Pre-order new “Truly Wireless” Jabra 65t and Sony WF-SP700N

“Truly Wireless” earphones are not going to win awards for audiophile qualities and beautiful charts any time soon but they have their place and use-cases as long as they work for what you want them to do. While updating the Headphone Tracker two more of the new headphones announced at CES 2018 are now available for pre-ordering as follows:

+ Sony WF-SP700N for $178 in four color schemes at B&H Photo with a March 12 release estimate

+ Jabra 65t for $170 by Amazon actual with a March 20 release estimate

March 4, 2018 Filed Under: truly wireless Tagged With: ,

Sony H700 neckband bluetooth earphones for $125

On the neckband bluetooth earphones front, the new condition Sony H700 are on sale for $125~ in the red color scheme and $128~ in the blue color scheme at Amazon by Amazon actual and also by marketplace sellers. The black color scheme however appears to be sold out.

Speaking of Sony, this Sony SSCS5 3-Way 3-Driver Bookshelf Speaker System is on sale for $118 with free shipping with up to four sets per customer at the sale price. They average 4.7 out of 5 based on 127 customer reviews and they have even more answered questions over there…

And some more Sony discounting, their new condition Sony PSHX500 Hi Res USB Turntable in the black color scheme is down to $398 with free shipping with up to four per customer at the sale price.

March 4, 2018 Filed Under: neckband earphones Tagged With: ,

Sun: JBL Inspire 700 bluetooth earphones for $30 w/FS

One of the Best Buy Sunday daily deals is the new condition JBL Inspire 700 bluetooth earphones offered for $30 with free shipping or free store pickup where available. It has zero customer reviews so it may be a new product.

March 4, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Used B&O Play H8i ANC/BT On-Ears for $339

In parallel it seems to the B&O H9i, the recently released B&O PLAY H8i bluetooth/ANC on-ears go for $400 in new condition [see Headphone Tracker] but if you want to save some, you can get the black color scheme in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) for $339~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There is only one used listing for this one.

March 2, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Used B&O PLAY H9i Bluetooth/ANC Over-Ears for $374+

The B&O Beoplay H9i bluetooth/ANC over-ears began shipping a few weeks ago for $500 [see New Headphones Tracker], but if you want to get them for less, there are multiple used options at Amazon Warehouse Deals with prices starting at $374~ in “Used – Good” condition by AWD actual. There’s also “Used – Very Good” for $399 and “Used – Like New” for $424~. Only the black color scheme so far is available in Used condition.

March 2, 2018 Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , , ,

Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT/ANC Over-Ear for $100

If you are looking for an ANC + Bluetooth combo without paying the $300-ish “trending price”, the new condition Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT closed-back over-ears with ANC are back on sale again going for $100 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with up to three pairs per customer. Innerfidelity’s favorable review made it harder to find discounts on it 🙂

March 2, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

LG HBS-S80 Force Wireless for $23

This is part of the longer running Woot Plus offers, ending in three days and change (from blog-posting date) you can get the new condition LG HBS-S80 Force Wireless headset (bluetooth) for $23 with free shipping for Prime members or $5 flat for non. You can buy up to ten units at the sale price. It looks like Amazon’s warehouses are allowing Woot to stock up 🙂 They come with a 1-year warranty from LG.

March 2, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Astell&Kern XB10 Bluetooth DAC/Amp for $85 [MD]

The new condition Astell&Kern XB10 Bluetooth DAC/Amp goes for $98 with various fulfilled by Amazon sellers, but if you want to save some more, you can get it for $85 with free US shipping at Massdrop where it is running as an offer for the next four days and change (from blog-posting date).

These will be shipped by Massdrop in late March 2018, so there’s not as big of a wait. There is no mention of warranty in the listing. This supports Bluetooth 4.1 with apt-X, apt-X HD and AAC too (and SBC of course, but that’s the lowest common denominator).

March 1, 2018 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: , ,

Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless for $357

The brown color scheme of the new condition Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless (bluetooth) on-ears is currently on sale for the very specific price of $357.29 by Amazon actual. The shipping estimate is “within 1 to 3 weeks”. The black color scheme remains at $450. You can buy as many as you like. This is not a lightning deal.

March 1, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Refurbished Parrot Zik 3.0 ANC/BT w/90-Day W for $140

Another headphone has been added to the longer running Woot Plus Headphone sale, it is the refurbished Parrot Zik 3.0 (latest model) with all kinds of techie features (ANC, Bluetooth, touch controls, custom apps, Qi charging, proximity detector, etc) going for $140 with free shipping for Prime members or $5 flat for non-members. Two color options are available and they come with a 90-day Parrot warranty.

