MEElectronics HP-AF80 AirFi Rumble (BT) for $60

The two color schemes (black/red, blue/white) of the MEElectronics HP-AF80 AirFi Rumble bluetooth basshead (they say “enhanced bass”) headphones have now dropped to $60 with free shipping at Amazon.com

Meanwhile, the wired Atlas designs are going for $40. They are on the same listing as above, divided by the Wired and Wireless sub-tabs over there.

[DEAD] Used Parrot Zik (first gen) for $184

As of 1/28/15, these sold out from AWD actual…
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[DEAD] Monday Lightning Deals: Harman Kardon, Brookstone, iKross

This round expired… For potential future deals, check the Amazon Gold box
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[DEAD] Sennheiser MM 400-X Bluetooth On-Ears for $135 (was $155)

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Used MEElectronics Air-Fi AF71 Metro Bluetooth in-ears for $13.50

More $15-ish deals from the Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD), the black/yellow color scheme of the MEElectronics Air-Fi AF71 Metro Bluetooth in-ears is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $13.20, sold by AWD actual. Only this color scheme is discounted.

Photive BTH3 Bluetooth 4.0 On-Ears for $50

The bluetooth headphone market below triple figures is a lot more competitive these days. The Photive BTH3 bluetooth 4.0 On-Ears with case included are currently going for $50 fulfilled by Amazon.com and sold by a marketplace seller. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 1500+ customer reviews. If you are curious about them, they have 360+ questions answered (used the searchbox on the right side of their page to look up specific topics in the Q&A).

Meanwhile the older BTX6 model (Bluetooth 2.0) with a lower review rating (3.7 out of 5) is on sale for $45 at Groupon Goods.

[DEAD] Starts Wedn 12pm ET: Kinivo BTH220 Bluetooth behind-the-neck sale

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Used JLab Omni Over-Ear Bluetooths for $57 [updated]

Hide this post from your ardent audiophile purist friends! Don’t let them see it! It’s *gasp* a bluetooth Over-Ear headphone 😉 The new JLab Omni go for $100 in new condition but they are currently cut in half in used condition! The “Used – Acceptable” goes for $49 (sold out), while the “Used – Good” goes for $57 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are multiple listings, so if you don’t want them right away, time may put price pressure on the used prices. They are folding and their style is kinda Momentum-ish based on the gallery pictures over there. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 65 customer reviews, and they have 42 questions answered. Keep in mind, anyone on the internet with an amazon.com account can ask and/or answer a question!

JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Earbuds for $130

Very likely the whole “new year resolutions” thing is triggering a wave of sales of sports and exercise earphones. Case in point, the JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth sports earbuds are on sale for $130 at Amazon.com and Best Buy (eBay store) (limit 10).

These average 3.8 out of 5 based on 2700+ customer reviews at amazon.com, and if you have any questions about them, they have over 300 peer-answered questions (there is a search box on the right side of the box, you don’t have to read them all!).

New arrival: JLab Epic Bluetooth 4.0 sports earbuds for $100

It is raining new headphones of all kinds these days. Case in point, a new arrival at Amazon.com, ready to ship for $100, the JLab Epic Bluetooth 4.0 sports earbuds, with Sweat & Waterproof IPX4 rating, earhooks, carrying case, two different sets of different type of eartips, and a promise of up to ten hours of battery life (the description says this is because they have a 135 mAh battery).

Soul SV3 Bluetooth On-Ears for $21

On the clearance front, the Soul Electronics SV3 black bluetooth on-ear headphones are discontinued and sold for $21 per pair in new condition, by Electronica Direct, with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping. You can buy as many as you like at this price. This is a Bluetooth 4.0 with apt-X support, 3.5mm playback, basic pouch included. It averages 3.4 out of 5 based on 400+ customer reviews, with a contested 2:1 “review intensity ratio” (five vs one review stars), often a sign of issues and/or trade-offs and such. It also has 23 questions peer-answered by the interwebs.

