you like the vampire-red undertones of the Massdrop x AKG K7XX Red Edition headphones, we have good news for you, they are available again to purchase from members-only but free-to-join Massdrop for $200 with free shipping. The offer runs for 11 more days or if 1500 units get scooped up, whichever happens first. Keep in mind however that these ship in mid-June 2016!
Sennheiser HD600 and Fiio E12 and Samson MIC for $400
Another triple bundle temptation! This time you have to part with $400 out of your wallet, and that will get you three items in new condition: the open-back over-ear classic Sennheiser HD600 headphones, the Fiio E12 Mont Blanc portable headphone amplifier, and the Samson MTR101 1″ Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (with Shockmount and Pop Filter) from authorized dealer Adorama.com. Offer ends by 5/16/16.
If you are interested in the HD600, but have no interest in the Fiio E12 or the Microphone (or don’t want to sell/trade/gift them), there’s another bundle option running, this one at amazon.com, for the same price of $400, but instead of the Fiio and Samson, you get a $150 plastic Amazon Gift Card, which is almost as good as cash.
Philips X2/27 Fidelio drop to $238 [limit 5]
The new condition open-back over-ear Philips Fidelio X2 headphones are on sale again, going for $238 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, at Amazon by Amazon actual. It averages 4.3 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews. I am not following the latest updates on the “Glue Gate”, so if it’s something that worries you, check the various audio forums to see what the latest situation is.
Used Sennheiser HD800 S flagship for $1275
Flagship Temptation of the Used Kind! The new condition recently released Sennheiser HD800 S go for $1700 at authorized dealers, but as of the time of writing, there is a listing of them in “Used – Good” condition (various cosmetic imperfections, missing cord, damaged original packaging) for $1275 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
NOTE: this is available as of 5/7/16 at 11pm Eastern Time. The blog-post here cannot be updated automatically if/when this sells out, so YMMV if reading at a later time. I will be checking on it later on, but I can’t be “baby sitting” it.
Sennheiser HD 800 for $1000 [higher risk]
A trio of marketplace sellers are offering the new condition Sennheiser HD 800 former-flagship for $1000 to $1018 with free shipping, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon. This is a higher risk purchase (I don’t know if any of those three are authorized Sennheiser dealers), but at least the order is fulfilled by Amazon, so in case of problems, you deal with Amazon’s own customer support, not the sellers. Again, this is a higher risk purchase, so don’t buy if you don’t have tolerance for potential troubles.
Audeze LCD-2 Planars for $700
Can’t resist the temptation of the Audeze hype train but don’t want to part with four-figures? There’s a sale on the AUDEZE LCD-2 planar-magnetics, going for $700 with free shipping, in new condition, at Adorama.com. This is the Aluminum with Lambskin Leather Ear Cushions version. Offer ends 5/9/16 or earlier if sold out.
Used Shure SRH 1440 for $209 [was $204]
The open-back over-ear Shure SRH 1440 headphones go for $300 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you are comfortable with used gear, you can get them in “Used – Acceptable” condition (various cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $209~ (was $204~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Price updated in post on 4/25/16… The strangeness of pricing on AWD. Some items trickle downwards, others trickle upwards. I am sure there is a method to the madness, I just may not be able to see it 🙂
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium (600) for $228 [Massdrop]
The members only shopping service Massdrop (it’s free to sign up for, but you have to have an account to see the offers because of the whole MAP song and dance) is now offering the open-back over-ear 600 ohm Premium version of the Beyerdynamic DT 990 headphones for $220 plus $8~ flat shipping and handling. There are eight days from today left on this offer. Shipping estimate is mid-May 2016, so keep that in mind if you need it to get there yesterday or at a Prime speed 🙂
Used w/full warranty Hifiman HE-1000 for $2500 [updated]
While we are on the top of Hifimans, their new condition HE-1000 flagships go for $3000, but if you want to shave some of that off, you can get them in used condition (customer return, less than 10 hours use, full warranty, authorized dealer) per the eBay listing of RazorDog Audio on eBay. It ships from Minnnessssoootttaa ~ a good way to cover up not remembering how to properly spell it 😉 Only one unit is available. Best offer is not enabled.
