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As of 11/16/17, these are going for this price without the need for a coupon…
Coupon code OCTOBER17 gets you the new condition closed-back over-ear V-moda Crossfade Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear 3D Headphones for $179 with free shipping at Adorama by 10/22/17 or earlier if sold out.
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As of 10/23/17 AM, the price returned to $400. Party over!
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The used prices are $50+ as of 11/16/17 recheck…
Fiio has launched a new product and it’s already shipping! It is the new BTR1 bluetooth headphone DAC/amp, all in one portable device, with Bluetooth 4.2 and apt-X support. It has a fashion-y clip as well. I hope that if/when the clip breaks off, it breaks off clean like it did with the good old Sandisk Clip Plus mp3 players 🙂
This has its own mic/remote controls, so it may be one way to “bluetoothize” and “buttonize” your wired un-buttoned earphones/headphones. Note that this is a bluetooth receiver, not a bluetooth transmitter. This is not a DAP, it does not spit out music, it grabs music from your phone or other bluetooth-transmitter playback sources.
As of the time of writing, it is in-stock and shipping for $100 by the Tinbel Store, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping.
Lots of details at the Fiio product page. They also made a 60-second hype video about it, but they mis-typed the named in as “BRT1” in the video [2 to 6 seconds in the video] 🙂
The new condition MEE audio X7 Plus bluetooth earphones go for $80, but if you are comfortable with used, you can cut the price almost in half, they start at $43~ in “Used – Very Good” condition or $46~ in “Used – Like New” condition with multiple listings available at Amazon Warehouse Deals. Multiple listings also means price pressure may build over time and cause further discounting, so if you don’t want them right away, this is something to keep an eye out for. They average 3.6 out of 5 based on 200+ customer reviews.
There is another model, the MEE audio X7 (without the Plus) which goes for $60 in new condition (eg Walmart).
Friday’s offer and so are its lightning deals…
The Sony MDR-XB70-BT bluetooth neckband earphones are available in “Used – Good” condition for $25~ but in many more listings in “Used – Very Good” condition for $27~, and a few more in “Used – Like New” for $28~, all these sold by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
The link above only shows listings by AWD actual. This listing shows all offers by all marketplace sellers.
They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 78 customer reviews.
A variety of unknown sellers of unknown marketplace sellers have these for slightly less, but if you want to reduce the risk and get a better customer experience, you can get the Sony ZX 220 closed-back on-ears with bluetooth (AAC, SBC) and NFC, in “Used – Very Good” condition for $24~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, or $25~ in “Used – Like New” condition.
There are four pages of listings for these, so time may push prices further down.
Good until 10/31/17, coupon code USMUSICZIK100 cuts another $100 off the current price of the new condition Parrot Zik 3 bluetooth with ANC techie-friendly headphones at the official Parrot USA store, making it $150 after coupon with free shipping.
As of the time of writing, the price is $250 before you enter the coupon in the shopping cart. Entering the coupon drops it to $150. You don’t have to login or create an account to test the coupon. Simply add the Zik 3 headphones to the shopping cart, proceed to checkout, and enter the coupon code. The price will drop to $150. Here’s a screenshot:
One of the $100 off is the coupon. The other $100 off is an instant savings discount on the website. As you can see, they are stackable!
They are available in eight (!) different color schemes at the official Parrot USA store. This is their latest model, with Bluetooth, ANC, touch controls on the earcup, custom Zik app, USB Audio (while charging), optional wireless charger, 3.5mm playback, replaceable batteries (and compatible with the Zik 2).
They have an impressive feature set, but they also have their issues though, so be sure to read up on reviews and such if you are not familiar with them. Keep in mind though, most people were reviewing them as $250 and $350 headphones, not as $150 headphones.
I haven’t seen or touched a Parrot Zik headphone, so I know nothing Jon Snow 🙂
We have a value bluetooth earphone price war of sorts! Mayhaps jealous of the $20 Vava Moov daily deal, Taotronics has dropped the price of their new condition TaoTronics Bluetooth earphones to $20 in the black color scheme. These too support apt-X and have their own “CVC 6.0” noise cancellation.
They average 4.3 out of 5 based on nearly 650 customer reviews and have nearly 50 questions answered. The noise cancelling mayhaps explains the thicker body, because ANC hardware does not happen in a vacuum [puns intended?]
Free 2-day shipping for Prime members or with a $25+ order. If you are close to $25 and you need a boost, here are a couple of ideas:
+ 10ft AmazonBasics HDMI Extension Cable (male/female) for $2~ (limit 3 per customer)
+ Pack of 4 Melitta Pour-Over Cone with Ceramic Cup for $5.69
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The new condition Westone MMCX Bluetooth Cable is on sale for $100 with free shipping by the Westone Amazon store, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime eligible. It averages 3.3 out of 5 based on 50+ customer reviews.
Another one of the budget neckband bluetooth earphones but made by a well-known smartphone-era manufacturer. The new condition Anker SoundBuds Lite Bluetooth neckband earphones are currently on sale for $20 each, sold by Anker Direct, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping. Otherwise free shipping with $25+ orders.
This is not a lightning deal but an old fashioned sale. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 160+ customer reviews. They are available in two colors and marketed for exercise.
The brand new Jaybird Run truly wireless bluetooth exercise earphones have a starting price of $180 and they are already in-stock and shipping at Best Buy which, for a limited time is offering a $10 Best Buy gift card with purchase. They also come with free in-store set-up by the Geek Squad ~ this is optional 🙂
For what to expect to find in the Run box, here’s a useful text and pictures unboxing.