[DEAD] Motorola S11-Flex HD bluetooth headset for $59

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Targus Bluetooth On-Ears for $20 (YMMV)

On the strictly utilitarian bluetooth front, the Targus Bluetooth On-Ears, model TA-44HP-BT-BLK, are on sale this week (ends 1/3/15) at Staples brick and mortar store for $20 per pair. I can’t check every Staples stores, so there is a YMMV.

These are also going for $20 by Office Depot on eBay Now with a $5 flat local delivery fee. This is part of eBay Now (local delivery), not the regular eBay.

Groupon: 10% off with coupon includes Audio Gear

Groupon is offering 10% off Groupon Goods products with coupon SALE10 until late on 12/30/14. This includes headphones and audio gear among many other things.

With the 10% off discount deducted (I am doing the math in my head, so there may be math errors), you can get:

  • Monster N-Tune On-Ears for $81
  • Noontec Hammo Over-Ears for $59~
  • Photive X-Bass Bluetooth for $40~
  • Etymotic MC3 in-ears for $45
  • Panasonic RP-HJE-120 earbuds for $4.50
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Mon only: Outdoor Tech OT5200 Orcas Bluetooth earbuds for $55

The Amazon Deal of the Day for Monday Dec-29-2014 is an Electronics Accessories sale that includes the new condition Outdoor Tech OT5200 Orcas bluetooth earbuds for $55 with free shipping, with a limit of three per customer. They are available in two color schemes. Limit three per customer. The sale ends by 3am ET on Tuesday or before that if they happen to sell out. These average 3.5 out of 5 based on 44 customer reviews.

Velodyne VFree bluetooth on-ears for $50

On the Bluetooth on-ears front, the Velodyne VFree, in either black or white, are offered for $50 with free shipping, by a marketplace seller, with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com. These have apt-X technology but they are using Bluetooth v2.1.

Massdrop: Air-Fi Matrix 2 fully unlocked for $72

With five days left (as of 12/28/14), at members-only but free-to-join shopping club Massdrop, the bluetooth MEElectronics Air-Fi Matrix 2 headphones (model AF 62) are currently fully unlocked (lowest price possible) for $72 with free shipping and handling. The product description over there proudly pronounces this headphone’s Wall Of Fame selection at Inner Fidelity.

Also added to Massdrop, but not fully unlocked are the HiSound Audio WooDuo 2 IEMs, with the lowest price possible being $65 with six days left (from today [today = blog-posting date]).

Jabra Revo On-Ears: Wired for $60 or Bluetooth for $100

As part of the Staples website’s deals, good until 12/30/14 (or earlier if sold out), there is a sale on select Jabra Revo On-Ear headphones. The wired go for $60 per pair (gray or white color scheme) while the bluetooth on-ears go for $100 (black color scheme).

[DEAD] Tue: Sennheiser MM 100 bluetooth behind-the-neck for $85

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Monoprice 605050 studio headphones for $50

If you like to try out or test and compare new headphones, the new Monoprice 605050 studio headphones are on sale for $50 with a limit of ten per customer at Monoprice’s website. They currently have four reviews which are split… These should not be confused with the “recommendation all star” Monoprice 8323 headphones.

Speaking of Monoprice, their Bluetooth OnEars (model 11944) are on sale for $39 per pair (limit 10). No customer reviews on these yet.

UPDATE: these offers are live again as of a 2/25/15 re-check.

Used JLab Omni Bluetooth Over-Ears for $70~

Bluetooth headphones may not win any audiophile awards, but when you want to move around and don’t want to deal with cables creating trouble or even ruining your headphones, bluetooth can be a compromise, at least for some. The new JLab Omni folding bluetooth over-ears go for $100 in new condition, but if you are cool with used headphones, they are available in “Used – Good” condition for $69 or “Used – Very Good” for $71.50 or “Used – Like New” for $73 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are many listings, so this may perhaps create price pressure and further drop prices (this is only a theory).