This sale runs for the whole month of March 2018, except for headphones that may sell out before the expiration. Among the other ones available is a Gibson Trainer TH100/27 bundle with exercise on-ear headphones that include half a dozen random freebies (sports bottle, towel) and on-topic freebies (extra earpads, waterproof bag, armband).

Also there in this Woot Plus sale are the Fender CXA1 in-ears for $47, and a couple of Philips models, including the M2L (lightning connector) for $60.

March 1, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

[DEAD] Beats X for $75, Powerbeats 3 for $100

This flash sale expired…

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March 1, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Refurb JBL Everest 300 Wireless On-Ears for $45 w/FS

Another one of the weekly Harman/JBL deals is the factory recertified JBL Everest 300 Wireless On-Ears going for $45 with free 2nd-day Air shipping and a 1-year warranty in your choice of multiple color schemes. This is backordered but you can still order it if you like the price. Limit up to five per customer. The wireless part is Bluetooth 4.1.

February 28, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Wedn: refurb Parrot Zik: first gen for $55, second gen for $80

This daily deal expired…

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February 27, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Executive Over-Ears for $100

A marketplace seller fulfilled by Amazon is currently offering the new condition Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Executive Over-Ears with ANC and bluetooth for $100 with free shipping and handling. They are closed-back (as almost all the ANC and bluetooth headphones are). Not much is available on these on this product page, so DuckDuckGo is your friend 🙂

February 26, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Refurbished AKG K845 BT Bluetooth Over-Ears for $100

It’s A Song of AKG and Bluetooth! The White Walker color scheme of the AKG K845 BT closed-back over-ear bluetooths is on sale for $100 with free 2nd-day shipping and a 1-year warranty at the official Harman Audio store. This is part of their weekly sales which start on Mondays. The Night Watch (black) color scheme is not sale.

February 26, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Tue: refurb JBL Everest 700 Bluetooth Over-Ears for $90

This offer expired…

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February 26, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Tue: Monoprice 8323 with Bluetooth for $23 w/free S&H

This coupon expired…

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February 26, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

[DEAD] Tue: Monoprice Sonic Solace ANC/BT Over-Ears for $40 + S&H

This coupon expired…

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February 26, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Refurb JBL E25bt bluetooth earphones for $30 w/FS

In addition to the previously mentioned Beyerdynamic DT 770/990 duo running at NewEggFlash, they also have a sale on the refurbished JBL E25bt bluetooth earphones for $30 with free shipping in four different color schemes. These are sold by the official JBL Store through NewEgg flash and come with a 90-day warranty. Sale ends Tuesday 2/27/18 or earlier if sold out.

February 25, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Even EarPrint H2 Bluetooth Walnut Over/On-Ears for $199

Down $100 is the new condition EVEN EarPrint H2 Over/On-Ears bluetooth walnut and steel headphone, going for $199 with free shipping, sold by Amazon actual with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews and have over a dozen answered questions.

PS: I’m not quite sure if these are over-ears or on-ears, thus the over/on-ears…

February 24, 2018 Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Sunday: JBL Everest Elite 700 NextGen for $120

This daily deal expired…

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February 24, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Refurb Sony MDR-1000X ANC/BT Over-Ears for $170

If you are going to get the previous generation of a product, it is not a bad idea to go for refurbished, especially if the price difference it not trivial. Which brings us to the Secondipity eBay store offering the manufacturer refurbished Sony MDR-1000X ANC/bluetooth closed-back over-ears for $170 with free shipping in your choice of black or beige color schemes. Limit up to three per customer. They ship from Texas.

February 23, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Two refurbished JBL Reflect Mini BT bluetooth earphones for $70 w/free 2nd-day Air

The official JBL store is having a “Buy One Get One FREE” promotion on their recertfied JBL Reflect Mini BT bluetooth earphones. You pay $70 and you get two pairs. And you get free 2nd-day air shipping (with orders of $20+ in headphones or speakers). No coupon needed, the magic happens in the shopping cart. Four different colors are available so you can mix and match, handy for housemates and kids, everyone has a different color so they don’t get confused about who owns what. Limit up to six per customer. Sale ends 2/25/18 or earlier if sold out.

February 22, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Beats Solo 3 for $135 (refurb) or $155 (open box)

An automatic 20% off discount that appears in the shopping cart (coupon FEBSILVER20 in case of cart issues) at BLINQ until 2/23/18 at 9am eastern drop the price of the following two matte silver Beats Solo 3 Wireless on-ear headphones (model MR3T2LL/A) as follows:

+ Factory Refurbished drops from $169 to $135

+ Open-Box Like New drops from $194 to $155

They offer free shipping and free returns.