UPDATE: that particular eBay listing expired, but a new one got started. The post is now updated with the new eBay listing.
Refurbished or Open Box Beyerdynamic T90 Tesla for $419
There are two choices at Amazon Warehouse Deals on the Beyerdynamic T90 Tesla headphones. You can get them for $419 with free shipping in either open-box condition from authorized dealer OneCall, or for the same price in refurbished condition by Beach Camera… The headphones average 4.4 out of 5 based on 45 customer reviews…
Sennheiser HD 598 Special Edition for $130 [was $123]
The open-back over-ear Special Edition of the Sennheiser HD 598 headphones is back on sale again, currently going for $130 (was $123) with free shipping, with a limit of two per customer, at Amazon by Amazon itself… Price updated here on 4/18/16…
Sennheiser HD 650 and Blue Mic Yeti PRO USB Mic for $500
Another bundle now, this time it is the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 650 bundled with the Blue Microphones Yeti Pro USB Condenser Microphone, together going for $500 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com. The offer ends 5/6/16.
Elsewhere in HD 6xx bundles, the $150 Gift Card promotion with the HD 600 for $400 continues to run at Amazon.
Sennheiser HD650 + Fiio E12 Mont Blanc Amp + Fiio X3 II DAP for $550
It’s bundle time, if you happen to need all three of them, $550 gets you the Sennheiser HD650 headphones, the Fiio X3 second generation digital audio player, and the Fiio E12 Mont Blanc headphone amplifier. Click on the “show details” link there to expand it and see clickable links to the three products included (that’s where you see that the Fiio X3 is indeed the second generation). The seller is Adorama.com, an authorized dealer. No coupons, no rebates, simply add to cart and proceed.
The bundle is more of interest if you typically use a variety of devices in different situations, since the two Fiios are more portable devices, and the HD650 is an open-back 300 ohm headphone. There is one review there, the reviewer says 100 hours of non-stop white-noise greatly improved the sound. It does not say whether the reviewer was listening to those 100 hours of non-stop white noise or not 🙂
Audeze LCD-3 and Astell & Kern AK240 Gold DAP & AKS02 Dock for $3000
We have another Audeze and DAP bundle at Adorama.com, this time you get the new condition AUDEZE LCD-3 Planar Magnetic Headphones (Case, Zebrano & Lambskin Leather) along with the Astell & Kern AK240 GOLD DAP with the AKS02 Dock Station, all together for $3000 with free shipping. This is a limited time offer.
Used Sennheiser HD700 for $349 [updated]
As of 4/5/16, the price dropped further down, now $349~…
As of a 4/3/16 re-check, this dropped to $355 in Used condition…
As of the time of writing there is one listing of the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 700 headphones in “Used – Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $355~ [was $379~] with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual. The rest of the used listings are by marketplace sellers and go for more.
Screenshot of that above. As usual, please keep in mind that used quantities are very limited typically and their prices can change more often. The text here cannot be updated automatically when something changes, and I cannot be glued to the screen 24×7 refreshing, so it may be sold out by the time you see this…
Meanwhile the new condition model currently goes for $527~ with a limit of five per customer. This price looks to be a price-match of someone else, internal or external (to Amazon).
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE400i for $368
As of 4/18/16 recheck, the ones mentioned in this post sold out and the lowest reliable sellers are over $420…
It is back: Sennheiser HD600 and $150 Gift Card for $400
It is back! If you are interested in the new condition open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 600, the gift card promotion is back at Amazon.com. You pay $400, and you get the new condition HD 600 and a $150 plastic Amazon Gift Card! Limit 30 bundles per customer. No coupon is needed, just add to cart and checkout. This is a sale, not part of the lightning deals, so it could last hours or days or weeks or years ~ I do not know.