Another “popular among Amazon shoppers” budget neckband bluetooth earphone is on sale, it’s the new condition upgraded version of the Soundpeats Q800 going for $19 with free shipping for Prime members or with a $25+ order. Limit up to ten units per customer. It averages 3.8 out of 5 based on nearly 4600 customer reviews and has almost 400 answered questions.
This runs on Bluetooth 4.1 with apt-X support and promises sweatproofness. One unusual feature is that the earphones can retract into the body of the neckband. See gallery and product description pictures over there.
Secondipity speciaizes in all things refurbished and they have a couple more Sony over-ear headphones offered in manufacturer refurbished with a 90-day warranty on eBay as follows:
+ refurbished XB950 B1 closed-back over-ear bluetooth for $70
+ refurbished XB950 N1 closed-back over-ear bluetooth AND active noise cancelling (thus the N in the name) for $90
+ limit five of each per customer.
Meanwhile continuing is their offer of the manufacturer refurbished MDR-1000X closed over-ear bluetooth and ANC for $180. With the new second generation now shipping for $350, if you are going to get the previous generation, might as well go refurbished and save money.
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More new headphones are now shipping, we are after all in that stage of the season, after we got a boatload of new products during the IFA 2017 announcement season. Speaking of announcements, Google will offciially reveal their Pixels 2 on Wednesday 10/4/17. Hanging in the balance is the fate of the headphone jack for Pixel phones. But let’s not panic too quickly. Apple and Google and HTC have been trying to kill microSD memory cards for many years and they have failed 🙂
Anyway, back to the topic at hand! The brand new Bose Quiet Comfort QC 35 II (second generation) closed-back over-ear headphones with bluetooth and active noise cancelling are in-stock and ready to ship for a small discount, going for $339~ with free shipping by authorized dealer Huppin’s with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so Prime members get it for free in about two days. Both colors are on sale.
If they run out or if you have gift cards or promotional rewards, they are also in-stock at their regular price of $349 at Adorama in the black color scheme or the silver color scheme which is also in-stock at B&H Photo.
PS: the “truly wireless” Bose SoundSport Free Wireless earphones were announced at the same time as the QC 35 II but it looks like it’s gonna be a few more weeks before they come out, Amazon’s estimate is late November 2017. But keep in mind estimates can change in either direction as time goes by.
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The Plantronics BackBeat 500 colorful closed-back bluetooth on-ears got a high profile review last week by Innerfidelity as a $79 new condition headphone. If you are curious but don’t want to pay new condition price, the highlight/grey colorful color scheme is available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections) for $51~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
At Amazon, these average 4 out of 5 based on 48 customer reviews. As to Innerfidelity’s findings, check our their video and/or written review to see what they thought. TV shows and movies are not the only things with spoiler policies 🙂
This lightning deal expired but Bluedio headphones are frequently featured over there…
If you are looking for bluetooth earphones that won’t break the bank but still support apt-X, the new condition SoundPEATS Q30 Magnetic Bluetooth Earphones are currently on sale for $22 per pair, sold by SoundPeats Audio, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day shipping if a Prime member. Limit up to three pairs per customer at the sale price. This is not a lightning deal.
These average 4.8 out of 5 based on 110+ customer reviews and run Bluetooth 4.1. Keep in mind, your music source must also support these protocols, otherwise it will default to the lowest common denominator. They come with a 3-button remote, and they are marketed as exercise earphones. They include a bag and various eartips and such.
While the FOCAL four-figures audiophiles are wondering and wandering about the miracles of wonders of the new FOCAL CLEAR that is allegedly going to be priced somewhere between the ELEAR ($1000) and the UTOPIA ($4000) according to the HeadFi CanJam RMAF 2017 Preview Show [YouTube embedded below, the Focal Clear is the first headphone teased], we have a discount on the Focal Spark bluetooth earphones.
Both colors are available in open-box condition by authorized dealer HiDef Lifestyle, offering them for $75 with free shipping (instead of their $100 new condition authorized dealer price) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This link shows the lowest price by color. Click on “See all offers for this product” next to the color’s name to see the expanded listings per color.
They average 3.4 out of 5 based on a lucky 13 customer reviews at Amazon.
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Among the new IFA 2017 era headphones was Shure’s embrace of bluetooth for their SE-series of wired models. Two new earphones and a bluetooth cable (with MMCX connectors for the wired SE-series) were revealed and already the new SE-112-BT1 earphones are in-stock and shipping for their starting price of $99 at Amazon by Amazon actual.
The bluetooth version of the SE-215 is not that far away, according to Amazon’s estimates the SE-215-BT1 will be in-stock around October 3 for $150 each. They are available in four different colors (clear, blue, white, black). It looks like they are also available at Adorama.
The Shure RMCE-BT1 bluetooth cable for the SE-series of wired earphones (using MMCX connectors) is already shipping for $99 from various marketplace sellers thru Amazon, while Amazon’s own estimate is a nebulous “1 to 4 weeks”.
The official Samsung USA online store is having a doorbuster of sorts, they are offering the new condition Gear IconX Truly Wireless earphones on sale for $50 in three different color schemes to choose from.
These are bluetooth wireless, with 4GB built-in storage as well. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews, but most of them bought them at notably more than $50.
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