February 21, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Cheap Woot Headphones Deals Revisited (Free Shipping for Prime members)

Now that Prime member can get free standard shipping on most Woot purchases (“Gourmet” is excluded), it is time to revisit the current “Cheap Headphones” sale at Woot since the deals are not ruined by that extra +$5 for the flat shipping fee.

As of the time of writing, these offers run until March 1st (or earlier if sold out), and they are:

+ TAMO bluetooth earphones for $10 in three color options (up to ten per customer)

+ Philips SHB3060BK/27 bluetooth on-ears for $35

+ Fender CXA01 In-Ears for $47

+ Symphonized (they totally did not pick this time because it’s similar in length and letters to Sennheiser) NRG 3.0 Wood In-Ears for $15; no need to chase them during lightning deals
+ we have a text and pictures unboxing here of the NRG 2.0 model

February 21, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Bose Soundlink Bluetooth On-Ears for $160 [Costco]

Your membership dollars at work! Costco is offering the new condition Bose Soundlink Bluetooth On-Ears for $160 with free shipping. Non-members can buy it with a 5% surcharge, which is still cheaper than the $180 price of Amazon.

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Open Box Used Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT Over-Ears for $74

Getting the Innerfidelity blessing is helping the Sennheiser HD 4.40 bluetooth over-ear headphones keep their prices at a profitable margin, but if you don’t want to wait for another sale (they were a $100 Amazon deal of the day in late November 2017), there is an alternative, you can get them in “Used – Like New” open-box condition by BLINQ through Amazon Warehouse Deals for $74~ with free shipping.

Speaking of the HD 4.* series and Blinq, they have the HD 4.20s closed-back over-ears wired in “Used – Like New” open-box condition for $41~ with free shipping through Amazon Warehouse Deals. We actually have a text and pictures unboxing of these. Their thick earpads are their #1 feature.

Both ship directly from Blinq and are not Prime eligible…

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Refurbished Sony WF1000X Truly Wireless for $100

The new condition Sony WF1000X truly wireless earphones go for $200 at authorized Sony USA dealers, but if you want to cut the price in half, you can get them in certified refurbished condition for $100 by Secondipity fulfilled by Amazon (Prime shipping) in your choice of black color scheme. The gold/brown/metal/whatever color scheme goes for the same price, but ships directly from Secondipity and it is not Prime eligible.

These appear to have trade-offs however, as they average 3 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews at amazon.com and they have a flat “review stars histogram”, something you don’t want to see in a product. Looking at the review-stars distribution alone is a sign of issues and trade-offs so read up on them before buying!

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , , ,

Marshall Major II Bluetooth On-Ears for $58 to $61 w/FS

A marketplace seller has triggered a price-match by the Amazon price bots for the new condition black color scheme of the Marshall Major II Bluetooth On-Ears. The marketplace seller price is $58~, while Amazon’s own price is $61 with free shipping. Since this is a bot price-match, expiration time unknown. Only the black color scheme is on sale like this.

On the same listing they also have the wired non-bluetooth model, so if you are reading customer reviews and answered questions, make sure you read/filter for the intended one.

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] V-Moda Crossfade II (apt-X Rose Gold) + $120 Gift Card for $350

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February 20, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

New-ish Jaybird X2 Bluetooth Earphones for $49 w/FS

The previous generation Jaybird X2 bluetooth earphones are available in “New – Other” condition (without retail packaging) for $49 with free shipping in the midnight black color scheme by eBay seller Poppy9780. Over 450 units have been sold through this eBay listing so far. They ship from New York.

February 19, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Panasonic Ergofit RP-HJE120B Bluetooth Earphones for $22 w/free S&H after coupon

The official Panasonic USA store has a sale + coupon combo that drops the price of the new condition Panasonic Ergofit RP-HJE120B wireless earphones to $22 with free shipping in all four color schemes when you enter coupon code SAVE over there. You don’t need an account to test the coupon. The price before the coupon is $30. Free shipping is a sitewide promotion for President’s Day.

February 19, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Beats Studio 3 Wireless for $230

This sold out before it expired [not a surprise considering the price]…

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February 19, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Logitech H800 Bluetooth Headset + 1-YR of Rosetta Stone for $149

These daily deals expired…

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February 19, 2018 Filed Under: headset Tagged With: , ,

Now shipping: Anker Zolo Liberty+ Truly Wireless (Bluetooth 5.0)

The update of the Headphone Tracker has surfaced another new release, one of the first Bluetooth 5.0 earphones out there, it is a truly wireless model, the Anker Zolo Liberty+, available in either black or white, for $150 with free shipping by Anker fulfilled by Amazon, so Prime shipping for members.

February 18, 2018 Filed Under: truly wireless Tagged With: , ,