UPDATE: you can also check for other Sennheiser + Gift Card bundles at Amazon.
Back at Massdrop: AKG K7XX Over-Ears for $200
They are back available at Massdrop again, the open-back over-ear AKG K7XX Massdrop edition going for $200 with free shipping. This offer is good for the next seven days or if the available quantity is depleted. Note that these ship in early May 2016, so patience is an audiophile virtue 🙂 The K7xx are a variation on a theme on the 65th anniversary edition of the K702.
Unlike the AKG M220 which is available for similar prices elsewhere (Audio Watt Store on Amazon), the K7XX is selling over $200 in Used condition at Amazon, so Massdrop or peer-to-peer purchases are the way to go for the K7xx.
Sennheiser HD 598 Special Edition for $130 (limit 2)
The Sennheiser HD 598 Special Edition (with the more conventional color scheme) are currently on sale for $130 with free shipping, not part of a lightning deal, at Amazon by Amazon actual. There is a limit of two pairs per customer during this sale. Used prices currently start at $104 for these. They are part of the three-tier HD 5×8 series, of which much has been written about, so you should be able to find enough information to help you triangulate between them all.
Sennheiser HD 650 + MAudio AV32 Speakers + Yeti USB Mic for $500
If you happen to need all three of these (or can sell/trade/gift the ones you don’t need), Amazon is back with another Sennheiser HD 650 bundle. For $500, in new condition, you get the HD 650 headphones, the M-Audio AV32 Professional Studio Monitor Speakers (3″ Woofer; $100 on their own) and the Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone (whiteout color scheme; $120 on its own). So within this bundle, assuming you place that value on those two items, the HD 650 is valued at $280.
The Gift Card Bundle is back as well, but it only comes with a $100 Gift Card this time for a total price of $500. Not a good deal.
PS: this search link shows some of the other Sennheiser Amazon Gift Card bundles currently available.
Massdrop Unlocked: Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Purpleheart for $450
If you are a fan of Massdrop and their Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Purpleheart headphones, they are offered again, for $450 with free shipping. The promotion is limited to 1000 units, and nearly 800 of them got scooped up as of the time of writing. The listing ends in 7 days (from blog-posting date) but it will likely sell-out before the seven days pass.
NOTE!!! the shipping estimate for these is August 2016. I repeat August 2016. That’s about five months from today! Patience is a virtue that can make you very purple if you hold your breath that long 🙂
[DEAD] Open-box Hifiman HE-1000 for $2500
As of a 4/18/16 recheck, this sold out…
The flagship Hifiman HE-1000 go for $3000 in new condition, but if you are comfortable buying used open-box units, it is available in “Used – Like New” Open-box condition for $2500 by HiDef Lifestyle (100%, 8832 ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from HiDef Lifestyle, so it is not eligible for Prime shipping.
Beyerdynamic T1: First Gen for $700 [updated]
If you are a fan of Beyerdynamic’s Tesla Girls (yes, that’s an OMD reference!), the first generation goes for $700 by Amazon actual (limit 5).
This sale ended, price back up to $1100 as of 3/24/16 PM: The second generation goes for $1000 fulfilled by Amazon.
Used prices are lower depending on condition and seller and such.
Used Shure SRH 1840 for $395
The open-back over-ear Shure SRH 1840 are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections) for $395~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. One could also keep an eye out of on the price in case of future drops since this price-range is not flying fast like consumer-tier prices.
Mystery Bag Headphone for $850 with coupon (*cough* Beyerdynamic T1 2nd gen *cough*)
Sonic Electronix is having a Mystery Bag Headphone Deal for $850 when you enter the coupon code MB1T2G over there. The regular price is $1099. When you follow the clues (semi-open, 5yr warranty, $1099 price) you arrive at the second generation of the Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla semi-open over-ears. This is a limited time offer, but I do not know the exact expiration date.