Sol Republic Bluetooth On-Ears for $115

On the convenience and creature comforts front, Groupon Goods is offering the new condition white Sol Republic Bluetooth On-Ears for $115 with free shipping and free returns. The blue color scheme is sold out.

[DEAD] Thursday’s limited time offers: Bluedio Bluetooth, Sony sports earbuds, etc

This round expired… Check the Amazon Gold box for future offers…
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[DEAD] Wednesday’s Deals: Sennheiser IE 80 East, refurb B&W P3 On-Ears, etc

Today’s round expired. The headliner was perhaps the Sennheiser IE80 East offered for $200… For potentially future deals, check the Amazon Gold Box

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Recertified Harman Kardon Bluetooth Square On-Ears for $110

The Harman Kardon Bluetooth Square On/Over-Ears (depending on ear shape I guess) are available as officially recertified for $110 with free shipping at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. This is a sale, not part of the lightning deals. They average 3.7 out of 5 based on 156 customer reviews.

[DEAD] Starts Wedn 10:50am ET: recertified Harman Kardon Premium BT Bluetooth headphones

This limited time offer expired… There is one headphone limited time deal in the Amazon Gold box for Wedn Dec-10-2014, it is the recertified Harman Kardon Premium BT Bluetooth headphones starting at 10:50am eastern time. The price before the sale (as of blog-posting time) is $150. The refurbished are on the same product listing page as the new condition which go for $200. They average 3.7 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews.

Refurbished Plantronics BackBeat Go Bluetooth earbuds for $30

The first generation Plantronics BackBeat Go Bluetooth earbuds are available as manufacturer refurbished as one of the eBay Deals for $30 with free shipping. The eBay seller is “bigdeals” (99.4%). Limit 50 per customer.

Sol Republic Bluetooth On-Ears for $115

Groupon Goods is offering the Sol Republic Bluetooth On-Ears for $115 with free shipping and free returns, either in blue or white colors.

Klipsch Image One Bluetooth On-Ears for $80 [updated]

If your interests intersect at Klipsch and Bluetooth, NewEgg is offering the new condition Klipsch Image One Bluetooth On-Ears for $80 with free shipping. [updated 12/21/14]

JLab Omni Bluetooth Folding Over-Ears drop to $90

JLab Omni Bluetooth Folding Over-Ears typically go for $100, but right now they are offered on Groupon for $90 with free shipping and free returns. These are bluetooth, folding headphones, over-ear, with hints of Momentum school of headphone modern-retro design, etc. They also play music via 3.5mm input, and have a case… They average 4.1 out of 5 at amazon.com based on 25 customer reviews, and they have 26 questions peer-answered.

[DEAD] Cyber Monday Lightning Deals: AIAIAI TMA-1, Koss DJ100, AKG Q350, Beats, Bluedio, Klipsch, MeElec, Presonus, etc

Cyber Monday’s offers expired, but stay tuned to the Amazon Gold Box for more daily offers…

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Bose SoundTrue On-Ears drop to $150

The new Bose SoundTrue colorful on-ear headphones have dropped to $150 in their various colors at various authorized Bose dealers, including Amazon. These are wired headphones. The only exception from that list is the AE2w which is an over-ear bluetooth pair for $220.

[DEAD] Sunday Lightning Deals: Bluedio, UrbanEars, etc

Sunday’s offers expired, but stay tuned to the Amazon Gold Box for more daily offers…

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[DEAD] Saturday Lightning Deals: B&W P3 recertified, MEelectronics Venture and AirFi Bluetooths, AR HP1020 earphones

Saturday’s offers expired, but stay tuned to the Amazon Gold Box for more daily offers…

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[DEAD] Sony MDRXB950BT/B Extra Bass Bluetooth for $100

This limited time offer expired… The Sony MDRXB950BT/B Extra Bass Bluetooth headphones are currently on sale for $100 with free shipping, with a limit of five per shopping cart, at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. They average 4.5 out of 5 with 32 customer reviews and have 22 questions answered.