AUDEZE LCD-2 Planar Magnetics for $750
The AUDEZE LCD-2 planar-magnetic headphones (aluminum, lambskin, open-back) are currently on sale for $750 with free shipping and handling by authorized dealer Adorama.com. This sale ends 3/20/16.
If you happen to want to get a DAP with them, they are bundled with the 64GB AK Jr (Astell & Kern) for $1000.
If you happen to want a DSD-capable DAC/Amp with them, they are bundled with the iFi Micro-iDSD Headphone Amplifier for $1200.
Beyerdynamic DT-990 PRO (250 ohm) for $141
You can certainly cover a living room wall with all the variations of the Beyerdynamic DT 77x/88x/99x, and if you are the Andy Warhol of the DT-series, the new condition open-back DT-990 PRO with 250 ohm impedance model is on sale for $141~ with free shipping by Amazon actual. The reviews are blended together for multiple models and bundles. This particular model has 344 customer reviews, unfortunately Amazon does not provide average ratings for the filtered review list [corrected the link!], only the overall list.
In-Stock NOW: Sennheiser HD800 S for $1700
UPDATE (3/10/16 at 12:05am ET): two left as of this time.
If you want to be among the first to have the new Sennheiser HD800 S flagship open-back headphones, they are currently in-stock and ready to ship at their starting price of $1700 at authorized dealer Hi-Fi Heaven on Amazon and Hi-Fi Heaven on eBay. They have five units total available, and those are available on Amazon, eBay and their real world store in the land of the Green Bay Packers. They are an authorized dealer per the Sennheiser H- directory.
Koss ESP-950 Electrostatics for $800
The Koss ESP-950 Electrostatics are on sale in new condition for $800 with free shipping at Amazon.com. They are offered at this price by both Amazon actual and by the Koss store. Both options are Prime eligible. These headphones come with their dedicated amp. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 25 customer reviews.
Used Beyerdynamic T5p for $556
If you are a fan of the Beyerdynamic Tesla line-up, their T5p is available in “Used – Good” condition with minor cosmetic imperfections and damaged packaging for $556~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Audeze LCD-2 and 64GB AK Jr DAP for $1000
If you have $1000 audiophile dollars to spare, Adorama has a limited time bundle good until 3/13/16. No coupons and no rebates, just add to cart and continue with the purchase normal. It is a A Bundle Of Two Items, the AUDEZE LCD-2 Planar-Magnetic Headphones (aluminum, lambskin) along with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player. They are new condition from authorized dealer.
[DEAD] Sennheiser HD 518 for $50
As of 3/7/16, as expected per the previously posted deadline, this flash sale ended…
Sennheiser HD 558 for $100 [limit 5]
The middle “child” of the current HD 5xx line-up is on sale again, the open over-ear HD 558 is currently going for $100 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. It averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 800+ customer reviews and has 180+ questions answered. Certainly not an unknown.
PS: there are a number of other on-going discounts of Sennheiser headphones. Check the blog’s previous deal-posts on them for more details.
Massdrop Unlocked: Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium (600 ohm) for $228
If you are fond of Massdrop shopping, and with a late March 2016 shipping estimate, the new condition open-back Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium (600 ohm) headphones are fully unlocked (aka lowest price during this Massdrop offer) for $220 plus $8 flat USA shipping. There are about seven days left (from today) in this offer. Needless to say, 600 ohm headphones will need amp-ing (check the various websites and forums for recommendations).
Three headphones for $500: Sennheiser HD 650 and BeyerD DT-990 PRO (250) and Audio Technica M30x
Amazon has another crazy three headphone bundle on sale again, matching their Holiday Shopping Season prices. For $500, you get three new condition headphones, from Amazon actual, bundled together. They are the open over-ear Sennheiser HD 650, the open over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO (250 ohm) and the closed over-ear Audio Technica M30x. The bundle may also be of interest if you are planning to split the order between family and friends, as some people may not want to get two different open-back over-ear headphones at the same time. On the other hand, this would make a good comparison as you progress with both headphones at the same time.
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